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Ford Mustang 4th Gen

Overview

Produced from 1994 to 2004, the fourth-generation Mustang featured updated styling with a retro nod to the original. Engine options included V6 and V8, with trims such as GT and SVT Cobra offering high performance. This generation combined modern amenities with classic Mustang styling cues, keeping the model relevant in a competitive market.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

In the files

Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

Desirability

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Driving Thrill

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Investment Trajectory

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Usability

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Ease of Restoration

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Cultural Impact

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Electronic dependence

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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier

Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

A dependable market. Well-kept cars hold their value and find ready buyers.

Value Trajectory

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Price by condition

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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it

The Terminator Cobra was a factory supercharged sleeper that embarrassed exotics.

Callout

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What to watch for

Terminators and Mach 1s are the appreciating ones - verify VIN/SVT documentation; many were heavily modified.

The Story

Driving Character

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Design

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

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Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

Rivals: 4th-gen Camaro/Firebird (LS1 SS/WS6). If you like it: LS1 Camaro SS, Trans Am WS6.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

The '03-04 supercharged 'Terminator' Cobra, the '01 Bullitt, and the '03-04 Mach 1 are the collectible SN95s; base GTs are affordable modern-classic V8s.

Which one to look for

SVT Cobra (esp. '03-04 Terminator, '00 Cobra R), Mach 1 ('03-04), Bullitt ('01).

What owning one is like

Early 4.6 intake-manifold cracks, northern-car rust, modified/abused Cobras, interior wear.

Upkeep & Parts

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Resources

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All cars

Country of Origin

USA

Class

Muscle

Production Years

1994–2004

Units Built

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Marque

Ford Motor Company

Model

Mustang

Nickname

SN95

Body

Convertible, Coupe

Layout

Front-engine, RWD

Engine

4.6 modular V8 (SOHC GT, DOHC Cobra); the '03-04 Terminator Cobra's supercharged 4.6.

Transmission

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Designer

Ford