He believes, as do many other Mustang II enthusiasts, that the Cobra II carries a fairly strong set of performance graphics with the stripes that resemble the original Shelby Mustangs.

The second-generation Mustang is a controversial series, there’s no doubt about it. And while we’re not here to reignite the dispute, a 1976 Cobra II that has recently been posted on Facebook ...

The 1976 Mustang has an original 308-cubic-inch V-8, 3-speed automatic engine. The exterior was completely repainted with Ford Performance White paint and has original Cobra II blue stripes.

Check out this 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra with a 351W engine, a Tremec transmission, restored parts, and custom Dupont paint, from Mustang & Fords Magazine.

Mustang/Cobra II option comes in two basic styles: blue with white stripes, white with blue stripes.

Though the Cobra II did not live up to its name performance-wise, the name helped to improve the Mustang's image and increase sales.

In 1976, Ford expanded its offer to customers with the Stallion and Cobra II models. They didn't bring any real-life performance upgrades, but they were much sexier.

This heavily optioned Mustang was born at Dearborn assembly, then someone cut a hole in the hood for an aftermarket scoop. The sticker price on a '76 Mustang II hatchback with V8 engine started at ...