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03-07-2012, 04:09 PM
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Looking to purchase 427
New to forum and researching Cobra's to purchase my 1st 427. Wanted to get some opinions without starting any arguments. Just honest input or opinions.
1-Who the premier manufacturers are?
2-Who has the best quality?
3-Who is the most authentic?
Thanks
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03-07-2012, 04:19 PM
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Well, you don't mean the engine your post reveals.
Kirkham, Shelby, ERA.
Those three answer your three questions.
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03-07-2012, 04:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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This could be fun.
If if we're honest, the list will be short. 
IMHO (in response to the questions)
1. Kirkham, ERA, Shelby
2. Kirkham, ERA, Shelby
3. Shelby aluminum (currently spec'd), Kirkham, ERA
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03-07-2012, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
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I was where you're at now back in December when I first started looking. There are a number of good manufacturers out there and the best one for you depends on your specific needs. If you're interested in authenticity, then the three listed above are the best. Other considerations are whether you want to build vs. buy a turn-key car. If you want to build, some offer options in their kits regarding level of completion and you can literally choose how much you want to do yourself. I did a lot of reading on this site - each manufacturer has it's own forum as well as the manufacturer's sites. I found that a lot of my questions were already answered on this forum and when I couldn't find an answer or wanted fresh responses the guys that respond are awesome with knowledge and assistance. At this point, I'm patiently (ok, impatiently) waiting for my kit.
Good luck and welcome.
Regards,
Kevin
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03-07-2012, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 838
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Well, you don't mean the engine your post reveals.
Kirkham, Shelby, ERA.
Those three answer your three questions.
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Kirkham and Shelby for aluminum and ERA for glass.
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03-07-2012, 05:11 PM
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Location: Charlottesville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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Lots of opinions, and lots of advice here, good luck in your search.
Are you looking to build, or buy completed.
If you are looking for authentic competed cars I would look at Shelby, Kirkham and also check the older Hi Tech cars all 3 are great options.
Good luck.
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03-07-2012, 05:26 PM
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Thankr.s for all the input so far. I would like a fiberglass car, The aluminum cars are out of my price range. I would prefer a turnkey or at least close to.
Keep the info coming.
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03-07-2012, 05:34 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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If glass is your choice then ERA is the answer.
If that is out of the budget, you may wish to consider a Contemporary CCX.
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03-07-2012, 06:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Post your budget and we can cut to the chase.
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03-07-2012, 06:07 PM
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I thought Contempoary was out of business? I prefer a new car. Budget would be about 60 K
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03-07-2012, 06:12 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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I thought Contempoary was out of business? I prefer a new car. Budget would be about 60 K
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You will not got a new ERA 427 car for $60k.  Nor Kirkham, nor Shelby. |
03-07-2012, 06:16 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 1774 / 392 Stroked Windsor
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My friend is selling a nice one! cobra |
03-07-2012, 06:21 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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My friend is selling a nice one! cobra |
That is nice, but I couldn't find the asking price?  |
03-07-2012, 06:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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427
do you want a 427 motor or the body style?
What about Unique? One of the oldest companies, Jag rear end, quality car. We have several of them around here.
Dwight
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03-07-2012, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: York Co. Maine USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 S/C W/Holmon Moody Original Nascar build #508 Iron Block/heads (C5AE-H) Bal/Blu 427 Sideoiler; 780 Holley Dbl. Pump; 4 Speed Top Loader; AP Racing Bks; IRS; 15" Trigo pins
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There a few ERA's 4-sale here. Nice one's too! and in the price range you spoke of. Mabe a little higher than you are looking for, but cash talks!  Good luck in your search.  |
03-08-2012, 09:38 PM
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You should have no problem getting a nice low mile ERA for that price or less. Cash talks in this economy. Cheers.
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03-09-2012, 04:42 PM
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That is nice, but I couldn't find the asking price? |
Sorry Patrick I should have posted the price, He is asking $ 59,000.00 Mark |
03-09-2012, 04:46 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TN Shelby Cobra
Sorry Patrick I should have posted the price, He is asking $ 59,000.00 Mark
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That's in the ballpark. Anyone interested should give it a hard look-see. |
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