Is Birkin out of business?

[Ferdl]

http://www.birkinperformancecars.com/

[Croc]

Not at all

 

Refer attached link

http://www.usa7s.net/ips/showthread.php?12590-Birkin-s-current-and-future-plans

[Davemk1]

Any word on whether they are making or selling stuff?

 

dave

[Croc]

As I heard it, the tooling from the South African operations was being moved to CO. In the interim there were enough parts, chassis and other components in stock to manage through that move process until they get back to making things.

 

Calling Tbox56 to the forum to comment on this

Edited May 9, 2020 by Croc

[papak]

I spoke with Tom the other day. He is doing well. Things are moving along.

[wemtd]

Maybe this could be a new marketing idea for sevens: drive to Eagle CO. Try on a few cars for size, have your inseam & waist measured and Tom will build a car that fits the driver.

This certainly would help our member from California trying to find a Caterham that he knows will fit.

Edited May 9, 2020 by wemtd

[panamericano]

Maybe this could be a new marketing idea for sevens: drive to Eagle CO. Try on a few cars for size, have your inseam & waist measured and Tom will build a car that fits the driver.

This certainly would help our member from California trying to find a Caterham that he knows will fit.

 

Or he could just go the Locost route. Perfect fit.

[coffee break]

Or fire up the 3-D printer and set it on "7" :auto:

[Tbox56]

We are well in Birkin land. Just over a year ago we moved to a new larger facility the new workshop and warehouse are 4800 square feet with ceiling height to allow for vertical expansion along with an exterior storage yard with shipping containers for additional storage of items not temperature sensitive. We have completed the purchase of the inventory remaining in SA, it along with the special tooling and fabrication jigs will be packaged into a container and shipped to us here in Colorado. Unfortunately with the Covid19, which we are all dealing with, the time-frame for the shipment is uncertain. We currently have over 20 chassis (including all 4 models) and components for completing the cars along with an inventory of spare parts in stock in Colorado.

 

This transition is being made due to the political uncertainty and business conditions in SA. Overall this change will be a win for Birkin owners in the USA. There will be a more consistent supply chain, not dealing with “strike season”, shipping cost and time. We will be able to offer quicker customer support and product refinement. John Watson will still be involved with the design of new products and the evolution of current products.

 

 

Tom

Birkin Direct-USA

970-376-5188