Hello, been involved in muscle cars and some foreign for years. I've owned/worked on a 1970 Maserati Ghibli, 1967 Impala SS, 1970 Buick GS455, etc. I do all my own work Engine rebuilds, suspension, fuel systems, wiring, etc except for transmissions and rearends.. Just don't wanna go there.
Anyway, I've always been a real fan of 60's cars and just love the sound of them going down the road or on the track. I know a Ferrari is out of the question for me, but a replica GT40 seems like a viable option. 60's simplicity, relatively speaking compared to a new car with all the electronics and computers.
But I've never built a replica/kit car from scratch. And I'm wondering what the real cost is of building one. I liked what I've seen at RCR and there is a place in Ohio that seem to have the most cost-effective setups out there. I really didn't want to get in the Superformance level. But a car with a 428FE engine and a 5-speed from a Porshce or a Mendeola transaxle would be great.
I'm wondering what it would really cost to build after I spend the initial @$45K for the chassis/body kit. If I figured another $25K, would that be about right or am I dreaming and way low?
I've got the time to work on the car as I only work every third day. I've heard some cars are more complicated than others. I like the look of the GTM's, but read that they can be very difficult to build. And I don't want to be another Cobra on the road. I see way too many of those. But a GT40 would be something special pulling up anywhere. So I figured 1000 hours or so to get it done. I guess the manufacturer I choose could give me a reasonable estimate based on what they sell me.
I just don't want it sitting in my garage for 8 years and then selling it off in disgust unfinished. Thanks for any opinions or input.
Phil
Anyway, I've always been a real fan of 60's cars and just love the sound of them going down the road or on the track. I know a Ferrari is out of the question for me, but a replica GT40 seems like a viable option. 60's simplicity, relatively speaking compared to a new car with all the electronics and computers.
But I've never built a replica/kit car from scratch. And I'm wondering what the real cost is of building one. I liked what I've seen at RCR and there is a place in Ohio that seem to have the most cost-effective setups out there. I really didn't want to get in the Superformance level. But a car with a 428FE engine and a 5-speed from a Porshce or a Mendeola transaxle would be great.
I'm wondering what it would really cost to build after I spend the initial @$45K for the chassis/body kit. If I figured another $25K, would that be about right or am I dreaming and way low?
I've got the time to work on the car as I only work every third day. I've heard some cars are more complicated than others. I like the look of the GTM's, but read that they can be very difficult to build. And I don't want to be another Cobra on the road. I see way too many of those. But a GT40 would be something special pulling up anywhere. So I figured 1000 hours or so to get it done. I guess the manufacturer I choose could give me a reasonable estimate based on what they sell me.
I just don't want it sitting in my garage for 8 years and then selling it off in disgust unfinished. Thanks for any opinions or input.
Phil
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