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Topic: '78 king cobra
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 12-05-2005 06:30 PM
 
Hi. Today I found a '78 king cobra in a garage. It is black with orange stripes and orange interior. Also has T-Top,Cobra wheels and steering. Decent condition .
How rare is such a car and is it worth much?
Located in New-Brunswick, Canada.
Thanks,
Rino  ------------------
'69 coupe 302 with a C-4 3:00-1 gears
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Holley 600cfm carb, K&N air filter
Dual exhaust with Ravin z-55 mufflers Pertronix II
Member#3729 http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/Dreamcometrue.html
June 2005 Ford Product of the Month
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-24-2005 10:38 AM
There's one on ebay right now that's in Panama City, FL. Black with tangerine interior and stripes. Looks pretty good in my opinion.
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3919
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-24-2005 02:53 PM
There were just under 5,000 King Cobras produced in 1978. Black is the most common color King. Which tranny does it have? Most were equipped with the 4-speed manual, but there are some out there with the automatic.Could be worth a couple grand if it's in decent running shape as well; offer the guy $100 to take "such an unwanted car off his hands" and see what he says. LOL. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 12-24-2005 02:55 PM
Hi David,
Can't find it on ebay. Could you please post the link?
Thanks and Merry Christmas, Rino
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 12-24-2005 03:02 PM
Hi Frank.
The guy wants $1000.00 for it. The only problems to his opinion are a leaking t-top and a bad working carburetor. Would also need a paint, a fender and the front grille replaced but the seller supplies them.
Also has a 302 with a 4 speed transmission.
No parts were removed from the car.
Very tempting, it would be a nice project.
Rino
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-24-2005 05:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Dreamcometrue:
Can't find it on ebay. Could you please post the link?
Click here.
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Dreamcometrue
Gearhead Posts: 903
From: New-Brunswick,Canada
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 12-24-2005 06:33 PM
Thanks David for the link.
The car I saw is exactly like this one.
Still have a few weeks to decide?????
Rino
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3919
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-24-2005 07:52 PM
I suppose $1000 isn't too bad for it. Of course, talk him down some if you wanna go for it. Once the carb issue is resolved, and still runs strong, then that oughta be a prime candidate for a nice resto.No rust? ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
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missing link
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: kansas city mo
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 12-29-2005 11:53 PM
Use your overall judgement. I gave a little less than that and I need in addition what you do are queater skins, fenders, and floor pans. If it is pretty solind besides that and pretty complete and as long as buck tag is still there then sound like a pretty decent deal.
Dave
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