Kirkham Project

[1795]

Nico,

You could probably build a complete car around that chassis and body, scratch builders do it all the time. However, spending 85K Euros on the frame and body and wanting to have the project finish under 150K is not likely. Even if you go with a modest build engine and transmission, you will easily have 30-40K invested in those two pieces alone. Being that you are looking for high end and period correct parts it would seem that you will easily exceed your budget.

I wish you luck, but given how much you need to complete the project it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to stay in budget, and that is with you doing all the work. As soon as you have to pay for a mechanic to start working on it you will be way over budget.

Jim

[1985 CCX]

Nico,

I agree with Jim, tough budget to keep with for a build around frame and body alone. Lots of cash will be needed, been there a few times myself.
Motor (FE must) figure at least $15k, rest with trans est $5k
4 corners $20k
Interior $8-10k
Paint $10k
Do dads $10-15k (jewlery windshield lights etc) ................... $$$$ Already budget buster... $$$$
If you want period replica assume parts will take 24+ months to source as they are not all easily found. Then you can add 30-40k more....

Also, consider does the car have a KMS title? The KMS name carries weight but without it its a scratch build.
Not all alloy cars are KMS, forgive me as I am trying to help if you know this.
The Polish cars are making their way around EU and USA now aday's and also w/o title. They commonly email folks like us on the forum.
There are also UK cars manufactured (Brooklands) that are racing only so there is no title at all.
Just a consideration.