billet aluminum frame and suspension

[camarorad]

This is a car I helped build, it is a cobra replica aluminum body with a all billet aluminum frame and suspension. It was built for one of the richest men in the world, he wanted something different. Here are some pics, if there is any interest I will post more. We built two of them, the first one we built to test and run at the track. Then when everything was right we built the real one. Right now we are in the process of finishing the first one because it never was fully finished. (body work, interior, side pipes)

[96z28ss]

I would really love to know what something like that would cost?
That is crazy but i like it.

[wedged]

the title made me think "yeah, right..." WOW ! that is really cool !

I just have to say that the carb seems like a turd in crystal punch bowl. That car should have EFI .

[waynieZ]

Wow Awesome work, and a beautiful car.

[TwinSting]

very cool. How much did the finished car weigh?

[camarorad]

I would really love to know what something like that would cost?
That is crazy but i like it.

I dont know the exact cost but it was 7 figures

[camarorad]

very cool. How much did the finished car weigh?

I wish i would have taken a picture of the scales but I believe it was around 2200 pounds

[69TAPoser]

Cool car. I built a cobra replica back in 2001, but not one of this caliber.

The body is a kirkham, probably the best replica company out there as far as detail and accuracy. I believe they are the only company that produces aluminum cobra bodies:

http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/pricing/index.html

Not sure how different this one is, the frame in your pics looks totally custom (amazing, actually).

Using their chassis you can build one for less than $100k.

Seven figures is a LOT!!! Wow!

Pricing from their site:

Our cars start at $56,995 for the 427 models and $61,995 for the 289 models.

Each replica comes standard with most everything needed to complete a car (less engine, exhaust, clutch, transmission, drive shaft, differential and half shafts). For more information on what is included with each car please see the specs for each model.

Phil

[camarorad]

here are a couple more pics of the interior. I do agree that the car should have had EFI and that was the plane but in the end the carb was chosen to tie in the old and new.

[XcYZ]

Wow, that's really cool. Post up some more pics please. :thumbsup:

[buickfunnycar.com]

awesome pics,especially the pass footwell shot.:thumbsup:

[camarorad]

here are more pics. the insane price was due to the chassis more than anything. The body is one of our normal bodies wrapped around an aluminum frame. I think in one of the pics you will see a guy in blue and orange clothes. He is from Poland and came over to help us put the body on and make hood, doors, and trunk. I learned an alot from him about forming aluminum, it was a great experience. It would have been easier if I spoke Polish or he spoke English, but we made the best of it.

[customcam]

Oh my, thats Unbeleivable :faint: Thanks for posting
Know thats Fabrication at its finest, you should start a build thread in the Updates section??

[ironworks]

Amazing work, Somebody has been using the CNC a little bit.

Rodger