Vehicle Details
- Year: 1965
- Make: Kirkham
- Model: Cobra
- VIN: KC5DNLM0431
- Mileage Shown: 3,900
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Jupiter, FL 33478
- Lot #: V-0032471
This 1965 Cobra replica by Kirkham Motorsports showcases meticulous craftsmanship, an impressive Ford V8 engine, and a timeless design reminiscent of the golden of age American sportscars. This “Slab Slide” example features the 289 Street package with a stainless-steel tube frame upgrade, Penske shocks, a Kirkham aluminum differential, an aluminum body hand-formed in Poland, and much more. Accompanied by a host of documentation and service history, this Kirkham Cobra is now being offered for auction by the Wilson Collection with just under 4k miles on the odometer.
The lightweight aluminum body was handcrafted in Poland and comes finished in red. This 289’s elegant design is affectionately known among enthusiasts as the “Slab Slide” due to the subtle rear fenders. Details include chrome-finished front and rear bumpers, matching trim, painted side air vents, quad exhaust tips, and 15” knock-off wire wheels with AC-branded center caps and Blockley Tubeless Radial tires from 2010. Constructed for street driving, the equipment includes front fog lights, a bullet-style driver’s side mirror, and a black tonneau cover. Additional images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin is appointed with black leather upholstery and features low-back bucket seats with lap belts as well as black wool carpeting. Equipment includes a 3-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel, a Tremec shifter, door pockets, a locking glovebox, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and a suite of Smiths gauges.
This Kirkham equips a 321ci Ford 302 SB aluminum Dart engine with SRP flat-top pistons and an Eagle steel crankshaft. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed Tremec 3550 manual transmission. Performance features include a KM aluminum reproduction differential and breather hose, Penske shocks, and billet aluminum KM control arms. A host of build documentation and service records are provided in the gallery.
This sale will include a clean title and documentation.
The seller would like you to know: “This is a wonderful version of the 289 Slab Side, The build quality is incredible and she is a blast to drive.”
Auction Results
- Sold for: $167,500
- Auction End: Aug 03, 2023 08:36:10PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 30
Comments (57)
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These are great cars ... you guys enjoy
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Hey everyone, we are coming to the end of the auction. If there are any last minute questions, please don't hesitate to ask. This is truly an amazing car.
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@fde The owner is 6' and he is comfortable in the car.
How comfortable is this car for a taller driver? I am 6'3".
Beautiful presentation, especially a study of its chassis. The solution for the muffler system shows just how little room there is for that to snake through underneath. Ironic that it goes under the rear suspension rather than over, as in many production cars. The header collects into one pipe entering the muffler, and so a one-pipe exiting from the muffler that splits into two after the diff would have helped simplify things but still accomplish the rear exit's appearance. Few people look under a car to see what's what, and I've always wondered about Kirkham chassis. Wonderful cars. Thanks for sharing!
@Chuckc The floorboards don't get hot. If you take a close look, there is insulation on the floorboard.
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How hot do the floor boards get due to the location of the mufflers?
@RoMoCo1 Hey, thank you. I was waiting for this question to come up. Unfortunately no, it does not come with the side curtains and top.
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Hi- Nice 289 slab side Cobra. Does the car have a convertible top and side curtains? Thanks.
@DAH183 it is registered as: 1965 Cobra 2-door.
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Can you tell me how the car is registered?
@SBerastequi Hydraulic Roller Lifters. I've attached a few more photos showing details of the block specs, and parts purchased for the engine build.
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Is the engine a solid lifter engine? Any original documentation?
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I've just added photos of the dyno test. Max power 453.1 hp @ 6500 rpm
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@kireneslo there is no spare and jack. It does come with a tool kit which includes a knock off hammer. I've just added photos of it.
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@JMCCobra the car was assembled in 2006.
@Nairel yes it is a hybrid.
Is there a spare and Jack?Tools(knockoff hammer,etc).
THe muffler is far too exposed and low. How is it logical?
Is this a Kirkham Hybrid? It appears to be a coil spring car and not a leaf spring car.
What year was the car assembled?
@SBerastequi that is a fair point. Maybe it would be a good idea for the future owner to find a muffler with a more narrow profile to give a little more clearance. I will say though, I (representing the owner) have never driven this car and bottomed out the muffler. For most people, I don't think this is much of a concern.
As nice as this car is, top and underneath, why is the exhaust so low? Having owned a ‘63 Cobra I am certain the exhaust was not so close to the pavement. This car would be extremely difficult to drive on any of today’s roads except a very few. Obviously you have encountered the same problems as there are signs of scrapes on the passenger side on the header and muffler. Not being critical but this is a car one would want to drive without the concern of damaging the exhaust.
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