Im looking to build a real head turner kit car in a few years. Im stuck between the GT40 and the Factory Five GTM. Ive spoken to the owner of a GTM and he said people all the time stick their cell phones out their car windows to snap pictures. He even let me sit in his GTM and awe it was a dream come true. He even said he will come out of a shopping plaza and people will be surrounding his car in the parking lot. Im just wondering, does your GT40 attract people like the GTM, cell phone pics and all? Like I said, I want a real head turner. I really like the GT40 as Im a Ford guy, but the GTM is drop dead gorgeous and I know its an attention grabber. So how about your GT40? Does it grab peoples attention?
Does your GT40 attract attention?
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Jon,
The gt40 does attract a lot of attention. If all you are concerned about is attention, there are other cars that garner that kind of attention without all the effort you will be putting into one of these projects. The other thing to consider is comfort. The gt is hot and cramped, and the GTM is a "little" more roomy and comfortable but not much.......... You may also want to take a look at the Ultima and the SLC. Good luck and have fun, Scott
The gt40 does attract a lot of attention. If all you are concerned about is attention, there are other cars that garner that kind of attention without all the effort you will be putting into one of these projects. The other thing to consider is comfort. The gt is hot and cramped, and the GTM is a "little" more roomy and comfortable but not much.......... You may also want to take a look at the Ultima and the SLC. Good luck and have fun, Scott
If you want a head turner in a 4-season car (enclosed), why not consider one of RCR's SuperLite Coupes (The "SLC")? Personally, I have NO doubt you will hear that the GT40's attract mega-attention...the only reason they might not do so is that they did not have the "market presence" that the Shelby Cobra had during the same time period. To really appreciate the GT40 one had to be a race buff....
However, considering that the GT40 is my dream car, I would drive it even it it didn't...in fact, would perhaps like it better if it didn't!
I drive a Cobra...can't get away from people, they approach me everywhere I go. The Cobra has been seen on their TV sets, on YouTube, and they recognize it. Last week I went to WalMart at 2AM (less crowded, no lines to check out) and I parked the Cobra under one of their lights as far from the store as I could get it...when I returned, there were 3 other cars parked in a circle around it. I would have been a bit worried if one of them had not been the store security car....if you want a head turner, get something people recognize.
The reason I suggested the SLC is that it SO resembles the more recent crop of race cars (which it IS)....park one with the race tail and that huge spoiler in a parking lot and prepare to have to wade through the crowd when you return. As for making it comfortable on the street...can't imagine being able to do that, it must be a real greenhouse!
Cheers!
Doug
However, considering that the GT40 is my dream car, I would drive it even it it didn't...in fact, would perhaps like it better if it didn't!
I drive a Cobra...can't get away from people, they approach me everywhere I go. The Cobra has been seen on their TV sets, on YouTube, and they recognize it. Last week I went to WalMart at 2AM (less crowded, no lines to check out) and I parked the Cobra under one of their lights as far from the store as I could get it...when I returned, there were 3 other cars parked in a circle around it. I would have been a bit worried if one of them had not been the store security car....if you want a head turner, get something people recognize.
The reason I suggested the SLC is that it SO resembles the more recent crop of race cars (which it IS)....park one with the race tail and that huge spoiler in a parking lot and prepare to have to wade through the crowd when you return. As for making it comfortable on the street...can't imagine being able to do that, it must be a real greenhouse!
Cheers!
Doug
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Jon,
The GT40 attracts tons of attention, cameras and many questions. One thing to keep in mind, approximatly 30% of the folks who come up know what it is, the rest all ask the same question.................."what is it". I imagine that with the GTM that number is probably closer to 99%.
At that point when you say its an Ultima, GTM, Noble or whatever, that kind of ends the discussion.
But when you tell them its a GT40, that just opens up a whole new discussion about Henery Ford, Le Mans victories, Dan Gurney, Bruce McLaren and the incredable value of the original cars.......................................
They are all great cars and great fun and of course thats just my 2 cents, opinions may vary.
The GT40 attracts tons of attention, cameras and many questions. One thing to keep in mind, approximatly 30% of the folks who come up know what it is, the rest all ask the same question.................."what is it". I imagine that with the GTM that number is probably closer to 99%.
At that point when you say its an Ultima, GTM, Noble or whatever, that kind of ends the discussion.
But when you tell them its a GT40, that just opens up a whole new discussion about Henery Ford, Le Mans victories, Dan Gurney, Bruce McLaren and the incredable value of the original cars.......................................
They are all great cars and great fun and of course thats just my 2 cents, opinions may vary.
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By your images its safe to think you are being sarcastic right?
Jim Craik
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She can sit on my...............................car anytime!
Jon, I'm going with sarcasm!
Ron, I'm not sure you are that young
I have to agree, be it Lambos, F cars P cars McLaren MP4-12c or wharever they call it, when the Batmobile shows up priorities change.
Although Ron, I have noticed when I have gone somewhere with Eric, his beautiful Gulf Blue & marigold leaves my black beauty very lonely
Jon, I'm going with sarcasm!
Ron, I'm not sure you are that young
I have to agree, be it Lambos, F cars P cars McLaren MP4-12c or wharever they call it, when the Batmobile shows up priorities change.
Although Ron, I have noticed when I have gone somewhere with Eric, his beautiful Gulf Blue & marigold leaves my black beauty very lonely
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ooh...thats a nice looking lady..., ok the car is nice too
it attracts pu...
You guys also new the Belgium car? (no its not a joke ;-))
Gillet Vertigo, mostly was with a tuned V6 and very light and very fast, but since a while also (or only) the "Gillet Vertigo 5" with V8 from the Maserati I think.
It weights only 700kg...it looks strange too
edit: some older type weighs 700kg, the one with V8 weighs according to the website>>
A return to the original spirit with this Vertigo .5 Spirit : " driving pleasure in a work of art object." With a very rigid carbon-nomex framework of 58 kg, the Supercar weighs hardly more than 950 kg
butterfly doors
they also do races with those type cars.
it attracts pu...
You guys also new the Belgium car? (no its not a joke ;-))
Gillet Vertigo, mostly was with a tuned V6 and very light and very fast, but since a while also (or only) the "Gillet Vertigo 5" with V8 from the Maserati I think.
It weights only 700kg...it looks strange too
edit: some older type weighs 700kg, the one with V8 weighs according to the website>>
A return to the original spirit with this Vertigo .5 Spirit : " driving pleasure in a work of art object." With a very rigid carbon-nomex framework of 58 kg, the Supercar weighs hardly more than 950 kg
butterfly doors
they also do races with those type cars.
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thanks for the input you guys. as for the SLC, i dont think im a big fan. one way or another i think ill be doing buisiness with RCR in a few short (hopefully) years
I agree Mike, great disappointment a you can see from my experience:
Hey ho,,,,
Cheers
Paul
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What was the occasion??? The '40 appears to be the only car in sight...
