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Mark Charlton · 01-30-05, 10:10 PM

I agree about the number of Cobras. I saw 5 or 6 at a local Ford dealership show last year, but I also NEVER see them on the road. I discovered that someone in my city has an original MB 300SL gullwing lightweight (alloy body) - a really rare car. I always wonder what else is hiding in local garages. Still, I’ve never seen or heard of a GT40 nearby (well, except for Rick’s work-in-progress)

I think the biggest difference between a Cobra kit and a GT40 (from what I see) is the cost and labour required is much higher on a 40. For that reason alone, I'm sure it will never reach the volumes of a Cobra. Add the loss of open-air cruising and you're left with die-hard racers and classic lovers. Which is all fine with me. I’m sure there are a lot of us who would love a GT40 and the price of entry going down will just mean we can indulge sooner! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

01-30-05, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mark Charlton Mark Charlton Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada GT40: GTD #9988 Posts: 430 Rep Power: 10	Re: GT40 Market trend I agree about the number of Cobras. I saw 5 or 6 at a local Ford dealership show last year, but I also NEVER see them on the road. I discovered that someone in my city has an original MB 300SL gullwing lightweight (alloy body) - a really rare car. I always wonder what else is hiding in local garages. Still, I’ve never seen or heard of a GT40 nearby (well, except for Rick’s work-in-progress) I think the biggest difference between a Cobra kit and a GT40 (from what I see) is the cost and labour required is much higher on a 40. For that reason alone, I'm sure it will never reach the volumes of a Cobra. Add the loss of open-air cruising and you're left with die-hard racers and classic lovers. Which is all fine with me. I’m sure there are a lot of us who would love a GT40 and the price of entry going down will just mean we can indulge sooner! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]