Developed right after the 1973 oil crisis put an end to the golden era of the muscle car, the Ford Mustang II was a far cry from its predecessor. Slow, underpowered, and originally sold without a V8, ...

Spotting a 1974-1978 Mustang II is very easy, as they are dramatically downsized from their 1973 and older and 1979 and newer siblings. The Mustang IIs stand out like a child in a roomful of adults.

How do you measure the last gasp of a muscle car legend? In 1978, Ford thought it had the answer: paint a cobra on the hood, add spoilers, T-tops, and just enough bravado to mask the fact that ...

Driving enthusiasts weren't kind to the Mustang II during its '74-'78 life, but the light of forgiveness now shines on its stubby flanks. Automotive historians acknowledge that the downsized Pony kept ...

People love to hate on the Mustang II, but to be fair, that hostility is more the fault of the era and not of the car. Today's Nice Price or No Dice 'Stang has had most of what the '70s sapped from ...

The Ford Mustang Mach-E gets a lot of hate, even though it’s really good, so we’ll remind you the pony car has a bit of a checkered past by looking at this 1978 Mustang II King Cobra. Set to be ...

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Explore the bold design of the 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra, finished in bright orange and known for its distinctive graphics. Why does this model still spark debate among fans?

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A rare and colorful take on the Mustang lineup. How does the King Cobra hold up in muscle car history?