This may be like throwing gas on a fire but is there really two different GT40 replica/continuation markets out there. One for the SPF cars and one for everything else? No offense intended just curious. If so, why?
Not fuel on fire at all, legitimate question. I'm in a great mood.
I mentioned after one goes through extreme circumstances, the
little things float away shortly. It's not like I said something like
"brett favre hates GT40s". Can you imagine the stampede of death threats.
I believe there are 6 distinct GT40 markets.
Each fluctuates but settles into distinct factions.
I am interested in purchasing 5 or 6(incomplete not poor construct)
This is how I personally would classify it, although nothing offical exists.
1) Prototype, celebrity owned or race history original GT40s
2) authentic GT40s without special collector value
3) authorized continued production of GT40s by carroll shelby (when he dies, investment)
4) track and race cars not intended for street use at all
5) excellent made replica GT40s but unauthorized
5-A)
brand new never driven turnkey well constructed Gt40 replicas (brand new hold value)
6) excellent constructed replicas but unfinished and poorly constructed GT40s (avenger)
AA) there is also a subcategory of 5 and 6 because I am a CA resident
Smog exempt and titled correctly as a pre-1975 and not a newly constructed vehicle.
Puts the car in a totally different market value for me.
BB) there would then also be a subcategory for Left Hand Drive cars, some really go for authenticity or left side driving.
What section your vehicle best is classified in, will determine the market trend currently and thus the value of your vehicle today, not forever. It also depends on what cars are competing for the same driving experience and appeal to the same people. For example, if the 2010 Ford GT was $80,000 where would replicas fit in? Corvette is talking about a mid engine supercar to compete with Ferrari, under $75k maybe potential buyers may get distracted by change. Change does is and will happen.
*note the mid engine corvette C8 is a rumor and will most likely be produced as a Cadillac
but who knows.