Unique Motorcars 427S/C
Creamsicle Orange/white stripes
A sleek beauty and a menacing beast... all in one package!
—SOLD!—

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

When the midlife crisis struck, I immediately turned to building a Cobra replica. Selecting Unique Motorcars for my serpent's genesis was the easy part. This family-driven serpentine enterprise delivers a well-engineered package. But that is only the beginning. It is the support that sets them apart with easy access and ongoing technical guidance.

Yes, it is orange! While the 427S/C Cobra is a icon of beauty in its own original persona, I wanted the blend of a traditional ground-pounding 1965 Cobra with a modern hotrod color scheme and stance. I hope you agree that the outcome—viscerally and electrically—speaks for itself. Also note the level of detail put into the build in the engine compartment, cockpit and trunk. This li'l reptilian hotrod has just finished her break-in period with only 600 hundred miles [±965 kilometers] on the meter. The rear tires have never even been spun!!

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

Partial roster of this serpent's underhood componentry:

Engine compartment componentry includes:

• original cast-iron 1968 390FE block; 9.8:1 compression ratio, runs on 93 octane; dynos at 430 horsepower
• Holley 750 cfm carburetor
• MSD suite: electronic distributor, MSD Blaster coil and ignition system (6AL)
• original Ford forged-steel rods 11" cast-iron flywheel
• Zollner high-performance pistons
• hydraulic lifter cam
• original Ford cast iron heads with stainless steel intake and exhaust valve sleeves
• Canton 8-quart oil pan with original style Ford windage tray
• period correct stainless steel surge tank
• period correct aluminum turkey pan and Stellings chromed air cleaner
• billet Edelbrock water pump and pulleys
• remote oil filter and cooling radiator
• Canton expansion (water overflow) tank
• Spal puller radiator fan and dual front polished pusher fans
• aluminum panels on the footboxes and a rich Mercedes Silver on the inner fender wells and hood dress up the engine compartment exquisitely

Broadside view above is hotlinked [same view, much larger size]

• Lakewood blowproof bellhousing
• McLeod clutch & hydraulic throwout bearing
• Tremec TKO 600 close-ratio transmission with a 0.82 5th gear ratio
• driveshaft safety loop
• Jaguar IRS
• custom factory-designed front suspension with adjustable polished coil-over shocks
• Wilwood 4-piston racing brakes with slotted rotors on the front
• black-powder–coated square tube chassis; 4 wheel independent suspension
• rack & pinion steering
• Jaguar IRS-based with limited-slip differential and inboard brakes; supported by adjustable (and polished) dual coil-over shocks
• American Racing 'Cobra' wheels, shod with Kumho rubber [245/40xZR18 front; 275/40xZR18 rear]

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

Something cool: note the ignition system on the dash—no keyed switch! This serpent is set up in race-starting configuration; flip the red switch cover to engage the system "hot" and then hit the longer-shafted momentary switch to engage the starter. Flip the red cover toggle down to promptly shut her off.

• period-correct seats, upholstered in premium German leather
• premium carpet and pad
• Stewart-Warner instrumentation, period-correct layout, on a vinyl-padded dash
• chromed emergency brake, period correct (it works!)
• Wilwood brake bias adjustment system
• Unique Motorcars' custom HD floormats
• adjustable driver's seat
• insulated footbox and cockpit
• Crowe 5-point racing harness
• chromed fire extinguisher
• soft-grip black racing steering wheel
• tinted sun visors and windwings
• tonneau cover, custom fitted
• 12V accessory outlet, passenger side

3/4-frontview—replete with bra, spats & grille veils—is hotlinked
(same view, much larger size).

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

above all-decks-open shot is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size).

The trunk (boot) is finished in the same theme as the cockpit. A removable tonneau cover is fitted for the cockpit; you also get a car cover and a variety of spare parts.

above "rapidly-approaching hammerhead shark" view is hotlinked
[same view, MUCH larger size].

• original-style hood scoop attached by rivets
• front & rear bumpers with overriders
• ceramic-coated sidepipes attached to custom factory-made headers
• braided SS brake/clutch lines from the master cylinders are routed through the cockpit to effectively isolate them from the headers
• wire set carefully pre-routed to the luggage compartment to facilitate future remote stereo sound system setup
• battery cutoff switch in the trunk

This tangerine reptile turns heads and draws attention for several reasons: first, it is a Cobra. Then there's the color, the wheel/tire combination and the menacing stance that collaborate to turn every crowd into a convention of admirers.

I built this Cobra to challenge myself and to realize the teenage dream of positioning myself behind the wheel of the ultimate musclecar. Now I want to connect with a new owner that will give this iridescent rolling reptile the same level of affection, respect and smile-generating driving thrills.

Contact:
Ric Southers

(239) 313-xxxx
Located in Fort Myers, Florida USA

31 May 2011: You can mark that mouth-watering Creamsicle-Orange Unique Motorcars Cobra SOLD! It's now on its way to a new home (and a quite fortunate new owner!) in Murphysboro, Illinois. I had close to a dozen or so offers on that beauty (including from Europe) before letting it go. Many thanks for your Cobra-centric marketing resources and for your terrific market 'reach'! Ric Southers

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