1978 FORD XC FALCON COBRA
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1978 Ford XC Falcon COBRA
Build #323
LOCATION: Melbourne, Victoria
YEAR: 1978
MAKE: Ford
MODEL: XC Cobra
BODY STYLE: Coupe / Hardtop
TRANSMISSION: Automatic
DRIVETRAIN: RWD
ENGINE: 302 / 4.9 litre V8
EXTERIOR COLOUR: Sno White / Bold Blue Stripes
INTERIOR COLOUR: Black / Blue
VIN NUMBER: JG65UM00323K
ODOMETER: 136,*** kms
REGISTRATION: VIC Club Registration
MATCHING NUMBERS: Yes
Offered for sale is this meticulously maintained Ford XC Falcon Cobra, Build #323, a true Australian muscle car legend and one of the most recognisable limited-build Falcons ever produced.
This Cobra has been passionately maintained and comes complete with its genuine logbooks, congratulatory letter from Ford dealer to the original owner, factory production build sheet, punch card, owner’s manual and more.
This Cobra comes factory fitted with:
All Cobras were based on the Falcon 500 GS Hardtop. The Regular Production Options fitted as standard equipment were:
- Four-wheel disc brakes
- Limited Slip Differential
- Dual exhaust system
- Tinted banded laminated windscreen
To this base specification, the non-RPO equipment unique to the 400 Cobras built was called Option 96 and included the following:
- Front spoiler
- Rear spoiler
- Paint code Z605, Sno White exterior colour with Bold Blue accent colour stripes and with Blaze Blue pinstripe tape ½-inch wide between Sno White and Bold Blue accent colour
- Colour keyed bumper bars to match exterior striping
- Bodyside protection moulding deleted
- Quarter panel dummy air scoops deleted
- Tinted backlight / rear window
- 15” x 7” Bathurst Globe alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts
- ER70H15 textile radials
- New tyre placard
- Interior trim style Black vinyl only
- Trim code B – Black / Blue woollen cloth seat trim striped to match exterior paint / stripe treatment, using existing seat trim style
- Cobra name decal mounted on the boot lid
- Cobra snake decal fender mounted
- Die-cast plinth carrying Cobra name decal mounted on glovebox door
- Sequentially numbered Cobra glovebox plaque
Build #323 features:
- Matching numbers car
- Air Conditioning
- Power Steering
- 302 / 4.9 litre V8 Engine
- 3 Speed C4 Automatic Transmission
Vehicle has had a bare metal respray in 2-pac paint, completed in 2008, while the engine bay and boot retain their original factory finish.
The Cobra is equipped with a 600 Holley carburettor. The original Thermo-Quad carburettor and rocker covers are also included, allowing the vehicle to be returned closer to original specification if desired.
Currently on VIC Club Registration.
Ensuring a smooth ride are adjustable Koni shock absorbers, while a stainless steel exhaust system delivers a throaty V8 roar. The car sits on BF Goodrich tyres mounted on original Globe wheels.
Included:
Rounding out this exceptional package is 4.5 metres of original woollen woven seat material, perfect for reupholstery and preserving the car’s classic character.
This is a rare opportunity to own a true Australian muscle car legend.
Genuine enquiries only please.
