A Real 95 Cobra?

jimbo68gt · 07-23-2009, 04:26 PM

Hi, I work at a car dealership and I'm appraising a 95 Mustang. It has the Cobra emblems. But is it real? How can I tell. It has a 5.0. Didn't they come with 5.7's? If anyone has any info to help me, please let me know. Thanks

Larry95 · 07-23-2009, 04:47 PM

The '95 Cobra's come with a 5.0. The '95 Cobra "R"s come with the 5.8. Both will have Cobra across the upper intake. The VIN will be 42D for a coupe and 45D for a conv. An "R" mocel will be 42C.

I think that's correct. Check me Tony.

jimbo68gt · 07-23-2009, 04:52 PM

Thanks, I just noticed....would the rear bumper cover say COBRA or mustang? This says Mustang

Larry95 · 07-23-2009, 05:17 PM

No the rear bumper on the '95 Cobra's said Mustang. They didn't start saying Cobra until a later year and I don't recall which year. I want to say '96 but that would be a guess. Is it a Cobra or a Cobra "wanabe"? The VIN number is the real way to tell.

**cobrabitn** · 07-23-2009, 10:54 PM

Like Larry said, go by the VIN number.

How to tell if it is a real Cobra:

1. Has "Cobra" on the steering wheel air bag. (Most people will not change the air bag as they are expensive.

2. Has "Cobra" on the power booster for the brakes.

3. Has "SVT" badge on the rear decklid (94's didn't have that only 95 and up)

4. Has 95 Cobra wheels specific to the Cobra only.

5. White face gauges

6. Snakes on the fenders, Mustang in the grill.

7. "Cobra" on the fan belt

8. "Cobra" on the radiator hoses

9. "Cobra" on the upper intake plenum

10. Vin Numbers as follows:

1995 Cobra Coupe = 42D

1995 Cobra Convertible = 45D

1995 Cobra R = 42C

11. Colors available are solely Black Clearcoat, Rio Red, and Crystal White.

12. Round Fog lights in the front bumper cover.

13. Unique Halogen headlamps exclusive to the Cobra.

14. "Cobra" on the front brake calipers with 13 inch rotors.

15. Vented disc brakes on the rear calipers as opposed to solid discs.

16. Must be a manual transmission.

I'm sure there is more but this should pretty much prove its authenticity.

Cobra Jet · 09-10-2011, 03:37 PM

If the car still has the radiator support/headlight cover plastic on it, remove it and peer down behind the driver's side headlamp assembly.

You should find or locate the actual BUC tag affixed to the radiator support by a large heavy duty staple.

If the car is a genune Cobra, you will clearly see the word "COBRA" (in all caps) stamped into that tag.

The same will hold true for ANY 1979-current Special factory produced Mustangs, such as SSP's, SVO's, PACE cars, Spring Editions & Cobras. The type of edition will always be stamped into those tags. 79-93 Mustangs came with (2) BUC tags, which included the factory original build info, PLUS the 2nd tag, which outlined the "special" build info. 1994-up Mustangs, there is only a single BUC tag. All were affixed to the rad support behind the driver's side headlamp assembly.

The tag(s) contain the build codes. However, you will also want to know that the BUC tag also contains the last (6) digits of the actual VIN number, which should match the lower right dash VIN plate, any VIN decals on the body, the (2) metal VIN plates under each R & L front fender and the VCL decal found on the driver's door (79-93) or B-pillar (all 94-up).

Here is my BUC tag so you see what I am referring to:

07-23-2009, 04:26 PM	#1
jimbo68gt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 44	A Real 95 Cobra? Hi, I work at a car dealership and I'm appraising a 95 Mustang. It has the Cobra emblems. But is it real? How can I tell. It has a 5.0. Didn't they come with 5.7's? If anyone has any info to help me, please let me know. Thanks __________________ JLT cold air kit, Bassani X pipe and cat back,Fluidyne heat exchanger, pulley. 447 rwhp...more hp and mods to come!!!!!!

07-23-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
Larry95 SCMC Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 469	The '95 Cobra's come with a 5.0. The '95 Cobra "R"s come with the 5.8. Both will have Cobra across the upper intake. The VIN will be 42D for a coupe and 45D for a conv. An "R" mocel will be 42C. I think that's correct. Check me Tony. __________________ Larry & Eloisa Ewers '95 Red Coupe #684/4005 (going back to stock) '95 White Coupe (track car)(378 rwhp, 394 rwtq) '03 Red Annv Convt #711/2003 (SOLD) '12 Boss 302 LS '13 King Ranch EcoBoost F-150 (Eloisa's ride) '13 King Ranch 6.7L F-250 (daily driver & tow vehicle)

07-23-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
jimbo68gt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 44	Thanks, I just noticed....would the rear bumper cover say COBRA or mustang? This says Mustang __________________ JLT cold air kit, Bassani X pipe and cat back,Fluidyne heat exchanger, pulley. 447 rwhp...more hp and mods to come!!!!!!

07-23-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
Larry95 SCMC Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 469	No the rear bumper on the '95 Cobra's said Mustang. They didn't start saying Cobra until a later year and I don't recall which year. I want to say '96 but that would be a guess. Is it a Cobra or a Cobra "wanabe"? The VIN number is the real way to tell. __________________ Larry & Eloisa Ewers '95 Red Coupe #684/4005 (going back to stock) '95 White Coupe (track car)(378 rwhp, 394 rwtq) '03 Red Annv Convt #711/2003 (SOLD) '12 Boss 302 LS '13 King Ranch EcoBoost F-150 (Eloisa's ride) '13 King Ranch 6.7L F-250 (daily driver & tow vehicle)

07-23-2009, 10:54 PM	#5
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Like Larry said, go by the VIN number. How to tell if it is a real Cobra: 1. Has "Cobra" on the steering wheel air bag. (Most people will not change the air bag as they are expensive. 2. Has "Cobra" on the power booster for the brakes. 3. Has "SVT" badge on the rear decklid (94's didn't have that only 95 and up) 4. Has 95 Cobra wheels specific to the Cobra only. 5. White face gauges 6. Snakes on the fenders, Mustang in the grill. 7. "Cobra" on the fan belt 8. "Cobra" on the radiator hoses 9. "Cobra" on the upper intake plenum 10. Vin Numbers as follows: 1995 Cobra Coupe = 42D 1995 Cobra Convertible = 45D 1995 Cobra R = 42C 11. Colors available are solely Black Clearcoat, Rio Red, and Crystal White. 12. Round Fog lights in the front bumper cover. 13. Unique Halogen headlamps exclusive to the Cobra. 14. "Cobra" on the front brake calipers with 13 inch rotors. 15. Vented disc brakes on the rear calipers as opposed to solid discs. 16. Must be a manual transmission. I'm sure there is more but this should pretty much prove its authenticity. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

09-10-2011, 03:37 PM	#6
Cobra Jet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 33	If the car still has the radiator support/headlight cover plastic on it, remove it and peer down behind the driver's side headlamp assembly. You should find or locate the actual BUC tag affixed to the radiator support by a large heavy duty staple. If the car is a genune Cobra, you will clearly see the word "COBRA" (in all caps) stamped into that tag. The same will hold true for ANY 1979-current Special factory produced Mustangs, such as SSP's, SVO's, PACE cars, Spring Editions & Cobras. The type of edition will always be stamped into those tags. 79-93 Mustangs came with (2) BUC tags, which included the factory original build info, PLUS the 2nd tag, which outlined the "special" build info. 1994-up Mustangs, there is only a single BUC tag. All were affixed to the rad support behind the driver's side headlamp assembly. The tag(s) contain the build codes. However, you will also want to know that the BUC tag also contains the last (6) digits of the actual VIN number, which should match the lower right dash VIN plate, any VIN decals on the body, the (2) metal VIN plates under each R & L front fender and the VCL decal found on the driver's door (79-93) or B-pillar (all 94-up). Here is my BUC tag so you see what I am referring to: __________________ - Phil 1994 Cobra coupe SVT Build #0013, 2011 Genesis Coupe, 2011 Tucson GLS

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