What Kit and why

ng8264723 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-19-2008, 02:06 PM

Here is my quote. A lot less than $75,000? Are you telling me it's not a nice car?

Grenamc · #2 (**permalink**) 01-19-2008, 02:24 PM

Trust me guys I know that Kirkham builds an extraordinary car, but they exceed my budget, methinks. I will price one out and verify it, but if it sails well north of 60 grand I think I will back away slowly.

All the same, I am certainly going to price out an ERA and a Kirkham at this point. I have what I think is a very accurate estimate of what it will cost me to build a Unique, so it will be my starting point. And I think Unique builds a car comparable to ERA, as far as photographic appearance and customer satisfaction is concerned. Ultimately, I still want most of the work done by me in my garage and I don't think I will get that option with ERA or Kirkham. I am 29 years old, single and bored. I could spend my time reading, listening to music and everything else I have consumed my life with to this point, but I would rather build something I can be proud of.

ng8264723 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-19-2008, 02:48 PM

Evidently my attachment won't take. I will email the file to someone if they will post it
thanks
chris

1985 CCX · #4 (**permalink**) 01-19-2008, 03:39 PM

You guys are entertaining to follow.

ERA is a great car and so is their crew Peter, Bob, and Doug, cheaper to buy than build though. There have been two sales lately, 428 cars, both well under $50k already registered and titled with options. There is a FIA car now for sale in MA at 40k with nice options and priced wow.

UM are nice too and the Weavers very very nice people. I have a friends with UM FIA and one with 390FE powered car, they are high end and worth a look. When I purchased my CCX the Weavers actually told me what a nicely built car they were and that it should be considered. That translates to true blue great people.

KMS will be at least $50K in boxes ready to build. (ie LOTS of time investment) The powertrain 390FE, toploader, with all the accessories w/o use of high end items will run at least 6k if only a runner w/o total rebuild. Easily $60k for a bare bones runner and hours upon hours to build. These cars sell for more than the build price, for whatever that is worth.

If you have the time and patience KMS is the creme dela creme. Buy what you can afford and enjoy it as these cars are toys. With continued production via ERA, SPF, CSX, KMS, UM, B&B, EM, FFR, etc they are not collectable. Supply and demand drives this phenom with proof positive being glass roller CSX4000 cars selling at $50k. Drive them like you stole em', as they are cheaper than a shrink and more enjoyable too.