Hi guys, I have been watching these boards for over a year now. Very informative and a nice bunch of guys as far as I can see.
I have still not got as far as to buy a car or order a kit tho. I have one passion outside of human relationships, my cars. I love them both. All I need to complete my collection would be a Mk1 VW golf (Rabbit) Gti and a GT40 replica.
This brings me to my question, which I hope will not offend anyone........
Why on earth are 40 replicas so expensive to buy in kit form? After 2 yeras of research I have yet to be convinced as to axactly how they are more comlex than other kits. Steel chasis, fibreglass body, V8 in back with a g50 box. But circa 30K UK pounds for a kit? For that money I could buy some serious early and iconic 911 hardware. Even an ERA cobra is comparatively 'cheap' compared to a 40. I just don't get it. I know those examples are not 40's, and my dream is to own a 40. I hope you get my drift.
Can someone explain it to me please. Not only do I need convincing, but I need to be able to convince my significant other.
TIA.
I have still not got as far as to buy a car or order a kit tho. I have one passion outside of human relationships, my cars. I love them both. All I need to complete my collection would be a Mk1 VW golf (Rabbit) Gti and a GT40 replica.
This brings me to my question, which I hope will not offend anyone........
Why on earth are 40 replicas so expensive to buy in kit form? After 2 yeras of research I have yet to be convinced as to axactly how they are more comlex than other kits. Steel chasis, fibreglass body, V8 in back with a g50 box. But circa 30K UK pounds for a kit? For that money I could buy some serious early and iconic 911 hardware. Even an ERA cobra is comparatively 'cheap' compared to a 40. I just don't get it. I know those examples are not 40's, and my dream is to own a 40. I hope you get my drift.
Can someone explain it to me please. Not only do I need convincing, but I need to be able to convince my significant other.
TIA.