Thread: Which GT40?
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Old 08-13-2015, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock View Post
I think the best value is the RCR and likely the GT40 replica that I would own. Of course, the ERA and SPF are excellent options, but ERA's aren't in production anymore, so you would need to find one used and I'm not sure about the customer support for the GT40 at this point, and the SPF is overpriced when compared to the RCR and ERA offerings at roughly $100K.

Personally, the CAV would not be an option for me since the appearance (body lines) doesn't look correct to me, especially the roof line to rear end.
Perhaps if you look at the total end cost the difference is not so great. If you have the time and talent to do the RCR build great, however if you must pay a qualified shop to do the build I think you will find the cost difference non existent or perhaps actually in favor of the SPF. How many hours to build and then to paint the RCR? Even at a $50.00 hourly rate (which won't get you much of ao shop) the hours will add up to a considerable amount. Props to those who do their own builds but it is not for everyone.
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