Looking to buy my first Cobra 427 in Oz

[CobraAddict]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Just buy that one.

Yes for sure I am aware of this one and a a 'beautiful car'

Ticks all my boxes (apart from colour) however is simply out of my price range. I need to keep it as a max in the mid to high 100's !

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by CobraAddict

Yes for sure I am aware of this one and a a 'beautiful car'

Ticks all my boxes (apart from colour) however is simply out of my price range. I need to keep it as a max in the mid to high 100's !

Is that AU$? For US$150K-200K in the US that would get you a top end car. Not quite Kirkham aluminum but a CSX fiberglass and Superformances well equipped.

I saw your questions on the Shelby forum. You should repost them here. The Mustang crowd over there isn't the best place. You'll get the broad spectrum here.

You should read topics of specific interest. For example, you'll find a ton of topics related to engine choices with comments from those that build them (and there are many choices of reliable builders here that don't exist in the modern Mustang oriented Shelby forum).

[twobjshelbys]

Additionally, I would repost your original topic in the Australia subforum as I get the feeling that most of the Aussies might not read all of the broader forums. xb-60 is a well-known commentator here!!!

[HighPlainsDrifter]

Hi,
A few years ago a club member bought a used superformace cobra. He found it had horrible bump steer and was dangerous to drive. Had it fixed at alignment shop. So there is more to just looking at a cobra when you purchase one.
Perry

[xb-60]

Hi again Andrew.

Answers to some of your questions…

427 colours….the most popular blue on original 427 cars was Guardsman Blue.

Engines….you are correct, original 427 cars had 427FE (and 428FE) engines, but they are definitely big block engines.
The 351W, punched out to 427 cubic inches by Roush and others, is a small block, and was not fitted to the American Shelby 427 Cobras.

Gearboxes….yes, original 427 cars used a Toploader 4 speed gearbox. There was not a 5 speed version of the Toploader.
The Tremec 5 speed transmissions are a popular choice in 427 replicas.

Differential….I know a little about the 289 and 427 diffs, but plenty on this forum know a lot more. Here’s a starting point... http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-...erentials.html


Bottom line though…. talk to others in your home State. Advice from this forum is of no help if you can’t get your car passed by your Victorian registration department.

And continue asking questions here on Club Cobra.


Cheers!
Glen

[CobraAddict]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Hi again Andrew.

Answers to some of your questions…

427 colours….the most popular blue on original 427 cars was Guardsman Blue.

Engines….you are correct, original 427 cars had 427FE (and 428FE) engines, but they are definitely big block engines.
The 351W, punched out to 427 cubic inches by Roush and others, is a small block, and was not fitted to the American Shelby 427 Cobras.

Gearboxes….yes, original 427 cars used a Toploader 4 speed gearbox. There was not a 5 speed version of the Toploader.
The Tremec 5 speed transmissions are a popular choice in 427 replicas.

Differential….I know a little about the 289 and 427 diffs, but plenty on this forum know a lot more. Here’s a starting point... http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-...erentials.html


Bottom line though…. talk to others in your home State. Advice from this forum is of no help if you can’t get your car passed by your Victorian registration department.

And continue asking questions here on Club Cobra.


Cheers!
Glen

Thanks Glen, great stuff. Much needed information

The engine is a big deal for me and of course a big part of a good Cobra repo. Roush have FE engines but no 427/428 that I can see. In turn there are heaps of crate engine suppliers claiming to have 427 engines. If I wanted to find a 427/428 FE (side oiler) copy/best alternative what would be the best to consider. I see even Shelby sells an all Aluminium block 427 but to me it not the same (plus big $$$)

[CobraAddict]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Additionally, I would repost your original topic in the Australia subforum as I get the feeling that most of the Aussies might not read all of the broader forums. xb-60 is a well-known commentator here!!!

Ahh ok did not know there was one !

[CobraAddict]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Is that AU$? For US$150K-200K in the US that would get you a top end car. Not quite Kirkham aluminum but a CSX fiberglass and Superformances well equipped.

I saw your questions on the Shelby forum. You should repost them here. The Mustang crowd over there isn't the best place. You'll get the broad spectrum here.

You should read topics of specific interest. For example, you'll find a ton of topics related to engine choices with comments from those that build them (and there are many choices of reliable builders here that don't exist in the modern Mustang oriented Shelby forum).

YI have based my budget on a good Superformance! The Kirkham is lovely but at $AUD 220 plus on road you can buy an awful lot of other supercars at that sort of price. Not sure I can justify that on what is still a repo all be it a great one.
If I do this I will commit to a proper car that meets my desires. There are allot of DYI and borderline Hot Rods for sale in Oz as well at far lower prices but that does not interest me.

A few months back it would have been lower however at the moment the Oz dollar is about on par with the Italian Lira so I have to make allowances. To be honest I am not planning to commit until I have done my 'thorough' due diligence which will lead me to the end of the year anyway. It’s like trying to swim through molasses getting myself educated on the Cobra and all the options available.

[CobraAddict]

[quote=twobjshelbys;1473940]Is that AU$? For US$150K-200K in the US that would get you a top end car. Not quite Kirkham aluminum but a CSX fiberglass and Superformances well equipped.

You guys are so lucky when it comes to Cobra's. Soooo many great options and at very good prices