Performance Cars Venom 427SC
German Sikkens Vermilion Red
—SOLD!—

Photo above is hotlinked (same view, much larger size).

This production drivin' machine was built in 2002 by Performance Cars, of Durban, South Africa. It's commonly known in the USA as a Venom 427SC Roadster, and was built as a then joint-venture with Backdraft Racing. Thereafter the Backdraft became a separate entity, altho' the its dimensions and overall design of the two serpents remained quite similar. It has the same 92" wheelbase, thus providing extra legroom for taller drivers, and the same ladder-type chassis (2x4 MIG-welded & powder-coated), and the suspension is the same independent front & rear, based on the BMW E36 3-Series that has proven itself conclusively over the years.

engine photo is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size).

This powerplant was built in 2006. It's a 351W/385 cid stroker build. You'll get a complete build sheet. The Stellings cast-aluminum air cleaner cover and the cast-aluminum Cobra valve covers were all expertly and painstakingly spray-painted to match the red coachwork, and the extensive polished SS engine-compartment paneling includes inner fenders and a custom full underhood mirror-finish panel, and polished SS firewall. The engine componentry includes:

• seasoned 351 Windsor block hot tanked, then bored .030" over
• new cam bearings, oil galley plugs and freeze plugs
• balanced Eagle rotating assy. 50 oz. external, rods # SIR6250BBL W
• SRP pistons # 206064 bore 4.030, comp height 1.350, weight 462, inverted dome, 1/16, 1/16, 3/16, Perfect Circle rings #315-0036.035 file fit .022 top, .022 bottom
• Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads
• PBM double-roller timing chain
• Clevite 77 performance bearings, mains #MS-1432H, rods #CB-66311
• Comp Cams cam #35-246-3, lift intake .519, exhaust .523, duration intake .230, exhaust .236
• Comp Cams lifters #832-16
• Comp Cams roller tip rockers
• Comp Cams pushrods 7995-16
• K&N air filter
• Melling oil pump # m-83
• Canton road race oil pan, pickup and windage tray
• Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold
• Demon 650 carburetor
• MSD distributor & coil
• Edelbrock NOS system, set at 50 horsepower per shot
• CRS electric water pump

underhood photo displays mirror-polished SS trim panel and custom-fitted hood-scoop trim.

• Ford Motorsport flywheel & damper
• Centerforce 2 pressure plate & disk
• Tremec T5 five-speed gearbox

above cockpit shot is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size).

Richly-appointed passenger compartment features VDO instrument gauges and Simpson racing-style harnesses, full carpeting and premium German leather upholstery, B&M custom cut-down, forward-facing shifter setup (replete with an NOS booster button located on the top of the shift knob... never used).

• Halibrand style 15" wheels fitted with BF Goodrich T/A Radial rubber [P235/R15x98S M+S front; P295/50 R15 105 S M+S in the rear]

above hotlinked (same trunk/boot view, MUCH larger size). NOS system never used.

above hotlinked (same broadside view, MUCH larger size).

above hotlinked (same closeup view of CS's autograph, MUCH larger size).

above hotlinked (same frontal view, MUCH larger size).

Contact:
Bill Hain

(443) 830-xxxx
Located in Catonsville, Maryland

6 June 2012: You can mark my Vermilion Red Performance Cars Venom 427SC SOLD! A really nice snake enthusiast from Florida first sent his cousin (who lives in my area) up to look it over, then flew up himself and bought it over Memorial Day weekend. My Cobra will soon be prowling the pavement of Pompano Beach, turning heads, getting thumbs up, and blowing away Corvettes wherever they are encountered. Thank you for your 'industry reach' and your Cobra marketing guidance! Bill Hain

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