2000 Johnex 427SC for sale

[Marc Walker]

I hate to do it but here goes......
This is probably one of the most beautifuly finished Johnex cars in the country. It was finished by House of Cobras in 2000 as their showroom model for the DD version of this Canadian factory built replica.
For those that don't know of the Johnex history, it has a CSC (Canadian Stock Car) built chassis as it's foundation. This parimeter space, tube chassis is far superior to the ladder type frames that are used in nearly every other replica. Check out www.houseofcobras.com/johnex.html
Unfortunatly Johnex is no longer in bussiness. Reality is that because of that and it's rarity, it does not have the name recognition that creates the resale value that a comparable Superformance or ERA has (this car will compare to either of those).
So I have to price it accordingly and I have (and then some).
The pictures in my gallary show it in detail.
The rest goes like this......

Professionally built Windsor "427"stroker by Calif Coventry in SoCal....... 500+ hp.
'72 tall deck block..... 4.030 bore
JE custom billit pistons....10:1
Manley steel H-beam rods....... 6.125
Forged steel crank..... 4.17 stroke
Actual displacement..... 425.53 ci

Edelbrock RPM cylinder heads (ported)
Edelbrock RPM intake (port matched)
Manley ss valves
750 cfm Barry Grant Demon carb
Herbert hyd roller cam
Harlin Sharp roller valvetrain

This engine was built with a "cost is no factor" approach. Topshelf parts and attention to detail (head porting and exacting machine work) cost the original owner (I'm second) $17,905.
I have the receipt. The exaust is a ceramic coated Superformance. The orig owner liked it better than the Johnex pipes and paid another $2000 to change it (you see the cost is no factor thing going on here). It has 4,900 miles on it and will be 4 years old in March. It does not burn any oil and sounds and runs like new. Believe me.......There is no mistaking this for a doner or crate motor.

Driveline...... Tremec TKO 5spd/ narrowed 9"Ford/ 3.70 gears/ possi diff/ Bear Prostreet axles.

Suspension...... Front is double a-arm, rear is a unique to Johnex wishbone type 4-link that they called a "modified DeDion link", thus the DD designation. Shocks are Pro adjustable coilovers, front and rear.

This car is a attention getter even is a sea of other replicas. The Glass work and paint are exceptional and the shape and detail is for those of us that perfer the more authentic look. This thing has never seen water and has been absolutely babied, spending most of it's existance in a garage with a cover on it.

It is currently registered in Arizona as a 65 with a historic vehicle plate.

Even in todays "they don't sell for what they used to" market, this is an opportunity to step into the upper level of replica ownership for a doner/ kit car price.

I will sell it to the "right buyer" for ............ $29,900.
That's $40k off the original cost to the "cost is no factor" original owner.

"Right buyer" means....... Cash. No trades. No deposits/ lay aways. No financing available.
If you come to see it, I will take you for a ride. After you give me the selling price.... in full, I will sign over the title (it is clear) and you will be responsible for transporting it.
Not trying to sound less than accommodating but........ "they" come out of the woodwork when something like this goes up for sale and I don't want the drama of entertaining "them". There should be all the pics you need in the gallary. If you are lucky enough to be able to take advantage of this deal...... call me at (520)744-8567.

Thanks..................... Marc Walker

[John C.]

Marc,

The car looks beautiful. I would seriously be interested in looking at it but I would like to know why are you selling it and why so inexpensive? I would hate to have to sell a car like that if I didn't need to. I live in NC and would seriously like to know more about the car. Is it still available and how long have you been trying to sell it? I can be reached at (919)847-5006 or email is jchamp@earthlink.net.

Thanks,

John Champlin

[Marc Walker]

John.... that's a good question. When my wife and I retired a little over a year ago we started planning on getting into traveling on extended trips around the country with our Harleys in a RV. It's been a learning experiance. We're about $160k into that after our most recent purchase this week.
Selling the car is just a matter of priorities at this time. The Cobra is a low use garage queen that we enjoy occassionaly. The RV trips with the bikes are something that we will spend alot of time doing together in the next few years.
In a year or so, when we've financially recovered from the great RV adventure, I will be looking to step up to a Kirkham. That's my ultimate goal and the only one of these I would rather have than this one.
As for why so cheap....... Would sombody like to offer me more?
I'm seeing nice Superformance cars go begging at $40k. Personally I understand that my Johnex is one of the best replicas ever built. Most people have never heard of them, let alone seen one from underneath.
I understand that the perceived value of customer support from a company like Superformance, that is still in bussiness, adds resale value to that car. Johnex doesn't exist any more. So...... even though it's a better car..... If I'm going to be serious about actually selling it, I have to be realistic and take less.
Many of the sellers out there today are looking to recover the high cost of first ownership. Others are throwing a big number out there just to see if somebody with more money than brains will come along. Unless there's something special about them, they're not selling.
This is the real deal. If somebody takes advantage of it before the property I've also got on the market sells, they'll be getting a good deal. If the real estate agent does her job, the Cobra will safe back under her cover.

[Marc Walker]

I have gotten a number of email and phone recorder responses on the car. Rather than getting back with everyone seperately, this is a update.
I placed the add yesterday at about noon. First caller in the evening when I was home has offered to buy it at the asking price. Of course it's not sold until the transaction is complete but he sounds real and is Saturday delivery FedXing a cashiers check (susposed to arrive tomorrow) to hold it until he gets here with a trailer from Louisianna.
I will take backup offers and contact the next person in line if this should fall through. Please feel free to contact me to do that.
It will be a done deal (or not) by Sat. Feb, 21
The best time to call is in the evening. I will be not be home from the 17th thru the 19th.

Thanks............ Marc Walker

[Marc Walker]

Left on a trailer for Louisiana today.