427HISS--I think you are correct!
427HISS said:
$14,500.........good GOD !
The GT dream is getting more out of hand everyday. I can see now, that the price range for the way I would want it, is clearly in the 70-80k price.
I think your estimate is probably right on. When you take into account the price of the kit itself, plus the cost of the drivetrain/paint job/tba and assorted parts that are not included in even the most complete kit, etc. I suspect $70K is a good starting point for a completed vehicle--and that is not counting anything for the labor you put into it to build it.
That makes a good used GT40, or perhaps an unfinished build, a pretty good value, doesn't it? I've seen some in the For Sale section that made me drool, and at prices that seemed very reasonable (except, I'm sure, to those who were taking a bath on the sale of the items).
So, you makes your choices and you takes your chances. Do you want to start withsomebody else's dream, or is it worth the extra $$ to start with your own dream? Either way, I suspect you can end up at the same place in the end, it's just the journey there that will be different (and, of course, the cost).
I've already committed myself to building this dream, and I've also realized that no matter what I think I ought to be able to build it for, it will probably cost at least twice as much. But, then again, isn't that pretty much the norm for the kit car industry? From the info in your public profile and your avatar, I would guess you drive a Cobra kit--did you complete the build yourself? If so, think about what you thought you could build the car for at the onset and then what it actually cost. Was it twice as much??? Not trying to flame you, really just curious--this is going to be my retirement gig, so I'd be interested in your experiences regarding this cost issue.
Thanks!!
Doug