[Three Peaks]

You might have better luck selling your Mustang outright and using the proceeds to buy the Cobra you are looking for, IMHO. This will give you more time to look for just the right Cobra for you and the money in your pocket to buy immediately once you find it.

For the most part, AC Cobra guys aren't necessarily Mustang guys and trying to make a trade may limit your choices and market size.

As far as Cobras go, the Superformance slabsides are beautiful cars, but you will need to decide if you want a 427SC, 427 street, 289 FIA (wide hips somewhat like the 427), 289 slabside, 289 with leaf spring or coilover suspension, or some hybrid of the different styles. A 427 SC with a potent small block- 351W based stroker or the like, will be more than enough car to make you happy and give you the access you are looking for to work on it. Also, the 427 SC cars are more numerous so you'll have a larger market to choose from.

All my opinion, of course, but keep in mind that sometimes the shopping for a Cobra of any type is half the fun. Don't expect to get to test drive all of the Cobras you are interested in- I'm not sure I would let a prospective buyer test drive mine.....

Bob