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Old 10-24-2011, 08:39 AM
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Both are nice cars, but this is an odd comparison to some degree. IMO: The SPF might be a tad overpriced and the KMP is a tad underpriced. Now if the Kirkham was priced at $82k and the SPF was priced at $57K, it might give a more interesting perspective. Jason with the KMP lives right up the road from me, I know who built the motor, and the car speaks for itself. The car is barely driven. Seems to me its low because its priced to sell in today's market.

Funny how many folks get hung up on just comparing a fiberglass body vs. an aluminum body, and very few talk about the differences is chassis and suspensions and other bits between these two cars. I would consider the Kirkham with FE a handcrafted work of art that you take out every once in a while, like a real Cobra, and the SPF is more of a factory type manufactured car that you can drive regularly with little to no concern with its extra durable fiberglass body and other parts more easily obtained or replaced. Both great cars but very different once you look under the snake skin. Good luck to both sellers. Given the current asking prices in today's market, my bet is the Kirkham will sell first.
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