Cobra Jet Posters and Art Prints

The 429 was NOT simply a 1 (or 2) cubic inch larger version of the blue oval 427 & 428 engines. It was a totally new engine from a different engine family. This design was a departure from the paradigm, utilizing thin-wall casting methods and a skirtless block to reduce weight. The Super Cobra Jet, rated at 375 HP, had a 4-bolt main block, a Holley 780 cfm 4BBL carburetor, and a larger mechanical camshaft. It was only available with a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle ratio. In 1971, the CJ engine also used a 4-bolt main block. However, these engines were actually derated and produced power in the 440–460 HP range. This was done to deceive insurance companies (common practice in that era), so that buyers did not have to pay higher insurance rates.

Ask any knowledgeable blue oval enthusiast to name the quickest pure-production Mustang of the muscle car era, and most will say the 1968 Cobra Jet. It was packing a power plant based on the staid 428-cid big-car engine, but had larger valve heads and the race-brewed 427's intake manifold. It also had ram-air induction and a hood scoop that funneled air directly into a 735-cfm four-barrel carburetor. Output was an easy 410hp, but the factory rated it at 335hp in an effort to calm insurance agents and con drag strip rules-makers.

A minimalist interpretation of an iconic muscle car... with a few modifications

A minimalist interpretation of an iconic muscle car... a little modified from stock

born in Detroit, made in Murica

If you ask a well-informed fan of the blue oval about the fastest stock Mustang from the muscle car era, the majority will point to the 1968 Cobra Jet. This powerhouse was equipped with a modified version of the conventional 428-cid engine designed for larger vehicles, enhanced with bigger valve heads and an intake manifold borrowed from the race-inspired 427. Additionally, it featured ram-air induction and a hood scoop that channeled air directly into a 735-cfm four-barrel carburetor. While it easily produced 410 horsepower, the official factory rating was listed at 335 horsepower. This understatement was a strategic move aimed at appeasing insurance companies and deceiving drag racing rule-makers.

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Snake Eyes

This Rattler is rocking the Broskull. Beware JOES! Coooooo-Broskull! Art by Enrico Simonato.

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet poster created from one of my images.

The GI Joes' most famous F-14 Tomcat!

The USS Flagg -- THE GREATEST G.I. Joe toy EVER MADE.

The Rattler is on the attack. Beware JOES! Coooooo-Broskull! This version does not have the Broskull logo, enjoy it, and tell everyone where you got it. Check it out on different color shirts! Art by Enrico Simonato.

With it's 428 cubic inch 7 litre engine producing 340 horsepower as standard, the 1969 Mustang Cobra Jet answered perfectly old Hot Rod maxim 'there ain't no substitute for cubes'.

Fly with the best of the best. Firebats!

An image of the front corner of a white 1971 Ford Torino GT 429 Cobra Jet with a title text overlay.

Ford's great addition to the muscle car ranks.

Ford's great addition to the muscle car ranks.

Ford's great addition to the muscle car ranks.

Ford's great addition to the muscle car ranks.

Ford's great addition to the muscle car ranks.

The SkyStriker paved the way....

super car 500 Vector Adobe Illustrator

Ford's great addition to the muscle car ranks.

Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

Vintage distressed Cobra logo. This one has been through a few dogfights!

Mustang

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Snake Eyes

An image of the front of a white 1971 Ford Torino Gt 429 Cobra Jet with a title text overlay.

Cobra's Number One Harrier Jet

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Cobra's Harrier

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Mindbender Squadron

Cobra's Harrier