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Barely Disguised Racers – Craziest Homologation Specials Ever Released On The Street

Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet

Mustang Gt 428 Cobra Jet Fastback 8
Photo Credit: Mecum

The legendary 428 Cobra Jet was introduced in 1968, and Ford immediately put it in the Mustang. The Mustang 428 CJ was a mid-year introduction mainly intended for drag racing, so it was sold in modest numbers. But the real drag racing special was 50 Wimbledon white Fastbacks with a 428 CJ engine, lightweight, close-ratio 4-speed transmission, and heavy-duty suspension designed and produced simply to satisfy the NHRA rules.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

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