Recently I had the privilege of acquiring 1995 Cobra R #66/250. This chassis was raced in SCCA/IMSA in 1995/96 by Frank Simone with support by Gemini Racing Systems. It has been in storage since. 95R #66 was documented in a couple magazine and newspaper articles. I first became aware of this chassis in the mid nineties when I reached out to Gemini Racing of Chandler, AZ about their vintage Mustang race parts. Their info packet included info about their prep and support for 95R #66. Fast forward to 2005. While searching the Internet for ex-IMSA Cobra R's I found a for sale ad for 95R #66. The ad read (1995 FORD MUSTANG COBRA, R, only 4700 miles, original owner, 1 of only 250 built, full roll cage, original 351 engine, 5 spd transmission, many extras, located in North Scottsdale, raced in 1996, in storage since, serious inquiries only please, $45,000, 480-540-00**, RARE COBRA R). I reached out to the seller's agent who was selling the chassis for the Widow of the original owner. I was extremely interested but the asking price was more than I could do. Over the years I would reach out to the seller's agent. Eventually he purchased the chassis from the Widow and then the chassis was no longer for sale. A couple months ago that answer changed. We agreed on a price and time to make the transaction.
Along with the chassis and spares I received a packet with the following documentation.
-SVT 95R Owner Packet
-Window Sticker
-SVT Certificate of Authenticity
-Letter of recommendation from the Bob Bondurant School of Racing for Frank Simone's racing licence.
-Letter from Frank Simone to Ford requesting the purchase of a 1995 Cobra R through Lou Grubb Ford and his intent to race it.
-SVT 1995 Cobra R Customer Acknowledgement Form signed by Frank Simone acknowledging (among other things) that this 95R would be used for competition in events conducted by recognized sanctioning bodies.
-Receipt from Lou Grubb Ford for $25k deposit from Frank Simone
-Business Card from Larry Pond of Gemini Racing Systems
This photo shows the as raced livery before the previous owner removed most of the decals.
This is 95R #66 at Sears Point in 1996.
This is 95R #66 as sits today after the previous owner removed most of the as raced livery.
Along with the chassis and spares I received a packet with the following documentation.
-SVT 95R Owner Packet
-Window Sticker
-SVT Certificate of Authenticity
-Letter of recommendation from the Bob Bondurant School of Racing for Frank Simone's racing licence.
-Letter from Frank Simone to Ford requesting the purchase of a 1995 Cobra R through Lou Grubb Ford and his intent to race it.
-SVT 1995 Cobra R Customer Acknowledgement Form signed by Frank Simone acknowledging (among other things) that this 95R would be used for competition in events conducted by recognized sanctioning bodies.
-Receipt from Lou Grubb Ford for $25k deposit from Frank Simone
-Business Card from Larry Pond of Gemini Racing Systems
This photo shows the as raced livery before the previous owner removed most of the decals.
This is 95R #66 at Sears Point in 1996.
This is 95R #66 as sits today after the previous owner removed most of the as raced livery.
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