Cruisin Classics
3575 Fisher Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
"$15,995
Cruisin Classics is pleased to present to you this 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible. This car is one of only 840 triple-black leather interior convertible Cobras produced in 1997 and like all the others, it features a modular V-8 hand-built by a pair of SVT technicians. This Cobra was the top-tier Mustang of it's day with a price tag of $28K back in '97 – over $58K in today's dollars! The CarFax for this Mustang shows four owners and an accident back in 2000 with functional damage (meaning the car was still drivable). This Cobra comes to us today dressed in it's factory black paint that still has a nice shine. Though the paint is glossy, there are small imperfections from having been driven (mostly rock chips on the front end and hood) that put it in the driver-quality category. Up front there's a swooping hood with functional air scoops, a gleaming Cobra badge in the grille area, and crystal-clear headlamp glass. The entire body is black, including the dual side mirrors, door handles, front and rear bumper covers, and rocker cladding. Chrome Cobra fender badges really pop aginst the black sides. The black power convertible top is in good condition with only minimal imperfections (no holes or tears) and it works as it should. Adding to the sporty look of this Pony are side scoops on the rear quarters and a distinctive rear spoiler. Perfectly complementing the side view are a set of 18"" chrome 5-spoke wheels with Cobra logo centercaps, all wrapped in Toyo Proxes tires. Around back you'll find ""SVT Cobra"" and ""Ford"" badging on the decklid, chrome vinyl ""COBRA"" lettering on the rear bumper guard, and a set of polished exhaust tips that emit a nice growl. We did note during our inspection that while the two factory key fobs work as they should, both master keys only work in the passenger door and the ignition (not the drivers door or trunk).
Lift the hood to reveal a clean stock engine bay with a 4.6 liter aluminum block V-8 at the center. There is a decal on the left valve cover that's signed by the two SVT techs who built the engine – very cool. The hearty V-8 is factory-rated at 305hp and 300 lb/ft of torque with 0-60 acceleration in only 5.5 seconds and a 14 second quarter-mile time – this Pony knows how to run! Backing up that powerplant is a Borg-Warner T45 5-speed manual transmission that gives the driver total control of the driving experience. Glance around and you'll see that this Mustang is outfitted with power steering, 4-wheel power disc brakes, and factory A/C with a parallel-flow condenser exclusive to the SVT Cobra.
When you open the driver's door you're greeted by a well-kept all-black interior that's loaded with creature comforts. The door panels offer power locks, windows, and mirrors as well as speakers and storage slots. The seats are factory black leather, very comfortable, and they're in good condition with no notable demerits. The drivers seat is power/manual and the passenger seat is manual. Between the front buckets is a center console that's home to an armrest/storage box with fold-out cupholder, switches for the fog lights and the convertible top, an emergency brake lever, and a short-throw shifter with a polished aluminum pattern knob for the 5-speed. Ahead of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel on a tilt column with touch-controls for cruise control. The turn signal stalk does double-duty and offers controls for intermittent wipers. The wheel perfectly frames a gauge cluster with a 160mph speedometer, 8K tachometer, and gauges for fuel, temp, battery, and oil pressure. The odometer currently reads 71,657 miles. Atop the center of the dash is a digital clock that sits above simplistic HVAC controls that provide cold A/C and hot heat with a strong fan on demand. The factory stereo has been replaced with a Sony CDX-M800 AM/FM/CD player with remote. The stereo works, but it only plays through a JBL subwoofer box in the trunk, not the factory speakers (the subwoofer sounds very muffled and may be ""blown"", and the external antenna is not present). Inside the glovebox you'll find the original owners manual for the car. Back in the trunk with the subwoofer is a factory spare and jack.
If you're looking for a fun drop-top with amenities and power to spare, this SVT Cobra is just the ticket! This ride offers a driver-focused experience that will put a smile on your face every time you hit the accelerator and row through the gears! The sun is out and there's no better way to enjoy it than cruising around in a top-of-the-line Mustang with the top down! Give our friendly staff a call today and make this black beauty your own!
ENGINE
4.6 liter Aluminum Block V-8 – Bone Stock
Electronic Fuel Injection
Power Steering
Factory A/C
Engine Decal Signed by SVT Technicians
TRANSMISSION
Borg-Warner T45 5-Speed Manual
Console Shift
Rear Wheel Drive
BRAKES
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
Bosch ABS
EXTERIOR
Glossy Factory Black Paint
Working Power Convertible Top in Good Condiditon
Functional Hood Scoops, Side Scoops, and Distinctive Rear Spoiler
Fog Lights
Dual Side Mirrors
Cobra Badging
18"" Chrome 5-Spoke Wheels with Cobra Logo Centercaps
Toyo Proxes Tires
Polished Exhaust Tips
INTERIOR
Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors
Factory Black Leather Seats
Center Console
Polished Aluminum Shift Knob
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tilt
Intermittent Wipers
Cruise Control
Rear Defogger
Cold A/C, Hot Heat, and Strong Fan
Sony AM/FM/CD Stereo with Remote
JBL Subwoofer Box (sounds muffled)
Original Owners Manual
Factory Spare and Jack
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No allowances or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.
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| Year: | 1997 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Mustang |
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| Trim: | SVT Cobra |
| Body: | convertible |
| Stock: | 174365 |
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| Transmission: | Manual |
| Vin: | 1FALP46V1VF174365 |
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Here at Cruisin Classics, we understand that you have many options when choosing where you purchase your classic, muscle or collector car and we would like to thank you for considering us.
Cruisin Classics has been buying and selling cars for many years.. The majority were your average daily drivers but our passion has always been in muscle cars and hot rods so in 1996, Cruisin Classics built a 56,000 sq.ft. showroom located in Columbus, OH that they still operate out of today. All of our vehicles are hand-picked and selected to ensure they fit our inventory. This facility is now arguably one of the best-stocked collections for sale in the US housing hundreds of unique automobiles all under one roof. We invite you to our facility! There is something for everybody when you come to visit.
After years of serving as central Ohio's premiere classic car dealer at Cruisin Classics Auto Sales, we saw an unfulfilled need that was not being met for our clients. We loved helping match our clients with the classic and American muscle cars of their dreams. But what about after the purchase? We recognized that our clients needed a trusted resource to continue to care for their classic vehicles. It did not sit well with us that our valued clients and their incredible vehicles were being outsourced to, sometimes several, third-party resources for maintenance and performance needs. We also wanted to help the many people that we had met over the years who already owned classic vehicles which were in need of restoration, upgrades, and maintenance. Too often, we were seeing vehicles with so much potential left sitting in garages under covers because their owners did not know who to turn to for such specialized work. It is our goal to offer our clients a truly comprehensive, seamless, and enjoyable classic car ownership experience, from purchase to maintenance to storage. Thus, Cruisin Classics Performance Center was born. We have cherry-picked the most talented, experienced, and passionate team of technicians to offer our clients a true one-stop-shop solution for any and all of their classic car needs. Our honest business model has lasted almost 25 years to date and Cruisin Classics has a worldwide reputation as one of the best in the business.
Outside of the shop, this business has afforded us the opportunity to be actively involved in our community and fulfill our goal of supporting several local and national organizations that hold a special place in our hearts. We are proud sponsors of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, the Columbus USO, Honor Flight, Special Olympics, multiple car clubs, and much more.
In conclusion, 100% customer satisfaction is our main goal. Always has been.. always will be. We would like to invite anyone considering one of our vehicles to come to our beautiful facility to inspect the car in person or send somebody on your behalf.
Looking to purchase a vehicle from our current inventory? Give one of our friendly staff members a phone call at (614) 276-7355.
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