1969 Torino Cobra 428 Cobra Jet on 2040-cars
Monona, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Fastback
Engine:428 Cobra Jet
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Model: Torino
Number of Cylinders: 8
Year: 1969
Trim: Cobra
Drive Type: 2 wheel drive
Mileage: 80,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
I have for sale a 69' Torino Cobra R code that has a non-matching 428 in it, built with a D3TE Block, sidewinder intake, 390 heads, and headers. It has an oil leak between the intake and head on the top of the motor, but runs out good anyways. Originally a four-speed car, now has a C6 auto that slips. It actually acts like a 3500 stall but is not. Rear end is a nine-inch, 28 spline 4.11 gears. 17 inch chrome plated alum. wheels with Nitto tires. Car is rust free with new partial rear quarters, one new fender and has one weak floor pan, but no bad enough to repair. Painted in original Aqua-stream blue. Carpet is new, has original tach, headliner is nice, but has a couple of holes. Call me if you are serious, will need tranny and changed intake gasket, but will also separate care from drivetrain for less money than the buy it now.
Thanks, Adam
563-880-0586
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