Yes it is.
My mother bought a new 1980 Cobra in August of 1980. It was a turbo and had an automatic. At the time Ford and several dealers said it did not exist. Something to do with emission certification. However, after many weeks of searching we found it in Hillsboro, Ohio. It was MSRP at around $8000. No air, with sunroof, a pace car copy really. We sold it in 1991. Every book, website, any research says this turbo/automatic combo was not available. I just wanted to let you know it did exist as we had one. If I can find the VIN I will post it. My parents kept everything so it may be around in some old files. It went thru 3 turbos too by the way. Great work on your registry.
The 2.3T/auto combo was available only in the 1980 model year. I have several in the database and registries, and not just Cobras.
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Here is the buck tag and door tag of my 79 Cobra V8 4 speed with a rear wiper. Attachment 133652
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Would my Cobra be a Cobra Alternate?
Black paint, black interior, and green molding stripes and graphics would make it an Alternate. You could get a Marti report to confirm.
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'Cobra Hood Grapchics' was optional (it had to be specifically ordered to get it) with the Cobra Package in all three years so it may have not ever had one. Marti report would tell you if it that option was chosen.
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Cool, thank you so much.
I got my Marti report back. Black on black with green graphics and a green hood graphic. I guess I have a Cobra Alternate with a rear wiper.[reflist][/reflist]
Yes, since it's a 1979 Cobra with Black paint and "Green Exterior Accents" it's an Alternate
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Here is the door tag on my '81 Cobra work in progress.
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What options does this Cobra have? http://foxchassis.com/fep/registry/c...ions/1981.html
Backlite Louvers
Cobra Hood Graphics
Console
Electric Rear Window Defroster
Engine Block Immersion Heater
Fingertip Speed Control (cruise control)
Four-Way Manual Driver's Seat
Front Floor Mats
Front License Plate Bracket
Interior Accent Group (extra sound deadening materials, visor vanity mirror, and color-keyed deluxe seat belts)
Interval Windshield Wipers
Leather Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Light Group (engine compartment light, glove box light, ashtray light, and hatchback light switch)
Lower Bodyside Protection (vinyl sealer applied to rear of front fenders, rocker panels, quarter panels above rocker panels, rear of quarter panels, and lower door areas)
Mud and Stone Deflectors (mud flaps)
Power Locks
Protection Group (door edge guards, front carpet floor mats, and license plate frames)
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Tilt Steering Wheel
Tinted Windshield only or Tinted Glass (Complete)
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