CAV versus SPF versus ERA GT40

[SwiftDB4]

Originally Posted by Rickd

ERA is about as close as it gets to the original. Not sure about the Superformance .. but Superformance builds a great car. ERA stopped making the GT40 a year or so ago so you will need to track one down. All the ones I saw on Cobra Country were sold. As I recall the ERA was about the same price as the limited edition Ford GT40 run of 2000 cars done several years ago. Was around $130,000 or so without drive train.

SPF is much closer to original than ERA. Tub and suspension pieces are interchangeable to original, not the case with ERA. Only the steering rack, Wilwood brakes, and A/C are non original. Not knocking ERA as it's a well built car, but please don't contend it's the most original. Actually Gelscoe (U.K.) makes the most original, but $$$$.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by SwiftDB4

SPF is much closer to original than ERA. Tub and suspension pieces are interchangeable to original, not the case with ERA. Only the steering rack, Wilwood brakes, and A/C are non original. Not knocking ERA as it's a well built car, but please don't contend it's the most original. Actually Gelscoe (U.K.) makes the most original, but $$$$.

SPF claims 95% parts interchangeability with the originals. I don't know if that is factual but even if it's 90% that's a pretty good "replica"...

[sea2jet]

They changed that to 70% when they were challenged with the 90% comment.
The steel roof is a really nice feature on the SPF. It leaks just like the original. In my opinion the fit and finish is better on the ERA but it's no longer in production.

[gsharapa]

Here is my CAV.........408 Stroker, ZF Transaxle.

[gsharapa]

Couple more....

[sea2jet]

Beautiful car Gary....The CAV also has the correct monocoque chassis.

[fordracing65]

I have driven both small block and big block roush engine in the SPF gt40, it is the real deal, the parts are interchangeable with original, the paint is perfect, the inside is awesome, the gold wheels with the red spinners per original really set it off, but the price is big time for a big time car...they both had AC which is awesome for a touring race car...