Most expensive replica?
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Of course they would say it is a 'continuation' rather than a 'replica'. Very nice spec though...
If you had that sort of money (give or take a bit) would you go for this or a new GT?
If you had that sort of money (give or take a bit) would you go for this or a new GT?
Is that number plate legal ?
"The only modern incarnation sanctioned by The Ford Motor Company "
"Ford Motor Company have even sanctioned the use of "continuation" chassis numbering for these vehicles."
More Hot Air from dealers who should know better. I wish they'd do their homework.
I've seen adverts for these (SPF's) in which it's described that parts are 100% interchangeable with an original and this one is only 75% :laugh:
The number plate is not legal on a '58 plate, but it would look hideous with the correct yellow reflective variety. I wouldn't have thought the cops would be that bothered...
"Ford Motor Company have even sanctioned the use of "continuation" chassis numbering for these vehicles."
More Hot Air from dealers who should know better. I wish they'd do their homework.
I've seen adverts for these (SPF's) in which it's described that parts are 100% interchangeable with an original and this one is only 75% :laugh:
The number plate is not legal on a '58 plate, but it would look hideous with the correct yellow reflective variety. I wouldn't have thought the cops would be that bothered...
Ian Anderson
Lifetime Supporter
Nope number plate is not legal
Front numberplate also questionable as difficult to see
Fully road legal and yet VAT exempt???
Presumably also been through IVA
So where are reverse lights / fog lights
Front indicators in period correct position but IVA legal? IVA does not allow for modifications after the test
Mk2 with ZF????
Ford do not own the "GT40" name that is owned by Safir
So advert could have a lot of holes blown through it!
A lot of window dressing for a replica - nice replica - but replica none the less
Ian (Owner of a 41 inch look alike!)
Would like to have the same (once on the road). I guess the worst that can happen is an on the spot fine of the kind issued to motorbikes with 'show' sized plates.
Agree with you Ian - there seems to be quite a few discrepancies between what is on the car and SVA (58 plate) compliance - but it has been issued a registration...
Is that correct? how are 40's going to get through the test? I thought they had to leave windows/headlight covers off for the SVA, does the IVA allow them on?
Simon
Ian Anderson
Lifetime Supporter
I did a pile of reading on the IVA a while back and one of the things mentioned was they were recommending photographic evidence be taken and kept so that any modifications after the test could be spotted and "adjusted back to IVA pass"
SVA did not have this clause so after passing you could "legally" make alterations
After all go an buy a Focus and it does not come with roof rails and a tow hitch - you can have these retrofitted and it does not become non road legal but would either of the above necessarily pass the IVA tests? /But then the Focus would not need to pass an IVA/
A lot of Grey areas being sorted?????
Ian
SVA did not have this clause so after passing you could "legally" make alterations
After all go an buy a Focus and it does not come with roof rails and a tow hitch - you can have these retrofitted and it does not become non road legal but would either of the above necessarily pass the IVA tests? /But then the Focus would not need to pass an IVA/
A lot of Grey areas being sorted?????
Ian
I guess what they are saying is that they have not read the Superformance details about the car, nor do they understand the SAFIR connection vs FORD. Nice finish, and with the cost of fuel (if you are concerned about that), the 5 speed is a good transmission to have, but a 427FE looks much better under the rear glass.
Not the dearest though !!
Check this out.... http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7207760&keywords=gt40&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=gt40&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12358494B9FA&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=1&__Ntt=gt40&trecs=8
A lot of money for something that detracts significantly from the original style and spirit of the GT40.
I must some how be missing the big picture ??
Contemporary 60's race cars just don't do it for me.
Check this out.... http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7207760&keywords=gt40&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__D=gt40&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12358494B9FA&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=1&__Ntt=gt40&trecs=8
A lot of money for something that detracts significantly from the original style and spirit of the GT40.
I must some how be missing the big picture ??
Contemporary 60's race cars just don't do it for me.
