1965 Shelby 427 KMC/SC Cobra

Kirkham Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

KMP ####

Gasoline

You are bidding on an original Kirkham 427 KMS/SC The iconic all-American muscle car-1965 Ford 427FE Cobra SC roadster. This 427 SC roadster is manufactured by Kirkham MotorCars. Kirkham roadsters are recognized as the worlds best hand-crafted aluminum roadsters and considered to be significantly improved in engineering, materials, and performance than the 60’s era Cobras.Thomas Kirkham & team was heavily involved in the entire assembly and this particular roadster and is set up incredibly in both road handling and craftsmanship. For some it is the sound of a big block FE engine rumbling through the side pipes and the brutal acceleration that snaps your head back when you hit the gas. Others can’t help but stare at the curvaceous fenders and are drawn in by the craftsmanship of the beautiful aluminum body. From the oil cooler and hood scoop to the roll bar and fender flares, this car is all about performance. This roadster has been meticuliousy maintained and often used as a show car for our company at shows and events. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah this roadster has been the ultimate canyon cruiser, nothing like the roar and rumble of this beast running through the canyons. Some details – Shelby aluminum block [427 ci stroked to 489 ci). Assembled and fine-tuned by KINETICS RACE ENGINES engineered with only the finest components available. (Engine, Trans, & mechanical supporting parts totaled over $38,000 ) The Engine 427 fe Shelby aluminum block stroked to 489ci -built by Kinetics Aluminum headsoil vapor separator tank setup fuel return system oil cooler, complete assembly cold air box [turkey pan] Distributor hold-down, billet aluminum, FE Throttle spring & billet bracket Stainless air cleaner cover Air cleaner element, K&N E-1025 Fuel filter and fittings Stainless steel radiator tube set Stainless steel exhaust and side pipes ($4000 option alone) The Drive train · Tremec TKO-600 5 Speed/ Close Ratio · Blow proof housing · McCloud Clutch assembly · Penske shocks coilovers · KMP Billet suspension throughout · Stainless steel chassis · Halibrand knockoff wheels Other noteworthy features & premium options · aluminum body · polished main stripes · hood scoop, 427, aluminum · stainless steel frame/chassis · stainless rollbar · jack hooks, lightweight aluminum · heat shield for footboxes, · polished stainless · door ferrules · fuel tank, 42 gallon/160 Liter · premium wool carpet · plexiglas & aluminum sun visors, aluminum mounted · plexiglas wind wings · pedal assembly: brake & clutch, upgrades · leather-wrapped steering wheel, 15" · premium leather seats · leather covered dash · seat belt, upgrade to 5-point harness · halon fire suppression system · cockpit fresh air option · ventilation system · battery with mounting tray; battery cutoff switch · Premium battery with mounting tray · Custom dropped foot box by Kirkham ( · upgraded gage & instrument panel · stainless coolant tank · oil cooler, complete assembly · motor mounts, fe block, set of 2 · distributor hold down, FE · alternator bracket, FE · throttle spring & billet bracket · stainless air cleaner cover · cold air box, turkey pan · fuel filter and fittings · oil vapor separator tank setup racing · fuel return system · stainless steering shaft /U-joints · transmission mounts, Tremec · driveshaft, half shafts · Penske shocks with Hyperco springs · big brakes · reservoirs, brake and clutch, upgrade · stainless sidepipes (Kirkham from factory) · Tremec TKO 600 5-speed transmission · blowproof bell housing · clutch/pressure plate · Wilwood brakes As you can see, this roadster is fully-optioned with the best of everything, The rolling chassis alone without the engine and trans set-up runs roughly $92,00 when you option it out and order. Then you add the engine and trans and you are at nearly at $130,000 and it is worth every penny. This is one of the most exhillerating cars to drive in the world, with a power to rate ratio of 2100 lbs and 600+ hp , you will see the world in a whole different view. Please contact me with all questions, view pictures & specs and payment terms prior to bidding, Item sold as is and shown. Obviously this is not the original 1965 Shelby Cobra and if you thought it was, you should not be bidding on this car J A few of the photos show the black side pipes which I changed to stainless this summer. I reserve the right to end the auction early as it is being shown locally. The Reserve is set to sell at a great deal for the winning bidder Winning bidder has 24 hours for the deposit via Pay-Pal and full payment within 7 days. I happy to assist with shipping and all shipping costs are at buyers expense. I am happy to hold the vehicle for up to 30 days while shipping is arranged. Contact Jorgen jorgenmollerjr@gmail.com The holy grail above all others like - corvette, mustang, gt 350, boss 302, chevy , hot rods, street rods, kit cars , factory 5, era, superformance, rat rods, porsche, ferrari, and others On Oct-20-11 at 14:57:59 PDT, seller added the following information: Note- I will be traveling in Europe through the 29th, but will reply as quick as possible to all the questions coming in.... I am 6-8 hours ahead in time zone depending on where you are located. my contact email is jorgenmollerjr@gmail.com