Cat out of the Kirkham Bag! Daytona Coupe!!

[David Kirkham]

Brent,

We are bantering around $99,995 and $125,000 right now. I know that seems like a big spread, but we do not have all the numbers down and the dollar keeps sinking against the Zloty (Polish Currency). Also, one thing people never seem to realize is it is possible to lose money at both price points if there is not enough demand for the car at the particular price point. The tooling costs for the car are tremendous. It is an enormous gamble to launch a car like this.

Preliminary thoughts:

Car will only be offered as a high-end kit, fully assembled.
no engine
no transmission
Coupe specific engine parts will be in the package...exhaust, throttle linkage, cold air box, etc.
aluminum differential included
no paint will be offered
body filed, brushed, or polished
3 inch original chassis and leaf spring (Original 3 inch chassis and suspension will be an up-charge)
4 inch billet Hybrid coil sprung chassis.

CNGreen,

I too have heard 351's are a tight squeeze. We are still researching that one.

Bert,

Yes, the 4 inch rails would change things, but I think we can work around that. Considering our billet suspension is over 100 pounds lighter than the original suspension, we will most probably sell quite a few more Hybrids than original chassis type cars. That is the direction most of our customers want to go anyway. We have had SEVERAL customers want to jump into line and all (so far) have wanted the Hybrid chassis. I am sure there will be other original type customers along the way as well.

Al,

I am glad to hear you are happy with our customer relations! Just last week I walked over to Joe's desk and dropped a 6 inch pile of papers on his desk. I told him, "This is your problem now; deal with it!" I had to finally step away from sales--I was doing a terrible job! I had to free up time for new and exciting projects!

FUNFER2,

Thanks for the kind words! We are looking to see what motors will fit. I will let you all know ASAP!

David

[docford]

Originally Posted by David Kirkham

Preliminary thoughts:

Car will only be offered as a high-end kit, fully assembled.
no engine
no transmission
Coupe specific engine parts will be in the package...exhaust, throttle linkage, cold air box, etc.
aluminum differential included
no paint will be offered
body filed, brushed, or polished
3 inch original chassis and leaf spring (Original 3 inch chassis and suspension will be an up-charge)

Dear Mr Kirkham,

congratulations on launching the Daytona Coupe. I'd like to go the original chassis route and put a 5-bolt 289 in there. Are you already taking downpayments on pre-orders?

Regards,

CS
Paris, France

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by docford

Dear Mr Kirkham,

congratulations on launching the Daytona Coupe. I'd like to go the original chassis route and put a 5-bolt 289 in there. Are you already taking downpayments on pre-orders?

Regards,

CS
Paris, France

Thank you. Yes, we are now taking orders for March 2013. We are sold out until then.

David

[philminotti]

Whoa. Have i missed something here? This thread has been dead for 18 months! There are actual customer cars in the pipeline? I was getting ready to order a 427 street in about 6 months, but this changes things entirely. David, yes or no, will a FE fit and have you at least mocked up a big block? My 482 would look awfully purty in a daytona...

Phil

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by philminotti

Whoa. Have i missed something here? This thread has been dead for 18 months! There are actual customer cars in the pipeline? I was getting ready to order a 427 street in about 6 months, but this changes things entirely. David, yes or no, will a FE fit and have you at least mocked up a big block? My 482 would look awfully purty in a daytona...

Phil

Yes, we are almost finished with car number 2. People just kept sending money so we finally tooled up. They are fabulous.

I seriously doubt an FE would fit in a coupe. There simply isn't any room under the bonnet. That is why we are making a billet small block

Our 427 street cars are sold out until 2013. Well, actually everything is sold out till spring 2013. Better hurry, we are about to have a price increase.

David

[philminotti]

Thanks for the tip david. I'll hurry. Billet small block? Gluttons for punishment, you guys are. I was under the impression that the billet FE was ultimately a no go due to potential patent infringements regarding the water jacket design. You guys are unbelievable!

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by philminotti

Thanks for the tip david. I'll hurry. Billet small block? Gluttons for punishment, you guys are. I was under the impression that the billet FE was ultimately a no go due to potential patent infringements regarding the water jacket design. You guys are unbelievable!

Billet big block is on the way too

David

[docford]

Originally Posted by David Kirkham

Thank you. Yes, we are now taking orders for March 2013. We are sold out until then.

David

No wonder with such a nice car How should I proceed ? Is the Daytona kit listed on your website ? Being based in France, should I order through one of your representatives in Europe ?

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by docford

No wonder with such a nice car How should I proceed ? Is the Daytona kit listed on your website ? Being based in France, should I order through one of your representatives in Europe ?

We have not listed it on our website yet. We have been extremely busy these past few months. We were delivering a record two cars per week for a while. All Coupes are made in Utah--we are not making them in Poland. All sales are made from Utah.

Deposits are $25,000. The finished roller is $150,000. Price includes everything except engine, transmission, and paint. Price includes all plexiglas, windshield, drive shaft, radiator, panels, seats, switches, wiring, wheels, tires, lights, steering, battery, seat belts, shift handle, motor mounts, tranny mount, throttle linkage, brakes, original--leaf spring--suspension, exhaust. You don't have to look for any little parts--we supply them.

Thomas and I are seriously considering raising the price significantly in the near future. Current delivery is spring 2013. That can change at any moment. Send me an email or give me a call if you have any questions.

David

[Bernica]

Ok. I have kept this pic to myself for the past two years. It's from my vacation visit to Kirkham in 2010. Since "the cat is out of the bag"....

Kirkham's Prototype - 2010 - Club Cobra Photo Gallery

[twin turbo]

David, is it asking too much to see a good current pic?