[computerworks]

You are right...The "model year" concept as it applies to the Cobra is vague and unimportant now.

Back then, it was an issue for some as the dealers had trouble moving the cars...

..for example, at least two late 427S/Cs had their paperwork re-schnookered to show a 1967 model year on the invoice, even though the cars were 1965 vintage and invoiced in 1966.