Hi all. I am new to the site and have a question that may have been asked before--but I couldnt find a thread that included the RCR cars (I did read the SPF v. CAV thread and it was a great wealth of knowledge).
I want to purchase a GT40 "replica" in the future and joined this site to learn all I could before I took the plunge. I came in set on a SPF car--mainly because it was the only high quality American GT40 builder I knew of. (I knew a little about CAV, but didnt realize they were so readily available stateside). As I have been studying this site, I now see that there are other quality options that merit consideration.
I would love to hear everyone's opinions on each type of replica, so that I can weigh the options with an informed opinion. I understand that many of you will be biased towards your own car, and that doesnt bother me--just let me know which brand you own so I can see where your opinion is coming from.
Im open to any and all opinions on any and all topics which are GT40 related - design, fit/finish, price, customer service, longevity of customer support, parts availability, authenticity... Im ready to soak up the combined knowledge of this forum.
Maybe if I explain what I want from a GT40, it will help direct the advice given:
I want this to be the last sports car I ever buy (ok, maybe not the last, but this car has been my childhood dream and I plan to keep it for the rest of my life). Gulf colors/regalia are a must. It will mainly see street duty with maybe one or two track days a year--nothing competitive, just lapping days or GT40 meets. I am meticulous about my cars, dwell on details, and celebrate cleanliness in all aspects. Consequently, overall fit and finish is important to me. Since I plan to keep.use the car, reliability, usability, and longevity are also important. I plan to power the car with a small block using modern electronic injection (I hate tuning carbs). I have no knowledge regarding transmission options in these cars, and am open to advice.
Thanks in advance!!!
I want to purchase a GT40 "replica" in the future and joined this site to learn all I could before I took the plunge. I came in set on a SPF car--mainly because it was the only high quality American GT40 builder I knew of. (I knew a little about CAV, but didnt realize they were so readily available stateside). As I have been studying this site, I now see that there are other quality options that merit consideration.
I would love to hear everyone's opinions on each type of replica, so that I can weigh the options with an informed opinion. I understand that many of you will be biased towards your own car, and that doesnt bother me--just let me know which brand you own so I can see where your opinion is coming from.
Im open to any and all opinions on any and all topics which are GT40 related - design, fit/finish, price, customer service, longevity of customer support, parts availability, authenticity... Im ready to soak up the combined knowledge of this forum.
Maybe if I explain what I want from a GT40, it will help direct the advice given:
I want this to be the last sports car I ever buy (ok, maybe not the last, but this car has been my childhood dream and I plan to keep it for the rest of my life). Gulf colors/regalia are a must. It will mainly see street duty with maybe one or two track days a year--nothing competitive, just lapping days or GT40 meets. I am meticulous about my cars, dwell on details, and celebrate cleanliness in all aspects. Consequently, overall fit and finish is important to me. Since I plan to keep.use the car, reliability, usability, and longevity are also important. I plan to power the car with a small block using modern electronic injection (I hate tuning carbs). I have no knowledge regarding transmission options in these cars, and am open to advice.
Thanks in advance!!!