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Originally Posted by Alan in Nevada 
Although I'm not at liberty to go into it, there have been others with major issues regarding shortcomings of their SPF GT40 roller as delivered. Whether I buy this car or not will depend greatly on the quality and soundness of the item as delivered and the service and technical support from High Tech and Superformance at and after purchase.
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Alan,
I don't understand that comment....why are you not at liberty to reveal the issues you say exist? It is not fair to state a "problem" but not express it. Sort of like the political callers who ask voters "If you knew XX had beat his wife, would you still vote for them?" They never said XX DID beat his wife but the damage is done. If you have defined quality concerns with the SPF GT, list them.
As to the damaged switch panel, yes, it hurts any owner to see something in his new pride and joy that is not "right". But I am sure that SPF/Olthoffs will make it right. I would not expect that part to be in stock in the US. If I were running the parts operation for SPF at this time, for a new product, I would only stock items that could hold up use of the car. I would not stock incidental, trim or non-critical parts. Nor would I carry parts that will only be required after a major "shunt". These can be sent from Hi-Tech in a matter of days. And if you tore a suspension corner off a chassis or wrapped up a tub, a couple of days of shipping is NOT going to hold up use of the car!
Keep in mind that there is a learning curve for both the factory and dealers with the GT. SPF is known for high quality and I am sure they will deliver in the long run.
BTW, find the CAR and DRIVER review of the GT40 MK III road test from 1967 and see how they SAVAGED the GT's production quality. "Lower quality then the cheapest Falcon" was what they wrote at the time...."Glue all over the upholstery, rattles, etc."
And a GT40 cost over 15K at the time when a new Corvette was $4500.....
Rick
(and yes, I have a very remote connection to SPF, so my comments ARE biased)
(edited for my fat-finger attempts at typing....)