Classic Royalty: The 1978 Ford King Cobra
In 1978, Ford took on the Pontiac Trans Am by introducing the Mustang II King Cobra complete with a deep air dam and a striking cobra emblazoned on the hood – Trans Am style. This Mustang was equipped with a V8 and was offered with an optional Fashion Accessory Package that included Southwest-style Fresno cloth seats and special pinstriping.
Ford made the King Cobra so special that they only produced 4,313 of them, and at Karl Kustoms we were lucky enough to have one of them in our shop when Scott Hansen of Ankeny, Iowa asked us to redo his motor.
Scott’s 1978 King Cobra
Scott has had this tangerine orange muscle car since his days in college – over 42 years ago – when he purchased it as a daily driver. Today, he occasionally takes the car to shows and says there is only one other car like his with the same equipment left.
He says that he’s very happy with the way it performs now that we redid the motor for him.
“A shout out to Jeff; he’s incredible.”
– Scott Hansen
Since these cars are rare, you may never see one at a car show or on the street, but Scott knows they get a lot of attention when they are spotted.
“I get a lot of looks from a lot of people when I’m driving down the street.”
– Scott Hansen
We can see why with its bright orange body and that stunning King Cobra decal on the hood.
Upgrade Your Muscle Car
Do you have a muscle car in need of a makeover? Let us help you turn heads in your car as you rumble down the street. You can be like Scott and lift the hood to show off Karl Kustoms’ engine work.
We also do custom painting, bodywork, custom upholstery, and install accessories, as well as do restorations. In addition, Karl Kustoms has experienced machinists on staff and even sells some of the finest hot rods in the country. Contact us or call 866-697-8615 and let us get your ride turning heads.