1998 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT

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1998 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT

- All Stock

- Same Owner For 14 Years

- 68k Miles

- 4.6L V8

- 5 Speed Manual Transmission

- Yellow Exterior

- Black Convertible Top and Interior

- Original Owners Manuals

If you are looking for a great car with outstanding performance at a reasonable price? If that is the case, then this car might be the one you are looking for. As the prices on Fox Body Mustangs continue to climb at a steep rate, the previous generation of Mustangs to the SN95 pictured here, collectors are looking to this generation of Mustang produced from 1994-1999 as a great investment. Several sources are citing SN95 Mustangs as having great potential to see an increase in value over the upcoming years. However, more important than the collectability of this vehicle is its potential to put a smile on your face while driving it. We at Garage Kept Motors have a saying, ”As the top goes down, the fun goes up”, so needless to say, with a convertible top, paired with a high-performance American V8 and 5-speed manual transmission cars just do not come any more fun to drive then this Pony Car. Also, at a price of under $20K, it is a very reasonable investment in fun as well!

Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) tweaked the standard Mustang’s performance to exceed that of the GT models and garnered it with the famed Cobra nameplate to honor their performance accomplishment. 1998 was the first year for the Canary Yellow hue that covers this Mustang. The finish presents as original and has a few minor chips and blemishes as expected from a 25-year-old vehicle, however, the paint has been well-maintained and shines with a deep luster. This Cobra features unique body treatments over the standard and GT Mustangs. This car includes a unique front fascia with round fog lights and the rear fascia embossed with the ”Cobra” moniker. Other Cobra-specific features include Chrome Cobra badges on the front fenders and SVT call-out emblems on the trunk lid, and a unique spoiler on the decklid. This car features a black convertible power top that is a very stunning exterior combination that is sure to turn heads. The canvas top is in good condition with little if any wear and features a glass rear window with the rear defroster. Only 3480 convertibles were produced in 1998, the 3rd year the convertible top was offered since 1970 on the Mustang.

The black interior features leather upholstery. The front seats show some light wear with some slight wrinkles, but the material remains soft and pliable and is quite comfortable and free of any rips or seam tears. The carpet has been well maintained and is clean with some very light sun fade. Options that are ”Cobra-only” include the 160-mph speedometer, white-faced full instrumentation/gauges with black lettering, leather-wrapped shift knob, boot, and parking brake boot. The steering wheel is also leather-wrapped with thumb controls for the cruise control and tilt wheel adjustment. Other options include power windows and locks, air conditioning, Factory AM/FM/Cassette tape/ and CD player with front and rear multi-speaker arrangement. The rear trunk compartment is clean, and the factory trunk liner is still present and in very good condition with the spare tire, jack, and related tools all present.

Under the hood sits what has become known as the ”Romeo Engine”. This twin camshaft, multi-valve, and all-aluminum block V8 was cast by Italian firm, Teksid who built engines for championship-winning Formula 1 teams, and was hand built by two Ford Techs at the Romeo Michigan engine plant. The 4.6 V8 replaced the 5.0 in 1996 and this aluminum modular V8 that produced 300 lb.-ft of torque, and 305 hp. The engine compartment is clean and in original condition with all the factory decals and markings still present. The engine breathes through a factory dual exhaust system.

Underneath, the chassis features power steering with rack and pinion, four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, and front-rear stabilizer bars with HD springs. The vehicle sub-frame and unibody is solid with no indications of any rust through. Handling is enhanced with Ford SVT 5-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped with Kelly Fierce HP performance tires.

This Ford Cobra Mustang is the perfect fun-to-drive car to propel you on weekend drives, evening trips for ice cream, or a special dinner out with that remarkable person in your life. There is no better way to relieve the stress of day-to-day life than to drop the top and go for a ride. As you feel the wind in your hair, and the sun on your face while you run this powerful V8 through the gears it is hard to wipe the smile off your face! Please call if interested or e-mail with specific questions. Thanks for looking.