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Gentleman,
I have been investigating GT-40 replicas for the last year. There are many excellent ones to choose from. I was curious as to what others think the best value for the dollar is.
I plan on a mild street car, mild cam single carb and good driveability (GT40 crate motor). so racing specs are not a requirement. It appears the new CAV with monocoque is a very good value, the car is 100% complete less motor. I have to admit that the time it takes to hunt down all the pieces such as a good transmission, adaptors and the like, is a bit of a turn offNot to mention body prep and paint work. Most of the other kits seem to start off cheaper, but by the time all is said and done, you have at least as much if not more invested. It is a very hard decision when laying out that much cash, but it just seems that saving 10k up front makes little difference when all is said and done.
Its been a very hard judging and working spreadsheets for months, not to mention adding time, but can that be counted if you love to build the car yourself, which seems to play a large factor with the replica market. As I get older I prefer to drive more and work less.
I just would like to hear some opinions on the best bang for the buck award. As I said all are very good cars with many strong points. And decisions like this are hard to make. Let me hear what you think or your research has turned up.
Matt
I have been investigating GT-40 replicas for the last year. There are many excellent ones to choose from. I was curious as to what others think the best value for the dollar is.
I plan on a mild street car, mild cam single carb and good driveability (GT40 crate motor). so racing specs are not a requirement. It appears the new CAV with monocoque is a very good value, the car is 100% complete less motor. I have to admit that the time it takes to hunt down all the pieces such as a good transmission, adaptors and the like, is a bit of a turn offNot to mention body prep and paint work. Most of the other kits seem to start off cheaper, but by the time all is said and done, you have at least as much if not more invested. It is a very hard decision when laying out that much cash, but it just seems that saving 10k up front makes little difference when all is said and done.
Its been a very hard judging and working spreadsheets for months, not to mention adding time, but can that be counted if you love to build the car yourself, which seems to play a large factor with the replica market. As I get older I prefer to drive more and work less.
I just would like to hear some opinions on the best bang for the buck award. As I said all are very good cars with many strong points. And decisions like this are hard to make. Let me hear what you think or your research has turned up.
Matt