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:
- Water pump
- Thermostat housing
- Radiator cap
- Radiator hoses
- Bypass hose
- Fuel lines
- Spark plugs
- Distributor hold-down bracket
- Valve cover gaskets
- Exhaust gaskets
- Air filter
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The seller states that the clutch, flywheel, and clutch release bearing were changed under current ownership.
The car is titled in New York as a 2000 Custom using the New York-assigned VIN NY70185, a photo of which is shown above. An image of the Superformance identification plate, which displays the chassis number SP00888, can be viewed in the gallery below.
The New York title has an “Exempt” odometer reading as well as an “Exempt Vehicle Over 10 Years Old” notation.