One of the cars I’ve always admired from afar was the Fox Body Mustang Cobra. I say admired from afar because I’ve always known that it would never live up to my own fantasies if I ever drove it. But this rolling chassis presents an interesting way to get into a Cobra without running afoul of the need to preserve its authenticity.
Listed for sale is a salvaged titled, rolling shell of a Mustang Cobra, sold sans drivetrain, but with the all-important certificate of authenticity from SVT. Never mind the fact that it’s got a gaudy aftermarket hood with a giant scoop.
The first step is to hit the Ford Racing catalog for a crate engine. There are some hot, hopped-up versions of the 302 making power levels far beyond the stock 235 horsepower – but for not much more money, you could upgrade to a 5.0L Coyote that makes a lot more power. And then, you need to look for a transmission, and you might as well upgrade the brakes and suspension as well.
But who am I kidding? If I’m getting a Cobra, it better be Vibrant Red.
