[Rickd]

An acquantaince has a Kirkham 289 FIA leaf spring cobra. He also had an original cobra and raced it back in the 60's. His opinion of the Kirkham is that "it is a clone" not a replica in any fashion. Loves the car. For the price of a used SPF you might be able to get a Kirkham roller, sans engine and trans, and finish it over time. They are definitely in a different league. I couldn't believe that one that went on ebay. You can't plan for those, you have to have the $$ and wait it out. The SPF is a heck of a good car and there are a lot of deals in the $40's, for cars that have hardly ever been driven. They offer a very reliable build quality and reliability. You should definitely use some frequent flier miles and visit the Kirkham shop. You will probably leave with a signed contract for a build. Enjoy. Rick