Era

jpfletch1 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 09:57 AM

Who actually owns ERA. How many cars do they build a year. 427 and GT 40

jagxjr5012 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 10:20 AM

They have built roughly 750+ 427 cars(since 1981) and many FIA cars (not sure exactly how many).....and they build about 5 GT40's per year. Bill (at ERA) has told me that he believes there are less than 100 GT40's built.

John Annie · #3 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 12:46 PM

Their is an ERA registry (not affiliated with ERA the Company) located at: http://www.eraregistry.com/index.htm

You may wish to check it out if you're looking for an ERA owner in your area.

John Annie

jpfletch1 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 12:53 PM

I am actually interested in who owns the company not the cars

patrickt · #5 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jpfletch1

I am actually interested in who owns the company not the cars

Bob Putnam, who goes by screen name strictlypersonl, is one of the owners. If you have a technical question about ERA cars, he is the one to go to. You can send him a PM by clicking here: http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/priv...=newpm&u=18772 Peter Portante is another one of the owners. If you are serious about buying an ERA car, he is the one to speak to. His number is 860-224-0253 (he doesn't do email). And if you're thinking about buying the company, either one of them would be a good place to start.

cobraviper_99 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 06:01 PM

I don't mean to ambush the thread but jagxjr5012, I think I'm the original owner of your ERA #208. I sold it in 1994 to a fellow in Franklin, TN. Is it Dark Shadow Blue Metallic with a black interior, riveted hood scoop, and silver coated side exhaust?

jagxjr5012 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 08:38 PM

Hey cobraviper 99
Yes that is the car !! It is my second ERA. I bought this car a little over a year ago and as you know it is 20 years old now. So I have done a bit of a mild restoration on the car (rebuilt engine, new shocks, pin drives, carpets, seat belts,recoated pipes/headers, replaced some of the chrome components..ect). Whoever you had do the paint did a great job !! I will have the finish buffed and shined after we are done putting the engine back in (this weekend)...but the finish is in great shape....not a stress crack anywhere. Anyway there is a link below where you can see some pictures of #208 and a few other cars as well.

http://groups.msn.com/JagXJR5Chassis012/shoebox.msnw

I will keep you posted on the progress !! Thanks
Mike