1969 Ford Cobra 428 Cobra Jet R-code Torino Cobra 4 Speed on 2040-cars

1969 Ford fairlane COBRA

428 Cobra Jet - 4 Speed - 3.50 Traction Lock

rare Formal Roof Bucket seat hard top

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True barn find pulled from a Michigan storage garage. Car was put away in the late 70's and sat for many years. Southern car purchased new in Florida from Grant Motor company dealership. Looks to have been lightly raced since new and well cared for. It made its way north in the late 70's and was lightly used since.  Just over 67k miles on the odometer and seems to be correct.  

I did notice a heater core leak just this past weekend while out for a cruise.  I purchased a new Dearborn Classics core, correct NOS type hoses & clamps which I plan to install when I get a chance. 

Body:

Car was originally Wimbledon White. One repaint in early 70's to Raven Black. One small rust bubble on driver’s side of rear wheel 1/4 panel is the only major body rust evident. Very solid body that looks like all the original panels and very straight for a black car.  The paint is fine from 50', but up close it is showing age with some random chipping and shrinking here & there. It is fine for a driver and gets attention where ever I drive but for show duty, It could use a fresh repaint.  Must have been a quality job back in the day as there is no evidence of the factory white except behind the seats and under the carpet.  I plan to return it to its factory Ford Racing White but speaking to some of the previous owners, its been black for much of its life probably longer then white. All weatherstrip is old and dry requiring replacement.   

Engine:

428 Cobra Jet engine runs very strong with no smoke and good oil pressure.  Engine was rebuilt about 5-7 years ago. Block is not numbers matching but is a 428 Cobra Jet service block. Heads are correct 428CJ and may be correct, but I have not checked the dates under the valve covers.  The original correct Holley carburetor sits atop a modern Edelbrock Performer intake manifold.  Breather Ram Air assembly looks original and correct but no S-tube or heat shield.  Ignition is handled by a MSD ignition box and billet distributor that keep timing spot on with no detonation. Valve train specs are not documented but my experience and sound suggests a Mild solid lifter cam that idles around 800 rpm, has some muscle car lope & clackety clack sound but not absurd. Correct Cobra Jet exhaust header manifolds vent spent gasses through a newly installed 2 1/2 inch exhaust system with Thrush Stainless mufflers.  Nice rumble at idle and cruise tone is mellow due to the manifolds. It will bark when you dip in to the secondary’s though.

Driveline:

Correct RUG-AJ coded Toploader 4-speed transmission with vintage Hurst shifter goes smoothly through all gears.  Reverse light switch is on shifter needs replacement.  Nodular 9 inch housing (no N on these early rear housings) with 3.50 9 traction lock operates smoothly and quiet with no clunking.

Suspension appears in good condition & functions well with no issues as the car drives straight and smooth. There is an occasional minor squeak from urethane strut rod bushings that comes and goes.  Old air shocks in rear, stock type up front.

All in all, it feels very solid for a 60's muscle car. Will need weather-strip and rubber window trim to remove the old car drafts and wind noise.

Interior:

Interior is original. Seats in front are starting to show some wear.  Drivers seat has some damage from someone sitting with a screwdriver in pocket.  Dash pad is nice and no obvious cracking. The console front where the glove box compartment was has been removed to facilitate aftermarket gauge installation. You don’t really notice this due to a factory looking trim panel that has been fabricated to fill the space neatly. Rear window gasket leaks a bit in the rain and as I mentioned, the car really needs new weather-strip all around.

Electrical system functions normal, radio works & factory gauges and lights all work as intended with the exception of temp & oil. They have been bypassed for the aforementioned sun gauges.  Fuel gauge functions but does not go to Full.  Reverse lights don’t work due to bad reverse shifter switch below car.

Wheels/Tires:

Vintage looking Cragar SST wheels and tires have been on the car for some time. 225x70x15 front & 275X60X15 Kelly Charger L60 rear. I have an original set of 15" wheels (no tires) and dog dish hub caps to include with this car.  The car has a level if slight nose up stance from its days as a drag car.  

History:

I was able to speak with two of the previous owners who said the car was raced back in the early 70's right out of the dealership with a parts dept  Ford solid lifter cam, Holman Moody intake and some other vintage parts.  Nobody was able to confirm the Holman Moody tag so consider it an aftermarket.  I was able to get some of the vintage components but they are not on the car and NOT INCLUDED. I would consider selling to the winner of this auction if interested.

It’s a nice solid driving Fairlane Cobra 428 4-speed R code. I would love to return it to Wimbledon White with the dog dish hub caps.

Questions welcome and encouraged.

Assume nothing; call to satisfy your interest.

Bid to buy, not to come and negotiate.

Mike 631-921-3433

Car is sold as is/where is with no warrantee.  Assume nothing, please call to inquire any concerns.  Buyer responsible for pickup or setup of transport.  I will assist transporter upon arrival.   Title will not be released until payment is received