ERA 427 for sale in California

[pacautogroup]

hi

[mrmustang]

Got any pictures???


Bill S.

[rated x]

this car is on Ebay w/pics

[HowardV]

I went out and saw this car yesterday. First, here is a link for the car on e-bay with lots of pictures:

Pics of ERA on E-bay

Here is my take on it:

Positives:
Dealer has prepped this car - looks great!
Paint in better condition than described. Repaint not necessary unless for show only.
Very clean interior - no rips (correct interrior to the time)
428FE engine
Correct styling
Very nice pin drive wheels with 295/50 15 in the back.
Lost of nice surprises (accurate mirrors, 5 point harness, etc.)
Registered in CA as a 1965 Ford.
No spider cracks - since it's an older car and not repainted recently, this shows a good structural integrity.

Negatives:
Oil leaks from the engine (not sure how serious)
NIGHTMARE Electrical wiring. More than likely, the entire car needs to be rewired sometime soon. However, everything does work fine (lights, gauges, etc.) Under the dash, there is a huge mess of wires just electrical taped together. Under the hood, you got wires going everywhere and nowhere.
Although registered as a 65 Ford, CA DMV is nailing many pre-registered Cobras. Dealer claims this one is legit since it's engine is from the 60's and no title company was used.
Older vehicle - arount 10-15 years old.

The owner is Josh. Very nice and friendly person. Car is in a Harley showroom - looks beautiful - get's everyones attention!

Reserve has been met at $30k. Definately a great deal considering it's a quality built ERA and it also looks great. With the money saved, one could redo the electrical (not too complicated in these cars) and take care of the oil leaks.

I'm on my way to the Knotts show. Depending on what I find there, I may be bidding on this car myself. I hope this review helps others who can't visit the car in time.

Howard

[pacautogroup]

P.S. Howard,
Thanks for the kind comments and information for others!
Josh

[NROTOXIN]

It is not a "Positive" to have a cobra replica, in CA, titled as a "1965 Ford"

curtis

[pacautogroup]

Josh

[Randy Rosenberg]

Hi Josh,

When you have a moment, you might want to read what Robert Morgester wrote on this subject here:

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/show...314#post402314

Good luck with your sale/auction.

Regards,
Randy R...

[pacautogroup]

Thanks

[cobra4theLady]

this is what I have learned about sb100 and registering cobras in the state of Calif. THE only way to legally have a replica cobra with a 1960's era motor, is to have it registerd as a spcn 200x under sb100. All other cars could have there registration revoked. The DMV in Calif is watching the replica world very closely now. Is it still legal to register or transfer title on cars with a 1965 ford cobra registration? I would like to hear from someone who has done this of late?? Also what was the reaction from the DMV .....


i am still looking for my dream car

[HowardV]

The law is complex. Read the following on the CA DMV website here

I will quote the 2nd paragraph:

"Specially constructed vehicles do not have a manufacturer assigned model year because they are esentially home-made vehicles. In the past these vehicles were subject to the emissions control requirements applicable to the year of the engine installed in the vehicle and the regular smog inspections per the county where the vehicle was registered. The year of the engine was determined by a Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) referee during the initial inspection. "

Since the Cobra we are talking about has a Ford FE 428 engine, it has to meet smog requirements for the year it was made (in the 60's). So it "may" be fine that this car has a 65 Ford title. Most other replica's have engines which were built recently (within the last 20 years).

Howard

[Cracker]

I guess it pays to drive boat anchors in CA!

[pacautogroup]

This car has been sold. Thanks for all the interest!

[65cobra427]

My I ask the price it sold for???

thanks

o'spotter

[Excaliber]

Was it this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...474047308&rd=1