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[RodgerH]

Originally Posted by Power Surge

Well, first off, it would be a 66 S/C, not a 65.

Ok,time for history class...and the stupid questions.

I too thought the 427 S/C was introduced in 1965. Was it really not available until 1966?

Rodger

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by RodgerH

Ok,time for history class...and the stupid questions.

I too thought the 427 S/C was introduced in 1965. Was it really not available until 1966?

Rodger

The 427 COMP cars were introduced in 1965...the first ones were sold in March 1965.

The S/C configuration was dreamed up to get rid of all the unsold Comp cars that remained after the 1965 season.

A little refitting and the 427 S/C was offered for sale, first one sold in January 1966.

[RodgerH]

Originally Posted by computerworks

The 427 COMP cars were introduced in 1965...the first ones were sold in March 1965.

The S/C configuration was dreamed up to get rid of all the unsold Comp cars that remained after the 1965 season.

A little refitting and the 427 S/C was offered for sale, first one sold in January 1966.

Thanks! I remember reading S/C meant Street/Competition? Was the 427 S/C only sold in 1966? How many? Was there also a 289 S/C?

Rodger

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by RodgerH

Thanks! I remember reading S/C meant Street/Competition? Was the 427 S/C only sold in 1966? How many? Was there also a 289 S/C?

Never a 289S/C.

Literature refers to S/C as both Street/Competition and Semi/Competition.

The S/Cs were sold until they (the leftover Comp cars) were all gone... they trickled out through 1967. About 30 cars were configured as S/Cs

[RodgerH]

Originally Posted by computerworks

Never a 289S/C.

Literature refers to S/C as both Street/Competition and Semi/Competition.

The S/Cs were sold until they (the leftover Comp cars) were all gone... they trickled out through 1967. About 30 cars were configured as S/Cs

Wow...only 30. I first saw an original 427 S/C back in 1966. It was white and and I thought it was absolutely the "coolest" car. 40 years later and I still do! I was in high school then and working part time in a gas station (the start of a lifetime of greasy fingernails and gearhead projects). Never thought I'd ever be able to own a Cobra. But life has blessings, and now with our two girls through college, our life is settled and it's time to play....and our new Superformance is my toy of choice!

I just recently joined this club and I must say it seems to be a great group of people..and definitely a great source of info.

Happy to be here!
Rodger

[computerworks]

Welcome, Rodger.... enjoy the car and enjoy our club, as well.

Originally Posted by RodgerH

I first saw an original 427 S/C back in 1966. It was white ... I was in high school then and working part time in a gas station

Just curious...Could I ask where this was? I think there were only 2 original white S/Cs.

[RodgerH]

Originally Posted by computerworks

Welcome, Rodger.... enjoy the car and enjoy our club, as well.



Just curious...Could I ask where this was? I think there were only 2 original white S/Cs.

It was here in Charleston, WV, where I still live. At the time, the car was owned by a guy named Haynes who owned a paving company. He had added twin turbos and it was a beast. I haven't seen the car in years. I understand he moved away from the area several years ago. I'm curious if he still owns it, and where the car is now.