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Thanks Dave, it looks like becomming a big draw although Basil and the crew take some beating! I was invited purely by chance last year and could only make it for one of the days, but this year I intend to be in the thick of it for the full weekend. I might even get to see one of the nice...

The Super weekend of Torquay UK is planned for the 14th to the 16th June 2013. This will be the second year of this show and yet already it appears to be gaining momentum. This is not a show aimed at any particular motoring or demographic group, but is aimed squarly at attracting people with...

I am trying to get myself and my car in and being shown, but have not had that confirmed yet. If there is no club "stand" or group of owners possible perhaps we should just make a list of who will be there and how to recognise each other so we can meet up during the event. Pink Carnations might...

Suggestions.... close the rear clip before you drive it like you stole it or you'll lose the back end! Definitely not MDA as the retaining clamps (front clip)are too big

Mike, great subject and her'e my 7 Quid's worth (that's inflation for you) Lagavulin Highland single malt Southern comfort. Cointreau Brandy, a good one but no particular preference Rum, the dark version again no particular preference Kahlua - generally in coffee, mmmmmmmm Rioja - one of the...

May I add my welcome too Erik, Never heard the rarity of these beasts put quite the way you did but I think we all know what you mean. Until you "get in the game" you rarley see one. Being a fortunate owner I always allow interested people a chance to sit in or even be taken for a drive in mine...

Not sure how well this will come out (I must ask for the full size originals) Outside a local mansion, not my country residence!

Keith, welcome and Happy Christmas! With most of us it started as just a dream, for some it has become a reality, keep dreaming and saving and you will get there. There is a wealth of information here for whatever you choose in the end, from preowned to scratch build, all of the GT40 problems...

Graham, nice looking build bet you can't wait now it's so close - I remember how I felt when it was that close, still feel that way every time I see it in the garage 5 years on. Hmmm orange wheels, I wonder what colour scheme you will be going for?

Welcome Stuart, did you get to drive one though? a GT that is. Are you considering a 40 or something else? You will get plenty of help and information here either way.

Being on the same wavelength and being a wierd guy with peculiar ideas are not mutually exclusive you know :laugh:. I cover mine when clean and leave the cover off when the car is dusty. I have a sealed floor but exposed walls and concrete roof so my garage does get dusty, but the worst is...

Matt, welcome. If you are expecting the boxing in to reduce when you drive a GT40 think again, it will only increase! That's not a reason not to get one however. Best of luck with the 40, will this be an addition or a replacement to the COB?

Jon - welcome from accross the pond. Hope you are still quite young then if you plan to take 7-10 years to start your 40 and knowing that it takes approx 2 years elapsed time to build. Don't be disheartened if the right girl comes along and marriage and children follow BEFORE the 40 gets...

Hi Paul, another Devonian, we seem to be multiplying. Do you have a 40 or are you planning to get one soon, or are you just nuts about them like the rest of us but have not taken it further? Whereabouts in Devon are you? I'm in Torquay and don't need much excuse to take mine out for a spin, so...

What I want to know is how will the cows pay - and I do mean the bovine ones. After all it's them that are being flatulent not the farmers, or is there something in the research about Kangaroos not farting and using whatever is in their gut to stop cows polluting our World?

Brookesy, Another Devonian, welcome. Hope you can come to Powderham (Nr Exeter)over this weekend, 7th/8th July. I will be there on the Sunday with my 40 so if you can make it look me up. It's the Crash box classic car show. I will be on the Black Diamond South West stand near one of the entrances.

Tim that second photo should be in a caption competition, if only I could have got any of my three to do that. as for the thread subject I agree with some earlier comments, If you have unlimited money and fancy a near perfect copy why would you not buy one of these, whatever the expected use...

Patrick, when I first saw your photos I had to check my Garage to be sure mine was still there! (it is and yours has wider white stripes while mine are silver). Beautiful car and I know you will enjoy it. Watch out though as random pretty girls WILL come and sit in it!

Welcome Chris, I'm not far from you in Devon and there are a few others in Hampshire so again not far from you. No room in a 40 for the kids so you'll have to leave them behind (see, no downside to owning one yet!) good luck with the dream.

Welcome Andrew lots of knowledge on here including scratch build experts. Me I just enjoy driving 'em; didn't have the time to build one even though I wanted to.