Kirkham vs Shelby

[nkb]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Kirkham is overwhelmed with orders, booked way out, so pricing is to slow down demand so supply can catch up.

For the $200K price, delivery was quoted at 3 months.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by nkb

For the $200K price, delivery was quoted at 3 months.

In the Cobra replica biz, people don't always tell the unvarnished truth.

[nkb]

Originally Posted by patrickt

In the Cobra replica biz, people don't always tell the unvarnished truth.

Since someone revived my original thread I thought I would provide an update.

In the end I decided go full throttle and opted for an aluminum CSX 289. Ordered December 2021. Body/chassis by Kirkham. Roller assembly by Hi Tech. Final assembly by me. I have a very correct date coded engine (see Lykins Motorsports).

I have learned a tremendous amount over the past years from the extended Cobra community especially when it comes to originality. Just my personal objective, but I am striving for a very accurate CSX “continuation” car with CSX 2190 as my reference car. Massive amount of time chasing down parts and details. But I have been enjoying the “treasure hunt”.

Approaching 2 years I still do not have the roller. Now in South Africa. Long story with too much information to recount.

When I receive the roller I will “correcting” many things to be more original. Not an aspersion just my choice. Liberties, great and small, are taken by all the replica manufacturers deviating from original. Either for convenience or “improvement”.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by nkb

Approaching 2 years I still do not have the roller. Now in South Africa. Long story with too much information to recount”.

Well, gosh, since you included my quote I'm curious as to how it has fit in to your adventure.

[nkb]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Well, gosh, since you included my quote I'm curious as to how it has fit in to your adventure.

Since I am still in the middle of my deal,I am reluctant to be critical. After I finally receive the car I’ll be happy to share. May help someone else.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by nkb

Since I am still in the middle of my deal,I am reluctant to be critical. After I finally receive the car I’ll be happy to share. May help someone else.

That's fair enough. Thanks.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by nkb

Since I am still in the middle of my deal,I am reluctant to be critical. After I finally receive the car I’ll be happy to share. May help someone else.

I understand where you're coming from.
I have mine, but it's taking a far longer time to approach the finish line than it should. It's a case of keeping the comments (largely) to myself for the work that I am not able to do myself (legally), and just looking forward to completion.

Cheers, and best of luck
Glen