Which GT40?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

I am talking "new" build vs. resale. If you have an RCR built for you and painted to a good standard you will have the price of an SPF roller. I base this on a conversation with a pro builder who had an RCR GT40 brought to him for build. He opined the hours needed and the paint would bring the total to the 100K area. Of course your results may vary.

And this is NOT a knock on the RCR or any other kit for that matter. The best GT40 is the one you can buy and the one you like. Different answers for different questions.

And resale value is subjective to a point. Perhaps people perceive more value in "X" than in "Y" and therefore will pay more on a resale basis. A factory built car is a known level of construction, a self build will be valued on the quality of the parts and the builder. I for one have seen some Factory Five cars that were fabulously built.......and one I wouldn't ride in if you paid me!

Just one quick google away and Fran stated in 2011 said his turnkey's were $65K. I didn't searchanyfurther. Now I'm sure that price has changed and maybe he left something out, but RCR's "probuilt" will be ALOT cheaper than an SPF at $170,000.

The RCR Deluxe Plus Kit is $42,000. Add paint, engine, transaxle, installation and assembly by Fran, I'd think you would hard-pressed to spend an addtional $130,000.