1964 ERA 289 FIA Cobra

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1964 ERA Cobra 

Carrol Shelby’s competition glory with the 289 Cobra is a great part of motoring history but to say you own a piece of this history has become a very expensive proposition. The replica Cobra industry is an old one but not all the manufacturers have been playing on the same field. ERA replica automobiles out of New Britain Connecticut, have built a reputation of quality right from the start and the results have shown in many publications, including high marks from Car and Driver, Motortrend and road and track. The 289FIA model was born out of a desire by ERA to offer a faithful reproduction of the factory Shelby 289 Cobras that were homologated to FIA standards for international racing in period. ERA spent much effort to absolutely remain faithful to the original FIA cars. This culminated in ERA extensively studying, documenting and measuring the only original NON rebodied FIA 289 Cobra left in existence. The body then provides that perfect period “look” while the chassis and suspension has been much improved and strengthened over the original to provide a much higher performance and better driveability.

The example offered for sale is a 289FIA model, faithfully reproduced body on a stiffened chassis, improving handling and ride quality by reducing flex and body shake. It has been painted in a base/clear Black paint which has been wet sanded and polished to a show quality finish. In the cockpit, is a competition style interior with Vinyl racing buckets, full carpet set, side pockets, roll bar, harnesses and a complete set of Stewart Warner gauges with the speedo on the passenger side just like the comp cars of the era. This car is powered by a 375ci Ford small block with Yates heads, custom Cook's exhaust system, all working together to produce over 500 horsepower. The power is sent through a 5-speed manual transmission and a custom ERA rear end/suspension setup housing 3.91 gears. With only 3,822 miles on the odometer, this Cobra has been only lightly used on the nicest of summer days. 

ERA replica cars have built up and excellent reputation based on build quality and delivering great high-performance packages. This example comes with two keys, copies of original invoices, soft top, spare tire and service receipts. This ERA cobra offers amazing performance and looks for a fraction of the price of any original Shelby Cobra!