This Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible is an exciting and rare modern classic open-top muscle car, offered for sale by its third owner from new. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated quad-cam 4.6-litre V8, delivering around 240kW to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. This original Australian-market example first passed compliance in 2001 and was first registered in January 2002. It has been with the seller for one year and was known to him since 2019 when purchased by the previous owner. It is now offered for sale as it is being replaced with a late model Convertible. This Mustang Cobra Convertible is believed to be one of less than 400 examples converted to right-hand drive for the Australian market by Tickford, of which it is understood that around 200 were convertible models. The odometer shows 159,976 Kms from new. This Mustang Cobra Convertible is finished in a timeless shade of black with a black convertible roof, over a two-tone brown and tan cabin, featuring brown leather and tan synthetic suede upholstery, and embroidered Cobra emblems on the front seat backs. It rides on an aftermarket set of staggered 18-inch OE Racing ‘FR500’ alloy wheels (8-inch front width, 10-inch rear width), finished in gloss gunmetal with polished lips, and fitted with Continental ContiSportContact 3 tyres in size 265/35/18 and 295/30/18. Equipment includes cruise control, air conditioning, a CD stereo with multichanger, switchable traction control, white dials, a Mach 460 sound system, and illuminated vanity mirrors. The car comes with a space-saver spare wheel, the owner’s manual with a black leather wallet, the service booklet, the fitting instructions for the tonneau cover, the pre-delivery checklist, the original sales invoice, two sets of keys, and a few maintenance invoices. The seller notes a possible repair on the front left-hand wing, but the details are not known. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a stone chip on the bonnet, a blemish on the right-hand door sill, a blemish of the left-hand door handle, a small crack in the paint on the boot, and two repairs on the soft top The seller notes a minor oil leak on cold start, which is reported to stop when the engine is warm. The car’s last RWC test was conducted in December 2023, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. This Mustang’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in September 2024 at 158,200 Kms, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change, and the coolant, brake fluid, and air filter being checked. Technicians at High Bridge Motors carried out a full air conditioning service in April 2024 at 144,717 Kms, which included the air conditioning compressor being replaced, and a new harmonic balance being installed. An engine oil change was carried out in July 2024 at 148,550 Kms before an extended drive. A major service was performed in February 2024 at 144,493 Kms by High Bridge Motors, which included the timing chains and tensioners being replaced, new spark plugs, the coolant changed, new rocker cover gasket kits, and an engine oil and filter change. Other notable maintenance includes the boot lid gas struts being replaced in March 2024. The previous owner advised that new hydraulic rams for the soft top were installed in 2020. The current owner was aware of a problem with them prior to this. 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