1978 Mustang King Cobra

I'm looking at purchasing a 1978 Mustang King Cobra that's up for auction at a local finance company. I was wondering how to identify if it's a original or just a replica. It's an automatic and I'm pretty sure all King Cobra's were 4-speeds.

I'm sure it'll be a real one. I don't think I've ever heard of a King Cobra replica. Don't take it the wrong way but I don't know why somebody would make a King Cobra replica.
Anyway, the car will have a 4-speed, 2 barrel carb, 302. If I remember right as well there should be a funky paint job that went with them. I think there's some lines going down it or a cobra on the hood. I forget but it should have something like that.
Also, how much is the car going for? I think one in a very good condition will go for something around $7,000. It has to be in spotless condition though to get anything above that.

If its a good car, get it!

I use to have one, pretty fun littlew car.

I rank it right up there with the Pinto, and everyone here knows I love Pintos :D

Someone must have changed the tranny then because it's got an automatic, but my brother has an original 4-speed to fit it. And yes it does have a funky paint job. As far as what it's going for, I got the inside scoop on the highest bid right now, just 800 bucks.

Someone must have changed the tranny then because it's got an automatic, but my brother has an original 4-speed to fit it. And yes it does have a funky paint job. As far as what it's going for, I got the inside scoop on the highest bid right now, just 800 bucks.


buy it then! thats frickin cheap

buy it then! thats frickin cheap

Yeah I agree there. They may be the car the Mustang community turns their back on but you can't say no to that. Besides, the thing has a 302 which has a huge aftermarket on it. So after a little time and money you'll have a King Cobra sleeper.