Posted - April 16 2006 : 09:48:22 AM
Is there a market for people needing replicas built? My friend and I are thinking about starting a business that, initially, will buy projects that people can't finish and then reselling them. In the future, we'd like to market to people who want to have their replicas built.
Posted - April 16 2006 : 4:42:57 PM
Well its a idea that has been done alot. Most companies out there that offer kits offer turnkeys as well. Im not sure that it would work if that was your only deal .
Posted - April 17 2006 : 3:52:39 PM
It makes sence to me. Some people (like me) do not have the time, patience, and the determination to "kit build" a car. I personally own two cars now. One is a Classic Tiffany and the other is a 34 Mercedes Benz 500k modle. Both were factory produced and they sold for mega bucks when new. As a past business man, the secret to success in any venture is to buy low and sell high but sell under the market value of the product and make a reasonable profit on each item. I am sure there are lots of 'half done' kit cars sitting around that could be bought pretty cheep. You could finish these cars and make a good profit on each one pending your ability to finish the cars. I feel that your greatest problem would be getting the kits from where they are to where you are. You are going to need stowage space as well as work space. You will need 'working capital' to finish the cars and keep 'corn flakes' on the table so you won't starve.
Posted - April 17 2006 : 9:33:03 PM
Yes in theory it makes sence. I have thought about it many times myself. But it is not like having just a bodyshop or a auto garage. Some of the major things that come to mind is the demand. Is there a large demand for kitcars where you are? I dont know many people for example that would purchase a kit from california the have it sent to Maine to be build then back to california when completed.
I have also thought of buying unfinished kits but once again you run into problems. such as the quality of the previous work, the quality of the kits, etc. Another thing to consider is cost. The kitcar market is very up and down. I could go on and on but you get the idea.
Seajay has a great looking car from the now bankrupt(long ago) Classic Motor Carraiges. They did it all there. Just something to think about
Business idea
Posted - April 16 2006 : 09:48:22 AM
