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Post By PeteF
12-28-2015, 07:22 PM
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Some Cobras age nicely
This ERA turns 20 years old this year.
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12-29-2015, 03:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Shasta Lake,
CA
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That does look good for a 20 year old car if it has been driven much.
Ron
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12-29-2015, 03:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Portland,
OR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
Posts: 3,689
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They all look better with age. Grit!
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ERA FIA 2088
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12-29-2015, 04:35 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rome,
ME
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 744/428/TKO 600
Posts: 291
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It is aging well if the Woolten wool hasn't turned Green yet, LOL....
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12-29-2015, 05:02 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Glastonbury,
Ct
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA2041 sold 2021
Posts: 240
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ERAs age nicely
Yes they do, 15 years and 47,000 miles on ERA2041.
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12-29-2015, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 21,889
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Quote:
Originally Posted by *13*
They all look better with age. Grit!
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Yes, they really do look better after a few years. The shiny parts aren't "as shiny," the hues are gentler, and there are points of slight wear that add a genuineness to the overall effect. If I could push a button today and have my car go back to the look it had ten years ago when it rolled off the truck from New Britain, I wouldn't do it -- it looks better now than it did on day one..
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12-29-2015, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hardwick,
VT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Slabside BRG 289
Posts: 302
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A work of art
An ERA Cobra is well built and when so cared for it will always look and show well. They are works of art and should be so taken care of.
ERA AC 289 Slabside #3010
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12-30-2015, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Lewes,
DE
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #448, 1964-427
Posts: 110
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My ERA #448 was built 20 years ago, she has 8K miles on the clock. Aside from some small pitting on some of the chrome and a few stone dinks, she looks absolutely beautiful. She has that Patina that makes even knowledgeable folks think twice if she is a Shelby original. That's why I waited for an ERA to come my way.................
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12-30-2015, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,139
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I love ERAs! This one is particularly nice; great colour, roadster dash (and no stripes!). Beautiful!
Cheers,
Glen
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12-31-2015, 06:42 AM
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Location: Syracuse,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #2660, FE-406
Posts: 372
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Yes, they really do look better after a few years. The shiny parts aren't "as shiny," the hues are gentler, and there are points of slight wear that add a genuineness to the overall effect. If I could push a button today and have my car go back to the look it had ten years ago when it rolled off the truck from New Britain, I wouldn't do it -- it looks better now than it did on day one..
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Well.....except for, you know....the color.
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01-01-2016, 04:11 AM
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Location: E BRUNSWICK N.J. USA,
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Aged well
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01-01-2016, 04:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hardwick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Slabside BRG 289
Posts: 302
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Peter and aging
Santa delivered Vermont maple syrup to Peter at the outstanding Christmas party last month. No doubt that will help with aging.
ERA #3010 Slabside 289.
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01-01-2016, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
Posts: 18,750
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My old Contemporary after a buff and fluff.... Quality Cobras last .....
Born on date of June 1982 making it 33 yrs, it does have some ERA parts thanks to Peter P and Bob.
These used to be ERA biggest competition hence the post.
Current owner is fifth owner Stefano Greco from down under
Last edited by 1985 CCX; 01-01-2016 at 07:09 PM..
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01-01-2016, 10:52 AM
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Jeff. . Where did that roll bar come from? Nice car!
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01-01-2016, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hardwick,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Slabside BRG 289
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Still looking good!
Jeff,
Your "old" Cobra still looks beautiful!
289 FIA's and 289 Slabside's are true to the first Shelby Cobras.
ERA #3010 289 Slabside
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01-01-2016, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meriden,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
Posts: 1,726
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Love my ERA 427 Cobra just as much as the day I finished it and took it for its first ride
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01-01-2016, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and Scratch 427 S/C
Posts: 18,750
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You can get roll bar from Racewhere
John does the correct 1 3/8" tube at 0.120 wall
Racewhere
1 (760) 213-3292
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01-01-2016, 05:33 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates,SBF 357
Posts: 418
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age
My Midstates is 20 years old this year. It looks new still except for some road rash.
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