The Superformance MKIII features fiberglass bodywork over a rectangular steel frame with steel tube reinforcements and front and rear crumple zones. This example is finished in silver accented with black center stripes, a #98 decal on the hood, and “427” side badges. Equipment includes a hood scoop, a chrome roll hoop, a Talbot-style side mirror, wind wings, and side-exit exhaust pipes. An included tonneau cover, soft top, and side curtains are depicted in the gallery below.
Halibrand-style 15″…
The Superformance MKIII features fiberglass bodywork over a rectangular steel frame with steel tube reinforcements and front and rear crumple zones. This example is finished in silver accented with black center stripes, a #98 decal on the hood, and “427” side badges. Equipment includes a hood scoop, a chrome roll hoop, a Talbot-style side mirror, wind wings, and side-exit exhaust pipes. An included tonneau cover, soft top, and side curtains are depicted in the gallery below.
Halibrand-style 15″ wheels are secured with three-eared knock-off hubs and wear staggered-width Goodyear white-letter tires. Braking is managed by Wilwood four-wheel discs, and Bilstein coilover suspension components are fitted at all four corners.
Fixed-back bucket seats are clad in black upholstery and fitted with Deist harnesses for both occupants. Black carpeting lines the floors, and additional features include a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and AC-branded pedals.
Smiths instrumentation consists of a tachometer, a 180-mph speedometer, and five auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer displays 3k miles, approximately 700 of which have been added by the seller.
The 427ci side-oiler V8 is said to have been built with a 0.015″ overbore and features forged Wiseco 10.5:1 pistons, aluminum cylinder heads, exhaust headers, a Ford “Sidewinder” intake manifold, and a single Holley carburetor housed within an aluminum “turkey pan.”
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission fitted with a McLeod clutch and aluminum flywheel as well as a 3.54:1 Traction-Lok rear axle.