An unfortunate accident at the Tri-City Ford dealership in Eden (North Carolina, USA) has left sports car enthusiasts heartbroken: a 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R, one of the most exclusive and coveted models in Ford history, suffered serious damage after it A Hyundai Tucson crashed through the glass of the showroom and collided with him.
The Ford Mustang Cobra R, manufactured in a very limited production of only 300 units, It was the crown jewel of the dealership owner’s collection. and it was almost pristine, since it only had 24 kilometers on the odometer. Fortunately, no one was injured and the worst damage was sustained by the pony car, what Now he needs an urgent rescue.
The Ford Mustang Cobra R: a high-performance legend
Accidents happen, but when a very rare Ford SVT Cobra R from the year 2000 is the one affected, we are faced with a sad story worthy of the old section of this website called ‘Painpassion’. It all happened on December 14 and, since then, images of the Mustang have generated a stir on social networks.
In the photos you can see the Hyundai Tucson with the rear part embedded against the side of the Mustang, whose passenger door and windows were destroyed. Also the windshield of the pony car suffered significant damage, leaving the car in need of urgent repairs. The culmination of the dramatic scene was the remains of the dealership scattered on the ground.
The 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R is not just any car. This high-performance version of the fourth-generation Mustang (SN-99) was designed to be a weapon on the track.
With a 5.4-liter V8 engine and 390 HP, 6-speed manual transmission and improvements to the suspension and transmission, this model lacked luxuries such as rear seats, radio or acoustic insulation. Everything about the Cobra R was focused on pure performance. Additionally, this Mustang was only produced in “Performance Red,” making it even more iconic.
The damaged example had remained as a collector’s item in the Tri-City Ford showroom. With its almost non-existent mileage, it was considered one of the best preserved, a true “unicorn” in the universe of classic cars. According to data from Classicits value exceeded six figures before the accident.
Photo of the car before the accident. Source: Facebook
Although the exact details of the accident have not yet been confirmed by the dealership, it is presumed that an elderly driver mixed up the gears behind the wheel of her newly purchased Hyundai Tucson and backed uncontrollably from the dealership parking lot into the showroom. However, the most important thing is that there were no injuries.
The damaged Ford Mustang Cobra R could now face a dilemma: will it be repaired to shine again as a collector’s item or will it finally be used on the road, just as Ford intended? In any case, its market value has decreased considerably, but it remains a powerful marketing tool for the dealership, even after the accident.
In 2017, the dealership owner shared a video showing how I started the car after two years without use. The images revealed an engine that, after a few seconds of harsh roar, became music to the ears. As of now, it’s anyone’s guess what the owner will do with it. Maybe, with the damage sustained, I’ll end up repairing it and using it the way Ford intended when it was built: on the road.
Source: www.motorpasion.com
