1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
The 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R stands as one of the most
legendary and purpose-built Mustangs of the modern muscle car era,
and this particular example represents an extraordinary opportunity
to acquire what is essentially a time-capsule piece of Ford SVT
history. Showing just 19 original miles from new, this Crystal
White Clearcoat Cobra R is documented as #225 of only 250 examples
produced for the 1995 model year and is among the finest surviving
examples in existence. Purchased new by a racing team in 1995, the
car was reportedly disassembled shortly after delivery and
carefully stored inside a trailer for approximately 30 years,
preserving the vehicle in an astonishingly original and untouched
state rarely seen in today's collector market.
Developed by Ford's Special Vehicle Team as a track-focused
homologation special, the 1995 Cobra R was engineered with one
mission in mind-maximum performance. Unlike the standard Mustang
Cobra, the Cobra R was stripped of unnecessary luxuries and
enhanced with race-inspired hardware directly from the factory,
making it one of the most serious performance Mustangs Ford had
ever produced at the time. Power comes from the legendary 5.8-liter
Windsor V8 shared with the F-150 Lightning, though extensively
upgraded for Cobra R duty with higher-compression pistons, a more
aggressive camshaft profile, GT40 induction components, and a
larger throttle body. Factory output was rated at an impressive 300
horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque, figures that made the Cobra R
one of the most potent American performance cars of the
mid-1990s.
Further distinguishing the Cobra R from standard Mustangs were
numerous competition-inspired upgrades including an aluminum
radiator, engine oil cooler, power steering cooler, high-capacity
fuel pump, and factory fuel cell. Power is delivered to the rear
wheels through a Tremec TR-3550 five-speed manual transmission
paired with a Traction-Lok limited-slip differential, while a Borla
cat-back exhaust system adds an aggressive exhaust note befitting
the Cobra R's motorsport pedigree.
Visually, the Cobra R featured a far more aggressive appearance
than the standard Cobra coupe. All 250 examples were finished
exclusively in Crystal White Clearcoat and equipped with a unique
front fascia lacking fog lights, along with a functional raised
fiberglass cowl hood designed to clear the taller intake plenum.
Additional exterior equipment includes a fixed rear spoiler,
power-adjustable side mirrors, and dual exhaust outlets. The car
rides on factory 17-inch five-spoke Cobra R wheels wrapped in
255/45 Toyo Extensa tires, while braking performance is handled by
Cobra-branded front calipers with four-wheel ventilated disc
brakes.
Handling was a major focus of the Cobra R program, and Ford SVT
equipped these cars with a host of suspension enhancements over the
standard Cobra. Adjustable Koni shocks, progressive-rate springs, a
front strut-tower brace, and a larger front sway bar combined to
create one of the sharpest-handling Mustangs of its era and a
platform capable of serious track performance directly off the
showroom floor.
Inside, the purposeful nature of the Cobra R becomes immediately
apparent. The cabin features Saddle cloth bucket seats with
matching interior trim throughout, while rear seats were deleted
entirely in the interest of weight savings. Additional lightweight
measures included the omission of air conditioning, an audio
system, and sound insulation, emphasizing the Cobra R's
uncompromising focus on performance. The four-spoke steering wheel
fronts a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,800-rpm
redline alongside auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil
pressure, voltage, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer currently
displays just 17 original miles, reinforcing the remarkable
preservation of this ultra-low-mileage example.
Accompanying the sale are the vehicle's SVT certificate and 2025
service records. As one of only 250 units produced and one of the
lowest-mileage examples known to exist, this 1995 Ford Mustang SVT
Cobra R represents an exceptionally rare opportunity for the most
discerning Ford collector, SVT enthusiast, or investor seeking a
truly investment-grade piece of American muscle car history. Few
vehicles capture the raw spirit of Ford's Special Vehicle Team
quite like the 1995 Cobra R, and even fewer survive in such
extraordinary, virtually untouched condition. For more information,
contact LRA today at 215-781-3790 or email us at
[email protected].
