2004 SUPERFORMANCE COBRA 427 ROADSTER

OVERVIEW

This 2004 Superformance Cobra is powered by a custom-built, side-oiler 427ci V8 mated to a five-speed Tremec TKO manual transmission. Finished in Rangoon Red over a black leather interior, this official replica is now offered by the seller with black soft top, car cover, tonneau cover, build and service documentation, and rebuilt/salvage Montana title.

Highlights

• Custom side-oiler engine has reportedly been driven less than 500 miles since build
• Performance-enhanced all-aluminum engine built from Shelby-American 427 block 
• Engine and build documentation included with sale 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Kentucky

EXTERIOR

• Rangoon Red paint
• Hood scoop
• Driver-side roll hoop
• Driver-side mirror 
• Windshield frame with wind wings 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Cobra replica wheels
• Staggered-width Goodyear Eagle Sports Car Special radial tires
  • 26.5 x 8.0 front 
  • 26.5 x 10.5 rear 

INTERIOR

• Black leather upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Floor-mounted manual shifter 
• AC pedals 
• Wood-rimmed steering wheel 
• Fire extinguisher 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 180-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Oil temperature
  • Water temperature
  • Amperage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 26,714 miles
  • True mileage unknown 

Updates

• Oil temperature and water temperature gauges changed to Smiths gauges 
• Speedometer recently fixed 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 427ci V8
  • 427ci Shelby all-aluminum "side-oiler" stroked to 487ci 
  • Demon four-barrel carburetor 
  • Edelbrock Victor single-plane intake manifold
  • Edelbrock Performer heads
  • Steel crank
  • Wiseco forged pistons 
  • Canton eight-quart oil pan
  • Chrome valve covers
  • McLeod aluminum flywheel
  • McLeod high torque mini-starter
  • Carter high volume fuel pump 
  • MSD electronic ignition with 6,000-rpm rev-limiter 
  • Dove aluminum roller rocker arm

Transmission

• Five-speed Tremec TKO five-speed manual
  • Blowproof bell housing  

Service History Highlights

• Engine built by Bill Parham of Southern Automotive 
• Oil changed recently 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Four-wheel independent suspension 
• Polyurethane rear sway bar bushings 
• Manual four-wheel disc brakes 
• Side-exit dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• This Cobra replica is said to be free from any substantial imperfections 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Black soft top 
• Car cover 
• Tonneau cover
• Documentation 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• This vehicle has a Rebuilt/Salvage branded title 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included a video of driving footage that can be seen below 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 3/18/2025 @ 8:37 AM: Listing previously had 487ci in the title, overview, and engine sections. This has been updated to 427ci in all places

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 3/18/2025 @ 2:16 PM: Invoices for recent maintenance added at end of photo gallery