Superformance 427 Cobra - First Drive in YEARS

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[@gitchermotrrunnin]

I remember reading about the 427 Cobra when I was 15. They said some Hollywood celebrities were buying them but Carroll Shelby made them take some driving instruction before they took them. I never drove one, but they were on another level in terms of power to weight. Even today they are a monster. Great job, no matter replica, beautiful car.

[@NicksGarage]

They really are something special.

[@bobkonradi1027]

Carrol Shelby built the very last "true" Cobra for himself. It had twin Paxton superchargers, a Mickey Thompson cross-ram intake and a C-6 auto transmission. Less well known was the 2nd last "true Cobra was an identical car for Bill Cosby. Cosby, at the time, had a Ferrari, but Shelby tried to convert him to an American car. At any rate, Cosby had a segment of his night club performance in which he talked about the Cobra, it was on a 33 1/3 record, or maybe by now its on a DVD. At any rate, even for a man with a Ferrari, it scared the living crap out of him, and he ended up returning it to Shelby. The car was then sold to a man in the U.K., who totaled it withing a week of taking delivery. The collector who ended up buying Shelby's personal Cobra at auction said that he sometimes drove it on the street, and he was actively afraid of the car. He eventually resold the car, again at auction. I saw the car in the auction tent before it went over the blocks, and with its 427 engine and two superchargers, it was a beautiful car, but it was easy to see why it would be a handful.

[@gitchermotrrunnin]

@@bobkonradi1027 For sure.

[@wokewokerman5280]

...the cobra is a bit scary to drive, my ERA 427 was over 500hp and in a curve you needed to be super careful, got loose on a couple on-ramps and it tested your nerves... always wear the belts and shoulder harnesses....

[@thomaslongshore1295]

You don't get in the car, you put it on. FoMoCo baby! Thanks guys, for taking us along for the ride.

[@NicksGarage]

Like a glove!

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@NicksGarage THANKS guys for this VERY INTERESTING presentation. 🙂 I've had a few cars with knock-offs. Believe me, white Teflon tape...aka; plumbers' tape on the hub threads will end the issue of seizing. Also, it doesn't alter the torque specs for these wheels. In my opinion, Permatex Anti-seize Compound will work just as well. I mean if it'll stop steel sparkplug threads from seizing to an aluminum cylinder-head, it'll work equally as well for this type of wheel with aluminum knock-offs. Best regards from Yucatan Mexico, Ben

[@4ondflor]

This is one of the prettiest car designs on the planet!

[@danbusey]

I have had the privilege of driving a real 1966 Cobra 427/SC side-oiler. What an amazing experience.

[@NicksGarage]

That’s awesome!

[@busterdee8228]

How did they manage to pry you out of it?

[@danbusey]

@busterdee8228 It belonged to my boss. He knew where to find me. 😀

[@danmyers9372]

I guy I knew professionally who bought a real aluminum bodied continuation Cobra about 15-20 years back. It had a stroker FE around 480 ci with an aluminum block and made around 585 HP. The car weighed around 2400 lbs if my memory is correct. Got to ride in it one time. To say it was brutal is an understatement. It would spin those huge road racing tires at anything more than about 1/2 throttle all the way into third gear. You definitely had to drive that thing with a lot of respect.

[@busterdee8228]

@@danmyers9372Can't imagine doing that on purpose. I guess if you find something with fangs, sharpening them just seems right.

[@billdomitilli8125]

"Like walking a Gorilla" --Hot Rod Magazine 1966

[@NicksGarage]

Spot on.

[@BIG-BLOCKS-R-US]

How the heck did I Miss this show??? I'm late but Let the good times roll... Nick Rocks!

[@eugenecastles7475]

That 427 Cobra is a beast!! The HP to weight factor is insane, a true drivers car, not for the weak hearted. Nick & Manny really enjoyed driving the 427 Cobra, lots of smiles/gallon. Great video, I hope that you guys have a great week

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for coming along for the ride. It is a lot of fun to drive. ❤️

[@eugenecastles7475]

@@NicksGarage Not many people can say that they have driven a 427 Cobra, the Holy Grail of performance cars back in the 60's, 0 - 100, and back to 0 in 10 seconds, just awesome. I just loved the video seeing Nick & Manny behind the wheel having fun!

[@louiskats5116]

G'day Eugene, Spot on Eugene 👍

[@douglasstreet7304]

NICK, I DEMAND you live FOREVER !

[@carmudgeon7478]

Nick always gets it together. Good to see Manny again. George, that was some outstanding videography.

[@brucelewis1017]

Glad to see the Shelby off the rack

[@mainiac4pats]

Thank you Manny, George, Nick and of course Eugene! Many thanks and great show quality, you guys are the best!

[@mainiac4pats]

Thanks guys ! You 💯 deserve praise!

[@danchristopher7957]

I'm a Chevy guy. The AC COBRA is the absolute Pinnacle of automotive sexiness 🏆

[@rickh8380]

I had a friend that I worked with years ago that built one with a Small Block Ford 347ci. He took me for a ride in it. WOW... I fell in love with these cars immediately. The sound of the engine was amazing. I looked down on the side of the car and there was the exhaust pipe outlet. I will never forget that day that I got to ride in one. His was blue with white stripes.

[@joelpartain3235]

If I won that lottery, I'd like an original 289, British racing green w/ tan interior. Not that this beast doesn't look awesome. That happens when you give 100% to performance and everything else is made to fit.

[@paulehlers2225]

The smiles on Nick & Manny's faces said it all. You could literally see the young guys come back in them proving that Boys don't grow up--They just grow old! That thing sounds awesome!! It was pretty cool getting a Leo sighting as well.

[@BIGBEAR99-t8s]

Beautiful..love that tone fe roar is magnificent ❤

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks! It's a real head turner.

[@BIGBEAR99-t8s]

@@NicksGarage it's magnificent...beautiful color ..amazing ♥

[@bobkonradi1027]

For anybody that's interested, the Superformance Company has a website that lists all their dealers and models, including the Cobra coupes. The new cars come complete except for the engine and transmission; you can put in anything your heart desires. Speed costs money... how fast do you wanna go..? One got sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ a couple years that had a stroker 427 Cammer that got fitted in. They also have some used Cobras for sale as well. I think their cars are fiberglass-bodied. There is a company in Utah that makes metal-bodied Cobras, I think copper, brass or aluminum. When you've got 500 (+) hp in a 2200 pound car, exciting things can happen quickly

[@busterdee8228]

Keep Elon away 😁

[@Orcinus1967]

SoCal American muscle from South Africa, rebuilt in Canada by Greeks and Italians with superb hair. Outstanding! Another Ford feather in the cap of the Mopar Maestros! Soo nice.

[@bilinda508]

What a car guys!! I just love it. Fantastic job putting this together. Love the 427!!

[@nathanmccree2217]

Cobra put smile on nick an manny face an amazing filming job like always George

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I heard about them in the late 60's I think. Expensive back then and not many were made. Total raw power! Glad to see this one running even as a replica. Good Job Nick!

[@williamadam3888]

Favorite Fords: GT40, 427 Cobra, 64 Fairlane Thunderbolt, '69 Boss 429 Mustang, '63 Falcon Sprint.

[@NicksGarage]

Great choices!

[@chrisbreault5854]

Im a Mopar guy...... but a Cobra is one of the the cars id love to have in my garage!

[@todd8109]

Send it Nick!!

[@NicksGarage]

You got it!

[@todd8109]

@@NicksGarageIt reminds me of my ProCharged LS1 Firehawk

[@2packs4sure]

There's something about a 427 Ford that's just an amazing miracle,, that big ol weird ass push rods through the intake beast which was designed just to have a quiet big car torque production motor wound up doing all that it did in racing...

[@nottelling620]

HI GUYS , FANTASTIC VIDEO and CAR.. I am a FORD guy but back in the 70 s had, drove and street raced various makes. I had wanted to buy one of these kits but as always , no money etc. NICK , you and your team are THE BEST on here. Lastly , I now know NICK HAS RACING FUEL IN HIS VEINS , NOT BLOOD. TAKE CARE GOD BLESS CIAO

[@NicksGarage]

We appreciate you watching!

[@Chainsaw-ASMR]

The Cobra such a beautiful car that I don’t even care this is a replica. I’ve been looking forward to this episode.

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@Musclecar1972]

That car reminds me of my last Yenko, it was fun to drive for about 45 minutes, then it became work. When they have that kind of power, it’s a handful, my Yenko was pretty highly modified.

[@timarrington746]

All I can do is smile and laugh at Nick and Manny. Like 2 kids with a toy.

[@tcz7742]

I got to ride in a original 427 corbra recently. What a ride. That thing can walk my C7 Corvette any day of the week. Just an awesome car.

[@wiliamkirkpatrick1532]

Great craftsmanship guys assembling the Cobra.Well done Nick.

[@darrenbrisson4336]

You're right nick I've seen plenty of fails on youtube and there's lots of these cars hitting stuff

[@todddenio3200]

Cobra's are beasts. The original Cobra's suffered from severe understeer but also suffered with a severe power induced oversteer, which made them a challenge to drive

[@davidkilts1670]

I am in danger of jealosy! I have no idea if I would even fit in a Cobra, but I would sure love to try! Amazing cinematography and editing! Thank you for the video!

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@childsplayracing]

I’m 6’6” 230lbs and squeeze into my son’s. Knees are spread and resting against door and dash. I have driven it 1.5 hrs and then need to get out to stretch. His is a Contemporary Classic w/427 s/o.

[@wiliamkirkpatrick1532]

Favorite Ford . 1966 Fairlane 427 with scooped hood.

[@hk45c62]

Good choice

[@richardtrevino8886]

This was well worth the wait. Nick and Manny are the dream team to get it done. I enjoyed how Nick was just enjoying driving this classic muscle roadster. Great job guys.

[@Carl6231]

That car is an animal!! Very impressive to say the least.

[@mfc4591]

A friend of mine is involved in this car's production. He told me about it, now I see how cool it is.

[@MaverickNutron]

OH YEAH! That Growling FE427 just made my Monday better

[@thedukeofspeed]

Oh Yeah ! Nick's garage is rockin the park !! Let the good times roll.. !!

[@ohioken1]

I owned one of these, they are a blast, so raw and un-tamed, with no creature features.

[@rosebrowne3945]

I have a Factory 5 Mark III replica with an Edelbrock fuel injected 5 liter engine. It has plenty of power, and is a LOT of fun to drive. You do have to respect the power for its weight though. It has a tendency to want to get squirrelly if the pavement isn't exactly smooth and level. And being a home built car, I find that I'm having to fix or modify things on it frequently. Still, I LOVE driving it!

[@NicksGarage]

It sounds like you've got a real beauty!

[@gulfy09]

Cars are made to break

[@J.W.W.]

The car I’d like to build but probably never will. 😢

[@biggooddad]

Ready to race right out of the basket case. You guys do amazing, good work.

[@stevelioliopoulos4902]

Kalimera palikari and greetings from Adelaide Australia. A great start to my day

[@NicksGarage]

Goodmorning. Have a great one.

[@johnkirkilis34]

Mean 427❤.

[@michaeldalzell6670]

The power to weight of this lill beast is insane

[@bobvoeh66]

I love the sound of side pipes in the morning. Sounds like.........victory. That car looks and sounds great. Great job piecing together the puzzle!

[@NicksGarage]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@shakerman55]

Manny is the only one that can drive a convertible, and the wind blows his hair into place!🤣🤣🤣

[@timbullough3513]

Epic ... was a little scared just watching

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for the concern. :)

[@ChaosLordBrandon]

Back in 2001, in NW Houston (The Woodlands) my friend Andreas Magdeburg built a Superformance Cobra with a stroker 460/540 BBF with 15:1 compression. Set up for dragracing. We went from the feeder road up onto I-59N at part throttle and it was so fast we stopped accelerating at around 100mph and I didn't even have a sec to process what had just taken place. Totally Savage!

[@NicksGarage]

Sounds like an awesome experience!

[@leonardhirtle3645]

New cars are so smooth. This one is violent. It’s beautiful. I envy you being able to drive it. Thank you for sharing.

[@thomasfarley5070]

Mr. Shelby is smiling down from heaven!

[@richardgadoury8452]

The tool for removing the knock offs is great. I had early English cars and only a mallet. Nick, back in the mid to late 60's, I helped a guy start his Cobra in Montreal. It was stuck on the ring gear. I put it in 2nd, rocked it and it freed up. Midnight blue machine...stunning

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for the story!

[@brucesumner6993]

This brought back a ton of memories. Thanks Nick!

[@JoeFilardi]

hi nick and manny great ep you guys were having a lot of fun with the car.

[@NicksGarage]

Could not help it.

[@johnnyrouse2713]

That's a sweet ride in I enjoy watching you all on Monday nights and Fridays

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@busterdee8228]

Beautiful car. I always wanted to see an original. I 'worked' on an original GT40. The owner wanted the oil sensor on the pan tightened. I asked him if I could jack the bumper a bit so I could get a second jack under the car. He let me sit in it. All I remember was a pop-riveted aluminum interior, a very uncomfortable seat, and a windsheild that banged my forehead if I moved wrong. Loved that era.

[@ianmalleau3398]

My fav Ford was a 70 Mach 1 Fastback that I helped a friend and his dad rebuild with a 351 high compression cleveland we assembled with a cam and some other performance parts after having it blueprinted. After a little bit of gentle break in, that car popped a wheelie (first time I ever saw this..) and proceeded to twist the driveshaft like a pretzel. We had to finish that build with a custom driveshaft, dana diff (can't recall the exact one) out of a truck, ladder bars and wider tires in the back but the rest was stock. Was a fun build when I was a very young man and a fun car!

[@rickschlosser6793]

It isn’t about ‘miles per gallon’ with a car like this. It’s all about ‘SMILES per gallon’. I think, by the look on Nick and Manny’s faces, it passed the test.

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

My favorite Fords? Good question. I have a small fleet today. I consider myself a GM guy but I don’t discriminate. A 70 Maverick my pops purchased in 72? when my brother started driving passed down to me in 76; currently a 72 LTD Convertible with the 429, marti says it’s one of 588 built. I hope to keep that Ford. In addition I have a 99 E250 high top moto va; a 02 F250 with the 7.3 liter power stroke, a 2010 F350 with a broken 6.4 liter power stroke (POS); and three different Lincoln models. Thanks for showing us the replica.

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Nice machine...great job...good content and thanks...🔧🔧👍

[@NicksGarage]

Thank you too!

[@Eric-n3q]

I always heard those cobras were the scariest car to drive back in the day due to power to weight ratio that thing is a monster what a great show and always great camera work by George

[@DennisL-n6i]

Great work, that has got to be a 10 second car. A great experience for sure.

[@BronsonOsborne]

i love the FE FORD engine

[@joelpartain3235]

In the early sixties, when there were no Fords over 400c.i. , the 390 was available with 400+ HP. That's what the late sixties Mustang and FairlanesGTs should have had instead of an anemic version.

[@Sherlock067]

That thing launches like a rocket! Wow -the roar from the beast brought out those to the street! What a car!

[@elm7666]

It takes good power to make Nick smile like that. 😉

[@NicksGarage]

😃

[@johncornell3665]

Talk about fun. Powerful engine, light body. Great watching you guys drive it. Thanks Nick and Manny!

[@gabrielmoncada1216]

Hello nick from California, you look like you have a great time driving this little red monster. Nothing like old muscle cars.

[@frankb.269]

427 big block with dual 4 barrels and manual transmission, in any car you've got a winner !

[@blinkie1523]

Thanks for the ride Nick & Manny, George great filming. Nick that is one ride one has to show respect when driving for sure after recently driving a stroked out 302 to 347 cub's but the standard body, silver in colour. My favourite Ford is the Thunderbird and fitted with the continental kit. Have a great week Nick, Team & All.

[@NicksGarage]

You bet, gotta show the Cobra respect.

[@billsomerset238]

The suspension looks softer then I thought it would be. Thank God.

[@dewiz9596]

The infamous Ontario Invisible Nighttime Licence Plate. . .

[@wysetech2000]

That's just what you need with that car.

[@FloridaBiker-t3b]

It's super tight & very streetable that Cobra one of the better replica's I'm sure. One car I would pass on going for a ride in & that scares me are T-Buckets .., great video guys. 🏆🏆🏆

[@jonclark8155]

That thing makes some sweet music with all 8.

[@moparedtn]

Atta boy *Manny!* Fine job sir. - Ed on the Ridge

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks Ed. Stay warm up there.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

lt is red and it will kill you dead if you drive it to fast.....Cause it is a 427 Ford Cobra at Nick's Garage today.....Thank you Nick Manny & George the camera guy..... Old F-4 pilot Shoe🇺🇸

[@hk45c62]

Shelby Cobra, not Ford

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

I am surprised that George didn't have to put down the camera and fold Nick in half to get him into this car. Nick needs his own track to test drive cars on.

[@goldcfi7103]

That car is an animal!

[@The340king]

My favorite Ford that was going to be my first car was a 63-1/2 Galaxy 500 XL. It was red with a black vinyl top with a white interior. It had the 390 with a 4 speed. It was cheap, but my dad wouldn't allow me to buy it. $375 with an engine that needed overhauling. I later acquired the engine after the car was gone. The thrust was out of the crankshaft. I used the block for my 390 in my 76 F150. It was a fun truck.

[@TerryWeinhold-z7j]

When Nick retires I want his job....

[@DaxHamel]

That was alot of fun because it feels like a proper closing chapter to the story. If you get the chance to wrap up a project like that again, I sure would appreciate it.

[@OlSgtLove]

What a beautiful car !!! The 427 sounds great and what a Romper Stomper that girl is !!!! 😊😊😊

[@bloodyorphan]

Beautiful and scary at the same time 🙂

[@NicksGarage]

Yes indeed.

[@blinkie1523]

Too True!

[@bloodyorphan]

@@NicksGarage Almost needs wheelie bars!

[@raystevens1458]

I'm not a Ford fan but my favorite is the '69 Mach 1, a friend had one back in the late 70's, he built a 390 for it, on Friday leaving work he'd jump on it and it literally leaped and hopped down the road in all 4 gears, what a wild ride. Now that you've driven a Cobra, you really need to drive an asphalt Whelen tour Modified, you think the Cobra was a thrill, personally, I think the Modified would out do it.

[@Cantsaydog]

Nick is the best you’re a good dude man💯👍✊🇺🇸

[@nickpanaritis4122]

Thank you

[@jbtoptc7327]

OH YEAH !!!

[@NicksGarage]

Right!

[@Mrbigp59]

Like taking your t rex for a walk great job guys. Nick your a pleasure to watch thanks for the channel

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@mikestackhouse9001]

Well, this was a treat for sure (no tricks) and the 427 Cobra lives up to its name. It would have been great to see you stretch her legs on a highway but I understand the limitations for doing that. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@NicksGarage]

Especially the highway near the shop.. it is bonkers out there.

[@PeterWoolworth]

Nice to see Redline gear oil on the shelf.

[@bigmountain7561]

Honestly the Uncle Buck Car but with the 460 that came with it and not choked up with emissions crap on it. Great Videos Thank You 🙏

[@NicksGarage]

77 land yacht. Nice.

[@louisschummer931]

Absolutely beautiful machine! Outstanding job guys!

[@NicksGarage]

We're glad you like it!

[@keithharris7365]

Awesome video looks like a car you would want to go and drive it anywhere keep them coming and see you Monday

[@keithshoffner1287]

Hi Mr. Nick, responding to the in-video question of which Ford is my favorite; '66 R Code Fairlane. Thank you and your brothers Mr. Nick for keeping old school muscle alive and thriving especially for sharing your knowledge I'm very thankful, you're an awesome person and I'm grateful for all your time. My Dad and my Grandfather worked for Ford all their lives. I love the big 3, but the R code is my fav beast of all cars and makes. Anything with a 426 Hemi and a 4 speed would be a close second. Take care Mr. Nick and thank you =)

[@NicksGarage]

Thanks for the comment and your kind words.

[@todddenio3200]

Nick: If you want to take it for another drive - go ahead. Manny: No.... I'm good. Nick thinking to himself: You have got to be kidding me... You WILL be taking it for a linger drive.

[@JUNKEdDudek]

Thank you!

[@NicksGarage]

You're welcome!

[@Sundancer268]

64 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertable with any FE Big Block with the 427 at the top of the list and the 390 in a close second. I did like the Cruise-O-Matic in my 64.

[@NicksGarage]

Great taste!

[@Sundancer268]

@@NicksGarage Yes, it was White, I believe Ford called it Wimbilton White with a White Top and Red interior. Power Steering, Manual Brakes and factory AM/FM Radio. That and my 75 Scout II are the only Cars I still wish I still had. The convertible was wrecked with in an hour of my selling it. I was in the Navy at that time and told the wife to sell it and Fly out to California as I unable to come home and pick her and our son up. I had a new 74 Mustang II on order and no place to store the 64.

[@AndrewWisniewski-o6f]

Great job George

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

Manny seemed to shift the gears much more smoothly than Nick. Beautiful car. I would love to drive it one day.

[@leonwhildenjr4483]

Hi Guys No Beer before driving this beast huh?! I love it but I also love all the cars you guys build! 💪💀🖤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏✌️🎉🇺🇸🇨🇦🎉 As always thank to Nick and the Crew for sharing this beautiful build!😎🙏☮️🖤🌅🎉🇺🇸🎊🇨🇦

[@chuckselvage3157]

Awesome. The original widowmaker.

[@meowerstationone3793]

That was sweet! Love Cobra's and GT40's. Red with white stripes! So sweet, but be careful, it might bite you! 🙀