1966 E.R.A 427SC Roadster

Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Auction|2 June 2019, 11:00 EDT|Greenwich

1966 E.R.A 427SC Roadster
Chassis no. 385 SIII
Engine no. 427-385-12

427ci SOHC V-8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
Approx. 616bhp at 7,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Unique ERA Cammer build
*Incredibly fast
*Understated black on black scheme
*Less than 9,000 miles since new

E.R.A. AND THE COBRA

The incredibly potent 427 Cobra of 1965-1967 was, and likely always will be, one of the world's most desirable sports cars. Carroll Shelby created the original Cobra in 1962, when he added a Ford high-performance small-block V8 to the British-built AC Ace roadster. During 1965, Shelby and Ford Motor Co. re-engineered the car to accommodate a larger 427cid (7.0-liter) Ford racing engine. The result would be the legendary 427 Cobra roadster.

The 427 Cobra featured a strong tube-frame chassis and full coil-spring suspension (replacing the leaf springs used earlier). Prominent wheelhouse flares contributed to the car's distinctly purposeful stance. Designed first of all as a racecar, the Shelby-built 427 Cobra was offered in street, S/C ("Street/Competition") and all-out racing trim. Only 348 were built before production ceased in March 1967.

The Shelby 427 Cobra's limited numbers, great looks and Ferrari-trouncing performance assured their enduring popularity. Today, original Shelby 427 Cobras are avidly sought by collectors and are some of the most valuable automobiles of their time.

In 1981, E.R.A. (Era Replica Automobiles) introduced a top-quality 427 roadster recreation kit. The firm reports about 750 have since been produced, with this example's construction being one of the most up to date variants dating from 1995.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

E.R.A. Cars of New Britain, Connecticut are universally regarded as some of the best tributes to Shelby's Cobra, this E.R.A. car takes the genre to a whole new level with the added bonus of an overhead cam 427. For more information regarding the specification of those engines one need look no further than the iconic Galaxies in the auction today (See lots Lot 180 and Lot 186.

An experimental 'brain child' car by the ERA company owner, 'El Brutus Maximus Fakius' as christened by the humorous plate under its hood, was built in January 1994. The inclusion of this potent power unit provides not only a considerable talking point with the hood up, but moreover an incredibly exhilarating driving experience. It is believed to be the only such car that ERA have built so far.

Finished in the black scheme with black leather interior, and period style dash. Its menacing aesthetics are accented by the plethora of chrome trim from nose surround, to bumpers, the windshield and even roll hoop. Cast Hallibrand style wheels, shod with Goodyear Eagle GT II fill the wheel-arches, ready to lay rubber to the road.

To date, from its builder and the current owner, a little under 9,000 miles have been covered, no doubt with a grin from ear to ear on each and every one of them! Such privileges await its next owner...

Footnotes

Titled as a model year 1966

Saleroom notices

Please note, this vehicle is titled under chassis number ERA385. and title will be in transit

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