All,
I am sure the long time members are tired of seeing this question. As I have read through many of the posts on this forum and done a bit of Internet searching I have compiled what I think are the current manufacturers of GT40 replicas.
CAV
RCR
Tornado
ERA
Superformance
DRB
I have found several other manufacturers, however, they don't appear to be in business any more, or are low profile. Of the above, it appears that CAV and Superformance only deal in assembled chassis and complete cars. RCR, Tornado, DRB, and ERA seem to offer kits, however, my impression is that ERA only offers an "all in" version of their kits. I can take the route of saving for the next two to three years and then buying something like one of the "all in" kits or completed rolling chassis. Or, I could buy the minimum kit now and pay as I go by buying the next "stage" or parts as I get to that stage. For this option it looks like RCR and Tornado are about my choices. Both look like solid options, but I tend to like the aluminum tub of the RCR more than the tube frame with paneling of the Tornado. I do see that Tornado now offers a monocoque in addition to the tube frame.
So, I am asking the builders that have gone down this road already for your opinions, the choice you made, and the reasons for that choice. There are no wrong answers to this question!
Thanks,
Bill
I am sure the long time members are tired of seeing this question. As I have read through many of the posts on this forum and done a bit of Internet searching I have compiled what I think are the current manufacturers of GT40 replicas.
CAV
RCR
Tornado
ERA
Superformance
DRB
I have found several other manufacturers, however, they don't appear to be in business any more, or are low profile. Of the above, it appears that CAV and Superformance only deal in assembled chassis and complete cars. RCR, Tornado, DRB, and ERA seem to offer kits, however, my impression is that ERA only offers an "all in" version of their kits. I can take the route of saving for the next two to three years and then buying something like one of the "all in" kits or completed rolling chassis. Or, I could buy the minimum kit now and pay as I go by buying the next "stage" or parts as I get to that stage. For this option it looks like RCR and Tornado are about my choices. Both look like solid options, but I tend to like the aluminum tub of the RCR more than the tube frame with paneling of the Tornado. I do see that Tornado now offers a monocoque in addition to the tube frame.
So, I am asking the builders that have gone down this road already for your opinions, the choice you made, and the reasons for that choice. There are no wrong answers to this question!
Thanks,
Bill