1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Conv 7,400 Miles

# 1997 FORD MUSTANG SVT COBRA CONVERTIBLE – ONLY 7,400 MILES **Year:** 1997 **Manufacturer:** Ford **Model:** Mustang SVT Cobra **Body:** Convertible **Mileage:** Approximately 7,400 Miles **Engine:** 4.6L DOHC V8 **Transmission:** 5-Speed Manual **Exterior:** Red **Convertible Top:** White **VIN:** 1FALP46V3V173167 **Condition:** Exceptional – Thoroughly Tested & 100% Operational This is the kind of Mustang that gets increasingly difficult to find: a **1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible showing only approximately 7,400 miles**, finished in striking red with a contrasting white convertible top and an exceptionally clean interior. This Cobra came to Valley Auctions as a consignment, and what happened next says quite a bit about the car. When it arrived, **we jump-started it, drove it directly to O'Reilly Auto Parts, installed a new battery—and that was it.** No lengthy list of repairs. No chasing mechanical problems. No effort required to make an old performance car roadworthy. **Battery installed. Thoroughly tested. Driven. Ready to go.** ### WATCH THIS COBRA RUN – CLICK THE VIDEO LINK ABOVE **Click the link in the box above to watch this SVT Cobra running and see it in operation for yourself.** With a car showing only approximately **7,400 miles**, bidders shouldn't have to rely solely on a written description. Study the detailed photographs, watch the video, listen to the car run, and see this remarkably preserved Cobra for yourself. ### ONLY APPROXIMATELY 7,400 MILES Mileage is one of the defining features of this automobile. The odometer shows only approximately **7,400 miles**, and the overall presentation of the car is consistent with a Mustang that has seen remarkably limited use. The **interior is exceptional**, presenting incredibly well throughout. Seats, carpeting, dashboard, trim, controls, and interior surfaces should be studied closely in the detailed photographs. This isn't a 70,000-mile Mustang that's simply been cleaned up for auction. It's a **7,400-mile SVT Cobra Convertible**. ### SVT COBRA PERFORMANCE The 1997 Mustang SVT Cobra represented Ford's serious performance offering and was equipped with the **4.6-liter DOHC V8**, factory rated at **305 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque**, paired with a **5-speed manual transmission**. This was genuine SVT performance during an important period in Mustang history. The combination of the high-revving DOHC V8, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive and open-top configuration gives this Cobra the character that made these cars special when new—and increasingly collectible today. ### RED WITH WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP The exterior combination is particularly striking. The **red body with contrasting white convertible top** gives this Cobra a dramatically different appearance from the more commonly encountered dark-top convertibles. With the top lowered, the car takes on the classic open Mustang profile. Also included is the **black vinyl convertible-top boot/cover**, which fits over the folded top when it is down. The cover is currently stored in the trunk and **is included with the automobile although it is not pictured**. ### EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN INTERIOR The interior is in **exceptional condition** and presents remarkably well. With approximately 7,400 miles showing, the cabin has avoided much of the wear normally associated with a nearly 30-year-old performance automobile. **Study the detailed photographs closely.** The condition of the interior is one of this Cobra's strongest attributes. ### TIRES IN GREAT CONDITION The tires are in **great condition**, with **no observed flat spots and no visible dry rot**. The vehicle has been driven and thoroughly tested by Valley Auctions and performs exceptionally well. ### NEW BATTERY – AND THAT'S ALL IT NEEDED We believe bidders deserve to know what happens when a consigned collector vehicle arrives. In this case, the story is refreshingly simple. The Cobra arrived needing a jump. We jump-started it and **drove it directly to O'Reilly Auto Parts**, where a new battery was installed. **That is all we had to do.** Since then, the vehicle has been **thoroughly tested and driven**, and it runs exceptionally well. ### HIGHLIGHTS * Genuine 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible * Approximately **7,400 miles** * 4.6L DOHC V8 * Factory-rated 305 horsepower * 5-speed manual transmission * Red exterior * White convertible top * Black vinyl top boot/cover included * Top boot stored in trunk and not pictured * Exceptional interior * New battery * Tires in great condition * No observed tire flat spots * No visible tire dry rot * Exceptionally clean throughout * Thoroughly tested * 100% operational * Runs exceptionally well * Detailed photographs * Running video available * VIN: **1FALP46V3V173167** ### Condition **Exceptional condition with only approximately 7,400 miles showing.** The Cobra has been thoroughly tested by Valley Auctions and is **100% operational and runs e