This 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II is a true testament to the American 70s. With its typical Cobra stripes and spoiler package and unmistakable fastback look, it attracts attention wherever it goes. The car is in very good, well-maintained condition, is technically sound and visually charismatic – a car that stands out and is fun to drive.
Under the hood is an extremely powerful 351 V8 with a quadruple carburetor and electronic ignition, whose sound is the true soul of this Mustang: deep, warm, and authentically American. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, and the driving experience is typical of a US car – confident, relaxed, and powerful, without any fuss, but with plenty of character.
The interior feels like a time capsule from the late 70s: sports seats, clear instruments, and an ambience that is both nostalgic and charming. Everything works as it should, and the car is being offered fresh from service and with a veteran MFK certificate.
A Mustang for fans of US car culture, retro design, and the V8 lifestyle. This car offers driving pleasure, character, and plenty to talk about—a real eye-catcher with soul.
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Model history:
After the oil crisis of 1973, Ford had to take a new direction. The era of big muscle cars seemed to be over, and so the Mustang II was created, on the basis of which the Cobra II variants were later developed. While purist fans were skeptical at the time, the Mustang II is enjoying growing popularity today – precisely because it represents a piece of authentic 1970s automotive history.
The Cobra II, introduced in 1976, was a sporty version designed to visually evoke the aggressive Mustangs of the late 1960s. Typical features: stripes across the entire body, air scoops, sporty decorative elements, and a fastback design that radiated dynamism. The look was deliberately extravagant – a counterpoint to the economically dominated years after the crisis.
Under the hood, Ford offered either a 2.8-liter V6 or a 5.0-liter V8, depending on the market, which delivered the authentic American sound. Even though the V8 of this era offered less power than the legendary 60s models, it scored points with its torque, reliability, and the typical “Detroit sound.”
Socially, the Mustang Cobra II reflected a generation's need to have fun with cars despite difficult times. It was a car for young drivers, for individualists, for anyone who wanted American style without the high fuel costs of earlier years. Numerous appearances in films and TV series increased its popularity – and today the Cobra II is a cult model that occupies its own unique place in Mustang history.
The 1976 Mustang Cobra II combines retro charm, V8 sound, and genuine car culture. It is not a muscle car in the classic sense – but it is an unmistakable character actor of American street culture.
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