For Sale: 1997 Ford Mustang in Columbus, Ohio

$15,995

Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible. This car is one of only 840 triple-black leather interior convertible Cobras produced in 1997 and like all the others, it features a modular V-8 hand-built by a pair of SVT technicians. This Cobra was the top-tier Mustang of it's day with a price tag of $28K back in '97 - over $58K in today's dollars! The CarFax for this Mustang shows four owners and an accident back in 2000 with functional damage (meaning the car was still drivable). This Cobra comes to us today dressed in it's factory black paint that still has a nice shine. Though the paint is glossy, there are small imperfections from having been driven (mostly rock chips on the front end and hood) that put it in the driver-quality category. Up front there's a swooping hood with functional air scoops, a gleaming Cobra badge in the grille area, and crystal-clear headlamp glass. The entire body is black, including the dual side mirrors, door handles, front and rear bumper covers, and rocker cladding. Chrome Cobra fender badges really pop aginst the black sides. The black power convertible top is in good condition with only minimal imperfections (no holes or tears) and it works as it should. Adding to the sporty look of this Pony are side scoops on the rear quarters and a distinctive rear spoiler. Perfectly complementing the side view are a set of 18" chrome 5-spoke wheels with Cobra logo centercaps, all wrapped in Toyo Proxes tires. Around back you'll find "SVT Cobra" and "Ford" badging on the decklid, chrome vinyl "COBRA" lettering on the rear bumper guard, and a set of polished exhaust tips that emit a nice growl. We did note during our inspection that while the two factory key fobs work as they should, both master keys only work in the passenger door and the ignition (not the drivers door or trunk).

Lift the hood to reveal a clean stock engine bay with a 4.6 liter aluminum block V-8 at the center. There is a decal on the left valve cover that's signed by the two SVT techs who built the engine - very cool. The hearty V-8 is factory-rated at 305hp and 300 lb/ft of torque with 0-60 acceleration in only 5.5 seconds and a 14 second quarter-mile time - this Pony knows how to run! Backing up that powerplant is a Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual transmission that gives the driver total control of the driving experience. Glance around and you'll see that this Mustang is outfitted with power steering, 4-wheel power disc brakes, and factory A/C with a parallel-flow condenser exclusive to the SVT Cobra.

When you open the driver's door you're greeted by a well-kept all-black interior that's loaded with creature comforts. The door panels offer power locks, windows, and mirrors as well as speakers and storage slots. The seats are factory black leather, very comfortable, and they're in good condition with no notable demerits. The drivers seat is power/manual and the passenger seat is manual. Between the front buckets is a center console that's home to an armrest/storage box with fold-out cupholder, switches for the fog lights and the convertible top, an emergency brake lever, and a short-throw shifter with a polished aluminum pattern knob for the 5-speed. Ahead of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel on a tilt column with touch-controls for cruise control. The turn signal stalk does double-duty and offers controls for intermittent wipers. The wheel perfectly frames a gauge cluster with a 160mph speedometer, 8K tachometer, and gauges for fuel, temp, battery, and oil pressure. The odometer currently reads 71,657 miles. Atop the center of the dash is a digital clock that sits above simplistic HVAC controls that provide cold A/C and hot heat with a strong fan on demand. The factory stereo has been replaced with a Sony CDX-M800 AM/FM/CD player with remote. The stereo works, but it only plays through a JBL subwoofer box in the trunk, not the factory speakers (the subwoofer sounds very muffled and may be "blown", and the external antenna is not present). Inside the glovebox you'll find the original owners manual for the car. Back in the trunk with the subwoofer is a factory spare and jack.

If you're looking for a fun drop-top with amenities and power to spare, this SVT Cobra is just the ticket! This ride offers a driver-focused experience that will put a smile on your face every time you hit the accelerator and row through the gears! The sun is out and there's no better way to enjoy it than cruising around in a top-of-the-line Mustang with the top down! Give our friendly staff a call today and make this black beauty your own!

ENGINE
4.6 liter Aluminum Block V-8 - Bone Stock
Electronic Fuel Injection
Power Steering
Factory A/C
Engine Decal Signed by SVT Technicians

TRANSMISSION
Borg-Warner T45 5-Speed Manual
Console Shift
Rear Wheel Drive

BRAKES
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
Bosch ABS

EXTERIOR
Glossy Factory Black Paint
Working Power Convertible Top in Good Condiditon
Functional Hood Scoops, Side Scoops, and Distinctive Rear Spoiler
Fog Lights
Dual Side Mirrors
Cobra Badging
18" Chrome 5-Spoke Wheels with Cobra Logo Centercaps
Toyo Proxes Tires
Polished Exhaust Tips

INTERIOR
Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors
Factory Black Leather Seats
Center Console
Polished Aluminum Shift Knob
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tilt
Intermittent Wipers
Cruise Control
Rear Defogger
Cold A/C, Hot Heat, and Strong Fan
Sony AM/FM/CD Stereo with Remote
JBL Subwoofer Box (sounds muffled)
Original Owners Manual
Factory Spare and Jack

If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No allowances or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.