1970 Ford Torino King Cobra – 3 examples
Ford wanted to attack the fast, victorious Aero Mopars like the Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird. So for the 1970 season, they designed the Torino King Cobra. Apparently, the Torino Talladega with its modest modifications, was not enough to beat the wild warriors from Mopar. The King Cobra was a regular Ford Torino but with a special, wedge-shaped front end and 429 engine. The King Cobra was also a step up from Ford Torino Talladega in terms of technology and performance potential (via Motor Trend).
The car did well at initial testing. Yet at the last minute, Ford pulled the plug, and the project was canceled. They only made three cars, which are incredibly expensive today. Today, not many enthusiasts know about this car. Who knows, maybe the history of NASCAR and famous Aero Specials would be much different if the King Cobra had a chance to participate.