Junkyard Gem: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra
Ford's turbocharged Mustang Cobra of 1979, now parked forever.
Ford's turbocharged Mustang Cobra of 1979, now parked forever.
A few weeks ago we brought you news of a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet that Ford was donating to charity. The car was set to be auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Prototypes developed by major automakers typically remain in said company's custody, but every once in a while, one trickles out into private hands. And that's just what we have here. Ford is donating a one-of-a-kind factory prototype for the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet that will be auctioned off later this month by Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Soc
We all know sideways is slow. Kicking the tail out and sending the rear tires blazing may take a heaping helping of skill, but it won't win you any races. That doesn't make it any less awesome, however.
Ex-Bondurant Cobra-engined Roush Ford Crown Victoria – Click above for high-res image gallery
Click above to view the first Cobra Jet coming off the assembly line