Vehicle Description
1998 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible
The SVT Mustang Cobra strikes a balance between powertrain and
chassis, cornering prowess and long distance comfort, a balance in
which no one system overwhelms any other. Of greatest importance,
the Cobra is a joy to drive, performing well under a wide range of
road conditions. The enthusiast press has lauded the SVT Mustang
Cobra as a milestone in the U.S. auto industry, stating the Cobra
is a car that America can feel proud of and that car enthusiasts
are going to adore. From the 1998 SVT sales brochure.
For consignment, a 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra convertible with a title
verified 29,867 actual miles. This pampered pony has been garage
kept and driven for fun sporadically, preserving its condition and
keeping the miles low. The car comes with the original window
sticker in a frame.
Exterior
Color choice is subjective, of course, but if you're going to own a
bad to the bone car, there's no denying that Johnny Cash's favorite
color is the one to go with. As if dipped in a vat of ink, this
Black cobra shines bright in two stage application, topped by a
black canvas top that keeps things dark as night. The glorious
front end features the Cobra exclusive round fog lights topped by
the subtly aggressive intake scoops on the upper hood, and for
goodness sake, when you see that coming up behind you, move right.
When the car passes you, a sweet exhaust note will soon follow and
then you'll be looking at the COBRA stamped into the rear valance,
here highlighted by silver lettering. Polished exhaust tips and a
rear wing add to the sportiness and SVT's stamp of approval also
appears on the decklid. In profile, the 17-inch SVT Cobra wheels
are just right, while more subtle cues like the Cobra snake,
quarter panel ducts, and a steeply raked windshield are the stuff
of car enthusiasts' dreams. A ding on the door and some chin
scrapes are the only imperfections on this black stallion.
Interior
Standard GT door panels start the Vader-esque interior. Designed
simply with black molded plastic, they contain minimal buttons and
speakers sculpted into the door card. We turn to the front bucket
seats, wrapped in black leather with decent bolstering and padding
and some tuck and roll on the inserts. There is slight patina
throughout in the form of minor creasing in the leather, but
cushioning remains fully filled. Just in case you need a reminder
of your good fortune, Cobra is embossed on the leather wrapped
steering wheel airbag center which has thumb buttons for cruise
control, leading to the symmetrical gauge cluster with SVT's white
faced gauges and orange needles. The center stack is home to basic
climate control knobs, an AM/FM/Cassette radio and CD player at a
time when America was still making the transition between the two.
The stock shifter is wrapped in a black leather shift boot and
handle and leans to the driver as if inviting some fun. The low
pile black carpet, protected by carpeted floor mats, is in great
shape as is the trunk lined in gray flannel like material.
Drivetrain
Ford's venerable 4.6 liter DOHC 32 valve V8 hides under the
aggressive hood and is rated at 305 horsepower. It has electronic
fuel ignition and is tied to a Tremec T45 5-speed manual
transmission routing power to the Ford 8.8 inch rear and 3.27 gears
with TracLoc. You'll see a BBK cold air intake system under the
hood and its polished parts dress up the otherwise clean and stock
appearing engine bay. Four wheel power disc brakes are on board and
the fact that this car recently passed PA inspection means they're
in good shape!
Undercarriage
Clean and dry conditions prevail underneath where things are
designed with some go fast simplicity. There is the typical surface
rust present on untreated heavy components and a scrape on a
crossmember, but otherwise a bottom side consistent with the low
miles. Dual exhaust flows through original equipment mufflers and
out through the polished tips. Suspension consists of the factory
front coil springs and a 4 link with coil springs out back.
Drive-Ability
We take this black as night Cobra into the light of day where its
low mileage drivetrain performs as expected and by that we mean it
provides adrenaline surging power in straight aways, great
handling, and an experience enhanced with the long shifter at your
beck and call with smooth rowing at hand. All functions operate on
this car as intended. 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.
Only 3,480 Cobra convertibles were produced in 1998. These cars put
the "special" in Special Vehicles Team and so produced in limited
numbers. They are fast, fun, and actually practical as they can be
driven daily, if that's your desire. But saved for weekends, shows,
and special occasions, the horsepower will elicit a little surprise
every time you get behind the wheel. Here's a well kept example
with less than 30,000 miles in what many would consider the best
color. If you're in the market for an SVT Cobra, it's time to
strike.
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1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
F-Front Airbags, Manual Belts
P46-Mustang Cobra Coupe
V-4.6 Liter DOHC 305hp V8
0-Check Digit
W-1998
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
209119-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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