transalpian Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Greetings! Due to some life and medical changes, my short-owned Birkin S3 is now for sale. I have only owned this car since September of 2013 but it is time for it to find a new home. The car runs fantastically, 10/10. Cosmetically, its a 9.5/10. The few times I've had to drive it, it's been an amazing experience. However, the recent racing-related death of a dear friend has pretty much guaranteed I won't drive it again. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/18/37br.jpg The Birkin kit was originally purchased from Texas Motorsport by Sheldon Arkow in 2001. He finished it in a high quality standard with a Zetec 2L. Sheldon was/is a pharmacist and also built several USAC midget race cars. His engine guy was John Slomsky, an area podiatrist. They put a lot of money and time into the build. I have the donor car receipts for the engine and transmission (along with many other items). The engine has a water rail and runs an electric water pump for a very simple alternator belt routing and less parasitic drag on the engine. Engine temps stay very steady and uniform. It is fuel injected (Ford system) and has an OBD plug for the Ford computer. I've not checked that the connection works. The 5spd transmission shifts as it should with a Howe Engineering hydraulic clutch and a Sachs super heavy duty clutch disk. The starter is a Ford unit and has been relocated to the passenger side to avoid the exhaust heat. Sheldon had an adapter plate water jet milled and its a neat installation (I have the template for the plate as well). Exhaust is all stainless with the aluminum cover over the muffler as shown. In the cockpit, she runs VDO gauges (tach is orig birkin supply), has the birkin seats, carpets, wind deflectors, heater, and removable steering wheel with two sizes of Momo wheels, one round leather, one suede d-shape with open top for better gauge visibility. Sound/heat deadening materials have been installed in the footwells. Wipers, washers, horn, turn signals, high and low beam headlights all work. There is a turn signal reminder buzzer. All canvas is included and in good shape including top, doors, and tonneau cover. Driver seat belt is a four point harness. Passenger is the three point retractable belt but I have another harness to be installed there. Wheels are new Konigs. Tires are nearly new BFG. The spare is a different tire, but has the same Konig wheel. The wheels that were on the car when I bought it are part of the sale. An enameled black and silver Lotus badge is mounted on the nose. It is a 1968 period correct badge. The car has traveled under 3000 miles since titled in 2008. It was inspected and titled by the Ohio State Patrol. There is no rust or corrosion and the car has never been in snow, ice, or salt. Minor faults include a small scuff on the back of the passenger side rear fender, the heater blower doesn't work, the parking brake boot comes loose from the floor, and the drivers side carpet needs a better method of being secured. I'm 5'10" with longer legs. To get all the room I could, I've got the pedals all the way forward and have redrilled the seat base to move it back as far as possible (extra space gained by removal of drivers 3 point belt retractor). I fit. Right now, the car is safely stored in my snow covered garage in southern Ohio but I can get any pictures you need. I need $17,000 for the car. Edited February 14, 2014 by transalpian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kess Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hi, I am very interested. Can you please send your contact info (phone & email) and any other photos. Address is: info AT GMSR.info Thanks! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm sorry for your loss. Best regards, Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transalpian Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for the condolences. He was a great guy who is missed by many. And thanks to the board, its been too short, but fun all the same. The Birkin sold this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm sure it's bitter sweet, but congratulations on the sale. Someone got a great at a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 transalpian, If you have an opportunity, please encourage your Birkin buyer to join up on USA7s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 transalpian, If you have an opportunity, please encourage your Birkin buyer to join up on USA7s. Ditto. :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 He already is a member but hasn't made a public announcement yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 He already is a member but hasn't made a public announcement yet. Oh, now you've gone and done it! :ack: SPOILER ALERT!!!! :smilielol5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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