Ford Torino Cobra Is a Rare Gem with 429 Cobra Jet Muscle Under the Hood.

Getting your hands on a Cobra, however, wasn’t by any means easy. Ford ended up building only a little over 7,600 units, all of them using the 2-door Sports Roof body style.

While the 429 Cobra Jet engine was obviously the thing that everybody loved, the Torino Cobra came with all kinds of upgrades that turned it into a little monster. For example, it was equipped with a so-called Competition Suspension system, a racing black hood, Cobra decals, special snake emblems on the door panels, and optional 15-inch Magnum 500 rims.

All Torino Cobra models were equipped with 4-speed transmissions. One of the few Torino Cobras still around these days is right here in front of your eyes, though as anyone can easily tell, it’s not necessarily in the tip-top shape such a gem truly deserves.

The car continues to sport the magic combo (the 429/7.0-liter V8 paired with a 4-speed transmission), but on the other hand, eBay seller dickscottford says they’re not sure this is still the original engine. Without a doubt, this is a little bit concerning for a collector who’d want to fully restore the Torino Cobra to factory specifications.

The overall condition of this Cobra is pretty good, with no deadly rust, so while the restoration process itself will be challenging, there’s no doubt about this; it’s totally doable.