1968 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet GT
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Not only is this a rarity in its own right by being a GT, but it is rarer yet because the 5th digit in the VIN is an R. That-s right! This is the famous -R- Code 428 Cobra Cobra Jet Mustang GT. 1968 was the first year for the 428 engine offering in a Mustang, and it was only offered in the last half of the year. The shock towers were modified to fit this monster engine along with beefed up suspension with staggered rear shocks to put the power to the ground. Let-s get to the drivetrain of this powerful pony! The 428 was conservatively rated at 335 horsepower for insurance purposes, but independent testing has shown true output to be around 410 - 450 horsepower! Behind that is the legendary Toploader 4 speed manual transmission, and the factory Ford 9- with 3. 50:1 posi gears. The engine is fed through a hood scoop with a functional butterfly on the air cleaner giving this car a ram air effect into the 735 CFM Holley 4 barrel carburetor. So, how rare is this Mustang? Well, as the Elite Marti Report breaks it down, it is a 1 of 1 car. There...