Archived C & D ERA test review from 1983

[DanEC]

I still have that magazine but only a fraction of the photos made it into final print. Nice article - amazing how little the ERA 427 has changed since first introduced. They got it pretty close to right from the start.

[tkb289]

Great article, thanks for posting. Interesting how well the ERA compared to the original … and one could say, still does. A testament to good design, engineering and fabrication.

The part I found interesting was that the ERA replica in 1983 cost about 1/2 the price of an original car, and for the money the ERA was deemed a good value. Now a 2014 ERA replica is about 1/10 the price of an original car, give or take a little ... still a good value. Investment wise of course, over the long haul you can't beat an original car, if you can afford the price of admission ...

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by DanEC

I still have that magazine but only a fraction of the photos made it into final print. Nice article - amazing how little the ERA 427 has changed since first introduced. They got it pretty close to right from the start.

There has been quite a bit of evolution of the 427 over the years. Not many parts are interchangeable between the new cars and the first ones.

427 Frequently Asked Questions

[DanEC]

I understand there has been steady refinement and improvements over the years but when you look at pictures of the body and interior from an an overall appearance standpoint (shape, contours, dash, seats, interior components, stance, etc) the early cars were a very good visual companion to the originals. And they continue to be so to this date. It's a compliment Bob.