[Hal Copple]

costs for a "turn-key" SPF have gone up in the four years since i got mine (i have over 60,000 miles on it).

I don't think you can get a Turn-Key SPF for $45K, as SPF dealers and Turn-Key buyers do not put in inexpensive engines, the Roush one, the new 500 HP+ 402 motor they put in the Coupe, with all the right stuff, is about $12K in the box, the other 402 they offer is somewhat less expensive. The Former has the big AFR heads, stuff like that.

But if you buy an SPF "roller", and do your own engine, you can then perhaps do one for $45K or maybe even less, as you can determine what parts of an engine you want to pay more for. Your sweat equity will save a little, but when i sat down to try to save every cent i could, i realized that the installation costs, with the included items (driveshaft, etc), really wasn't costing me very much after all.

It is important too, to check out what comes with your turn-key or roller, vs is an extra cost option. On the SPF variety, you get a top, tonneau, full carpets, leather seats, Smiths, etc. I think other than race sorts of modifications (which are extensive for the SPF's,) the options are pretty much cosmetic, like chrome or Hot Coated parts. And of course engine stuff. It is best to carefully write down what you think your Replica should have, and see what comes with it.

There are many fine replicas, but they differ more than most people think, like saying there are many different drop-dead-gorgeous women that look (and perform) very differently.


You won't appreciate this by just looking at catalogues or web sites. That is only a place to start. You need to actually see the various replicas. It is alot of money to spend for fun, so take your time.