1966 Shelby Cobra

1966 Shelby Cobra "427SC" ERA Roadster (ERA Replica Automobiles) - 4-Speed / Dual-Quad 428 Power If you know Cobras, you know ERA is one of the names enthusiasts actually respect. This roadster has the right look, the right stance, and the right hardware-finished in a deep metallic navy/blue with bold white Le Mans stripes, side-exit pipes, quick-jack bumpers, and the classic roll bar. It's the kind of car that makes people stop mid-sentence at Cars & Coffee. Per the ERA ID plate, this is an ERA Replica Automobiles (New Britain, Connecticut, USA) build with model designation 427SC, showing a date of manufacture 6/98. From there, the spec list reads like exactly what you want: dual-quads, a Toploader 4-speed, and the visual/driver details that make these cars so addictive. Highlights ERA Replica Automobiles 427SC Roadster (ERA plate present) ERA built in New Britain, Connecticut Date of manufacture shown on plate: 6/98 Deep blue paint with white Le Mans stripes Roll bar, wind wings, and side curtains Side-exit exhaust (side pipes) Dual 4-barrel ("2x4") intake / dual air cleaners Toploader 4-speed manual transmission 428 motor (noted) with 427 "LR" heads (noted) Engine build note: 4/8/01 - Don Boley (Comp Engines) (noted) Rear end note: JDC rear w/ 3.31 gears (noted) Smith gauges + new tach (noted) Leather seats + seat tracks (noted) with harnesses installed Stainless knockoffs (noted) Recent service notes include: new rear main seal, new tires, new water pump, new plugs, carbs adjusted (noted) Oil cooler / remote filter (noted) Heater (noted) Large front brake kit (noted) Trunk-mounted battery and kill switch (noted) Tire sizes shown in photos: P295/50R15 (rear) P235/60R15 (front) Exterior This Cobra wears a timeless, high-end spec: blue over white stripes, with the body sitting low and wide the way a 427-style car should. The details are right: Classic Cobra nose with open-mouth grille Quick-jack bumper setup front and rear Chrome roll bar Side pipes tucked tight along the rocker line Le Mans fuel cap mounted on the rear deck Traditional round tail lamps and a clean rear presentation with stripes continuing through the bumper line Wheels & Stance The car sits on the proper era-style wheel setup and fills the arches correctly-no "replica skinny tire" look here. Stainless knockoffs (per notes) Tire sizes shown: Front: P235/60R15 Rear: P295/50R15 That stagger gives it the right rake and the right traction footprint-especially important with a big-inch engine and a 4-speed. Interior The cockpit is exactly what you want in a Cobra: simple, purposeful, and mechanical. Wood-rim steering wheel with AC-style center Smith instrumentation across the dash (noted), plus a new tach (noted) 4-speed shifter right where it should be Leather bucket seats with seat tracks (noted) Harnesses installed for that period-correct competition vibe Wind wings and side curtains pictured-nice driver-friendly touches for real road use Engine & Drivetrain Pop the hood and it's all business-dual quads with twin air cleaners and a clean, classic presentation. From the provided notes: 428 motor 427 "LR" heads Factory 2x4 intake (dual-quad setup) Toploader 4-speed JDC rear with 3.31 gears Supporting service/upgrades noted: New rear main seal New water pump New plugs Carbs adjusted Oil cooler / remote filter Heater This is the recipe for an ERA that starts, runs, and drives the way you want-strong, responsive, and dramatic without being fragile. Steering & Brakes The underside photo shows a proper performance-oriented chassis layout with a clean, purposeful installation. Notes also call out: Large front brake kit And the stance/tire combo suggests it's set up to feel planted and confident-more "point-and-shoot" than "white-knuckle." The Drive This is the experience people chase: big-inch torque, side-pipe sound, and a Toploader 4-speed that makes every shift feel like an event. With the staggered tires, 3.31-geared rear, and the classic Cobra weight-to-power ratio, it's the kind of car that turns a quick cruise into an adrenaline hit-every time.