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Hidden Horses: The Rarest Mustangs Lost in Automotive History

Ford Mustang 429 Cobra Jet Coupe

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The third and final redesign of the first-generation Mustang appeared in 1971. Most performance versions continued for the 1971 model year. However, people gravitated towards the Sportsroof model, not the formal coupe or Grande (via Motor Trend).

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That is why Ford only produced 11 Coupes with a new 429 Cobra Jet engine and four-speed transmission. Also, this is precisely what makes the car so valuable today.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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