Give up a 991 GT3 for a Superformance GT40? - Page 6

MHNCO · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 05:58 PM

I Googled and found more about this Shelby character

http://www.carlustblog.com/images/20...bycharger1.jpg

MHNCO · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 05:59 PM

Apparently he made peekumup trucks too?

http://assets.blog.hemmings.com/wp-c...-Shelby-Ad.jpg

MHNCO · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 06:01 PM

And this powerhouse!

http://www.allpar.com/photos/dodge/csx/shelby-csx.jpg

MHNCO · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 06:02 PM

Station wagons? Looks like a Volvo!

http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-co..._GLS_Wagon.jpg

MHNCO · #5 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 06:07 PM

I did find this Shelby but it looks like it will take at least $220k to get one.

2016 Superformance 50th Anniversary Shelby GT40 MkII | car review @ Top Speed

gsharapa · #6 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MHNCO

I did find this Shelby but it looks like it will take at least $220k to get one.

2016 Superformance 50th Anniversary Shelby GT40 MkII | car review @ Top Speed

Yep....still a SPF and still a replica except for $80K name badge.

MHNCO · #7 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 06:55 PM

There's still time to sell your CAV and get an SPF.

Rodknocker can still unload that Kirkum and get one too.

dallas_ · #8 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 07:14 PM

Evan?

RodKnock · #9 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dallas_

Evan?

Puh-leeze. Evan was at least intelligent and made a point.

gsharapa · #10 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 07:22 PM

So Bob Bondurant has an ERA GT40 and he seems extremely happy in his car vs a SPF so maybe you should add that to your list...... Of course if you got the $$$ for a SPF then go for it. I'm sure Lance would love to sell you one...

RodKnock · #11 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MHNCO

Rodknocker can still unload that Kirkum and get one too.

Yes, I could get a SPF GT40, but I won't. As I previously mentioned, I tried one on for size and the GT40 felt like a jail cell to me. Too claustrophobic for my taste. No windows and that engine is like right behind you.

Bernica · #12 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 07:19 PM

Forget him. He has left the building...

MHNCO · #13 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 07:56 PM

There are those with SPF GT40s and then the other 99% who hate on those with SPF GT40s

Happy 4th of July

Bernica · #14 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MHNCO

There are those with SPF GT40s and then the other 99% who hate on those with SPF GT40s

Happy 4th of July

Well, I would take that up with a few folks like Trularin with an RCR here as well as someone else building one now. There is no hate here. Only the search for excellence within your means, should they be big or small.

Dominik · #15 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 10:38 PM

He says the GT3 was sold..

I had a 964RS (Clubsport) and regret having sold it. And not because of the increase in value. I used it on open days in Hockenheim and every public road in Germany.

I have driven (not owned) CAVs in town and a few laps on the track and would never have considered buying a GT40 to replace the Porsche.

They are too far apart to compare.

twobjshelbys · #16 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 08:00 PM

I thought ERA stopped making the GT40.

RodKnock · #17 (**permalink**) 07-04-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

I thought ERA stopped making the GT40.

ERA did discontinue their GT40 replica. However, they're available in the resale market. Just like everything ERA makes, they're an outstanding product. In fact, I'd argue that they're a better built GT40 than the SPF, just no continuation status and no "interchangeability" with the original, though, I doubt that matters much.

gsharapa · #18 (**permalink**) 07-05-2016, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

ERA did discontinue their GT40 replica. However, they're available in the resale market. Just like everything ERA makes, they're an outstanding product. In fact, I'd argue that they're a better built GT40 than the SPF, just no continuation status and no "interchangeability" with the original, though, I doubt that matters much.

I almost bought an ERA GT40 (wrong color for me) and they are really nice just like their Cobras. I agree GT40s are very unique and not for most. For me it was having a Ford 60s performance car with A/C. I looked at the Daytona Coupe as an option but I didn't like the roof line inside coming down right at my left ear. I do miss the Cobra at times but not when it is 95/100 degrees here in Texas! I think at the end of the day if you want a GT40 there are lots of options if you want to buy new depending on what you want to spend. RCR also makes a nice car as well as many others. The one issue is they do not come up for sale used very often....

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MHNCO · #19 (**permalink**) 07-06-2016, 06:31 AM

There's an RCR at a fire sale price right now on the gt40 board.

RodKnock · #20 (**permalink**) 07-06-2016, 10:35 AM

Hasn't been marked sold, so here's a nice red SPF GT40 at a "firesale" price of $133,500, listed since April 11, 2016. No affiliation to seller.

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