This Kirkham 427 S/C Cobra replica was purchased new as a completed build, the car utilizes a polished aluminum body over a powder-coated steel frame and is powered by a 496ci V8 fitted with a Holley carburetor and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Period-style details are joined by modern additions including Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, Penske coilovers, and a halon fire suppression system.
The 496ci V8 features Mahle alloy pistons, H-beam connecting rods, coated bearings, Shelby aluminum heads, and a single Holley 950HP carburetor housed within an aluminum turkey pan.
Additional features include a triple pass radiator, billet aluminum coolant tank, finned aluminum Shelby valve covers, headers, and kevlar-backed gold foil affixed to the firewall.
An oil and filter change and a brake fluid flush were performed during a service in preparation for sale.
Fuel is held in a replacement 30-gallon tank that was installed at 500 miles.
Power is sent rearward through a Tremec TKO600 five-speed manual gearbox.
The exterior is polished aluminum accented with brushed aluminum center stripes.
Features include a stainless steel roll hoop, side exhaust pipes, wind deflectors, and front and rear jack hooks.
This Cobra features a powder-coated 4″ tubular chassis suspended by control arms and Penske coilovers with Hyperco springs at all four corners.
Wilwood disc brakes utilize four-piston calipers front and rear.
Trigo Halibrand-style knock-off wheels measure 15″ and are mounted with Avon CR6ZZ tires sized 245/50 up front and 295/50 at the rear.
New front wheel bearing assemblies were fitted.
The interior features bucket seats upholstered in black leather and accompanied by Stroud harnesses.
The driver’s harness is mounted to the polished roll bar.
The foot boxes have been lined with Aerogel gold foil insulation, and additional features include black carpeting, a halon fire suppression system, and a fresh air ventilation system for both occupants.
Additional appointments include a three-spoke leather-rimmed steering wheel and Kirkham-branded instrumentation.
The digital odometer shows the just under 1,200 miles driven since the initial build was completed in 2015
