ERA 427 Cobra
British Racing Green/Saddle Tan leather
—SOLD!—


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

ERA chassis #471 was built by Era Replica Automobiles (ERA) in New Britain, Connecticut. This concours-quality street roadster is finished in a custom-blended British Racing Green. The coachwork preparation and the paint was all executed by a renowned restoration shop; their crew spent countless hours getting the fitment of all body panels, doors, bonnet, and boot absolutely perfect.

No expense was spared to render this one of the most exquisitely-detailed reptile replicas ever built.

I was fortunate enough to grow up in Connecticut, about 20 minutes away from ERA. When I wasn't there pestering the guys (sorry, Peter Portante and Phil Gaudette!) at the shop, I was dreaming of the day I'd own one. That day finally came on April 9, 1998.

It would cost you over $100,000 to duplicate this automotive masterpiece.

Here are some details of this phenomenal driving machine:

—UNDER THE HOOD—
Ford 428FE V8, balanced, blueprinted and
dyno-tested by famed Danbury Competition Engines


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

— powerplant particulars—

This 428FE engine features an original dual-quad intake manifold and fuel log with Holley twin 4-barrel carburetors and topped off with Stellings & Hellings air cleaners. Beneath the cast-aluminum Cobra 427 valve covers lurk the best internals on the market, including: a forged steel crank and rods, 10.5:1 Wiseco forged aluminum pistons, Isky solid lifter cam, SS valves, Canton oil pan, ceramic-coated headers and sidepipes. The aluminum radiator is cooled by three electric fans (2 pusher, 1 puller) which effectively keeps her cool even during the hottest summer days. An Optima battery ensures this beauty starts every time.

Here's a roster of the premium engine componentry:

  • Ford 428 FE block
  • Ford 428 FE heads
  • forged steel crank
  • shot-peened forged steel rods
  • Wiseco 10.5:1 forged aluminum pistons
  • SS (stainless steel) valves
  • Isky solid lifter cam
  • aluminum dual-quad intake
  • dual Holley 4-barrel carburetors
  • Canton oil pan
  • Meiling high-volume oil pump
  • hi-torque starter
  • ceramic coated headers
  • ceramic coated sidepipes
  • Lakewood scattersheild bellhousing
  • Doug Nash/Richmond Gear 5-speed manual transmission
  • Stelling & Helling dual chrome air filters (K&N elements)
  • cast aluminum Cobra 427 valve covers
  • Pertronix electronic distributor
  • dual electric pusher fans (period-correct)
  • electric puller fan
  • aluminum oil cooler with SS braided lines
  • original-style expansion tank
  • Optima gel battery

GEAR TRAIN

All of the 428's power is transferred thru a Doug Nash/Richmond Gear 5-Speed transmission to a Jaguar independent rear suspension with Spax dual coil-overs. The upgraded 4-wheel disc brakes bring everything to a halt (and very quickly).

The undercarriage and engine compartment are every bit as pristine as the cockpit and the coachwork.

CHASSIS/BRAKES/ROLLING STOCK

  • powder coated frame
  • Sierra aluminum brake calipers
  • pin-drive hubs
  • Jaguar independent rear suspension
  • Spax adjustable dual coil-overs, front & rear
  • Halibrand-style true knockoff wheels fitted with Yokohama radial rubber

COCKPIT


cockpit shot above: hotlinked (alternate view, much larger size).

The one-off custom tan leather upholstery with dark green piping and black carpet richly complements the breathtaking exterior.

Authentically outfitted with:

  • Moto-Lita steering wheel, period authentic, with AC hub emblem
  • Smiths Instruments gauges in correct layout
  • Lucas switches
  • NOS cigarette lighter
  • NOS ash tray
  • chromed fire extinguisher
  • period-correct gear shifter
  • Argentine leather interior, custom tan color
  • custom dark green seat piping
  • tan leather map pockets
  • black carpeting
  • AC foot pedals
  • tonneau cover and car cover
  • fully detailed trunk with black carpeting


This is one of the most elegantly-appointed Cobras you'll ever encounter.
 hotlinked (same view, much larger size). 

OTHER EXTERIOR PARTICULARS

  • roadster front & rear bumpers, triple-chromed
  • polished aluminum LeMans fuel filler
  • Lucas tri-bar headlights, NOS/period-correct


"3/4-broadside" shot, hotlinked (same view, much larger size).

 $69,900 obo
—SOLD!—

Contact:
Dominick Zito at

(239) 398-xxxx
Located in Ft. Myers, Florida

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