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drew355
United Kingdom
70 Posts |
 Posted - November 14 2003 : 07:50:41 AM
Anyone producing a copy of this yet?
There are a few manufacturers making scratch built original gt40 replicas in the UK. Surely since the car is very similar it wouldnt take too much - along with the correct wheels from the concept version, it would look amazing.
So what would you call that then....making a replica from a replica!
Since the car is recieving quite a lot of press at the moment i think it could be a quick & effective way of getiing a kit out there that would sell well.Drew |
Jordan TX
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - November 14 2003 : 5:54:25 PM
Hmmmm...
Well this new ford is 11 in longer than the original and 3 inches higher, and practically all dimensions are changes from the 60's car.
It would me more time consuming to start from scratch, but the end result would be much nicer. Either way, this sounds interesting enough, I think it could atract a few customers.
Anywho I dont think anyone will produce one of these for awhile, ford may get all antsy if someone tries to replicate their nw "Brand Image" car.JTX |
safrye
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - November 21 2003 : 1:34:03 PM
My partner has recently secured the rights to the convertible version of this GT, but he cannot use GT or anything dealing with Ford, but also, Ford does not want the liability. We are producing over in Europe and will only build about 100 or 300 the 1st year and probably will retail around $100k or so.Yes, Ford would be very upset if someone would do the coupe, but they gave us permission to do the convertible and use the same chassis and engine though. ------------------------
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meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - November 25 2003 : 09:28:55 AM
quote:
safrye wrote:
My partner has recently secured the rights to the convertible version of this GT, but he cannot use GT or anything dealing with Ford, but also, Ford does not want the liability. We are producing over in Europe and will only build about 100 or 300 the 1st year and probably will retail around $100k or so.Yes, Ford would be very upset if someone would do the coupe, but they gave us permission to do the convertible and use the same chassis and engine though. ------------------------
SCOTT FRYE
WWStreet.com, Inc.
www.wwstreet.com
ICQ: IBanker or 2489755
Email: safrye@wwstreet.com
Tel: 865.670.1860
Fax: 865.670.7493
Efax: 413.521.6950
Cell: 865.300.7247
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Last I heard, using GT wasn't a violation of trademark unless it's the model name. And I don't believe that GT40 as a model name is owned by Ford. Your pal,
Meat.
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360Wanna_be
375 Posts |
Posted - November 25 2003 : 12:06:53 PM
quote:
My partner has recently secured the rights to the convertible version of this GT, but he cannot use GT or anything dealing with Ford, but also, Ford does not want the liability. We are producing over in Europe and will only build about 100 or 300 the 1st year and probably will retail around $100k or so.Yes, Ford would be very upset if someone would do the coupe, but they gave us permission to do the convertible and use the same chassis and engine though. ------------------------
SCOTT FRYE
WWStreet.com, Inc.
www.wwstreet.com
ICQ: IBanker or 2489755
Email: safrye@wwstreet.com
Tel: 865.670.1860
Fax: 865.670.7493
Efax: 413.521.6950
Cell: 865.300.7247
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Whatever happened to yout Imani Line of cars? the 360 replica you tried to sell after trashing the kit industry? And now Ford has GIVEN you the RIGHT to make a GT Spider? .... sure thing...hmmmmmm.... A little bit of history for us all: http://www.kitcars.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=277
http://www.kitcars.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=302
http://www.kitcars.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=373
http://www.kitcars.com/Classifieds/AdDetails.asp?classified_id=1094 Plus the all too famous "I'll pay you back with more money if you dont like it" ad..
http://www.wwstreet.com/carsforsale/modenareplica/
http://www.kitcar.ca/yabbse/index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=466;start=15
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safrye
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - November 30 2003 : 8:24:41 PM
Powerhouse, you are just a broker and have no money, so your opinion counts for nothing! LOL!for the rest of you who possibly have the money or are legitimately interested in our past experience, we had to had to replace the Puegot motor as it was expensive and the U.S. market and dealers were not too happy to sell those. So, we are working with Shelby and Ford to get their 4.6L that shoots out about 480HP and we are redoing the front and rear end to accept the engine and to modernize the car. it should be ready for the NADA show where we will unveil this car and maybe the other trucks/SUV like vehicles we have. as for the modena replica, i ended up selling that kit for a $3,500 loss as is. i am never going to buy another kit unless my guys make it as well. the guys i dealt with in California were crooks in my opinion. again, when Powerhouse actually is a legitimate buyer, i will show him or ANYONE every aspect of the all the vehicles we have and will introduce. again, only for serious people who can show, not put in escrow or wire and you could possibly get scammed, but honest to goodness real parties, we have any and all due diligence you could ever imagine - especially with Ford
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meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - December 01 2003 : 08:50:55 AM
quote:
safrye wrote:
Powerhouse, you are just a broker and have no money, so your opinion counts for nothing! LOL!for the rest of you who possibly have the money or are legitimately interested in our past experience, we had to had to replace the Puegot motor as it was expensive and the U.S. market and dealers were not too happy to sell those. So, we are working with Shelby and Ford to get their 4.6L that shoots out about 480HP and we are redoing the front and rear end to accept the engine and to modernize the car. it should be ready for the NADA show where we will unveil this car and maybe the other trucks/SUV like vehicles we have. as for the modena replica, i ended up selling that kit for a $3,500 loss as is. i am never going to buy another kit unless my guys make it as well. the guys i dealt with in California were crooks in my opinion. again, when Powerhouse actually is a legitimate buyer, i will show him or ANYONE every aspect of the all the vehicles we have and will introduce. again, only for serious people who can show, not put in escrow or wire and you could possibly get scammed, but honest to goodness real parties, we have any and all due diligence you could ever imagine - especially with Ford
Okay, now I'm confused. What Peugot motor did you have to replace? And why would you work with Shelby on a Ford motor? And, quite frankly, I would recommend that no one deal with a company that only wants you to show up with cash just to look at their products, or that bad-mouths someone for exposing them. This industry doesn't need any more crooks, we already have more than our fair share of them. It's good that people like Powerhouse watch out for the interests of others. Your pal,
Meat.
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360Wanna_be
375 Posts |
Posted - December 01 2003 : 11:21:06 AM
quote:
Powerhouse, you are just a broker and have no money, so your opinion counts for nothing! LOL!again, when Powerhouse actually is a legitimate buyer, i will show him or ANYONE every aspect of the all the vehicles we have and will introduce. again, only for serious people who can show, not put in escrow or wire and you could possibly get scammed, but honest to goodness real parties, we have any and all due diligence you could ever imagine - especially with Ford
Well actually my opinion may not matter but it is your posts and history that allow me to point out a few flaws in the way you do business. Not to mention you contacted me asking me to sell your kit because no body would buy from you. The smartest decision I made was not doing it and having nothing to do with you. Why would I come to you with money for a car NOBODY has ever talked about or seen on the streets. Soooo I am gonna show up with cash in hand based on you past BS and expect you'll have some thing to show me? Not to mention Show me a "car" i have no interest in ever touching yet alone sitting in. I can also tell you the my opinion has helped a few customers in this industry make a better decision. Not to mention on many of these kit car forums, I am an active participant almost every day and I post when I feel I have something of significance to prove. In your case..... I rest my case. www.powerhousesports.net |
safrye
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - December 02 2003 : 08:59:08 AM
obviously I mis-communicated the last message in that we only deal in letters of credit. once a person shows they have the funds, we provide them with ANY and ALL due diligence on ANYTHING they wish, but we only deal with REAL people, not sports enthusiasts, tire kickers, brokers, etc. I would suggest that if a kit car builder, manufacturer or the like is reputable, has the backing necessary to run a valid company, one who wants to build and/or buy a vehicle, they would do it via a letter of credit payable ONLY when and if the vehicle is delivered. That is how we do it. ------------------------
SCOTT FRYE
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Email: safrye@wwstreet.com
Tel: 865.670.1860
Fax: 865.670.7493
Efax: 413.521.6950
Cell: 865.300.7247
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360Wanna_be
375 Posts |
Posted - December 02 2003 : 10:08:10 AM
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but we only deal with REAL people, not sports enthusiasts, tire kickers, brokers, etc.
Geee that covers pretty much everyone one in the kit industry, so why bother posting on a kit forum? www.powerhousesports.net |
meat
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - December 02 2003 : 5:05:44 PM
quote:
safrye wrote:
obviously I mis-communicated the last message in that we only deal in letters of credit. once a person shows they have the funds, we provide them with ANY and ALL due diligence on ANYTHING they wish, but we only deal with REAL people, not sports enthusiasts, tire kickers, brokers, etc. I would suggest that if a kit car builder, manufacturer or the like is reputable, has the backing necessary to run a valid company, one who wants to build and/or buy a vehicle, they would do it via a letter of credit payable ONLY when and if the vehicle is delivered. That is how we do it.
I think you miscommunicated in this message as well. The ability of the customer to purchase the product isn't ever an issue. What is important is the ability of the MANUFACTURER to deliver the product - not the other way around. The manufacturer is the party that has to show that they have the ability, the product, and the funding to produce what the customer asks for. I'm starting to have some grave issues about your ability, safrye to manufacture a product at all. Your recent posts aren't doing anything to build my confidence in your company. You are not sounding truthful or businesslike. I would have serious problems doing business with a company whose representative acts as immature as you are. If you do business - note the use of the word "if" - then you deal with sports enthusiasts, tire kickers, brokers, etc. Why? Because you don't know which person is a customer. I remember back in the day when the VW Corrado first came out. I really wanted one of these cars, but the salesman refused to take me on a test drive until I filled out a credit report, and qualified for a loan on the vehicle. So I went to another dealership, purchased the car - paying cash for it - and then drove that car back to the other dealership and had a nice long talk with the sales manager. The salesman lost his job. The dealership Fladeboe - lost all of the business from me (VW purchase), my parents (Lincoln purchase(s)), my doctor (Jaguar purchase), my parents attorney (Jaguar purchase), my fiance (Honda purchase), and my neighbor (Mercury purchase). And they lost all of the revenue from the loans others would have taken out, revenue from the purchase price of the various vehicles, revenue from the service department, and revenue from repeat business and word of mouth. Through the poor representation of their salesperson, Fladeboe Automotive Group lost seven confirmed sales, plus any additional sales that would have occurred through word-of-mouth from those seven sales...and I'm STILL posting about how poorly I was treated by that dealership - 13 years later. Heck, I make sure to tell every dealership I purchase a car from exactly how I was treated. The lesson to be learned from my cautionary tale is that EVERY person who inquires about your product (if any...) needs to be treated as if he were the most important person in the world: he's you're next customer. Walking up and grabbing someone's wallet to see how much money they've got isn't going to get you a customer. I would suggest that you consider rethinking your moronic attitude. YOU are the unproven entity, not the customer. Your pal,
Meat.
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360Wanna_be
375 Posts |
Posted - December 08 2003 : 12:30:43 AM
The topless GT40 is already being done. www.powerhousesports.net/temp/gt40rdster.jpg" border=0>
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