Kirkham

Phx Mike · #1 (**permalink**) 06-13-2020, 10:04 AM

Well gang after 4 fun years I have decided to sell the Kirkham. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and it runs and drives fantastic (took it out for a quick 40 miles this am as a matter of fact). But the bottom line is my schedule does not give me the time to drive it as much as I would like, and nobody wants to ride in it with me so I think it’s time for a change. So I am going to put it up for sale - not sure where yet but soon. Wanted to put the word out in case anyone on the forum is interested.

I will probably end up with a Porsche but not sure right now what I’ll get next (I am only allowed to have one hot rod at a time...).

Mike

Karl Bebout · #2 (**permalink**) 06-13-2020, 11:22 AM

How about a 2020 Corvette? Comfort, handling, some power.

TimG427 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-13-2020, 02:54 PM

Mike, by the description of your car, I'm sure it was a fun ride this morning.
Good luck with the sale. I'm sure it will find a good home.

Phx Mike · #4 (**permalink**) 06-13-2020, 03:48 PM

I love the car and it’s going to be hard to match the power to weight ratio and fun factor but my wife wants something with a top and a/c. I am thinking about a 718 Cayman GT4 which at least seems like a sports car. Not sure I can bring myself to drive a Corvette but the 20’s are very nice.

Karl Bebout · #5 (**permalink**) 06-13-2020, 08:15 PM

I guess I'm going to have to sell my Windex stock since its doubtful the next owner will keep the car so gleeming!

CSX2345 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-14-2020, 12:46 AM

Sorry to hear you're selling the Kirkham, we will all miss seeing it here in Phoenix.

What about a CSX9000 Daytona Coupe? They have A/C and a few more creature comforts. Hillbank has a couple for sale including an ex-Bondurant owned #26 FIA Championship Coupe.

Cheers

Alfa02 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-14-2020, 04:00 AM

Mike, I too am sorry to hear about you selling the Kirkham, but I get the open cockpit thing with the wife. Yes, maybe a well done coupe might be the ticket

What ever you get, I'm sure you will still be able to hang with the AZ. Boys , they still let Mr. R.B. Moore show-up and he owns one of those Chevette's

Cheers TonnyRot.

twobjshelbys · #8 (**permalink**) 06-14-2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CSX2345

Sorry to hear you're selling the Kirkham, we will all miss seeing it here in Phoenix.

What about a CSX9000 Daytona Coupe? They have A/C and a few more creature comforts. Hillbank has a couple for sale including an ex-Bondurant owned #26 FIA Championship Coupe.

Cheers

I tried to talk my wife into a coupe - in fact it was one of the first aluminum bodied cars built in South Africa (the original buyer backed out). Lance was going to make me a really good deal on it. Wife said it was just a Cobra with a hard top.

MKS427 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-14-2020, 02:11 PM

Hi Mike,
The Superformance Coupe is nice and refined for street. Here is a video with Peter Brock and the upgrades he did to his.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbVWSUbvu8

twobjshelbys · #10 (**permalink**) 06-14-2020, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MKS427

Hi Mike,
The Superformance Coupe is nice and refined for street. Here is a video with Peter Brock and the upgrades he did to his.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbVWSUbvu8

Superformance no longer has a coupe in their lineup. The car was transferred to Shelby American as the CSX9000 series. The transition involved some changes to the interior that made it a little more comfortable (notably, narrowing the transmission tunnel and moving the pedals so they are a little straighter (still offset, but not as much). Air condition standard, even a spot for a radio if you want it. Electric windows. It's a nice car.

Peter Brock makes his own variant (also by HiTech) but they are different still, the "Brock Coupe".

Scotchman · #11 (**permalink**) 06-15-2020, 07:09 AM

Mike,
Keep the Kirkham and get the Porche. A great start to your collection. You can't take it with you, you know.

Alfa02 · #12 (**permalink**) 06-15-2020, 09:29 AM

I agree with Scotty, Mike. This isn't the best time to sell any Cobra. I've watched BaT, the best place to sell our cars, and they are down 20-35% in retail price. Not enough "Old Butts" to fill the seats anymore

Keep your's and start your collection with a "Shiny" new Porsche

My .$02 Cheers TommyRot.

Karl Bebout · #13 (**permalink**) 06-15-2020, 01:21 PM

06/15/20

Mark this date on your calendar.

TommyRot actually had a sound idea!

Phx Mike · #14 (**permalink**) 06-15-2020, 07:55 PM

Not enough room in the garage for more cars nor would Jami look fondly on that. If so I would already have a 68 Mustang Fastback and 66 Fairlane in there among others.

I will likely stick it up on BaT and see how it does

Someone will get a helluva nice car.

Mike

CobraHawaii · #15 (**permalink**) 06-15-2020, 09:26 PM

Hey PHx Mike, could you provide the details on your Kirkman, chassis, engine, price? I have been in the market for a CSX or Kirkham, just need the right one. No Cobra’s on the islands.

Thanks

CobraHawaii

Phx Mike · #16 (**permalink**) 06-16-2020, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobraHawaii

Hey PHx Mike, could you provide the details on your Kirkman, chassis, engine, price? I have been in the market for a CSX or Kirkham, just need the right one. No Cobra’s on the islands.

Thanks

CobraHawaii

Send me a PM with your email address, and I will email you all the details.

Mike

Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB · #17 (**permalink**) 06-16-2020, 08:37 AM

Will be sorry to see you go Mike, but I understand your predicament. My retired brother has a new 911 and a Macan in his 2 car garage and loves them. Good luck on the sale.
Perhaps Cobra Country & Hemmings? Maybe next Barrett-Jackson or Mecum?
AZ Bob

twobjshelbys · #18 (**permalink**) 06-16-2020, 10:59 AM

Cobra Country in a heartbeat - it'll move quickly there. I'd stay away from auctions for a while. Attendance is going to be down with COVID for a long time, and that means some of the big money will also stay away. BAT does seem to draw some traffic, but I didn't want to battle the mindless drivel that seems to dominate the comments.