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Old 11-14-2012, 07:01 PM
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Sorry to see there will be no more new ERA GT 40's. The quality was simply amazing.
Era Replica Automobiles' ERA GT, a Ford GT Replica in kit or turn-key
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Old 11-16-2012, 03:39 PM
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Bummer indeed! The Guys @ ERA are know for being a little slow on the productions of their rollers/turnkeys; no matter what model was ordered. But man! They make up for it with a truely awsome & quality product!! I see the price of the existing ERA GT40's going up, up Up!
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I would have to think that a combination of very long wait times, along with excellent quality and build numbers from competitors like Superformance, simply moved many willing buyers toward that end of the spectrum. That and the Ford GT, which continues to yield tremendous resale value. It's a much different market now than when they first started building these.
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:05 PM
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wonder what the reason is...always had in the back of my head having a ERA GT40 built...the work on the cars i've seen is incredible...
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:56 PM
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Sad--I had hoped to move up to one and build it in the future.
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Old 11-16-2012, 07:22 PM
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Anyone know how many were made and when ERA started making them?
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Old 11-16-2012, 08:44 PM
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This one is a local car up here, it's awesome!
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The 289 slab market seems to be keeping them pretty busy.
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Old 11-17-2012, 06:09 AM
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That's really disappointing! I was saving my pennies with the real intention by buying an ERA 7 Litre MKII some time this decade Looks like I'll have to try an find an alternative manufacturer but I'm not sure there is one with the same passion for originality and quality products. Sad day!
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Old 11-17-2012, 10:29 AM
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I already thinking about my next car...most likely something like an SLC ..I wod live to see ERA Start something like that!!
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Another person pointed out that it might just be the MKI and not the MKII or MKII Spyder. After going back to the ERA website, it does look like thats the case. Maybe the 427 cars are in more demand?
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Sorry, but all the ERA GT models are effected.
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Old 11-17-2012, 03:38 PM
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My dream is dead. I also planned to build one within the next 10 years or so.

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Old 11-17-2012, 04:33 PM
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You know, Holman Moody would glad to whip one up for ya.
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Sorry, but all the ERA GT models are effected.
Has ERA decided to temporarily or permanently cease production? How come?
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Tiiiiiny tiny thread resurrection, do you see the Era GTs coming back to life in near or far future?
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Hopefully, Bob from ERA will comment since its been a few years since the ceased taking new orders. Maybe there's enough interest for them too consider starting up production once again.
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I don't make those decisions. My understanding is that The GTs have been a money-losing line for several years.
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