[Randy Lee]

As for the cost of the Ferrari V8 engine and transaxle package. They would not be cheap, but probably not nearly as expensive as what you might expect. I just bought a 1990 Mondial T in very good condition for $35K. That's for the whole car, that runs and drives very nicely thank you, not an engine and trans out of a wreck.

BTW, that engine is the most wonderful banshee! The Mondial is no lightweight, but it is still a lot of fun. But if the engine was in a *light!* GTO replica, it would be thrilling. The transmission is very charming also. At first the throws seem heavy and balky. You may try to finesse it like you have to drive an Alfa, but soon you realize that won't work at all; what it really likes is for you just slam her home. Shift with authority and the thing works just fine.

Parts from the dealer are ridiculous, but I am finding that there are businesses that supply all the main service parts at surprisingly reasonable prices.

When it comes to 60s sports cars, the GT40 and the GTO are the pinnacles. One down, and one to go!