Incredible deal on Kirkham?

[ng8264723]

Ronbo,
That's too bad! I guess I got a super deal!

[dlampe]

I think there has been a big price increase recently. These cars a getting more expensive to buy.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by ng8264723

Ronbo,
That's too bad! I guess I got a super deal!

Yes, you did.

However, let me point out how costs can escalate in a hurry for some.

Some may choose to go with an CSX/Pond aluminum block, "Stage 2" heads, Aviaid oil pan, 4340 crank, turkey pan, puke tank, aluminum rear end, change factory Kirkham muffler to Hushpower, carpeting the trunk, additional fire extinguisher mounted in front of the passenger seat, changing out all the stock Kirkham dash switches (the stock ones weren't good), adding a self-canceling turn signal, corner balancing, Raydot side mirrors, S/C vents in fenderwell for headers, radiator catch can, additional gas cap mounted inside of exterior gas cap to pass track tech inspection, etc., etc., etc. The list goes on and on and on. Many owners simply choose to upgrade the Kirkham's factory package.

Add labor for owners like me who don't have the skills or time. Also some owners change or add parts to make their cars closer to original spec.

[otomix]

In final reality you get what you pay for:

Back yard home garage built = well we all have seen such
Professional built (only a handful of top quality builders) = Significantly better
Sub par engines parts assembly fit finish 4 speed cars (priced accordingly)

Todays general US$ market on Kirkham cars = 85-105k

The range considers quality of build, mileage or use (like track use), brushed pained or polished, type of car (fia, SC or rare street car), engine specs, type of registration etc..

Either way - recession or not, the Beautiful cars are art forms, under promoted and Undervalued. They get classified and marketed by the Kirkhams as a "Kit" car....what a shame.

[otomix]

Additionally, to build a new one today with all top quality parts build by top quality builders and consider All misc. costs (flights travel transports etc..) the 110k - 120k+ figure is very accurate.

[Ronbo]

Originally Posted by ng8264723

Ronbo,
That's too bad! I guess I got a super deal!

Not at all. You chose to compromise, I didn't. End result is we both have Kirkhams that are different cars.

As far as bragging, I only recall yours...