[eschaider]

Scaramanga,

All three vehicles you have selected for your short list are excellent. The CSX car will have noticeably less room in the foot wells than either the Kirkham or the Superformance (SPF).

My short list came down to the same three and I ended up with the SPF. The CSX was problematic for me because of the foot wells and at the time it was extremely difficult to get the Shelby gang to actually talk to you about buying one. I think that problem has since been put to bed with a much improved distribution model.

My first love was the Kirkham and still is today. The price of the finished Kirkham and my choice of engine made the SPF a more practical choice for me － if you can use practical in the same sentence with one of these cars.

Although you didn't ask, someone else did comment on under car vs side pipes. Perhaps the consideration you want to have foremost in your mind during the exhaust style selection process is the fact the side pipe exhaust exit is 24 inches from your ear. This is non trivial! Try to find an under car exhaust version to ride in. The sound difference is impressive.

Your short list as I said at the beginning has three great choices.

Ed