In the film “Cobra” (1986) - four fully customized 1950 Mercury Monterey coupes were built for the film by legendary custom car builder Eddie Paul from El Segundo, California - who was hired by the producers specifically for the project.  One served as the “hero car” for actor driven scenes, and close-up scenes, the other three were used as stunt cars.  All of the Mercs were equipped with supercharged Chevy 350 engines paired with TH400 automatic transmissions and Hurst straight-line shifters.  Unlike most movie cars that just look powerful, these beasts were the real deal.  Each had a functional nitrous oxide system, producing an incredible 600 horsepower.  The custom Mercs featured classic hot rod modifications, such as a chopped roof and Frenched headlights and taillights.  But what made the “Cobra Merc” unique were its custom twin hood scoops, solid full-moon stainless wheel covers, and a full roll cage for the stunt cars.
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