For those who thought that the 289 was ‘cool’, 427 must have left them breathless! It looked like the 289 had overdosed on steroids! In fact the chassis of the 427 was stronger with additional bracing and a completely new suspension system over which came the revised body p[rofile with the accentuated flare wheel arches to accommodate the wider track of the new model. With such a large power unit the 0-60mph performance was a stunning 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 165mph or 266 km/h. Originals of this model are even more scarce than the 289, with only 306 of these reported to have been built. An original car would be a privilege to own, however as we all know the allure of this car has resulted in many thousand replicas being built in many countries around the world.
