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mrmustang 03-26-2010 08:13 AM

A rare occurance
 
Look at all of the ERA's currently on the market here on Clubcobra.com

ERA188
ERA690
ERA390 ???
ERA760
ERA ???

ERA-289FIA


Usually there is one or two, but to have 6 ERA's listed at one time is amazing.



Bill S.

Gunner 03-26-2010 09:01 AM

Spring is here, when a guy's thoughts turn to... aluminum.

RedBarchetta 03-26-2010 09:02 AM

Perhaps a sign of the times? Last time I checked our country/economy was still in the sh****r.

I also noticed that they all have a proper single roll-bar, too.

Excaliber 03-26-2010 09:55 AM

...still waiting for that freezer pic Red. :)

I hope these guys didn't mortgage the house to buy a Cobra, always a bad idea even in a good economy. With the housing market down for the count, that could be one reason for the many sales.

RodKnock 03-26-2010 10:04 AM

ERA 192 was for sale on Cobra Country but is just now listed as sold. I really liked this one too.

http://www.cobracountry.com/cobra4sa...cki-ct-BIG.jpg

Gunner 03-26-2010 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBarchetta (Post 1039052)
I also noticed that they all have a proper single roll-bar, too.

Yeah, and at the right angle and everything. Wow. :rolleyes:

Mooch 03-26-2010 12:07 PM

Somebody please buy #690 and thrash the hell out of it. The poor thing was completed in Winter 2006 and has less than 250 miles on it. It must be so depressed. A couple of good tire squeaks and a run down of a chebby may just turn around its lethargic life.

(by the way, it's also a darn good deal)

Excaliber 03-26-2010 01:37 PM

The guy I bought my ERA from put about 450 miles on it in the three years he owned it. He noted it looked terrific sitting in the garage, like a nice sculpture or piece of art. For some, that's enough. For me? I couldn't wait to roast the tires and wake up that garage queen. :)

Gunner 03-26-2010 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excaliber (Post 1039145)
The guy I bought my ERA from put about 450 miles on it in the three years he owned it. He noted it looked terrific sitting in the garage, like a nice sculpture or piece of art. For some, that's enough.

There was a Silicon Valley instant millionaire, a few years back, who had his Cobra parked in a special room right behind his office. The wall between was glass. Now THAT'S a hell of an objet d'art to decorate the old office with...

As far as I can remember, it was an original.

cobracrazy 04-15-2010 11:38 AM

i know i'm over 10K miles, stopped reading the odometer since then.

1985 CCX 04-15-2010 02:42 PM

ERA188 is a great looking car............Would fit in my garage nicely....:p

RodKnock 04-15-2010 03:31 PM

BTW, there's also a local ERA for sale asking $60,000. Not affliated.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1683402312.html

"The ERA 427 gives you the best of both worlds: an accurate and faithful reproduction from the outside and an improved design on the inside. The ERA designed suspension works with the strengthened chassis to produce both excellent handling and a smooth ride.

This labor of love was built in 1998. With New Tires and under 9500 miles this fine Cobra can take you on many roads and adventures.

• 427 Big Block Ford Engine
• Legally registered in California as 1998 Special Construction Vehicle
• Stainless Steel Sidepipes
• Motor built by Crowther racing
• MSD Ignition Parts
• Loaded with ERA options
• True 427 ERA SC Roller (ERA mounted the body, suspension, steering and brakes)
• All frame and suspension parts powder coated gloss black by ERA
• ERA optional independent Jaguar2:98 rear end with inboard brakes and rotors
• Richmond Gear 4+1 Manual Heavy-Duty Transmission
• ERA reproduction Shelby shifter
• ERA high performance driveshaft
• True six pin 15” Trigo wheels, safety wired polished spinners with custom engraved center cover
• BF Goodridge TA Radials R15-295 rears, R15-235 fronts"

patrickt 04-15-2010 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 1044493)
• ERA optional independent Jaguar 2:98 rear end with inboard brakes and rotors

The inboard braked rear is the "default" rear. The "optional" rear gives you more stuff, and less weight (and outboard brakes). I wonder if it was different back in 1998?

strictlypersonl 04-15-2010 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1044497)
The inboard braked rear is the "default" rear. The "optional" rear gives you more stuff, and less weight (and outboard brakes). I wonder if it was different back in 1998?

Nope. The only change was changing to our own subframe for the Jag XJ components around chassis 060.

mrmustang 05-03-2010 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX (Post 1044483)
ERA188 is a great looking car............Would fit in my garage nicely....:p

Now is your chance, I might consider a Contemporary as a partial trade towards it ;)



Bill S.

1ntCobra 05-03-2010 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1048269)
Now is your chance, I might consider a Contemporary as a partial trade towards it ;)



Bill S.

I think he sold his Contemporary a while ago to fund his current project...


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