Kirkham #491, Aluminum Body! Keith Kraft 482ci V8, TKO 600 5-Speed, Low Miles!

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  • Location: Plymouth, Michigan, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Shelby
  • Model: Cobra
  • SubModel: Kirkham
  • Type: Other
  • Doors: 2
  • Year: 1965
  • Mileage: 1,508
  • Color: Silver
  • Engine size: 482 V8
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Interior color: Black
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1965 Shelby Cobra Kirkham Description

1965 Shelby Cobra Kirkham

VIN: AC224539MD

This may be one of the most extraordinary cars we've ever owned. Hand-built and hand-formed, this one-piece aluminum body was created in a Polish MIG factory where metallurgy is their practiced trade. Nearly every piece of aluminum, stainless steel and hardware was made by hand and built to fit this Cobra perfectly, even the control arms and booster housing is handcrafted! This is Kirkham #491 and was built in 2007; at the time, it was one of only seven Kirkham's built with every available option. The Kirkham is powered by a Keith Kraft built, polished, all-aluminum 482ci with a Pink aluminum block. This car was dyno'd at 605hp, so no worries about making it to the car show on time! The cherry on top? It's only logged approximately 1300 miles!

Mechanics:

Keith Kraft 482ci FE Stroker V8 Engine (#: C5AE-H)
Engine Components:
-Aftermarket Stainless Steel Heads
-Aluminum Edelbrock Performer RPM Dual Plane Intake
-Cold Air Box (Turkey Pan)
-Aluminum Radiator w/ Electric Fan
Engine Cosmetics:
-Stainless Steel Piping
-Stainless Steel Braided Lines
-Stainless Steel Hardware Throughout
-Stainless Steel Master Cylinders (Clutch, 2 Separate for Brakes)
-Polished Aluminum Cobra Valve Covers
-Polished Alternator
-Milled Billet Aluminum Overflow "Kirkham" Reservoir
Holley 4150 Single 4-Barrel Carb
-Vacuum Secondaries
-Dual Feed
-750 CFM
Tremec TKO 600 5Speed Manual Transmission (#: CCEX4255)
-Quicktime Explosion Proof Bell Housing
-Hydraulic Clutch
Front Independent Suspension
-Sway Bar
-Coilovers
-Penske Shocks
-Rack & Pinion Steering
-Stainless Steel Steering Shaft & U-Joints
Rear Independent Suspension
-Custom Billet Aluminum Control Arms and Hardware
-Coilovers
Auburn KMS 320 Rear End
-Ratio: 3.42:1
-Posi Trac
-Kirkham Aluminum Diff
Brakes:
-Wilwood Brakes
-Air-Cooling Ducts
-Stainless Steel Braided Lines
-Front Power Disc Brakes
-Rear Power Disc Brakes
Stainless Steel Side Pipe Exhaust w/ Glasspack Style Mufflers
Short Rubber Turns Into Stainless Steel Piping for Radiator "Hoses"

Body:

1-Piece Full Aluminum Body w/ Sanded Stripes
Hood Fits Great w/ Fenders
Door Lips and Jambs are Clean
Stainless Steel Roll Bar
Inside Trunk is Excellent
-Car Cover
-Hammer for Knockoff Wheels
Huge, 42-Gallon Custom Gas Tank
-Billet Aluminum Strap
Undercarriage Is a Work of Art
-Stainless Steel Frame
-All Hardware Is Handmade Aluminum
-Powder Coated Wheel Wells
Real Kirkham Knockoff 17" Wheels
Front Tires: Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval 245/45R17
Rear Tires: Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval 285/45R17

Interior:

Black Interior
-Upholstery Looks New
-Carpeting Looks Great
-Powder Coated Rear Bulkhead
-Leather Covered Dashboard
Bucket Seats w/ Five-Point Racing Harness for Driver
-Lap Belt for Passenger
Floor Shifter
Custom 16" Stainless Steel Steering Wheel
-Wood Grain Rim
-Kirkham Engraving
Custom Gauges
Billet Aluminum Parking Brake Lever
Halon Fire Suppression System
Fire Extinguisher
Heat Shield for Foot Boxes
Fresh-Air Floor Ventilation System for Driver and Passenger (located at feet)
Battery Shutoff Is Between Driver and Passenger on Body Wall

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