Sold $16,000
1978 · Polar White with red stripes · 95,804 mi
May 1, 2026 · Hemmings
Ford Mustang Cobra II
1976 to 1978 · Coupe
Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $32,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $28,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,000 to $50,600, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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Shifty Estimate
$28,700
Medium confidence · $19K to $47K
- Median · 12 mo
- $32,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 3
Enthusiast
Sold$50,600 · Mecum Auctions · May 2026
The market
Every recorded 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II sale, by date and price
May 2026 · Mecum Auctions
$50,600 · Raven Black
● Sold● Bid to, not sold
5 sales · 1 unsoldmedian $32kupdated Jul 2026
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The newest 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II sales with photographs
Sold $32,000
1976 · Black (1C) · 52,000 mi
Jan 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
Sold $15,000
1978 · Black · 6,364 mi
Oct 21, 2024 · Hemmings
Every Mustang II
Sold prices, all years · Oct 2, 2026
| Cobra II1976 to 1978 | King Cobra1978 | Ghia1974 to 1978 | Mach 11974 to 1978 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $28,700 | $26,500Low confidence | $8,000Low confidence | $10,800Low confidence |
| Sold median | $17,9195 sales | $21,2504 sales | Too few sales to call1 sale | Too few sales to call1 sale |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 5.0L
- Power
- 139 hp
- Torque
- 250 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Ford Mustang Cobra II cost?
Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $32,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $28,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,000 to $50,600, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $28,700. We rate confidence medium: 3 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
How many Ford Mustang Cobra II have sold?
Shifty has 5 public sales of the Ford Mustang Cobra II on file. The earliest was on Oct 10, 2024.
What is the most expensive Ford Mustang Cobra II sold?
The highest public sale on file is $50,600, on May 15, 2026.
What has a Ford Mustang Cobra II sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $50,600May 15, 2026Raven Black
- $16,000May 1, 2026Polar White with red stripes · 95,804 mi
- $32,000Jan 13, 2026Black (1C) · 52,000 mi
About the 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
The Cobra II emerged during Ford's darkest performance era, yet it remains a fascinating piece of Mustang history. Built from 1976-1978, this wasn't the fire-breathing snake of old, emissions regulations neutered the 302 V8 to just 139 horsepower. Instead, Ford leaned heavily into aesthetics with bold cobra graphics, front and rear spoilers, and distinctive side window louvers that screamed '70s excess. The package was purely cosmetic, available on any Mustang II, making genuine performance examples rare today. While purists initially dismissed these cars, the Cobra II has found new appreciation among collectors drawn to its period-correct styling and affordable entry point into classic Mustang ownership. Clean examples with original graphics are increasingly sought after, especially the limited King Cobra variant from 1978. It's automotive disco, polarizing but undeniably of its time.
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Sales and listings
Showing 6 of 6 on file
1977 · Polar White (9D) · 43,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
Bid to $26,000
Jul 3, 2026
1978 · Raven Black
Mecum Auctions
$50,600
May 15, 2026
1978 · Polar White with red stripes · 95,804 mi
Hemmings
$16,000
May 1, 2026
1976 · Black (1C) · 52,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$32,000
Jan 13, 2026
1978 · Black · 6,364 mi
Hemmings
$15,000
Oct 21, 2024
1976 · White · 28,000 mi
Bring a Trailer
$17,919
Oct 10, 2024
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