I am seriously interested in purchasing a finished (with engine/driveline) GT40 MK1 replica and would appreciate advice on the in's & out's of the various manufacturers. I've read quite a bit of the threads here but I'm still not clear on which one would be best for me. For me, the following is important:
1. I won't drive it daily but I do want to drive it frequently (work, restaurant, etc) when the weather is good.
2. Definitely want A/C and all your modern comfort items.
3. Either power steering or light/accurate manual (I have some older classic cars that I dearly love but they're a chore in daily driving and they're all very correct so I don't want to modify them).
4. I'd like the exterior to be a reasonably accurate representation of the original but I don't need perfection.
5. I want a great paint so I need very nice fiberglass work (I don't want something that is lumpy or will potentially be flimsy & crack - I understand some of the most 'correct' mfg. make the fiberglass very thin like the original).
6. Regarding the engine/trans, I'd like a modern set up with FI and nice modern shifting.
7. I notice there are no longer cars listed for sale...is that verbotten now or is it just timing?
Thanks in advance for you your advice/help. I've always found these type of forums very helpful in steering me to the right car in my other purchases, I'm sure this group is every bit as knowlegable/helpful.
Jack
SE Pennsylvania
1. I won't drive it daily but I do want to drive it frequently (work, restaurant, etc) when the weather is good.
2. Definitely want A/C and all your modern comfort items.
3. Either power steering or light/accurate manual (I have some older classic cars that I dearly love but they're a chore in daily driving and they're all very correct so I don't want to modify them).
4. I'd like the exterior to be a reasonably accurate representation of the original but I don't need perfection.
5. I want a great paint so I need very nice fiberglass work (I don't want something that is lumpy or will potentially be flimsy & crack - I understand some of the most 'correct' mfg. make the fiberglass very thin like the original).
6. Regarding the engine/trans, I'd like a modern set up with FI and nice modern shifting.
7. I notice there are no longer cars listed for sale...is that verbotten now or is it just timing?
Thanks in advance for you your advice/help. I've always found these type of forums very helpful in steering me to the right car in my other purchases, I'm sure this group is every bit as knowlegable/helpful.
Jack
SE Pennsylvania