Original 4 inch vs. Billet Poll

[olddog]

Well after taking a long drive in my own Cobra and giving some thought, I had to vote for the billet chassis.

It is my belief that not only is a Kirkham a much better quality car than the original, but the people behind the car have 10 times the honor and character than ole Shelby ever had. I'm not publicly kissing up here, I think it is fact. Therefore, I have to think that some day in the future, Kirkham Cobras will be as valuable as the originals, or at least nearly so. Secondly, I do not think very many billet chassis cars will be sold, due to cost verses real world improvement. That being the case, some day one of these cars is going to be as rare as the 5 million dollar snake and will be worth that type of money.

I know I have been full of crap most of my life, but I think I am dead on, on this one.

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by olddog

Well after taking a long drive in my own Cobra and giving some thought, I had to vote for the billet chassis.

It is my belief that not only is a Kirkham a much better quality car than the original, but the people behind the car have 10 times the honor and character than ole Shelby ever had. I'm not publicly kissing up here, I think it is fact. Therefore, I have to think that some day in the future, Kirkham Cobras will be as valuable as the originals, or at least nearly so. Secondly, I do not think very many billet chassis cars will be sold, due to cost verses real world improvement. That being the case, some day one of these cars is going to be as rare as the 5 million dollar snake and will be worth that type of money.

I know I have been full of crap most of my life, but I think I am dead on, on this one.

olddog,

You are most kind with your words. I can truly say we do our best to make the best car we possibly can. If they hold their value, then I am happy. What I truly hope for is that our new car can change the world for the better. Sorry I can't say more about it, or if it will ever drive--but that is my dream.

David

[Ronbo]

I voted for it.

To me it's an additional option to make the car truly yours and it's the best thing about all the different mfg's out there.

There's no rationality to the roadster other than it's appearance and things like chassis modifications don't detract from that. I certainly don't fault the "purists" that want something as close to the original as possible, although most everyone goes beyond what the original cars were even if it's only a higher HP level.

Thankfully you can go to a gathering and not see 200 Blue, White stripped, Iron blocked, clones. The car was all about pushing the limit and crossing the lines in the 60's, this is just another leap in the same direction.

For me it's greatest charm is the classic look, I'm not really interested in re-creating the un-predictability of the originals. In my case I'll take any help I can get to keep it out of the ditch and off the wall.

I reality it's a moot point for me as I already went over budget and doubt I'd be able to afford this, but hey I'd been wishing for some 30yrs to get where I am now.

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by Ronbo

I voted for it.

To me it's an additional option to make the car truly yours and it's the best thing about all the different mfg's out there.

There's no rationality to the roadster other than it's appearance and things like chassis modifications don't detract from that. I certainly don't fault the "purists" that want something as close to the original as possible, although most everyone goes beyond what the original cars were even if it's only a higher HP level.

Thankfully you can go to a gathering and not see 200 Blue, White stripped, Iron blocked, clones. The car was all about pushing the limit and crossing the lines in the 60's, this is just another leap in the same direction.

For me it's greatest charm is the classic look, I'm not really interested in re-creating the un-predictability of the originals. In my case I'll take any help I can get to keep it out of the ditch and off the wall.

I reality it's a moot point for me as I already went over budget and doubt I'd be able to afford this, but hey I'd been wishing for some 30yrs to get where I am now.

My thoughts exactly! It's not a "real Cobra" (whatever that means) so I might as well have what I want. Just my thoughts.

David


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