| Author | Message | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 110 Registered: 2-2002 |
Willis, I've heard they will go for $100,000-120,000. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 2070 Registered: 5-2001 |
Saleen S2 SEXY ! | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 97 Registered: 2-2002 |
Adam, Go for the historic look!  | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 146 Registered: 2-2002 |
It's interesting to see all of this GT 40 lust on this site since they were built to beat Ferrari at their own game (and did). | ||
| David Jones (Dave)
Junior Member Username: Dave Post Number: 126 Registered: 4-2001 |
When I was growing up in San Diego my dentist had an original GT40 as his daily driver... White with blue stripes. I was probably the only kid who wanted to go to the dentist on a daily basis. If I were going to get an American ride, it would be the GT40, the Viper does absolutely nothing for me.... I see them on a daily basis here in Little Rock. And we probably have more new Vetts per capita then anywhere else, they start to grow old looking after a while. I wish we had more nice 67 or 69 Vetts running around the area, that would be nice.... | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 680 Registered: 8-2001 |
So how much are the new GT-40s going for? | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member Username: Icnsltmfg Post Number: 324 Registered: 8-2001 |
My brother and I cannot wait....another 16 months and we should take delivery of our GT40. We are #1 on the list from the largest SVT dealer (will only be sold through SVT) in NJ. Deposit is in, and contract signed. Just have to decide if we like the blue with White stripes, or the Gulf racing livery. | ||
| Paul Newman (Newman)
Junior Member Username: Newman Post Number: 172 Registered: 12-2001 |
The only problem I can see with the GT40 is with the modular engine. If its like all the others I work on, it'll need a right head gasket after its out of warranty. Not to mention sensors failing on the regular basis tripping the "service boat anchor soon" light. | ||
| DAVE SHEARS (Daveshears)
New member Username: Daveshears Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2001 |
When I was growing up (still have not done this yet) Ford GT 40 at Lemans---what a car. This was my dream car until the 308 came out. I will have to do some serious thinking. | ||
| L.C.Plester (Lcplester)
New member Username: Lcplester Post Number: 48 Registered: 2-2002 |
Hopefully they make Euro spec GT-40s as well... Would be nice to see one  | ||
| Mark (Study)
Junior Member Username: Study Post Number: 233 Registered: 10-2001 |
The all new 93 Viper, that is getting all the press this month...looks more like the 550 Barchetta then it looks like the old Viper style. The Hard-core Viper guys don't like it. I like the fact that it looks a bit more classy. Almost a bit boxy looking like some of the FX square styling shapes. Must be the new trend amoung the design world. I've never seen a Saleen S7. Isn't that car too low for street use? I don't count it as an exotic ..its more a track car ? | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 239 Registered: 3-2002 |
Greg, I'm with you. The first time I drove a Viper, I remember thinking how it's nothing but a fun car. Pure power, no BS. With the cars we're talking about here, I think the Viper gives the best bang for the buck, especially the older, less expensive models. I've always liked cars that had a unique personality and look, too. Not to knock Corvettes, but like Porsches, you see them everywhere. A Viper stands out. I'm not a "look at me" person, just that those cars get my pulse going a little more. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 352 Registered: 10-2001 |
Chris, so...the yellow 355 is having its place taken by the GT40? Call me when you are ready to hand over the keys to the 355. | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
New member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 9 Registered: 5-2002 |
I would have to choose between the Ford Saleen S7 or the ford GT40. To me an exotic car need a rear engine | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
Junior Member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 209 Registered: 3-2002 |
I musy admit I have a contract on a new GT40. A friend of mine is a Ford dealer and he has been assured one (1) GT40. I do not know when it will be here, probably a couple of years. I always wanted a Pantera when I was growing up, so I do not want to regret not getting a GT 40 when I have the chance. Chris | ||
| joe saldana (Ironjoe)
Junior Member Username: Ironjoe Post Number: 54 Registered: 12-2001 |
I live 12 miles from an origional gt 40,got to sit in the prototype n GO OVER IT WITH A FINE TOOTH COMB, FIRE IT UP,THEY ARE SPECTACULAR..IF THEY KEEP THE NUMBERS DOWN TO A HOMOLOGATION COUNT,THIS WILL BE A FINE,FUN,RIPSNORTEN,MOTHER..... | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 135 Registered: 2-2002 |
GT 40 hands down. I'm not a big fan of 'tribute cars', but if they're going to make it anyway, bring it on. If the price is truly in the $100,000 range it will be a great deal. Authentic GT 40s are running around $325,000-$550,000 at the moment. BTW Andrew, I appreciate your Ferrari-or-nothing attitude but it's time to get real. Ferrari more reliable than a Ford? I don't think so. But we don't buy them because they are reliable, do we? | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1284 Registered: 2-2001 |
If I were going to have to actually use the car then the Coevette would win hands down. You can drive a Vette forever with virtually no maintenance and beat the crap out of them and they keep on going. | ||
| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 347 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'd probably opt for the Viper. The pure power is brutal. Vette's and any GM for that matter just doesn't have the build quality to seriously consider it (IMHO). I rode in a 2000 vette and the fit-n-finish was sub-par. | ||
| Dave Penhale (Dapper)
New member Username: Dapper Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2002 |
agree with Ross, don't fall into the trap of believing there will only be 100! Having just unravelled myself from a modern german 'must have it now, low volumes' type motor, only to find they were pretty well everywhere within 1 yr of prodcution, i'd always wait a while in future. Let some other mugs take the 'novelty value' hit, cos boy does it hurt financially when they cease to be quite so rare! | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Junior Member Username: Ross Post Number: 60 Registered: 3-2002 |
so many cars, so little time.......unfortunately this thread falls into the 'if i win the lottery' category, since i cannot currently see myself owning more than 3-4 cars in central london. but, all that said, the ford gt40 will be without a doubt the number one american lust mobile when it gets built. the viper, great though it may be just looks too cartoonish for me. the corvette is too 'every man' imho. so a limited run remake of a legend with modern engine mgmt and appointments will be an incredible seller. btw, i also don't think they will stop at 100, as they say. it will probably be at least 100/yr for 3-5 years, so the 'bargain' hunters among us should probably wait 2 years before buying. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Junior Member Username: Study Post Number: 232 Registered: 10-2001 |
Mr. Ford Jr. is staking the turn-around of his Great Grandfathers company on the image of the GT-40 so I am expecting with all the engineering talent they pour'd into the GT-40 project.. that it will be a very reliable car. I saw one at the Detroit Auto show and the motor is breath-taking. Very cool. I am impressed with the new Viper and C6 as well. ( I'm still a Ferrari lover first and by a long shot, but I'd enjoy hearing ideas about what all you guys think ) | ||
| James Dixon (Omnadren250)
Junior Member Username: Omnadren250 Post Number: 186 Registered: 7-2001 |
I have owned 6 mustangs in my life ('85,'87,'89,'91,'93,'95) and all of them were very reliable and had lots of mileage on them. THey use a lot of gas,brake pads and rear tires, but thats is about it. At least they use timing chains in the motors and not belts. | ||
| Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Junior Member Username: Hardtop Post Number: 127 Registered: 1-2002 |
I would opt for the GT40 pending actually seeing/driving one. I expect to give it serious consideration. Dave | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 237 Registered: 3-2002 |
callaway c12 but be considered an exotic..the viper definatly is in that class...god think about how many of them you see. But oh my god you think ferrari's are alittle unreliable? What do you think FORD means? Fix Or Repair Daily.. FORD | ||
| Mark (Study)
Junior Member Username: Study Post Number: 231 Registered: 10-2001 |
I use to tell my car friends that I couldn't buy an American car because there was no American exotic, and especially no mid-engine exotic being made in the U.S. Looking at "Motor Trend" today, I have to admit the New Viper is classy looking, and 500hp, 500 tork(motor-head joke), 500 cubic inches� for $70k not too shabby. Ford's new 2003 F-40 looks real good. I'm so happy we finally have a mid-engine American made car. (going to be impossable to get one the first year) So if you had to buy a American made toy ??? Which one? Ford F-40 Viper C6 Vette |