duPont REGISTRY Live is proud to present this extraordinary 1965 Kirkham AC Cobra 289 FIA, finished in Viking Blue over a Black leather interior and showing just 30 miles. Built with lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum bodywork, this exceptional Cobra features white No. 30 racing decals, 15-inch FIA-style knock-off wheels, a chrome single roll hoop, and a potent 363 Aluminum Dart Block V8 with Dart Pro One CNC heads. A Tremec TKO600 five-speed manual transmission and Wilwood brakes complete the performance package, while this remarkable example is accompanied by one key, a car cover, extensive documentation, and a soft top.

The Shelby Cobra remains one of the most iconic sports cars ever created, pairing lightweight construction with American V8 power. Kirkham Cobras are widely regarded by enthusiasts and collectors as some of the most accurate and masterfully engineered Cobra replicas in the world, thanks to their aerospace-grade precision and authentic raw-metal craftsmanship. Each aluminum body begins as a flat sheet of aircraft-grade aluminum before being meticulously hand-shaped into the flowing bodywork of the iconic Shelby Cobra. Carroll Shelby was so impressed with Kirkham's craftsmanship that the company was selected to build the aluminum bodies for the official Shelby CSX4000 continuation series.

Finished in Viking Blue, this example captures the unmistakable appearance of a period FIA competition Cobra, with white No. 30 decals, FIA-style knock-off wheels, and a chrome single roll hoop. Inside, Black leather upholstery and a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel preserve the car's beautifully uncomplicated, driver-focused character.

Power comes from a 363ci V8 featuring a Dart aluminum block and Dart Pro One CNC heads, paired with a Tremec TKO600 five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Wilwood brakes provide confident stopping performance, while the lightweight aluminum construction delivers the direct, visceral character that defines the Cobra experience. The engine build is well documented in the build sheet above, featuring the Dart aluminum block, Dart CNC aluminum heads, Diamond pistons, Comp Cams hydraulic roller cam, Eagle forged crankshaft, Oliver billit I beam rods, all fed by a Holley Ultra HP 750 CFM carburetor. A dyno sheet shows this combination outputs 517 crank horsepower. Independent rear suspension puts the power to the ground.

Showing just 30 miles and accompanied by one key, a car cover, extensive documentation, and a soft top, this exceptional 1965 Kirkham AC Cobra 289 FIA represents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a meticulously crafted Cobra built with authentic hand-formed aluminum construction, modern performance engineering, and the craftsmanship that earned Kirkham the confidence of Carroll Shelby himself.

Inspectors Notes: This is an absolutely incredible example of one of the most iconic American cars ever made. It is clear to see why Carroll Shelby chose Kirkham as the coachbuilder for his CSX4000 series. Most Cobra kits are full fiberglass bodies, but Kirkham knows better than that. The combination of an American V8, the Tremec five-speed, the beautiful bodywork, and the side exit exhausts makes this one of the most engaging driving experiences that you can find.

Key Features

• Aluminum Bodywork

• 30 Miles

• 363ci Dart Block V8

• Tremec TKO Five-Speed Manual Transmission

Exterior

• Viking Blue Paint

• White #30 Decals

• 15" FIA Style Knock Off Wheels

• Chrome Single Roll Hoop

Interior

• Black Leather Upholstery

• Low-Back Bucket Seats

• Three-Spoke Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

• Kirkham Branded Revolution Gauges

• Custom Switch Panel

Mechanical

• 363ci Ford V8

• TKO600 Five-Speed Manual Transmission

• Wilwood Disc Brakes

• Dart Aluminum Block

• Dart Pro One CNC Heads

Items Included in Sale

• 1 Key

• Car Cover

• Extensive Documentation