1965 Kirkham Cobra #491 Polished Aluminum Body Keith Kraft 482ci V8, Tremec 5-Sp

1965 Replica/Kit Makes

(630) 567-0066(630) 567-0066 Vehicle Original VIN : AC224539MD 1965 Kirkham Cobra #491 Polished Aluminum Body Keith Kraft 482ci V8, Tremec 5-Speed

I am pleased to offer this incredible 1965 Kirkham polished aluminum body Cobra #491. This beauty features Keith Kraft 482 ci race motor (dyno’ed at 605HP), Tremec 5-speed trans, side pipes etc. VIN # is AC224539MD and mileage is 9,000 +/- miles.

 

This amazing Cobra is presented with a huge amount of original documentation. Please see picture section to view the paperwork.

 

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 482 ci motor with a Shelby aluminum block. This car was dyno’d at 605hp, so no worries about making it to the car show on time! This thing is a beast!!

 

Engine Components:

– Keith Kraft 482ci FE Stroker V8 Engine (#C5AE-H)

– Aftermarket Stainless Steel Heads

– Aluminum Edelbrock Performer RPM Dual Plane Intake

– 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

– Borla 8 velocity stack fuel injection system

– Tremec TKO 600 5–Speed 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 

– 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

– Includes Car Cover

– Includes Hammer for Knockoff Wheels

– Huge, 42-Gallon Custom Gas Tank

– Billet Aluminum Straps for Gas Tank

Undercarriage Is a Work of Art:

– Stainless Steel Frame

– All Hardware Is Handmade Aluminum

– Powder Coated Wheel Wells

– Real Kirkham Knockoff 15” Wheels

– Front Tires: Avon 245/50R15

– Rear Tires: Avon 295/50R15

Interior:

– Black Interior

– Upholstery Looks New

– Carpeting Looks Great

– Powder Coated Rear Bulkhead

– Leather Covered Dashboard

– Bucket Seats w/ Simpson Four-Point Racing Harness for Driver & 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

– Extended foot boxes – Kirkham sliders can be added

– titled as 2007 ASVE (assembled vehicle)

Video Links:

 

* To watch a great walk around video, click here

* To watch a great acceleration pull video, click here

* To watch a high speed “drive by” video, click here

* To watch another “drive by” video, click here

* To watch an in-car driving video, click here

* To watch another short in-car driving video, click here

* To watch another in-car driving video, click here

* To watch another in-car driving video showing gauges, click here

Photos 1965 Kirkham Cobra #491 Polished Aluminum Body Keith Kraft 482ci V8, Tremec 5-Speed

Cobra is located in Coos bay, OR. Contact me to schedule an inspection. 

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• Make: Replica/Kit Makes
• Year: 1965
• Mileage: 9000
• VIN: 00000000000000000
• Color: Silver
• Engine size: Keith Kraft 482
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Interior color: Black
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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