Kirkham 427SC, KMP 504

Photo above is hotlinked (same view, larger size).

In my last conversation with David Kirkham, he advised me that there are seven fully-optioned, best-of-the-best Kirkhams in existence. I own two of those seven serpents—Kirkham KMP 491 and Kirkham KMP 504. These vehicles are clearly works of art and engineering marvels (I'm an engineer). These cars have a glistening, mirror-like finish. The Kirkhams invested hundreds of hours in preparing this car. In addition, I have invested additional hundreds of hours polishing them (I'm a perfectionist) and then each car recently underwent a lengthy cyclo-polishing with a specialized aircraft polisher and cleaner to eliminate the typical "swirl" issues common with a polished-aluminum finish. The final finish is so "sweet" that it allows you to read the fine print on the newspaper on a cloudy day! No paint can do this!

   Here's The Baltimore Sun (14 March 2009 front page)...
as reflected in KMP 504's polished aluminum coachwork!

I'm offering KMP 504, but will consider selling KMP 491. Both are current, up-to-date cars. I've provided photos of both cars. I have a private car collection to which I typically only add cars. Hard assets are safe and are performing much better than the stock market. I am very successful and postured very well in the current market, so please understand that this is by no means a fire sale. I have several Corvettes and Vipers. I am currently making room for a perfect Grade 1, 1967 427/435 hp Corvette and a vintage Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II. I am also buying in other cars for my collection, so contact me if you possess any deals. If I sell one of these cars I will start to build another one this fall (everyone must have a hobby). I cannot drive both of these roadsters at the same time.

These two polished-aluminum serpents are virtually identical: KMP 504 is brand new, ready for title, and only has 20 miles on the odometer. KMP 491 has 400 miles on it and is titled. Both cars are listed in the most recent version of SAAC's World Registry of Cobras and GT40s. If you are the lucky new owner, I will also educate you on the car and provide guidance on how to properly operate it. These two aggressive, snorting asphalt kickers are not intended for novice drivers.

This all-American muscle car is a 1965 Ford 427FE Cobra SC roadster 427FE replica that was completed in 2008. It's iconic of the era of high-performance cars, but complemented with significantly improved engineering, materials, and performance. It's is ready for title, but has not been titled yet. Currently, this car has a manufacturer Certificate of Origin and has been prepped for the track/road. The Kirkham team was heavily involved in the entire assembly. All of the bugs have been worked out.

engine photo is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size).

Shelby aluminum block [625 horsepower/625 ft.lbs. torque. Assembled and fine-tuned by Keith Craft, Inc. with painstaking attention to detail and employing only the finest componentry]. Among the full complement of premium parts and components under the hood:

• Shelby aluminum block built by Keith Craft Racing [625 horsepower/625 ft.lbs. torque]
• coolant tank, billet aluminum
• oil vapor separator tank setup for F1 racing
• fuel return system
• oil cooler, complete assembly
• cold air box [turkey pan]
• distributor hold-down, billet aluminum, FE
• alternator bracket, 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

This engine shot is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size).

• Tremec TKO-600 5-speed/close-ratio [0.82 OD]
• Quicktime blowproof bellhousing
• McLeod clutch/pressure plate
• aluminum Heim-joint shift linkage
• driveshaft safety loop
• Kirkham salisbury-reproduction differential, aluminum with mounts

above cockpit shot is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size).

• premium, supple leather seats
• premium wool carpet
• Moto-Lita hardwood-rimmed steering wheel
• 6-point racing harnesses
• sunvisors and wind wings
• polished SS rollbar

• aluminum coachwork with mirror polished finish
• brushed main stripes
• hood scoop, 427, aluminum
• stainless steel frame/chassis
• stainless rollbar
• jack hooks, lightweight aluminum
• Tribar halogen bright white headlamps
• brake scoops, fiberglass
• heat shield for footboxes,
• polished stainless
• door ferrules set of 8
• fuel tank straps, billet aluminum
• fuel tank, 42 gallon/160 Liter
• wheel well foam
• premium wool carpet
• plexiglas & aluminum sun visors, aluminum mounted
• plexiglas wind wings
• pedal assembly: brake & clutch, billet aluminum
• leather-wrapped steering wheel, 15"
• premium leather seats
• leather covered dash
• seat belt, upgrade to 6-point harness
• halon fire suppression system
• driver/passenger fresh air
• ventilation system
• battery with mounting tray; battery cutoff switch
• dry cell racing battery with mounting tray
• trunk mat/pad
• Hot Shot contacts
• stainless steel radiator tube set
• coolant tank, billet aluminum
• oil cooler, complete assembly
• motor mounts, fe block, set of 2
• distributor hold down, billet aluminum, FE
• alternator bracket, billet aluminum, FE
• throttle spring & billet bracket
• stainless air cleaner cover
• cold air box, turkey pan
• fuel filter and fittings
• oil vapor separator tank setup for F1 racing
• fuel return system
• stainless steering shaft /U-joints
• transmission mounts, Tremec
• Kirkham differential, aluminum with mounts
• driveshaft, half shafts, set of 2, driveshaft safety loop
• Penske shocks with Hyperco springs
• big brakes
• reservoirs, brake and clutch, billet aluminum
• mirror polished stainless sidepipes (2st Kirkham from factory)
• Tremec TKO 600 5-speed transmission
• QuickTime blowproof bell housing
• McLeod clutch/pressure plate
• Wilwood billet brakes
• two sets of pads high-perf street, high-perf track
• set of 15" Halibrand knockoff, pin-drive wheels with old-school performance street tires
• set of 17" Halibrand knockoff, pin-drive wheels with low-profile performance street tires

This aerial shot of this serpent shot is hotlinked (same view, larger size).

Power-to-Weight Ratio: 2,140 pound/625 horsepower anatomy make my Dodge Viper and my Z-06 Corvette feel very tame by comparison. You cannot imagine how spectacularly fast this serpent is until you drive it. The aluminum flywheel facilitates instant power.

This serpent is awesome! It has been meticulously maintained, never been even scratched; it's crowd-stopping beautiful. You would spend over $160,000 to replicate this awesome, fully-optioned, breathtaking beauty.

Special Note: an Italian, French, Arabic, and Spanish translator is available (if you should need translation) to help answer your questions.

This Dynamic Duo shot is hotlinked (same view, MUCH larger size).

Contact:
Lee Hewitt

(410) 984-5637 EDT (home)

email:  LHewitt@Hewitt1.com
Located Near Washington, D.C.

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