1969 Ford Cobra 428 Ram Air Still Unsold After Two Weeks

A 1969 Ford Cobra, listed in Winchester, Virginia, is on a flat‑bed trailer for $22,500 or best offer. The car is factory R‑code and comes with a 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8, a 4‑speed manual transmission, a 3.50:1 Traction‑Lok rear axle, power steering and front disc brakes. The vehicle’s Indian Fire paint has faded and the glass panels are gone, but the body lines remain sharp and the engine’s finned aluminum covers are still in place. The listing also includes a 1969 Torino GT 302 automatic parts car with intact glass.

In 1969 Ford produced 11,099 Cobra SportsRoof fastbacks, of which 7,454 received the R‑code 428 engine and 3,910 were fitted with a close‑ratio 4‑speed manual. Only 175 of those fastbacks were painted Indian Fire and had black vinyl bucket seats, making each one very rare. The particular car listed was ordered on 6 September 1968, built on 12 November 1968, and delivered to a dealer on 19 February 1969, confirming its factory documentation and matching numbers. The R‑code 428 engine was rated at 335 hp and 440 lb‑ft of torque, giving the Cobra a 0‑60 time of about 7.3 seconds and a quarter‑mile in 14.9 seconds.

Despite its impressive specs and historical significance, the Cobra has sat on the market for two weeks without a sale. Its condition—heavy rust, missing glass, and a dented door—likely deters buyers who expect a project car to be in good shape. The price of $22,500, while modest for a 1969 muscle car, may still be high for a vehicle that will require extensive restoration. Still, the car’s rarity, matching‑numbers engine, and inclusion of a spare parts vehicle could attract a dedicated collector willing to invest time and money.