Please don't get me wrong. I am not here to "degrade" the Side Oilers. If a guy is on here who is not sure about what an ERA Cobra is worth, he needs to know that he might not want to overpay for a Side Oiler car. The 2 motors I mentioned did not blow up, they developed
oil pressure problems at hot idle. Both motors came from a reputable builder. My point is simple. Old parts are much more prone to breakage/ problems. If you don't go to the track, buy an ERA with a pump gas motor, you will be better off, believe me. Seldom, if ever does a guy get over $50,000.00 for any side oiler ERA. ERA has by far the most authentic LOOKING car out there. I can always pick any Contemporary (they missed it on the hips), SPF (4 inches shorter than an original, sits too high in front, etc.)- but ERA's are hard to pick. Excaliber- The reason you won't spin it over 6,000 is exactly my point, and I don't blame you one bit! Have fun!