With just 300 examples produced, the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R is surely one of the rarest modern pony cars ever built.
It was also one of the highest-performing in its day, featuring an independent-rear suspension, improved aerodynamics with measurable downforce, Eibach springs with Bilstein dampers, 4-piston Brembo brakes, and the weight savings that come with offering nil in the way of creature comforts. Rear seats, air-conditioning, and audio equipment were all left out of the final product to save weight. Additionally, its engine was a 5.4-liter DOHC V8 (conservatively) rated at 385 horsepower – enough for a 4.7-second 0-to-60 time, and a 170+ mph top speed.
Unfortunately, the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R has been out-of-production for more than a decade, but with a bit of luck, one can still find a like-new example on the used market. Case-in-point: the car pictured above.
This Mustang Cobra R recently surfaced on eBay, and is being sold by BJ Motors out of Tomball, Texas. It has just 85 miles on the odometer, and has been miraculously well-preserved, still wearing its original plastic seat wrappers and window sticker. Most likely, the car was purchased new and immediately squirreled away in the hopes that it would appreciate significantly.
Photo: BJ Motors
So has it? Maybe. The asking price for this car is $79,995 – $25,000 more than the Mustang Cobra R’s original MSRP back in 2000. But on eBay right now are several other low-mileage examples priced closer to $50k, making this largely a question of whether any buyer would be so enamored that he or she would pay a premium for a slightly less-used car.
Check out this 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R’s original eBay listing for more photos and info. (Source: Bold Ride)
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