ERA or Superperformance 427 Thoughts and Observations

[LMH]

Just buy Bills (mrmustang) ERA and ship it over. No waiting and you get a great car.
Larry

[NHVANA]

The SPF runs a Dana rear and all cars are factory built so you know what your'e getting; no quality issues there.
I have driven BB/SB SPF's, set up correctly there are no handling issues with either set up. The BB with TKO 600/.82 for spirted street driving should "float your boat". Buy now and enjoy!
The SPF Daytona (or is that the Shelby Daytona Coupe) is a completly different beast, an open road GT superstar, I suggest you get both.

[rohach30]

Welcome Learjockey1, My name is Mike Rohach, I own ERA 760. This is my second cobra build. ERA 591 was the first venture I made into the componant build hobby. Much like you, I spent a great deal of time pondering the purchase. I can honestly say that there is a huge range of cost and quality differences out there. First, research every maunufacterer you can find,visit their production facilty if at all possible, compare built in quality, fit and finish, and over all value for the money. Decide what you are willing to spend. Then decide how long you are willing to wait. As far as comparisons go, both vehicles retain the original 60's vibe while transmitting new tech performance. The major differance would be attention to detail. ERA produces a very precisely detailed replica with extreme attention to fit and finish. SPF cars are well built but they truely lack the period correct detail. SPF does however market their product much better. After all that is said and done, you should most likely find yourself in an ERA. Now, if you are not interested in waiting 18 months for a factory prepped and painted car. I might be able to help you out. I am selling ERA 760 to make room for my next project(CAV gt40 coming in Dec.). I am not happy about having to sell, but I know that a divorce would be the result of keeping both. I can give you some insight on many of the different choices out there and hopefully point you in the right direction.

Mike Rohach
era591@rock.com

[RICK LAKE]

learjockey1 If you are looking for 140-160mph car, a SC COBRA is NOT what you are looking for. GT-40 or a Daytona coupe would be a better car for what you are looking to do. I think if you got a ride in a cobra in the 140 mph range you would not be thinking doing this with out a front chin spoiler, rear wing and high speed tires. ABS brakes, Power steering, and traction control you might want to add to the options list. If you are looking for a cobra that is safe at your 140+ speeds and up, Either look at Morris or CSX-3170 pictures of cobras that are capable of SAFETY traveling at your warp speeds and alot more. When you get to the US send a e-mail and would be happy to talk to you about high speed driving. Rick L. Ps yes I do have an ERA, #428 Very happy with it. Fast, heavy, power steering and stable a high speeds of 138 mph. Rev limiter is hit at this mph. Fast enough for me.

[REAL 1]

Apples to apples ERA all day long 24/7. The only issue with ERA is who built it.

If its a factory built car at ERA, ERA all day long 24/7.

Superformance is a nice car but ERA IMHO is superior in many respects especially if you get the ERA with the optional outboard rear brakes.

I owned an ERA before I sold it and got a Shelby. I loved the ERA. They are great people at ERA too. I looked at the Superformance before buying the ERA also and compared side by side.

Been around Cobras and replicas thereof for 10+ years.

Buy whichever you like better. Both are good cars but you have my opinion now for what its worth.

[patrickt]

Evan is without question a man of discerning taste when it comes to Cobras.