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07-07-2007, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Des Moines,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 545" stroked 460 - sold
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Kirkham on eBay
Item 300128215217
Wow the build list is incredible 
Only 331 miles on the odo 
I assume a very high reserve 
Beautiful Cobra there rsimoes |
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07-07-2007, 06:00 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4000; Shelby aluminum FE with 58mm IDAs
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I saw it on ebay earlier today as well--a very nice looking car. I am a bit surprised that rsimoes is selling his Kirkham so soon.  |
07-07-2007, 06:21 PM
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Location: Jacksonville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hi-Tech
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Look what else he has for sale in the Club Cobra classifieds. A smoke detector! What an exciting discovery: Club Cobra classifieds is a great place to meet all my home improvement needs.
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07-07-2007, 06:59 PM
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Location: Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby alum 468 block
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There may be a link between the smoke detector and the Cobra sale... 
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07-07-2007, 07:42 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: R.U.C.C. with a 427FE, toploader
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Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. 
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07-09-2007, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Des Moines,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 545" stroked 460 - sold
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Bidding now up to 75K |
07-09-2007, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: May 1999
Location: Tyler, TX U.S.A.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, Ford 428 SCJ
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That's a nice Cobra.
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07-09-2007, 08:33 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#2189
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That is "Rsimoes" Kirkam & what a beauty.????
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07-09-2007, 09:06 AM
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You guys amaze me. I can't believe how quickly you found it.
Let me clarify a few things:
First, the car is NOT for sale unless my reserve is met. Unlike before, this is NOT deal time. The reserve is exactly, down to the penny, what I put into the car. The advantage is that you can have one today and with the registration frustration behind you and the bugs worked out of it. Buy it today, drive it today. (of course these types of cars always require tinkering, but everything I have found and the Kirkhams have found, has been addressed.)
Why am I considering this? I think Jamo may have been right, I think Cobra's while a high school dream, may not be for me anymore. (would have killed me in High School) Perhaps I am more of a Corvette guy. (modern performance with A/C) Who knows. I will always love Cobras and what they stood for. Perhaps, one day I can have an original on a turn table in my living room, lottery pending.
I can tell you this. It is a AWESOME Cobra, the best! It truly has a show car finish on it, the pictures do not do it justice. (not trying to be cocky)
However, chances are, this car is not going anywhere and I will just keep it and not drive it as much as I had anticipated. Like Robert Redford said, "everything is for sale". . .
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07-09-2007, 09:15 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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[from the ebay post] Why am I selling the car? This car was a high school dream car for me and after a long time trying to make this dream come true, I realized that it is just not the type of car for me anymore.
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Well that's depressed me for the rest of the day.  And such a beautiful car.... |
07-09-2007, 09:47 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Original ERA 427sc, Powered by Gessford
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Well that's depressed me for the rest of the day. And such a beautiful car.... |
ditto . . . on both points!
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07-09-2007, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Des Moines,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 545" stroked 460 - sold
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Originally Posted by rsimoes
You guys amaze me. I can't believe how quickly you found it. |
Well I have been a Cobra fan for a zillion  years, and I have to admit I have a browser bookmark for eBay search for Cobras that I check all the time always interesting to see what is out there, what prices are etc  |
07-09-2007, 11:33 AM
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Location: Galion,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427FE (sold & missed)
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I am also getting ready to list my Kirkham if anyone is interested. Not as new as Rob's but still a very nice car. See my gallery for pics.
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Mansfield Motor Group
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07-09-2007, 12:33 PM
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Well that's depressed me for the rest of the day. And such a beautiful car.... |
Believe it or not, me too. |
07-09-2007, 01:02 PM
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Location: Mechanicsville!,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC/331/5 forward
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OK, I'm stunned.....
RSimoes and BNewell.........I stand in awe.
Both have Kirkhams; both have had others, to compare or to step up from or whatever. You got to the summit......profess sadness at the sale(s).......what the hell, boys? Are you pregnant?
I'm no rocket scientist, but this just flat amazes me.
Very, very best of luck to you both, in hunting down the automotive snipes you seek. I truly do wish you well. |
07-09-2007, 01:22 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427FE (sold & missed)
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turnpike boy ~ nope, not pregnant, maybe just getting the itch for something else. I usually find myself jumping in the M3 instead of the cobra just because of the comfort with air and a stereo. I think I have driven the cobra 4 times this summer.
The Kirkham has been an awesome car and has been totally trouble free. In fact, I still get a "woody" everytime I look at it!!
I bought the car for the right $$$$ and I think it should move fairly fast. Although my ad is listed yet, I am working on it.
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Mansfield Motor Group
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07-09-2007, 01:27 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC/331/5 forward
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Variety is the spice of life, after all. And life is short.
Best to you, b.
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07-09-2007, 01:40 PM
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Location: Annapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique, 427SO, it runs
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I may be completely off base here, but I suspect this is a common phenomenon among the high-dollar, quality replicas. It's pretty easy to justify having a lower-end plastic replica around as a toy, but unless you have a crazy amount of money, it's hard to justify a near six-figure car, unless you're going to get a little more use out of it.
There are so many other usable and more capable "supercars" these days out there competing for the same buyers.
Rsimoes, it is an extraordinarily beautiful Kirkham!
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07-09-2007, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Tampa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #473 427 every option, Keithcraft aluminum FE 482 ci. Mass Flo FI. Tremec TKO 600.
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clayfoushee you are on the mark
The funny thing is that the Kirkham cars are worth far more than the current purchase price or build price in my humble opinion. To replicate the car would be 2 to 3 times current cost if the Kirkhams were not making them. It's alot of cash for a toy but well worth it. If you ever see my car for sale beware. It means my wife is upset and trying to get even.
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07-10-2007, 01:08 AM
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Rob...I hope it doesn't sell.
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