[Ian K]

I'll take a replica reagrdless of price.

To me, the new 43.5 doesn't have the look.
The interior isn't as inviting -- it doesn't
say "Come on in and see what I'm about" as
much as the replicas do. And Ron's
link says that it will weigh just under
3300lbs. If it can make the 1/4 mile in
under 12 sec. at 120 mph with that weight,
then I'm sure I can coax like numbers with
a well setup replica. Then, take into account
modern engine management, smog controls ...
not a car I want to wrench myself. Plus,
with a replica, you get to say you built
some/most/all of it yourself, and can be
pretty certain that there is no other replica
exactly like yours. Can't say the same for
the 43.5. And, if I want to go to the track,
the new one isn't properly equipped -- no
rollcage or fire suppression.

I think if you park a well built replica next to the new car, the replica will draw more
faces.

Ian