[misfit41]

I was pondering that question in relateing to the sai csx cobras,when you look,the components have to cost next to nothing,in comparison to a normal car.
For a new car company,ford ,gm ,etc,technology and research is the biggest cost,followed by labor,I would think it is the opposite for replica builders,almost no research and developement{No EPA headache} cost after the initial build,but labor has to be the high point, selling turn key replicas for 36k has to be big profit,ford makes about 15k on every explorer,thats after EVERYONE is paid,I would think that is much more with an african built replica,maybe 5k in componets at vendor cost{or less},then 1000.00 in material,frame body etc,the rest labor,i wish I knew how many man hours,after the facility cost are in the clear,this is a big money maker,but then again,they cant do a lot of volume,,the replica companies are doign what ford wishes it could,selling cars with the same or more profit,but less headaches.no service dept,no air bags,no ac,no worries,,lol
my thoughts,,Tk