E.R.A. 427SC
—SOLD!—


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

This beautiful ERA Cobra is chassis number #508. It is a highly-optioned 427SC built by ERA in New Britain, Connecticut. It was owned by the original buyer since new, until June 2011 and in that time had been driven only 600 miles. I purchased the car in June, and like most owners of these wonderful cars had wanted one since I was a kid. I looked at a number of cars for over a year before finding exactly what I wanted, an ERA with a 427 side-oiler and authentic appearance. My plan was to keep the car and pass it on to my son (now 10). But plans change, and mine did so quite suddenly. I need to sell off some assets to keep my business going. I know I will get another Cobra in the future; I just hope I can again locate another one as nice as this.

Registered under the coveted "SB-100" (California Senate Bill 100)-that means
no smog certification, no California registration hassles for the life of the car!

Under the Hood
original cast-iron Ford 427FE side-oiler
[built by famed Danbury Competition Engines]


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

This legendary 427FE powerplant is outfitted with:

  • medium-riser heads
  • roller rockers
  • Edelbrock manifold
  • Holley 4150 (750cfm) carburetor
  • Aviaid oil pan
  • MSD electronic ignition (MSD box is concealed beneath the dash)
  • turkey pan
  • chromed "427 Cobra" pentroof valve covers
  • 1 puller and 2 pusher fans for ultimate/reliable cooling in all weather and traffic
  • 100 amp alternator

I don't have the precise horsepower/torque numbers, so I won't make up some or say "Produces an estimated..." Sheesh! Estimated by whom? Suffice to say that this Fomoco 427 will provide you with a cosmic excess of each of those measures of power.

geartrain

  • McLeod clutch, correct shifter
  • rugged Ford 4-speed toploader gearbox with "Sebring" close-ratio gearset
  • Jag/Salisbury IRS rear end, 3.54:1 final drive ratio (with inboard brakes to minimize unsprung weight)

IN THE COCKPIT


This (period-correct) cockpit shot is hotlinked (same view, larger size).

  • rich Argentine leather seats, genuine wool carpet
  • Moto-Lita hardwood-rimmed steering wheel (with AC center/horn button)
  • Smiths Instruments dash gauges (including the original-correct reverse-reading speedometer)
  • Lucas toggle switches
  • dual fresh-air vents
  • tinted visors and wind wings
  • leather map pocket in each door
  • 4-point racing harnesses
  • cast-aluminum AC pedals
  • tonneau cover and car cover


ERA: the quintessential period-correct instrument panel and passenger compartment.

SUSPENSION & BRAKES

  • Spax adjustable coil-over shocks, 2 in rear, 1 in front, Eibach springs. (300 lb. rear set included)
  • Front brakes: large Sierra 4-piston with vented rotors

ROLLING STOCK

  • Halibrand style vintage pin-drive wheels (6-pin), with authentic polished Halibrand spinners
  • BF Goodrich tires
  • Second set of wheels fitted with new Goodyear Blue Streak Sports Car Specials tires
  • Third set of Goodyear Blue Streak rain tires (new)


3/4-rearview shot above is hotlinked (same view, larger size).

Other Particulars

In the luggage compartment (trunk, boot):

  • fully (wool) carpeted luggage area
  • trunk-mounted battery
  • electrical cutoff switch
  • ceramic-coated (silver) sidepipes
  • more marvelous special touches I can't even think of...


head-on frontal shot is hotlinked (alternate view, MUCH larger size).

This is a fully-sorted, stunningly beautiful Cobra with no unsavory surprises.
I'll provide delivery to you within 500 miles—further for an additional cost.

THIS BONA FIDE BEAUTY IS PRICED to sell promptly:
oo $49,900 obo
—SOLD!—

Contact:
Mark Johnson

(925) 584-xxxx PDT (cell)

Located in Martinez, California, USA (SF Bay area)

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