Vehicle Description
2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Coupe
"The newfound quickness and consistent engine performance are only
part of the story as the Cobra has left its crude ponycar roots and
joined the ranks of competent sports coupes. The floaty, not sure
what the tires are doing feeling that has plagued Mustangs is gone.
Now you can point the Cobra exactly where you want and assume it
will go there. The car feels appropriately firm without being
harsh, and it never bounces off bumps or potholes." Car and Driver,
July 2001.
For consignment, a 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra couple with a title
verified 27,826 actual miles. Just 3,867 Cobra coupes were built in
2001 and of them, just 347 of them were yellow, each with some
subtle exterior cues that set them apart from the GT's.
Exterior
Coming at you, it's the front fascia that is unique to the Cobra,
housing low, wide fog lights coupled with air intakes. From the
side, this Zinc Yellow beauty displays the coveted Cobra emblem and
wears 17-inch SVT Cobra wheels, five spoke chrome beauties that
wear 275/40ZR17 tires. Out back, Cobra is stamped into the bumper
cover and while you sometimes see this filled in with paint, this
one remains subtle in monochromatic yellow. Normally angle cut
polished exhaust tips appear here, but on our car, billet style
tips provide a unique platform for the exhaust. This is a clean and
well preserved car and the only imperfections we find are some
typical chin scrapes and a scuff on the rear bumper cover.
Interior
There were only two interior color options for the '01 Cobras and
most of them had this, the Dark Charcoal and Medium Graphite
interior that starts on clean door panels that are replete with
sweeping ovals and a small, carpeted kick panel. The charcoal of
the leather seats surround gray alcantara inserts and all seats,
including the rear 2+2 are in great shape, with some noticeable
wear and compression on the driver's throne. Our Cobra branded
steering wheel leads to SVT's common use of white faced gauges,
here arranged with two mains, and four auxiliary to the sides in a
symmetrical layout that's easy to read. A basic A/C panel tops the
center stack over that standard AM/FM/6 CD player which still has
its factory protection film on the screen! An aluminum knob tops
the shifter that doglegs up from the floor in Mustang fashion,
housed in plastic encasement and wrapped in a leather boot. Black
carpet floods the floor cleanly, the foam backed headliner is in
nice shape, and the trunk is finished in gray cloth panels
presenting flawlessly.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the impressive 4.6 liter DOHC 32 valve V8 pumping
out 320 horsepower and bearing the engraved signatures of the
engine builders. It's mated to a Tremec 3650 5-speed manual
transmission sending power to the Ford 8.8" in back with 3.27 gears
and TracLoc. Naturally, for a purebred performer like this, four
wheel power disc brakes are supplied.
Undercarriage
Driver quality prevails underneath where there is a significant
amount of surface rust and oxidation present. We note random black
paint or encapsulator throughout the flat parts of the underside.
There's no dampness visible and the pans are dry. Dual exhaust hits
an H-pipe then on to flow through the original equipment mufflers
before terminating at the aftermarket tips mentioned earlier.
Independent coil spring suspension is noted front and rear.
Drive-Ability
Hard to believe that 2001 is now old school, and while the interior
is dated, (read: classic), by today's standards, it still presents
as a comfortable and efficient platform and there's never a dull
moment with a stick at hand. The car warms up with a characteristic
bellow, and provides good power throughout the test loop. It also
handles well and stops on demand. This golden horse checks all the
boxes for functionality. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
SVT stood for Special Vehicles Team and just about everything they
put their hands on was indeed special. There are many reasons why
Ford Mustangs are so popular across the country, and those touched
by SVT are one echelon higher than the millions of cars to leave
Ford factories. Bang for buck, there may be no greater performance
bargain in the world of specialty cars.
1FAFP47V01F251751
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
F-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P47-Mustang, SVT Cobra Coupe
V-4.6 Liter DOHC V8
0-Check Digit
1-2001
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
251751-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
EXT PNT B7-Zinc Yellow Clearcoat
INT TR CW-Dark Charcoal Leather & Medium Graphite Alcantara
AXLE SE-Ford 8.8" 3.27 TracLoc
TR K-Tremec TR3650 5 Speed Manual
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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