78 Ford Mustang King Cobra 30,000 original miles

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  1. yellerspirit

    yellerspirit Well-Known Member

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  2. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    This is about the only Mustang II I would consider buying/owning. The beginning scene in Guardians of the Galaxy II features a Cobra Mustang II, and all the more better a scene if that car had been a King Cobra.
     
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    Car doesn't show well at all. If the mileage is actual it wasn't taken care of very well.
    I don't know the Mustang II market at all, but I find this comment very hard to believe. It seems like these are just starting to gain in popularity now that people are in the "so weird, ugly and slow that it's cool" phase with these.
     
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    Ditto, except I wouldn't even want a King Cobra. Must be the Gen X'ers who think they are cool.
     
  5. moparandfomoco

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    I think it's legit. That PA tag is from the early 80's - probably from the last time it's changed hands.

    At least it's a 302/stick.

    I would like to have it. I think these things are cool.
     
  6. Eagle Freek

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    I had a 77 Mach 1 that had a 302/auto. I only paid $200 for it and beat the crap out of it.
     
  7. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    I know the II's don't get much love, but I dig em. Not as cool as a 65-70, but still pretty neat in my book.
    I'd drive this thing in a heartbeat. The very first thing I'd do is ditch the horrendous bumpers which immediately enhances the look of these cars.
    I think this car is incredibly overpriced, but hey, there's a sucker born everyday.

    I wish I had the chance to buy a II Mach with a 302 for $200.
     
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    I wish I would have thought more of the car. It was a temporary ride while I was working on the engine of my SVO. I smashed it up a bit running into stuff on purpose. A buddy spray painted Red Barron on the side of it. I wound up totalling it. I rear ended a car and pushed it into 3 other cars. Somehow, I didn't get a ticket and never heard anything from any insurance company or lawyer.
     

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