1965 Shelby Cobra Roadster For Sale
1965 Shelby Cobra Roadster
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KIRKHAM 427SC
KMP 373
Almost New!
Awesome!
It can be in your garage!
\"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It is stripped down to theessentials- a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the wholebusiness on pavement. Its loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, andbucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about onceevery 10 minutes. It’s so damn wonderful that you can’t believe it\"Automobile Magazine 2004
Overview:
Fall is here! Here is an opportunity for those that want the Best of the Best.
I have owned three of the few fully-optioned, best of the best Kirkhamsin existence. I have owned Kirkham KMP 491, KMP 504, and Kirkham KMP 373. My wife would not drive KMP 504, so it is nowin Houston, Texas. Last year, two men begana bidding war of KMP 491, a car that was not for sale. At the end of the conversation, there was a pileof money on the table, so I sold KMP 491.The KMP 491 car just sold again on ebay above our asking price – look atthe link to see how nice this car was finished / built by me.
I now have KMP 373 which has four items beyond my first two cars – adropped footbox (for which I have made raised inserts), adjustable seats (thatsit low), a Vortech supercharger and pit stripes / roundos. The KMP 373 car is at minimum equalcosmetically to the KMP 491, but has even more horsepower, more options, and asharper sound bite.
These vehicles are clearly works of art and engineering marvels (I aman engineer). These cars have a realmirror-like finish. The Kirkhams havehundreds of hours in preparing this car and doing a good job. In addition, I have hundreds of hourspolishing them (I am a perfectionist and quite capable with my hands) via alengthy cyclo-polishing with a specialized aircraft polisher and cleaner toeliminate the typical “swirl” issues with these cars. I do not think many, if any, are my equal infinishing these.
The final finish is so “sweet” that it allows you to read the fineprint on the newspaper on a cloudy day! Nopaint can do this!
I am offering KMP373. I have a private car collection to which Itypically only add cars. Hard assets aresafe and are performing much less volatile than the stock market. I am very successful and postured very wellin the current market, so please understand that this is by no means a firesale. I have several Corvettes andVipers. I am currently making room for aperfect 2013 GTS Launch Edition Viper and another Ford GT Supercar. I am also buying in other cars for mycollection, so contact me if you have any deals on truly collectable cars. If I sell this car I will start to buildanother when a body becomes available through Kirkham (everyone has to have ahobby).
Pictures and details are provided below. Many pictures (lots of really cool ones) andadditional information are available to real buyers upon request. An Italian, French, Arabic, and Spanishtranslator is available (if needed) to help answer any questions and reducecommunication problems.
Both cars are virtually the same. KMP 373 is nearly newand only has 2600 miles on the odometer.This cars is listed in the most recent version of SAAC\'s WorldRegistry of Cobras and GT40s. If you are the lucky new owner, I will alsoeducate you on the car and provide guidance on how to properly operate it. These are not cars for novice drivers.
Search www.youtube.com for Kirkham 373 - There are also videos for Kirkham 504 and a detailed video by Vanguard, the group that just sold Kirkham 491.
Look at the other Kirkhams that have been on here recently -
- One that has a horribly finish, a steel small block, and no options for $104.9k,
- One with a ok finish, missing basic parts, no options, and a small block for $159.9k,
- One with a reasonable finish (look at all the microscatches which will pop in sunlight), a
small block, and no options for $179.9k (for more money)
- One with paint, a nice small block, and ok options for $199.9k (for much more money)
This one has so much more, including a big-balls, no excuse, 750+hp all aluminum FE!
Read thoroughly to truly understand everything thatis included with the KMP 373 car!
The Details:
This All-American Muscle Car is a 1965 Ford 427FE Cobra SC Roadster427FE replica and is titled. Iconic ofthe era of high-performance cars, but with significantly improved engineering,materials, and performance. All of thebugs have been worked out.
This is the Best of the Best of the cars produced today. Better than Shelby in 1965 and Shelby in 2015. Sorry, no offense Shelby owners, but if you have an aluminumbody, it is probably from Kirkham.
This car is ready for the drag strip, road race, street race, orgeneral touring. With a polishedaluminum body, black side pipes, Billboard tires, 750+ HP Shelby CSX Aluminum #528 427FE (468 cubic inch) Side-Oiler Engine, andTremec 5-Speed, you will be turning heads and bruising egos. It has a race car look to it. At 2500 miles,Motorcars International (the previous owner) had Kim Barr (an engine expert)pull the engine, check all tolerances, reassembled it, and then reinstalled it.
This car is tested and tuned.This car just went through a complete polish update and a general carrefresh.
Also included is a brand new California Car Cover that has yet to be ona car and all documentation available. Asecond set of 15” Billboards are included with the car (many love these wheels,I do not because of how they feel on the road). A thirdset of brand new 17” DOT racing tires / wheels are available if interested. These were for the 504 car I previouslybuilt. The car is a fully optionedstreet / race car.
Take advantage of current US Dollar – Euro conversion rate. Own it for less than it would cost in theStates. Just get into it and drive it –if you can! Own your own piece of Americana. These cars are hot and this opportunity willnot last long.
Delivery is not included in this cost.Ships from Central Maryland / Washington, DC, USA.An Italian, French, Arabic, and Spanish translator is available forquestions.
VEHICLE SUMMARY
Priced at: $165,000 US
Registry: SAAC – ShelbyAmerican Automobile Club Registry
Performance: 0-60 mph in well less than 4.0 seconds/ 0-100 kmph in well less
than4.0 seconds
170+mph / 288+ kph Top Speed
Mileage: 2650 Miles
VIN: #KC4FNLC0373
Car#373
Color: Extreme Mirror PolishedAluminum with Brushed Stripes
Engine: 427 Aluminum FE Shelby CSX Block - FullyDressed
Strokedto 468 Cubic Inches (Shelby American Built)
750+HP / 700+ FT*LB Torque (@3800 rpm) Vortech
Supercharger(9lb of Boost by Design) with 750 cfm Downdraft
DemonCarburetor
Transmission: Tremec TKO-600 5-Speed Close Ratio (.82OD) with Blow Proof
SpecialOptions: Best of the Best- Top All-Options Car
(Itemsare Itemized Below)
Aluminum Body withMirror Polished Finish
Brushed Main Stripes
Hood Scoop, 427,aluminum
Stainless Steel Frame/Chassis
Stainless Roll Bar
Jack Hooks, Painted Black
TribarHalogen Bright White Headlamps
Brake Scoops, Fiberglass
Heat Shield for Foot Boxes
Dropped Driver’s Foot Box with 2” and 4” Inserts
Polished Stainless Door Ferrules Set of 8
FuelTank Straps, Billet Aluminum
Fuel Tank, 42 Gallon
WheelWell Foam
Premium Wool Carpet
Plexiglas & Aluminum Sun Visors, Aluminum Mounted
Plexiglas Wind Wings
Pedal Assembly: Brake & Clutch, Billet Aluminum
Original Type Wood Steering Wheel, 15\"
Premium Leather Seats
Leather Covered Dash
Seat Belt, Upgrade to 6 Point Harness
Halon Fire Suppression System
Tri-bar Lucas Headlights with Halogen Bulbs
Adjustable Driver Seat
Adjustable Passenger Seat
Driver Fresh Air Ventilation System
Passenger Fresh Air Ventilation System
Battery with Mounting Tray
Battery Cutoff Switch
Stainless Steel Radiator Tube Set
Coolant Tank, Billet Aluminum Round to Clear Supercharger
Oil Cooler, Complete Assembly
Motor Mounts, FE Block, Set of 2
Distributor Hold Down, Billet Aluminum, FE
Alternator Bracket,Billet Aluminum, FE
Throttle Spring & Billet Bracket
Stainless Air Cleaner Cover
Air Cleaner Element, K&N E-1025
Cold Air Box as Part of Supercharger
FuelFilter and Fittings
Oil Vapor Separator Tank
Fuel Return System
Stainless Steering Shaft / U-Joints
Transmission Mounts - Tremec
Kirkham differential, Aluminum with Mounts
Drive Shaft
Half Shafts, Set of 2
Drive Shaft Safety Loop
Penske Shocks with Hyperco Springs
Big Brakes
Reservoirs, Brake and Clutch
Black Side Pipes
Tremec TKO 600 5-Speed Transmission
LakewoodBlowproof Bell Housing
McLeodClutch/Pressure Plate
Wilwood Billet Brakes
Two Sets of Pads High-Perf Street, High-Perf Track
Set of 15” Halibrand Knock-Off, Pin-Drive Wheels with GoodYearBillboard Tires (OPTIONAL)
Setof 17” Halibrand Knock-Off, Pin-Drive Wheels with Low
ProfilePerformance StreetTires with DOT Slicks
BODY
- Aluminum Body with Mirror Polished Finish
- Brushed Main Stripes
- Mirror Polished Stainless Side Pipes (2nd Kirkham fromfactory)
- Hood Scoop, 427, aluminum
- Stainless Steel Frame / Chassis
- Stainless Roll Bar
- Jack Hooks, LightweightAluminum
- Tribar Halogen Bright White Headlamps
- Door Ferrules Set of 8
- Plexiglas & Aluminum Sun Visors (Aluminum Mounted)
- Plexiglas Wind Wings - Wheel Well Foam
DRIVETRAIN
- 427 Aluminum FE ShelbyCSX-528 Block - Fully Dressed
Stroked to 468 Cubic Inches (Direct fromShelby Engines)
750+ HP / 650+ FT*LBTorque (@3800rpm) 9.5:1 Compression by Design to
Supercharger
- Vortech V-2 Supercharger(9lb of Boost by Design) with 750 cfm Downdraft
Demon Carburetor
- MSD 6AL AdjustableIgnition System
-Tremec TKO-600 5-Speed Close Ratio (.82 OD)
- LakewoodBlow Proof
-McLeod Clutch/Pressure Plate
-Fuel Tank, 42 Gallon
-Kirkham differential, Aluminum with Mounts
- CoolantTank, Billet Aluminum
-Oil Vapor Separator Tank
- Fuel Return System
- OilCooler, Complete Assembly
- AluminumHeim-Joint Shift Linkage
-Distributor Hold Down, Billet Aluminum, FE
-Alternator Bracket, Billet Aluminum, FE
-Throttle Spring & Billet Bracket
-Air Cleaner Element, K&N
-Fuel Filter and Fittings
-Stainless Steel Radiator Tube Set
- Drive Shaft Safety Loop
COCKPIT / INTERIOR
- Premium Wool Carpet
- Premium Leather Seats – Slight Patina
- Halon Fire Suppression System
- Adjustable Driver Seat
- Adjustable Passenger Seat
- Driver Fresh Air Ventilation System
- Driver Fresh Air Ventilation System
- Pedal Assembly: Brake & Clutch, Billet Aluminum
- Wood Steering Wheel,15\"
- Leather Covered Dash, Period Correct Layout
- Seat Belt, Upgrade to 6 Point Harness
TRUNK
- Dry Cell Racing Batterywith Mounting Tray
- Battery Cutoff Switch
- Trunk Mat / Pad
- Hot Shot Contacts
- Rear Fluid Fill / Reservoir
- Custom Trunk Mat
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, BRAKES
- Stainless Steel Frame/Chassis
- Awesome Billet Suspension
- Penske Shocks with Hyperco Springs
- Big Brakes Upgrade
- Wilwood Billet Brakes
- Set of 15” HalibrandKnock-Off, Pin-Drive Wheels with Goodyear Billboard Tires
- Setof 17”Halibrand Knock-Off, Pin-Drive Wheels with Low Profile
Performance DOT Slicks / Street Tires
- Brake Scoops, Fiberglass
- Heat Shield for Foot Boxes, Polished Stainless
- Fuel Tank Straps, Billet Aluminum
- Stainless Steering Shaft / U-Joints
- Drive Shaft
- Half Shafts, Set of 2
- Reservoirs, Brake and Clutch, billet
- Roller Assembled by Kirkham
Power-to-WeightRatio:2,140 pound / 750 horsepower anatomy makes my Dodge Viper and my Ford GT twinturbo feel very tame by comparison. You cannot imagine how spectacularlyfast this serpent is until you drive it.The aluminum flywheel provides instant power. When you exit the car you have the samefeeling as three hours of killer sex. Well, almost.
The car isawesome! It has been meticulouslymaintained, never been scratched, and is absolutely beautiful. You would spendover $140,000 to gather the parts for this awesome aluminum, fully-optioned beauty(www.kirkhammotorsports.com),then you would have to properly polish it again at about $12,000, have built asupercharged big block and Tremec transmission for $38,000, you would have toassemble it at about $10,000, and you would have to ship it at $2,000. This totals you out at $204,000 – but only ifone is available timely from Kirkham, which they are not. The 50th anniversary Shelby cars(aluminum Kirkham) are well above this amount.
This deal soundslike a no-brainer!
I have other high-end collectable cars that I may consider selling - Ford GTs, Launch Edition Viper GTS, DB9, 1957 Chevy Restomods, etc. I may also consider a partial trade on a like collectible car - just be realistic with any potential trade.
Please note, the car has sold three times now this winter with all of the buyers having issues producing their funds. I welcome car dreamers, just real car dreamers with real car money.
Lets talk!!!!
$165,000 US Value