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Post By DanEC
07-11-2020, 09:13 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
Posts: 1,247
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ERA #389 Onto a New Home
It has been 4 days since my ERA left my garage onto its new home and still regret sinks in.
I had the car for 15 years and aside from the normal updating of things the car never gave me an ounce of trouble. It always made me smile.
I knew if there was ever a problem I could get an answer from ERA. I did not buy it from them but they treated me as if I did. I will need to put my deposit down on my next ERA soon.
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07-11-2020, 09:54 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Danville,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6079 482CI CSX cross ram
Posts: 1,354
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I agree, I had ERA 626 for 17 years zero problems. I sold it to a friend. Im hoping my CSX is as nice as the ERA in terms of handling... That ERA car out of the box was spot on... a simple alignment at the local shop and it drove perfectly...
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07-12-2020, 03:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWheaton
It has been 4 days since my ERA left my garage onto its new home and still regret sinks in.
I had the car for 15 years and aside from the normal updating of things the car never gave me an ounce of trouble. It always made me smile.
I knew if there was ever a problem I could get an answer from ERA. I did not buy it from them but they treated me as if I did. I will need to put my deposit down on my next ERA soon.
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Great looking car! 
So you're ordering another ERA? Another 427... or....?
Cheers!
Glen |
07-12-2020, 05:03 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWheaton
It has been 4 days since my ERA left my garage onto its new home and still regret sinks in.
I had the car for 15 years and aside from the normal updating of things the car never gave me an ounce of trouble. It always made me smile.
I knew if there was ever a problem I could get an answer from ERA. I did not buy it from them but they treated me as if I did. I will need to put my deposit down on my next ERA soon.
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Jamie,
I was so surprised the car was on the market for as long as it was. Glad it's found a new home. Can't wait to see what your next one will be like.
Bill S.
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07-12-2020, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: cleveland,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX4000, 427
Posts: 1,999
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWheaton
I will need to put my deposit down on my next ERA soon.
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So, what are you going to order differently on your new ERA ?
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07-12-2020, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: North of Toronto,
Ont
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1950, Roush 402R, TKO600
Posts: 552
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWheaton
It has been 4 days since my ERA left my garage onto its new home and still regret sinks in.
I had the car for 15 years and aside from the normal updating of things the car never gave me an ounce of trouble. It always made me smile.
I knew if there was ever a problem I could get an answer from ERA. I did not buy it from them but they treated me as if I did. I will need to put my deposit down on my next ERA soon.
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Jamie
Congrats on the sale of your ERA. I knew you had it for sale for a while. Keep us posted on your new ERA |
07-13-2020, 09:21 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
Posts: 1,247
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
Jamie,
I was so surprised the car was on the market for as long as it was. Glad it's found a new home. Can't wait to see what your next one will be like.
Bill S.
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I was surprised as well. Not for trying. I had around 20 inquiries from France that were hoping it was 30 years old. At 27 years old they could not import it.
All the US buyers wanted to be in at around $35K.  
When possible, I would be looking at an FIA. Saving my pennies and nickles again! |
07-14-2020, 04:38 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hardwick,
VT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Slabside BRG 289
Posts: 302
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Interesting what some US buyers wanted to pay. Quality is not inexpensive.
John
ERA #3010 Slabside 289 SB BRG
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07-14-2020, 07:50 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
Posts: 4,519
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I recently sold my low mileage, pristine 2003 Lightning on AutoTrader. Lots of internet trolls and tire kickers show up out of no where. First question is either what is the lowest price you will take for it or an offer of about 1/2 price. Takes a while to wade though all of them to find a serious buyer.
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07-14-2020, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Congratulations on the sale of your beautiful ERA. I think you will very much enjoy an FIA. I've had a number of ERA 427 cars and the FIA I most recently had was so much fun! They are all amazing cars. I think if I were be forced to choose, I enjoyed driving the FIA the most.
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07-14-2020, 04:15 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Frederick,
CO
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 2158, ERA 427SC 649 sold
Posts: 179
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Place your order NOW, it takes years to get your car. Well worth the wait, but you have to plan WAY ahead!
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07-14-2020, 05:27 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
Posts: 22,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 6TNCRZY
Place your order NOW, it takes years to get your car. Well worth the wait, but you have to plan WAY ahead!
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Or find someone higher in the queue that has hit on hard times and buy his slot.  Bribing Peter doesn't work; I know because I tried.  |
07-20-2020, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
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New owner
James — thank you for the car. I look forward to many good years and hope you find what you are looking for. I am working on fixing some niggles and then lots of driving. Hello form! Eric
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07-20-2020, 11:47 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,150
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Welcome to Club Cobra, Eric, and congratulations on purchasing ERA389. From what I know about the car, and ERA cars in general, you will very much enjoy your purchase
Cheers,
Glen |
07-21-2020, 08:33 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: God's country,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
Posts: 2,678
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Beautiful car, Wheatie. I know it was tough to let it go. Hopefully the new owner will have time to put some miles on it and enjoy it.
Let me know if you need help selecting options on the FIA.
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10-02-2021, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2021
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Era 389
Hello,
Which year is Era 389 ? Thanks à lot
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10-02-2021, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Britain,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
Posts: 3,011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephcalo
Hello,
Which year is Era 389 ? Thanks à lot
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The kit was delivered in late 1993 as a roller, although the wheels were supplied by the builder. |
10-03-2021, 11:19 AM
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About ERA 389
Hello, someone in France talked To me about Era389 , but can't tell me which year this Era was completéd, i think in the nineties ,but which year exactly ? Very interesting To know, tanks à lot , you can answer me on stephanecalo@wanadoo.fr |
10-03-2021, 11:23 AM
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To be imported in France, car must .be minimum 30 years old...
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10-04-2021, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Britain,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephcalo
Hello, someone in France talked To me about Era389 , but can't tell me which year this Era was completéd, i think in the nineties ,but which year exactly ? Very interesting To know, tanks à lot , you can answer me on stephanecalo@wanadoo.fr |
"Completed" is usually legally defined as the date the car was first titled, although I think that some of our kits may been registered in the EU on the basis of the kit dates.
At any rate, as I said before, 389 didn't leave the factory until 1993 so, at a minimum won't be 30 years old for another two years. |
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