This is your chance to own a very rare 69 Torino Cobra Jet fastback that is 1 of only 141 ever produced with this trim/color package. The Cobra is complete and original from bumper to bumper and still has it’s numbers matching 428CJ Ram Air engine and cruis-o-matic C6 transmission.

The Cobra began its life in Kansas City where it was shipped to the famous Vel’s Parnelli Jones Ford in Torrence California. It was optioned with the 428CJ, C6 transmission, power steering, power brakes, am radio, rear seat speakers, tinted glass and even smog control to meet California regulations. There were 456 Raven Black Cobras produced in 69. But, the rarest option for this car was the visibility group trim options, that included the chrome side molding and GT wheels that are still on the car today. There were only 141 Cobras produced with these options. Along with the visibility package, the Cobra was produced with Black vinyl/black broadcloth interior bench seats that are still present in the car. It also has the woodgrain dash option. This rare Cobra was ordered with all the bells and whistles.

The Cobra stayed in California for much of its life where I believed the original owners traveled a lot of California as the original maps and post cards from the 70s are still with the car and included with the sale. At some point, it made its way to Tennessee which is where it is today.

I have the title, build sheet, owners manual and complete Marti report to verify the options on the Cobra.

The 428 Ram Air engine is complete and will start and run without smoking. All the accessories (power steering, air compressor, smog pump etc..) are still present as well as the original Ram Air cleaner. The original autolite 715 CFM carburetor is still on the Cobra. It appears the engine has been maintenanced throughout its life, but never tampered with. The intake tag is still present and the Cobra still has the yellow top ignition coil. The C6 cruise-o-matic transmission is the correct transmission with the steel rear transmission housing. The car was equipped with a 3.00 nine inch rear.

As for the body of the Cobra, it is an extremely solid start to a restoration. There is rust at the bottom of each quarter panel, but it has not rusted to the trunk drop offs. All the rockers, doors and fenders are completely rust free. The roof is in excellent condition with no rust around the factory glass. There is a dent in the right front fender, but would be easily worked out. The original Ram Air hood and scoop is present and rust free. The right hinge area of the hood has some bending from opening and closing and will need some attention, but is not rusted. The floor pans are in excellent condition and will not need any patching. The is a small spot, about the size of a half dollar, directly below the gas pedal on the toe board area that has rust, but that is it inside the car. The deck lid will need to be replaced as the lip is rusted through. The worst rust area on the car is the driver’s side cowl area and will need attention.

The front and rear seats are in the car and has the original black vinyl/black broadcloth material. The dash pad is in perfect condition without cracks. The headliner will need replaced but the bows are there. The car does not have door panels, package tray or sail panel moldings. The glass is all there and not cracked or faded, fogged. All the trim is on the Cobra with all the Cobra badging and in decent shape, including the front and rear bumpers.

This is an excellent example of an extremely rare car that is an excellent candidate for a great restoration and a chance to own one of the rarest Torino Cobra Jets still around today.

Feel free to contact me with additional questions as I will answer everything to the best of my ability. I do have the car posted locally so I reserve the right to end the auction early. A deposit of $1000 will be required within 24 hours of the auction ending and the remainder due in 7 days. Do not miss this great opportunity to own a truly rare classic.

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