eBay Find of the Day: 2000 Cobra Mustang R, #186 of 300
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We often point out the extremely odd vehicles that end up for sale on eBay Motors, but every once in a while a true gem pops up that's worthy of note just to ensure it winds up in the hands of the truly deserved. Such is the case with item #180182185046, a 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R. This particular example is #186 of only 300 made and has only 4,257 miles under its belt. For those who don't remember the Cobra R pedigree, it was the apex of SVT engineering at the turn of the millennium, powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.4L V8 producing 385 horsepower. Make no mistake, the 2000 Cobra R was a track special model with no radio, A/C, heating or even a back seat. While more powerful Mustangs have come and gone since the 2000 Cobra R, it is arguably one of the best handling 'Stangs ever thanks to the attention paid to weight reduction and its competition-oriented chassis tuning. The car is easily identifiable by its deep chin spoiler and large fixed rear wing, though the only time we've ever come across one is in a video game. The bidding for this mint Mustang ends on November 26th, but currently stands at only 11 bids with an offer of $35,100 leading the pack and the reserve not yet met.
Thanks to all who tipped on this!
[Source: eBay Motors]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Freestyle4x4f150 5:39PM (11/21/2007)
"it is arguably one of the best handling 'Stangs ever"
I believe it also had an independant rear suspension.
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captainslow 6:12PM (11/30/2007)
Which isn't saying much.
wtf 5:53PM (11/21/2007)
What's up with the ricer wing and bodykit?
To those who do not know of the '00 Cobra R, which is most people, they'll laugh at another ricer Mustang.
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SPG 8:46PM (11/21/2007)
Let the fools be fooled and the enlightened give you an approving nod as you drive by.
Mike 12:29AM (11/22/2007)
The body kit and wing are functional so I would give two $*its about what some 'tard who doesn't know any better thinks.
J B 6:00PM (11/21/2007)
Except for the fact that it is obviously a cobra. That means your usual person would be like DAAAAAMN look at that cobra!
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hoeun kim 6:18PM (11/21/2007)
yeh, if i have a cobra r, i wont be discouraged by ricer comments by the ignorant people.
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2004m3driver 6:32PM (11/21/2007)
There are a lot of car ignorant people out there quick to call wings and kits rice and what not, but I look at it this way function over form. If this car needs that spoiler and wing, which it does, I am all for it. Its those wings on FWD cars that drive me nuts.
Oh well, many people out there prefer form over function and well to each their own.
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GDUB 6:33PM (11/21/2007)
I liked this car in Gt4 was a pretty decent ride tuned up.
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Ekow 6:48PM (11/21/2007)
agreed!
Steven 6:35PM (11/21/2007)
The only respectable mustang since the 60's.
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Christian 6:35PM (11/21/2007)
2k0 Cobra R puts all of the F-bodies to shame (even the really rare high HP Firehawks and Formulas). It is on a level with the c5-Z06 on the track/strip. The cars dyno very close to 400hp crank on 5.4L.
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FLR 6:59PM (11/21/2007)
Yeah, but the interior is stripped with no AC or radio whereas the the f-body and Vettes can still be used as a daily driver.
Christian 7:09PM (11/21/2007)
LOL. The Cobra R is a daily driver. Since when did cars need A/C and a sports talk radio to be a daily driver? LOL.
Chevy Nick 12:46AM (11/22/2007)
since the 60's
R 6:59PM (11/21/2007)
The chrome wheels are not factory, they should just be the painted version.
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felix.cruz 8:04PM (11/21/2007)
thats a better deal than one thats for sale by my house, its going for $73k with only 401 miles and its still new!, its never been sold, its will still have the factory warranty
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motorman 8:56PM (11/21/2007)
a friend's kid back then talked his dad into getting the dealer to get him this special mustang. when it came in his dad saw it had no A/C,radio or even a back seat and he found out the truth about these mustangs. the dad no sale,the dealer could not sell it back then so it went to the auction
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Shipey 9:36PM (11/21/2007)
This *can't* be true. You had to have an SCCA or equivalent competition license to be the original buyer of the 1995 and 2000 Cobra R's. Ford checked to make sure.
Rob 9:58PM (11/21/2007)
Also the dealer had to be an authorized SVT dealer just to enter a lottory from Ford for a chance to get one. 600 SVT dealers entered. This plus the SCCA license thing makes this story BS.