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jimbo · 05-10-02, 01:44 AM

I would take the replica, any day, any way, I think. I just can't imagine my local Ford dealer supporting a product like the new GT40. If I wanted a Ford built supercar I'd buy an Aston-Martin. The new car is successful in design and execution only where it emulates the original; where it departs, it isn't as good. I think the replica builders have actually done a better job of updating the old design and making it into a usable modern car. And it looks better. No one on this forum, unless I've missed it, has felt that the new car is a visual improvement on the old.

05-10-02, 01:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
jimbo 8 Tenths Join Date: Nov 2001 GT40: annapolis md Posts: 867 Rep Power: 16	Re: Curious on peoples\' opinions I would take the replica, any day, any way, I think. I just can't imagine my local Ford dealer supporting a product like the new GT40. If I wanted a Ford built supercar I'd buy an Aston-Martin. The new car is successful in design and execution only where it emulates the original; where it departs, it isn't as good. I think the replica builders have actually done a better job of updating the old design and making it into a usable modern car. And it looks better. No one on this forum, unless I've missed it, has felt that the new car is a visual improvement on the old.