ERA 289FIA On Order Today (again)

[crendonman427sc]

Hi Guys,
I have no idea what happened to my previous post yesterday so will try again. Apologies to the 100 views who found nothing!

So here we go for the second time.

Firstly I would like to introduce myself, I am David (Dave) 63 y.o. guy, currently based in Dubai, but heading to Gainesville FL next year, to be closer to my daughter and her family.

I got the bug from my father who in 1962, (when I was 8) took me to Goodwood. As a young boy I dreamt of becoming the next Jim Clark! I have built and raced cars since I was 21 and have competed in Single Seaters, Group N Saloons, Radicals and GT Championships with a Maserati Gran Turismo MC.

In 2002, I built a Crendon CR427 Cobra Replica, acknowledged in the UK as being the Faberge Egg of Cobra Replicas. The actual car I built featured in Trevor Legates – Cobra The First 40 Years hardback book. There are a few build pictures from 2002 in my Album if you care to look.

Anyway, despite never having seen an ERA in the flesh. Last Wednesday, I transferred my deposit and ordered from Peter, an ERA 289FIA Competition ++. I am now in the queue. Peter advised that the kit would be ready in 12 months time which is perfect timing for me.

I felt it would be nice to have a change from a 427SC of which (quite rightly) there are thousands.

The car has to be Period Correct and for Driving as I am not into showing and lots of bling bling. Whilst I have no plans to do any Track Days I am sure I can be persuaded !

SPECIFICATION (SO FAR)

ERA 289FIA – Viking Blue (Roundels and Stripes undecided)
302 Stroker (Troy, I love your Engine)
ERA Jag Rear End
Tremec TKO 500
Wheels - Undecided
All Quick Lifts/Roll Hoop and Brace Black
Side Exhausts (White or Black)
No Glovebox . Smiths Gauges?
Leather Seats (I’m an old man I need some comfort)

Apart from the above, anything would be considered, so please feel free to have your 2 cents worth with any recommendations or suggestions.

I hope to see many of you guys in the future somewhere. How many ERA Cars are there in Florida, it would be great to meet up.

Regards
David