Jointed the Forum last month. We have been evaluating whether to get a Cobra Coupe or a GT40. Right now we are leaning towards a CAV GT40. The main stumbling block is just a severe lack of "face time" with the GT 40, have not been able sit in one or get a ride in one, CAV or otherwise. We can get either to Wash DC or Charlotte NC area fairly quickly. Looking for opportunities to more closely examine some GT40's (not necessarily a CAV) and more importantly talk to some owners. Any ideas? Thank you and looking forward to being a part of this forum.
New guy in Norfolk VA
- Thread starter Steve Smith
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If your ever in Toronto Canada we can go for a long ride
Thanks! If I get up there, will take you up on offer. Bucket list item - Targa Newfoundland!
Steve,
There are several 40s in your area or in the Carolinas. if you make it down to Georgia there a couple here as well. I am finishing up repainting mine and it should be done in a week or two. Then a little finish work on the interior and I can say I am finished again, for about the third time I think??
Post a thread on "GT 40s in Virginia" etc. I am sure some will chime in.
Bill
There are several 40s in your area or in the Carolinas. if you make it down to Georgia there a couple here as well. I am finishing up repainting mine and it should be done in a week or two. Then a little finish work on the interior and I can say I am finished again, for about the third time I think??
Post a thread on "GT 40s in Virginia" etc. I am sure some will chime in.
Bill
Bill, I'll try the thread. We get down to Charlotte fairly often, so could check out cars down there also. We are also looking for events to attend that would involve GT40s. I know there is a "Car Fair" in the fall at Charlotte speedway, so will try to make that.
Thank you again for your idea.
Steve
Thank you again for your idea.
Steve
Jim Rosenthal
Supporter
if you mean a Cobra Daytona coupe, that is probably somewhat more usable than a GT40. Check out the Kirkham Motorsports aluminum Cobra Daytona coupe on their FB page, but get ready to drool.
FWIW I have one of their Cobra roadsters and love it. Also more usable than a GT40, but of course you see Cobras all over the place. You don't see GT40s.
FWIW I have one of their Cobra roadsters and love it. Also more usable than a GT40, but of course you see Cobras all over the place. You don't see GT40s.
Steve,
First, Welcome to the forum...
I do not have my GT40 done but can tell you that the Daytona coupe is a great traveling car as you can carry a lot of luggage with you verses a GT40 or a Cobra with limited trunk space.
Any of them can be built into a great driving car:thumbsup:
And most of us modify the cars a little for driver comfort and accept the fact that we have limited rearview ability.
Regards,
Mark
First, Welcome to the forum...
I do not have my GT40 done but can tell you that the Daytona coupe is a great traveling car as you can carry a lot of luggage with you verses a GT40 or a Cobra with limited trunk space.
Any of them can be built into a great driving car:thumbsup:
And most of us modify the cars a little for driver comfort and accept the fact that we have limited rearview ability.
Regards,
Mark
Jim, I have seen pix of the Stainless Steel Kirkham and it is indeed beautiful - but way above my budget!! Plus, as you say, don't see many GT40's.
Mark,
The "useability" aspect between the Daytona Coupe and the GT40 is one of our concerns. In talking to Johann at CAV, there appears to be some room for soft bags of clothes, if you don't mind wrinkles. We can travel light if necessary. Where are you in Maine? We are trying to get up to Bar Harbor later this year - late summer/early fall. What kind of GT40 are you working on? Thanks for your thoughts.
Steve
Johann, we are planning on visiting your shop in August when the cars arrive. I hope that resolves many of our questions. Do you have any customers in eastern NC or VA who might be willing to talk to us and show us their GT40?
Thanks again for all your help so far. We still really like the gulf livery.
Steve
Jim Rosenthal
Supporter
My Kirkham is polished aluminum. They have done a couple of cars in other metals, one in copper, one in bronze.
Ron McCall
Supporter
Ron,
Will do... and it is well deserved!
-Bob
Will do... and it is well deserved!
-Bob
Stephen,
I have an RCR and I am in Arlington, VA. 3-4 hours up the road. You can check my car out.
Cheers,
Howard
I have an RCR and I am in Arlington, VA. 3-4 hours up the road. You can check my car out.
Cheers,
Howard
Howard,
Glad to take you up on your kind offer. I will be in DC on 27 July and driving back on Friday 1 August. I will be free in the late afternoon after 4 or 5 and have max flexibility on Sunday until about 3. Would it be convenient to meet during that time? Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Steve
Glad to take you up on your kind offer. I will be in DC on 27 July and driving back on Friday 1 August. I will be free in the late afternoon after 4 or 5 and have max flexibility on Sunday until about 3. Would it be convenient to meet during that time? Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Steve
Steve,
I won't be able to meet up with you until Tuesday the 29th. I am booked with other events until then.
Let me know what you want to do. You can send me a PM through the Forum.
Cheers,
Howard
I won't be able to meet up with you until Tuesday the 29th. I am booked with other events until then.
Let me know what you want to do. You can send me a PM through the Forum.
Cheers,
Howard
PM sent.