New Guy, Car wanted

Hi,
I am a 'newbie' and just stumbled upon this site. I am looking into getting a GT 40 ...replica as
I do not have a million spare right now !!
Any help apreciated...like do I buy a kit? (which one) do I get a 'used' /previously owned car?
I will have to, reluctantly, sell my Caterham but I have always wanted a GT40.
Direct email to me is ok [email protected]

Many thanks, Roland

Hi Roland,

Welcome to the forum! First step in buying a GT40 rep is to join the two clubs,(gt 40 enthusiasts club & GTD club) both have links on the main forum page.

Cheapest way into ownership is to buy a used & registered car & rebuild if you require. They are not *that* common, but are around if you look hard. A good source for SH cars is the club mags.

The only kit suppliers in the UK at the moment are MDA GT40 and Tornado sports cars. Both have web-sites but I don't have the URL at hand. There may be a new importer of CAV GT40's but I don't have any info. From memory they trade as 'Thruxton sports cars'.

Hope this helps!

Hi Roland

The link to the club site does not seem to be working at the moment.

The web address is:- www.gt40enthusiastsclub.com

Brian.

Editor, Fortyfication.

Hi Roland
As above - welcome to the place to be for anyone with an interest in the GT40. The Forum has been running for over two years now and you will not find a more knowledgable clan anywhere else. Use the search function initially for specific items as loads of topics have been aired already, but always feel welcome to ask - you'll surely get all the encouragement balanced advice you could ever need.

Finally - as Julian suggests above - check out both the UK clubs - They both have a healthy membership and cater for all recognised marques. As the links are currently not working, here is the <font color="red"> </font> link to the GTD40 Car Club ([url]www.gtd40club.co.uk) - Enjoy![/url]
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Roland,

Try www.gt40uk.com

That's the home of MDA.

I was in the situation as you this time last year. I joined the GTD40 club(very good).

And opted to buy a new car.

Regards,

J.P

Hi RJL

How big is your budget? I know of an excellent car for sale - but heres the rub - its one of the more expensive ones - about £39 - £45k.

If you are interested I can forward the details to you.

I have no connection with the car other than a friend of mine owns it.

Paul,

I love your car's livery. Thanks for the photo.

Have fun

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