Kirkham 427SC Cobra

Rangoon Red/KMP028HL-1
aluminum coachwork, 1998 build
—SOLD—

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3/4-frontal shot (driver side) of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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3/4-frontal shot (passenger side) of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Beneath the Red Bonnet—
Shelby 427FE [452 cid]

427FE engine (452 cid, aluminum block) photo#1 of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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The engine compartment componentry includes:

  • Shelby 427 aluminum block, stock bore, 428FE crank [which strokes it to 452 cid)
  • Edelbrock aluminum heads, CNC ported, 2.19″ int, 1.73″ exh              
  • Comp Cams hydraulic roller cam & lifters
  • Shelby SS [stainless steel] roller rockers, aluminum stands
  • “H”-beam rods, Arias pistons
  • 10:1 compression [thrives on pump gas]
  • Aviad ‘Road Race’ oil pan and windage tray
  • Blue Thunder aluminum intake manifold   
  • Holley #4150 carburetor (750 cfm), mechanical secondaries, no choke
  • MSD 6AL ignition ensemble with rev limiter
  • Cobra LeMans ribbed aluminum valve covers
  • ceramic-coated big-block headers
  • new “Classic Chamber” sidepipes

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427FE engine (452 cid, aluminum block) photo#2 of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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427FE engine (452 cid, aluminum block) photo#3 of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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427FE engine (452 cid, aluminum block) photo#4 of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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—Gear Train—

  • Lakewood “blowproof” steel safety bellhousing
  • Fidanza Performance aluminum flywheel
  • external dedicated hydraulic slave cylinder for clutch ensemble
  • McLeod clutch remote oil filter & cooler
  • Ford Toploader 4-speed HD gearbox [BIG IN and BIG OUT]
  • reversed Ford Mustang shifter with functional reverse lockout                
  • IRS as per original (period-correct reproduction Salisbury) with aluminum diff housing’ [3.54:1 final drive ratio]

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—In this Legend-faithful cockpit—

cockpit shot of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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The cockpit in this scarlet serpent is outfitted with:

  • Smiths Instruments blackfaced gauges [with Legend-correct reverse-reading 180 mph speedometer]
  • Lucas toggle switches
  • premium vinyl black  upholstery
  • 3-point aircraft-style/quick-release shoulder harnesses
  • rear bulkhead FIA luggage bump [you can get a glimpse of that rectangular FIA bump between the seatbacks]
  • 12V battery mounted behind passenger seat
  • AED afr (air/fuel ratio) gauge
  • air vent with blower for each footbox

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dashboard shot#1 of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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—Rolling Stock—

  • 15” Halibrand reproduction polished pin-drive knockoff wheels shod with… Cooper “Cobra” rubber [245/60Rx15” front; 275/60Rx15” rear] in good condition
  • Cobra Racing SS [stainless steel] forged knockoff spinners; you also get the knockoff tools  (Lead hammer & safety wire)

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broadside shot#1 (driver side) of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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—Chassis, Suspension, Brakes—

  • exacting reproduction of original 4” tube “ladder” frame with all subframe and bracketry, all as per the original Shelby chassis
  • tubular A-arm suspension as per the original Shelby Cobra
  • original type Girling comp brake calipers and solid discs at each corner
  • Proformance coil-over shocks
  • rack & pinion steering

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broadside shot#2 (passenger side) of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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 head-on frontal shot#1 (on lift in garage) of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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The Bearer of Bad News
in Enzo’s Rearview Mirror

head-on frontal shot#2 of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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—Additional Particulars—

  • These early Kirkham 427 Cobras are as close to the original Shelby 427 S/C as possible… essentially a clone in every respect
  • Each of these Kirkhams is such an accurate reproduction that they are listed in the “World Registry of Cobras & GT40s 4th edition,” so that their provenance can be tracked… as they can easily be counterfeited as an original by changing the VIN plate by some less-than-scrupulous owner.
  • 42-gallon [159-Liter] SS Comp fuel tank plumbed to both mechanical & electric pumps
  • all aluminum coachwork [0.060″ wall], thus stiffer and more durable alloy than original.     
  • soft top
  • Only 7,700 miles [12,400 km] logged

This serpent has always been garage-kept [and always under a cloth dust cover] and is in superb condition in every respect… functionally, mechanically and aesthetically.

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This Cobra currently has a Louisiana “reconstructed” title and registration and cannot be titled & registered here in the state of Florida, hence the (current) Acadian (“Cajun”) license plate you see in the photograph below.

Also, some individual states do not accept “reconstructed” or “rebuilt” titles, so check with the DMV in whatever state or territory you wish to title it in to determine what its policy is regarding this type of title.

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head-on rear shot of Rangoon Red 427SC Shelby classic Kirkham Motorsports Cobra for sale by owner
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You’ll encounter no unpleasant/downside surprises with this scarlet-coloured blast-from-the-past… just breathtaking/exhilarating driving adventures and ‘thumbs up’ gestures every time you take it out and blast past the landscape!

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—SOLD—

    $139,000 obo

Serious inquiries only, please!

7 October 2022: You can mark my Rangoon Red Kirkham reptile SOLD.  Gone to a lucky new owner way across the continent to Washington state! A tip of my helmet to your ‘global reach’ to where the serious Cobra buyers are! Ted Radtke