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Ford Mustang II (1977) "Sweet-handling SuperCoupe" (Featuring Cobra II)
Category|Automotive
Subcategory|American
Year|1977
Rarity Class|CLASS S
Archive Views|127
Medium/FormatMagazine Ad
Ad Content TypeProduct Showcase
Last updated: 19 Apr 2026
Historical Context
The Charlie's Angels Icon
"Sweet-handling SuperCoupe."
This vibrant 1977 double-page spread captures the peak of the Ford Mustang II era. The hero of the image is undoubtedly the Cobra II in white with red racing stripes—the exact specification made famous by Farrah Fawcett in the TV show Charlie's Angels. The ad markets the car as a "SuperCoupe" with "sweet handling," featuring rack-and-pinion steering and a choice of V6 or V8 engines. A nostalgic masterpiece of late-70s pop culture.
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