427 Stroker-Powered Superformance MKIII 5-Speed
Presentation
This Superformance MKIII was assembled c.2000 and acquired in 2022 by the seller, who tells us that its Roush Performance-built 427ci stroker V8 was fitted with a balanced rotating assembly and rebuilt cylinder heads during the following year. Finished in silver over black upholstery, the car also features a five-speed manual transmission, ceramic-coated side-outlet exhaust pipes, a hood scoop, a single roll hoop, staggered-width 17″ Halibrand-style wheels, a driver-side multi-point harness, AutoMeter gauges, and a JVC CD stereo. Additional work carried out in 2023 included overhauling the carburetor, cooling system, and distributor as well as changing the clutch, flywheel, clutch release bearing, spark plugs, fuel lines, and valve cover gaskets. Now showing 8k miles, this Cobra replica is offered with a soft top, a Superformance-branded car cover, and a New York title in the seller’s name that describes the vehicle as a 2000 Custom.
The fiberglass bodywork is finished in silver. Elements include a hood scoop, a single roll hoop, a left-front fender-mounted side mirror, wind wings, vinyl partial quarter panel covers, front bumperettes, and a chrome rear bumper with bumperettes.
Halibrand-style 17″ wheels with black-finished centers are wrapped in 275/40 front and 315/35 rear Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tires with production date codes from 2022. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.
The bucket seats are trimmed in black, and a multi-point harness is provided for the driver. Appointments include a lockable glovebox, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, a passenger-side lap belt, and a JVC CD stereo.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts AutoMeter instrumentation comprising 160-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for voltage, oil temperature, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 8k miles, approximately 1,800 of which were added under current ownership.
The small-block Ford V8 is reportedly a 427ci stroker built by Roush Performance. The seller tells us that the engine was fitted with rebuilt cylinder heads in 2023, at which time it also received a balanced rotating assembly featuring a custom-built crankshaft, 6.125″ connecting rods, and flat-top pistons to fit the 0.040″ overbore. Additional work under current ownership included applying a Jet-Hot ceramic coating to the side-outlet exhaust pipes, rebuilding the distributor and the Holley carburetor, and replacing the following components:
Sold on 10/08/2026 for USD $55,500 to seanolssen
Bids & Comments
seanolssen 0
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:47
Bid in the amount of $55,500
Elevatorman
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:46
Bid in the amount of $54,500
seanolssen
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:44
Bid in the amount of $53,500
Elevatorman
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:44
Bid in the amount of $52,000
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:42
Bid in the amount of $50,500
Elevatorman
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:42
Bid in the amount of $50,000
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:41
Bid in the amount of $48,000
grexis
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:41
Bid in the amount of $47,750
S1eveG
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:41
Bid in the amount of $47,500
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:41
Bid in the amount of $47,250
RogueBidder
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:40
Bid in the amount of $47,000
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:40
Bid in the amount of $46,750
S1eveG
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:40
Bid in the amount of $46,500
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:37
Bid in the amount of $46,250
RogueBidder
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:37
Bid in the amount of $46,000
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:34
Bid in the amount of $43,750
Rbkelsay
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:34
Bid in the amount of $43,500
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:12
Bid in the amount of $43,250
S1eveG
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Oct 8, 2026 · 17:11
Bid in the amount of $43,000
Oct 8, 2026 · 17:11
Do you have the machine-shop invoice showing the 2023 engine work?
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 14:48
Bid in the amount of $42,750
grexis
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Oct 8, 2026 · 14:43
Bid in the amount of $42,500
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 14:35
Bid in the amount of $42,000
grexis
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Oct 8, 2026 · 14:34
Bid in the amount of $41,750
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 8, 2026 · 14:32
@Sean257 - Thank you for your comment. These were the gauges present when I purchased the car.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 8, 2026 · 14:31
@Kjprit - Thank you for your comment. When I purchased the car the previous owner told me not to take it off or you'd get paint chips. I always have left them on.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 8, 2026 · 14:30
@Elevatorman - The car was garaged for many years when I purchased it. When I bought it the person was not in the condition to drive the car, he was a much older person and he told me the car had been sitting in the garage for 20 years. When I took the car and had it assessed by my mechanic he told me all the faults and we put in over $10,000 for all the maintenance and upgrades. When I purchased the car there were about 5,000 miles on it.
lloyddon1
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Oct 8, 2026 · 13:38
Bid in the amount of $41,250
grexis
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Oct 8, 2026 · 13:38
Bid in the amount of $41,000
Oct 7, 2026 · 22:56
Cool car! Also curious about the gauges? I have seen these boat gauges in some kits but not Superformance.
Oct 7, 2026 · 22:17
I , as well as three others have Superformance Cobras . All of us have experienced chips on the quarters /hips on our cars and just get the quarters re-painted . Your covers are excellent. Can you please tell us how/where you acquired them ? These are great cars and certainly are not “kit” cars !
Oct 7, 2026 · 19:04
I know the mileage is exempt but any idea how many miles the car really has on it? 8,000 is obviously not correct with the condition of interior and underside “, and the engine already needing rebuild shows it was a lot higher.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 5, 2026 · 14:26
@Hdf6014 - These are the originals that came with the car when I purchased it, it has not been changed or tampered with.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 5, 2026 · 14:23
@Sentriron - yes there is a fire extinguisher under the hood. It is a new one , the old one was replaced.
Oct 4, 2026 · 21:47
Is that a fire extinguisher mounted under the hood?
Oct 4, 2026 · 15:26
Superformance cobras are born with Smith gauges. Why the aftermarket ones?
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 2, 2026 · 15:52
@seanolssen - The vinyl part comes off and there are not any paint chips.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 2, 2026 · 15:51
@RichardPetty - The change holder is velcro.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 2, 2026 · 15:51
@JohnnyV100 Independent rear suspension.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 2, 2026 · 15:50
@BarryLB we did not Dyno the engine, considering everything is back to spec's there is no reason it wouldn't produce the factory estimated HP or Torque.
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 2, 2026 · 14:53
The drive is explosive!
hertzl13 (The Seller)
Oct 2, 2026 · 14:51
The vinyl part comes off, and there aren't any paint chips.
Oct 1, 2026 · 23:47
Independent rear suspension or solid ?
Oct 1, 2026 · 21:29
I am impressed by the magnetic change/phone holder!
Oct 1, 2026 · 20:12
Question and just confirming, the vinyl partial quarter panel covers are removal, correct? Any rock chips underneath?
Oct 1, 2026 · 17:34
Love the look of this one. Standard, single color beast, just waiting for the next owner to take it though it paces.
@Deano is not wrong and did a great job preparing one for the storm waiting for the driver when pushing a Cobra.
@BadCreditGoodTaste (great name by the way) Although there is rarely a good way to describe the experience of driving a Cobra, Dan Mroz did an excellent job of explaining his experiences. It is definitely worth a few minutes of your time if you've never driven one or if you've put thousands of miles on one. If you don't trust the link (which I never do), you can search for "What it means to drive a Cobra from Dan Mroz". It should pop up.
https://greatlakescobraclub.com/what-it-means-to-drive-a-cobra-from-dan-mroz/
You've already got Don Lloyd's vote of approval. I'm sure we'll see Doug coming in soon.
Best of luck with the auction.
@Deano is not wrong and did a great job preparing one for the storm waiting for the driver when pushing a Cobra.
@BadCreditGoodTaste (great name by the way) Although there is rarely a good way to describe the experience of driving a Cobra, Dan Mroz did an excellent job of explaining his experiences. It is definitely worth a few minutes of your time if you've never driven one or if you've put thousands of miles on one. If you don't trust the link (which I never do), you can search for "What it means to drive a Cobra from Dan Mroz". It should pop up.
https://greatlakescobraclub.com/what-it-means-to-drive-a-cobra-from-dan-mroz/
You've already got Don Lloyd's vote of approval. I'm sure we'll see Doug coming in soon.
Best of luck with the auction.
Oct 1, 2026 · 16:09
@BadCreditGoodTaste, driving a Cobra around town is actually fairly tame. But driving one at speed is kind of like driving a hurricane. I've had mine for over 20 years so I speak from experience. And the hurricane part never gets old either.
Oct 1, 2026 · 14:58
I’d be curious about how this one drives compared with the visual experience. Cars like this can be just as rewarding from behind the wheel as they are sitting in the garage.
Sep 27, 2026 · 23:39
Was the engine dyno'ed? Hp & torque?
lloyddon1
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Sep 25, 2026 · 14:58
Bid in the amount of $40,000
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