This beast of a machine is no ordinary ride—it’s a thunderous ERA 427SC Roadster, packing a monstrous 462-cubic-inch Side-Oiler V8 under the hood, and right now, it’s up for grabs at auction. The bidding’s already hit $45,500, and with just four days left, somebody’s about to snag a seriously mean piece of automotive history. Built in 2003, this Cobra replica isn’t just a looker; it’s a legit performer with barely 2,800 miles on the clock.
Half a decade back, it changed hands in late 2020 before landing with its current owner the following year. Dressed in a killer metallic blue with classic white racing stripes, it’s listed in North Carolina but carries a clean Indiana title, masquerading as a 1967 model.
Let’s talk powerplant. This isn’t some slapped-together crate engine—it’s a Southern Automotive-built Ford FE Side-Oiler, bored and stroked to 462 cubes, with SCAT H-beam rods, forged Venolia pistons, and a nasty Reed cam. Dual Holleys sit atop a Blue Thunder intake, breathing fire through long-tube headers and side-exit pipes. Cooling? Aluminum radiator with electric fans, and yeah, that’s a Gatorade bottle as the overflow. Pure track-day pragmatism. Power screams through a four-speed Toploader and a trick Jaguar/Salisbury independent rear with a limited-slip diff.
Stance? Halibrand-style rollers with knock-off spinners wrapped in Cooper Cobra rubber. The chassis? Rectangular steel, adjustable coilovers, and four-wheel discs—because stopping is kinda important when you’re pushing this much fury.
Inside, it’s all business: black leather buckets, multi-point harnesses, a wood-rimmed wheel, and vintage Smiths gauges. A T-handle shifter, Coco mats, and tinted visors seal the deal—pure ’60s vibe with zero pretense.
From the growl of that Side-Oiler to the timeless curve of its bodywork, this Roadster isn’t just a replica. It’s a rolling tribute to raw, unfiltered American muscle. And someone’s about to make it theirs. See it here.
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