craig chima Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 A couple of years ago I believe there was a forum member with 289 Cobra replica who was looking to trade his car for a Caterham or other 7 type replica. I went back through posts and couldn't locate that topic, and was wondering if anyone had any recollection of that. A customer of mine has a really nice low mileage Caterham and is looking to replace it with a Cobra replica. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I had one for sale in 2012. That was right after I bought my Stalker back from Sharkey. But it's long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hill Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Just as well Shawn, it probably wouldn't fly any better than the Storker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 A couple of years ago I believe there was a forum member with 289 Cobra replica who was looking to trade his car for a Caterham or other 7 type replica. I went back through posts and couldn't locate that topic, and was wondering if anyone had any recollection of that. A customer of mine has a really nice low mileage Caterham and is looking to replace it with a Cobra replica. Craig Craig, As someone who has brokered 50+ (I've personally owned 29) Cobra replicas, let me caution you and your client that not all Cobra replicas are the same. I've owned FFR's, SPF's, Unique, Contemporary, and ERA's, been around them (real and replica alike) since the late 70's. If you and your friend are not certain what you are looking at, seek a third party for the advice that will be needed. Enough said. Bill S. PS: The attached picture was my last 289FIA (an ERA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Bill S. PS: The attached picture was my last 289FIA (an ERA). Bill, There was an ERA out there (haven't seen it/heard of it in a while) that had an EFI Cobra engine...would your car have been the one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Just as well Shawn, it probably wouldn't fly any better than the Storker! Paul, you are correct...very nice driver, but it couldn't hunt with the Storker. :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmustang Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Bill, There was an ERA out there (haven't seen it/heard of it in a while) that had an EFI Cobra engine...would your car have been the one? All aluminum, custom built, 4.6L DOHC motor, Bob and Peter at ERA stated that they will never do another one as there were too many engineering changes that were needed to get the motor to fit in the 289FIA style frame. Even though I've had 2 others since this one, I do have sellers remorse, as it was truly a one of a kind, fully loaded Cobra replica. Only other I've ever felt like this was another ERA (#188), BRG with tan/black interior and a 427 Tunnelport motor. The car had just enough patina to make driving it a pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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