Kirkham 77k-SPF 65k. Your choice ?

froggyman · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2011, 10:23 PM

I don't think you can compare these two cars equally. They each have their merits for the right person and market. As I see it they both are great products. As for the Kirkham, you cannot go wrong with this car, seems priced right and it is a work of art. If you have to buy this car so you can sell it later at a gain or a loss you miss the beauty and merit this car deserves.

SPF is also a great car that can be driven daily without fear of someone leaning into it and denting it, the beauty of the SPF is more than skin deep, it is incredibly well engineered, not as a work of art but as a great rolling product. IMHO

Both great cars, but not apples to apples.

Flygirl · #2 (**permalink**) 10-24-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by froggyman

SPF is also a great car that can be driven daily without fear of someone leaning into it and denting it, the beauty of the SPF is more than skin deep, it is incredibly well engineered, not as a work of art but as a great rolling product. IMHO
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Is that really true? Is the Kirkham body really that fragile? Not disputing, but asking with some disbelief. That's my biggest worry with the Kirkham, by far more than the round tubed frame.

HI Cobra · #3 (**permalink**) 10-24-2011, 11:53 PM

The original Cobras had a thinner skin. The Kirkhams have an alloy used on
MIGs or other Russian aircraft that is a bit thicker and a lot stronger. Granted,
not as strong as steel but I have had mine for over 3 years and a few thousand
miles and don't worry about it. Cleaning is using Windex and paper towels (or
old diapers) and an occasional rub with scotchbrite as needed for finger prints.
Mine is brushed and I wouldn't have it any other way.

STEVE-O · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HI Cobra

The original Cobras had a thinner skin. The Kirkhams have an alloy used on
MIGs or other Russian aircraft that is a bit thicker and a lot stronger. Granted,
not as strong as steel but I have had mine for over 3 years and a few thousand
miles and don't worry about it. Cleaning is using Windex and paper towels (or
old diapers) and an occasional rub with scotchbrite as needed for finger prints.
Mine is brushed and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Saw in Sep 2011 Hot Rod magazine a new Kirkham made of copper. I cant imagine the upkeep on the blindingly shiny aluminum one let alone getting the tarnish off a copper one!