1993 Cobra Mustang 1-Owner Theft Recovery back in 2000! - TIPS05E62

[@chuckp7970]

I'd love to watch a series where you fully restore this car back to original, but maybe with a power adder and lowered! I can't wrap my head around the scope of work, but I'm glad there are talented people like you have the the skill and resources to save a car like this.

[@adamcartwright6220]

I’d love to see that car come back to life! That would be an amazing thing to see!

[@TheInfamousProject]

I am sure it will!

[@adamcartwright6220]

@@TheInfamousProject I feel like it’s in good hands for a chance to have a new life.

[@anthonylaudano9435]

​@@TheInfamousProjectLOL THAT WANTS TO MAKE ME CRY LOL

[@karlschroen392]

My dad bought a few of these theft recovery cobras out of California around 20 years ago. They used to cost him around $100 for a rolling body with vins. Some he made semi complete rollers and one he fixed and drove. This one can definitely be saved.

[@markstangsn9518]

I’d love to watch you bring it back to life and your the guy who absolutely could do it.

[@benruether8294]

The underside looks just as good as my much loved 94 and 95 Cobras. This is much better to build than a body filler blasted 20 footer. Rare example of being better the closer you look.

[@jsmprinting]

Its kinda rare to see a stock 93 cobra ..alot of people modified them ..putting that car back to stock or as close to stock as you can would be awesome thats just my opinion ..but like you said anything you do to it its giving it a second chance 👍

[@midnight347]

I don't think stock 93s are all that rare compared to the number made. Lots of guys keep these cars stock and won't drive them either they suffer from the Shelby syndrome where owners are scared to actually enjoy them or mod them lol. Sure alot got modded but there is alot of stock ones compared to the number made compared to say normal run of the mill fox bodies.

[@mikelongsta5699]

Most 93 Cobras I've seen are basically stock

[@brianleitch9910]

NEVER modify a Cobra of that year, only depreciates the value. Always keep it stock no matter what. If you fix it up and sell it, i hope the next person doesn't modify it.

[@chrisgardner1431]

Thank you for making an effort to make sure this car gets back on the road in some fashion. Too many content creators buying rare cars and destroying them in the name of views and likes. Would love to see it ride again👍

[@carlosnsosa99]

You’re one of the only guys that I would love to see bringing this car back to life

[@jamessalter676]

It's definitely worth saving. At least it is in the right hands now so it will have a chance if you keep it or not.

[@stachebrothersgarage1632]

Love that you saved this car. It deserves to be restored.

[@aPeezy79]

I'd love to see it come back to life ! And modded ! Would look really good on the Makers Garage cobra wheels

[@jeremyplester3915]

I would definitely watch a series where you put it back together.

[@chrisn6079]

Definitely would like to see you build this on the channel.

[@therealfoxbodyaddicts]

Anything that gets it back on the road is absolutely worth it

[@blue7669]

my dad owned a 93 cobra it was blue with a vortec supercharger meant to be mine at 16 but then it was stolen...

[@TheInfamousProject]

Damn! Sorry to hear

[@sweetassugar2076]

Solid strut towers rust free floor straight pinch welds its definitely a great project for someone I know you will find a good home for her ! Save the foxbodys 🦊😃

[@taelew]

This hurts me to see. Brings back a bad memory of when my 1990 (25th Anniversary) hatchback got stolen while I was at my girlfriends (now wife’s) apartment. I parked my car near the front because there weren’t anymore spots by her unit, and woke up to go to work only to discover that my 5.0 was gone! 😢 Once the police located it, I went to recover my vehicle, the windows were smashed wit bats, my personal belongings were removed from the glovebox, and the brain was ripped out the engine along with all the wires being pulled and ripped out. The dash was cracked and pulled apart and of course my music/sound system was stolen too. It definitely was a hater move because they didn’t just steal my car, but the beat it up and vandalized it afterwards. None the less, I sold it for only $1k, and purchased a 1998 4.6 5-Speed Mustang GT. I still kick myself to this day for selling my 5.0 for only $1k. I was the second owner, and the motor only had like 60k miles on it. Everything was all original except the wheels. I had the original ford wheels that came stock, then put a set of pony mags on, then upgraded to some chrome 17” Cobras. Man I miss that car!

[@LonesomeDrifter1987]

Maybe make it back to 100% stock and track down the original owner to surprise them

[@paulhudgins5120]

I would be in the saved camp, not really to restore it to cobra statis, but a driving, running, usable Foxbody, to potenial sell. Bringing a almost dead car back to life would be cool series to see.

[@SleazysGarage]

the underside looks better than my 89's after sitting in a garage in NY for 18 years

[@floydmarseeii4007]

Cool story about the Cobra!! To me it would be a perfect subject for a restro mod, with some kind of late model 5.0, …….

[@simcoecountygearheads]

This is right up my ally. If I had the money to buy I’d do the outside stock with makers wheels and 5.2 swap it. But I bet someone will buy it by the end of today for sure.

[@bluecollarstreetcars3050]

I have an original 36k mile 93 cobra shortblock that i bought for a build. Had the original cam in it with the right markings, and its mint. You can have the cam if it will help on this build. Love the channel man, i saw you at foxtober last year, helped you pop start a car.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Nice! I appreciate that. Lol I remember that car!

[@Smurphenstein]

Cool that you know so much about what a while ago was not considered very special.

[@anthony_buonocore]

Man im so glad you were able to get in touch with the owner of that property and ultimately get this car saved! And all it took was a single email. Happy for you bro! - Anthony

[@TheInfamousProject]

Yes sir! There will be more to come as well. I'll have to give you the update.

[@Jrohr93t]

I know you got a lot of projects going on, including a 93 cobra already, but would love to see this one restored back to near original for the channel

[@TheInfamousProject]

I think someone else who is looking for such a project would be the best fit. I just don't have the time ATM

[@anthonylaudano9435]

EVENI THAT SHAPE THE 93 COBRA IS VALUABLE LOL I HAVE A LOT OF OFFERS WANTING TO BUY MY VIBRANT RED 93 COBRA LOL OUT OF THE 1007 VIBRANT RED GREY LEATHER AND LOLHOW MANY ARE LEFT WITH 20 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES LOL BUT I DOUBT IT I WILL EVER SELL MY 93 COBRA.

[@TruTh.HurTz_916]

My 1st car was a 91 mustang chp edition got it from a Cali police auction it hat the 5.0 hi output with the chp chip still in the computer it was like a 5.5 I converted n2 a stick got it out of a 95 svt cobra chps don't come i. Stick only auto bkuz of the computer they had in it still had the bullet hole rims and the search light on the window panels bo back seats uno police have plastic back seats but no cage it wasn't a transport car jus 4 high speed chases 2300 bucks i miss that car i put the 95 cobra R rims on it filled the holes from the antennas in the roof. I MISS THAT CAR

[@scottkinsella190]

You should put it back together and do video of the transformation back to life Cobra.

[@automotiveaddiction428]

When I stuck a body kit on my 85..I had to add something like 4 cm to the front of the kit..PUT IT BACK TOGETHER..if not as a cobra..use some other vin tags on it...I'm pritty sure you have enough parts cars to make something happen.

[@edwardmtl]

Yesss do a series and bring it back to life. Put a 351 engine with a cobra intake :) (original) color on the outside

[@markartman3166]

I’m curious as to why the thieves removed all the VIN tags and decals? As stated they couldn’t be reused on another car. Was it to somehow avoid prosecution if caught with the car?

[@VacFink]

Its a great story car. I'd preserve the scratched out vins and bring it back to the best version of cobra you can imagine that didn't exist. My version.... Dark Jade, Wild Strawberry, or even White. Maybe a paxton pumped lightning 351 with the slimmest metal cowl hood that can fit. Maker's on the corners and on the front bumper. Looking forward to it.

[@TheInfamousProject]

I always wished there was a white Cobra!

[@valgonzalez3888]

One of my favorite cars are the early 90s fox body best mustang made in my opinion

[@thecommodoredecker]

I know someone who has one of every color they offered and they have all been turned into race cars lol, one has a 03 terminator drivetrain with working ac, but yeah im in new England and ive heard a bunch of stories like yours, another friend of mine actually just put one back together that has the same story as yours, minus the numbers issues, it still has all its numbers, bit it was a rolling shell like yours

[@0117ization]

Were all watching this video doin shots of Jack for everytime he says 1993 cobra !

[@towjamb57]

I'm in the restomod camp. Save the originals for sure, but this one's far from it.

[@ogsuperflygarage]

Great find Bro! The vehicle is definitely worthy of restoration! I think it would make great content on your channel if you restored it before selling it...

[@chucklarussell6443]

A cold IPA, I like the way you think Sir

[@TheInfamousProject]

Cheers!

[@frankz5864]

Poor old thing, imagine how mint it was when it got stolen 😭😭😭

[@Kevins93cobra]

Bring it back to stock! Black interior is fine, your choice of teal, red of black exterior, proper gt40 headed 302 with a T5, and make it a great cruiser.

[@TheSlow281]

Put it back together!! Without question!

[@adamn5821]

Not sure I would waste time putting it back to complete stock. Probably not worth doing that. If I was going to build it I would make it look stock on the outside, but build it up underneath, the engine, and interior. It's originality is long gone. If you aren't looking to build it I would just sell it as is and do nothing to it. Would love to see you do something with it. You are the type of person that this car needs to be built by. In the end it is up to you. But would love to see the content on your channel.

[@stan7158]

I'm surprised the disc brake 8.8 is still in that car. Everyone wanted that upgrade back in the day.

[@EJ257IHI]

Definitely keep it. 351 cubic inch motor + supercharger, T56 gearbox, 3:55 gears.

[@CLEEN50]

I’d love to see a set of Makers Garage 18” Cobra wheels on this 93!

[@TheInfamousProject]

I have a set, they are going on my other black Cobra

[@jeffbonkers7933]

Just Subscribed to watch this baby come back to life ! please do

[@rickylafollette3680]

Man that's one of my dream cars I wish I could find a place like that lol buy a project

[@charliebruceortega8447]

It would take me 20 years to put it back together lol

[@CalypsoCoyote]

Chris I would love to see you restore it to stock but I know that's not what you prefer to do.

[@TheInfamousProject]

She's gonna get sold man, I don't have the time!

[@CalypsoCoyote]

@@TheInfamousProject yep heard that on the pod. Cool project for someone in Florida 🤔

[@jcritter9295]

Restore it!! Make a series out of it!

[@alvinmortimer7536]

93 cobra rat rod with patina 👌

[@redstang70]

Definitely build it as a project for the channel would be great content

[@dr.curious5136]

If its a real D code, then its worth restoring with OEM parts, Dig deep as you already know really hard to find and not cheap . But If it were me I would do everything i could to save it and bring it back properly.Do it justice

[@scottlong3956]

Agreed! I hope he doesn't put those funky looking Makers wheels on it.

[@lr7993]

Seems like a lot of work but if you have the time and money would be cool channel content. Anything brought back to life that’s old and cool is worth it

[@briangt1013]

I brought my 1991 gt into a well known KZbin shop in Indiana and they stripped and stole alot of parts from me... thanks r.t.k and his crew@

[@TheInfamousProject]

Sorry to hear that

[@johnathanhen]

where would be a good place to find a used cobra rear bumper cover for my 87 fox gt?

[@TheInfamousProject]

Hard to find OEM... Buy a Cervinis for now is the easiest

[@mattk7827]

I think you should put it together and use it as a giveaway for your channel. I haven’t seen anyone giving away a 93 cobra but it would be awesome and potentially draw in more subscribers.

[@harveymushman8209]

Do a cobra clone build. Maybe you could get some sponsors for brakes , exhaust ,wheels etc .

[@chrisbennett9153]

keep it and restore it. very hard to come by definitely take some time to finish it drop a coyote in there 👍 pretty clean under carriage too..

[@Bosslife780]

Restore project …black interior gloss blue exterior paint with magna flow dual exhaust and a v8 LS Engine with a Supercharger….. and a body kit

[@mc83ssls1]

Save that cobra 🐍💯😎🙏

[@blackgtfoxovert6104]

Wow! Are you running out of projects? What ever happened to lemondrop? Looks like quite a project to do. Keep us posted. Just scored a 93 electric red hatch. Selling my 90 red convertible if anyone interested.🙏

[@dennish9519]

how do you go about getting the VIN tags replaced? That would be my biggest issue with that car. If it is not a big deal then fix it up, nice blank canvas.

[@SPEEDFREAK6988]

If you can provide the info to Ford they may stamp a replacement.

[@80sriceman]

I know guys in LA who back in 2003-4 got their Cobras stolen. All they found were bare skeleton shells, not even rollers. Sucks when that happens to a new ride. Sucls worse when the car is a classic or collector car. Good luck with that one, seems a bit far gone.

[@NLERMA-wz3ys]

The dream car! Rebuild it on your channel would be great.I want and need a project 93 cobra. Any leads would help o how much for this one?

[@High12083]

That car went to hell in life, it really a shame that someone destroyed it

[@kboldin]

Strip it, clean it, prime it and sell it. Great building block at a good price.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Didn't have to... Car sold itself!

[@foxjunk73]

Im sure you watch my channel, I have 5. 93 Cobra theft cars at the moment, If you need any help lmk, I have some good connections. However that car has no Vin # at all, for all a DMV inspector knows that title you have could go to another car without being able to identify that chassis, id say it would make a good drag car at this point. Having no Vins at all kinda makes it useless.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Depends where you live and the rules/laws. If you saw the video of the notchback shell I found a few years back that was removed from the Ford assembly line and used as a "carpet fitment" template, it too had 0 identification. Now it is a "re-assembled" 2020 Ford Mustang with it's own custom VIN #. - This was done in successfully in Ontario Canada. The argument is easier when there is as little left of what makes a car "complete" In reality, this car needs to be stripped back down to the way it was originally and then rebuild from there. Will the car end up with it's original Cobra VIN #? Probably not, but again that is the whole point here, to make something the way you'd want it and have a pretty neat story behind it. If no one wants the car, I'll happily build it.

[@foxjunk73]

I understand what your saying. But Canada has different laws I'm sure. Being military I've live in many different states and all have had pretty much the same laws as far as cars missing all vin identification. Have a title to a car with zero vin #s makes it impossible to prove it came from that car. Now I see it had an old inspection sticker on the window. That may help more than most people.think depending on how far back TX goes on inspection records. Trust me I'm just trying to help you out. I've see lots of crazy things happen over the years for sure.

[@yoboi01]

I would keep it true to original ! I wish I still had my 85 GT , 5.0 5spd with T-Tops.... Now I can't find any

[@5PointSlow]

Man you got it before me I seen this up for sale and messaged the guy he didn't respond to me.

[@TheInfamousProject]

Where did you see it posted for sale? I highly doubt it's the same car

[@pyschreaper8605]

there’s so many of them just sitting there 😭

[@burntclutches]

Make another Cobra then sell it. Great series for the channel

[@therealcarbine15]

Would the build sheet still be on top of the gas tank?

[@toddhart7526]

Bring her back !!

[@seanallour8428]

Do a resto mod and bring it back to life

[@andrewciavatta9663]

I have a drive shaft from my 93 Corba

[@GIMPY1977]

What do you do about the missing Vins?

[@stephanmendoza86]

FOXBODYs are everything to me and I'm sure to many subscribers. please bring her back 🦊🥺😊

[@carsonlomax7053]

Is there an ECM calibration sticker in the passenger door jamb? If it is there and says X3Z then that's a definite giveaway it's a Cobra.

[@TheInfamousProject]

No stickers anywhere...

[@jecoboost1440]

I'm surprised they didn't Take the rear end out of it.

[@makevelicustoms]

I ran across a 93 teal Cobra 🐍 theft recovery about 10 years ago for 6k I sure do regret to getting it, I think the guy sold it in 1 day.

[@bdcrews07]

Very cool car. Bring it back to life. Coyote swap it or whatever you want. Aaron Stiles has a few in the same shape. Maybe he’d sell parts. Not sure.

[@Abzocold]

Perfect, low mileage examples are like $50k. What's a non-original parts, salvage title, 76k mile example worth? It would be cheaper (parts, materials, labor, time) and much less effort to just go buy a good one than to restore this one. Any work on the car would have to be for youtube view money because the only other way to make money on the car is to sell it to someone who wants it as is and does the work for love.

[@redstang70]

You have completely missed the point of restoring a car like this...most true car guys dont do it for the money dude they do it for the love of the car and for the satisfaction of driving something you built.

[@TheInfamousProject]

KZbin view money LMAO! I wish. Most people can't afford to just "buy a good one" Cobra or not, this is a solid shell that someone can make their own over time. Will they ultimately have more invested than just buying one done? Absolutely but, #builtnotbought

[@Abzocold]

I've done a lot of Mustang projects, one got featured in MM&FF back in the day, one was Frankenstein'ed together from three wrecks to make one terrible but fun car. The point stands for anyone considering this car though: Weighing the condition and story, either you love the car or you sell it to someone who will - unless you can get paid to do a build by ad revenue. I know, not an option for most, but witness some 'tubers paying way too much for junk at Copart because they plan to get paid via youtube. As for me, I'm still hoping to find the idiot at Ford who decided that not even one '93 Cobra would be equipped with cruise control.

[@geraldscott4302]

I noticed that the front frame rails are smashed. I have never seen a Foxbody Mustang that did not have damage to the front frame rails, also usually the pinch welds, and even the K member. Ford literally built the chassis out of tin. There was no point where you could lift of jack the car without damaging something. Not only that, but when you did jack up one corner of the car high enough to get a wheel off, the body would flex so much that the doors would not open/close. Just what the hell was Ford thinking? They should never have designed the Fox platform as it is. It's like they cut every corner they could and then some. I have to wonder just how many people who bought these Mustangs actually knew what kind of crap they were buying. It sure would have been cool if they had built the Mustang on a downsized version of the Panther platform. As the owner of a modified CVPI, I can tell you that the Panther platform is probably the best design Ford ever came up with. One can only dream of what could have been.

[@lonestar_italian]

351 engine the way it should of come from the factory, with an old school period correct super charger

[@chrisgrant804]

Just bought a 1988 mustang gt t-top car with no rust never been wrecked some months back.Do you think the car would be worth restoring?

[@TheInfamousProject]

I've got one with lots of rust I plan on restoring.. if you want to sell me yours so I can make one good car then let me know lol

[@midnight347]

Absolutely ttop cars have a demand for them but not much supply, ecsp the 87-88 speed density fuel injected cars they were some of the stoutest stock 5.0s you could get back in the day other than 93 cobras.

[@rockytorrez4553]

Chris the big question is what did you pay for cobra. Long time subscriber deer park tx

[@TheInfamousProject]

What do you think it's worth?

[@rockytorrez4553]

@@TheInfamousProject 3,000

[@kennethcooper1846]

So how would you get a title for a car like this? With it missing all the VINs?

[@TheInfamousProject]

It has the title... The insurance company sold the car with the title. All the paperwork is there.

[@jeremybreinig4782]

If it is as rare as you say restore it to as original as possible

[@wildstallion974]

Never seen a 93 cobra with 4 lug rotors

[@Staytuned405]

is that hat your design? I would def buy one of those!

[@TheInfamousProject]

Naw. Low Life Co.

[@jeffreyepley8537]

It's seen better day's

[@turboman351w3]

looks like they built another cobra car i think with the parts they took maybe

[@TheInfamousProject]

Probably got parted to maximize profits back in the day..

[@jorged5958]

So sad, poor cobra

[@roberthinkle981]

Make a drag car out of it I would

[@billhammond3332]

Make it a Cobra again, maybe not perfectly correct, but it IS a Cobra.

[@villarreal6172]

Drop a terminator drivetrain into it 👌🏻

[@louisbattaglia8075]

Save it

[@johndoe-zb8bm]

Good for parts my man,it needs a coyote in it.