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98 Mustang Cobra Convertible!!! All Original!! Only 69k Miles!! Excellent Carfax on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:69168 Color: Red /
 Tan
Location:

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1FAFP46V5WF163285 Year: 1998
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Trim: SVT Cobra Convertible 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 69,168
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Low mileage 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible!!! Only 218 made!!!!  Already a classic.  The value has increased substantially in the last few years.  Comes in red with saddle interior with leather seats, power windows, power locks, Mach 460 sound system.  All original!!!  69k miles.  2 new rear tires with only 100 miles on them.


Here is the kicker.  The car needs a new head gasket on the driver side.  The quoted price is approximately $2000-$2500.  I am leaving for Okinawa for my next duty station on July 10th and therefore don't have time to get it repaired, or repair it myself.  I could easily do it in a weekend but I currently work 7 days a week.  I have a video I will post that shows the car running and the smoke from the tailpipe.  The car can still be driven, but obviously you would not want to.

The car was in a minor flood in 2009 with no ill effects.  No insurance claim was filed at the time because there was little to no damage.  Carfax and Autocheck are clean as a whistle and will be given to purchaser!!!

The convertible top does not work currently and the drivers side power lock and power seat do not work (apparently this is common in this year).  The car does have some minor issues as seen in the photos.  Overall the car would rate about Fair, but because of the head gasket issue I am rating it as poor.  In fair condition Kelley Blue Book puts the value at $16088.  That would put the poor value (if there was one) probably about $12000.  I need to quick sale and so I have adjusted the start price to do so.  My loss is your gain!!!!

A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due 24 hrs after auction close or vehicle will be relisted.  Full payment and pick up expected within 3 days of auction close or vehicle will be relisted as I am running out of time to sell it.  The car needs repairs and the buyer is assuming cost of all necessary repairs to have a fully usable vehicle.  Please ask any and all questions prior to bidding because no refunds can be given!  Good Luck!!!

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Fewest vehicles ever found eligible for Most American survey

Mon, 30 Jun 2014

Once again, the most American car on the market is from an American brand. The Ford F-150 retained its number one spot in Cars.com's annual survey of the most American vehicles, trumping the Toyota Camry, which remains at number two.
Ford taking the top spot is small consolation, though, as the Detroit Three aren't too well represented here. General Motors scored a win at number seven, with the Chevrolet Corvette, while Chrysler squeaked in at number ten, with the Dodge Viper. Outside of those three vehicles, Toyota and Honda dominate the top ten.
What's most remarkable, though, is that there were so few cars available for this year's list.

Lincoln MKC recalled because start button located too close to touchscreen [UPDATE]

Wed, Dec 31 2014

UPDATE: Ford spokesperson Kelli Felker responded to our questions and let us know that the fix for the push-button start on the 2015 MKC has the switch moved to the top of the of the column of gear shift buttons instead of the bottom. Owners should be notified about both campaigns "toward the end of February." After massive campaigns from General Motors and to fix Takata airbag inflators, 2014 will undoubtedly go down as The Year Of The Recall. And with little time to spare, Ford is getting in just under the wire to adding two more to its yearly total. The larger of the campaigns is actually one of the most bizarre campaigns we've heard of all year. Lincoln is recalling 13,574 units of its 2015 MKC compact crossover in North America to move the location of the push-button ignition switch on the dashboard. According to the automaker's announcement: "Due to the switch's close proximity to other controls, occupants are inadvertently shutting off the engine while driving." The button is located near the bottom of the touchscreen, which can apparently make it possible to hit by mistake. Back when Autoblog first drove the new MKC in June, we came away very impressed, but noted: "... we're still not completely sold on the aforementioned pushbutton transmission selector ... it still seems somewhat gimmicky and it can't be operated by feel alone, as you might when shifting a traditional console-mounted lever from Park to Drive." According to Lincoln, there have been no reported accidents or injuries stemming from this button misapplication. Of the affected vehicles, there are 11,144 in the US, 2,033 in Canada and 397 in Mexico. To fix the problem, dealers are moving the button to a different location and reprogramming the powertrain control module. According to Automotive News, models built since September already have a different layout. The change was reportedly done to match the rest of the Lincoln lineup. The second recall covers 12,205 units of the 2014 Ford Escape (2015 model year pictured below) and 2015 Lincoln MKC in North America because of a problem with nickel plating on the fuel pump. The issue can cause the pump to seize, which can cause the crossovers not to start or stall while driving. The automaker is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this fault. Dealers are replacing the fuel deliver module to fix the situation. Of the affected vehicles, there are 9,038 in the US, 3,074 in Canada and 93 in Mexico.

Mustang-themed pinball game debuting in Chicago [w/video]

Wed, 05 Feb 2014

Believe it or not, but new pinball machines are still being made. Chicago-based Stern Pinball still makes them and has found a niche selling modern machines to individual buyers and arcade distributors. For its latest cabinet, Stern partnered with Ford to create a pinball game that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of the Mustang, including the next generation. The new machine is being unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show on February 6 and goes on sale in March.
Stern is offering the machine in three variants. The pro-level machine is meant for arcades and public spaces and retails for $4,995. All of them come with background and cabinet art by Camilo Pardo, who designed the Ford GT, and Top Gear USA host Tanner Foust is the game's announcer. Depending on where players shoot the ball, they activate events that simulate drag racing, rallying, drifting and racing the Mustang, and hitting targets lets players shift the gears up and down.
An upgraded, premium table with added art will be added later for pinball machine collectors. The third model is a signed, special edition with art of the 1965 Mustang and 2015 Mustang on the machine and chrome and Mustang badges on the speaker grilles. Prices for these editions will be announced later.