BMW Z3 with Ferrari 250 SWB kit

[smash]

They don't really compare at all due to the compromises made to fit the Z3 more in the style of but....just for interests sake, the pattern for the wooden buck that was used to make the Tribute was taken from original chassis number 3367.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferrari-250-SWB-Full-siz...

Have you checked out the Automirage? http://www.automirage.co.uk/GT_Project.html

[pingu393]

smash said:

Have you checked out the Automirage? http://www.automirage.co.uk/GT_Project.html

When you look at the work that goes into it, you have to wonder how many they need to sell at £5k each to make a profit.

[pingu393]

Would a similar amount of work, less the chassis construction not go into developing the Tribute? All the moulds would still need to be manufactured, etc.

[LordTwaddle]

I really want one of these kits. In silver with a red interior and plenty of chrome, I'd use it daily.

[Matt-250swb]

Hi guys, just to keep this thread ticking over, our Mirage 250 made it onto the front cover of Complete Kit Car magazine (April issue) if anyone saw it? It's safe to say we are more than pleased with the write up and it kind of makes the last 7 years all worth it.
We will be attending Stoneleigh Kit Car show and Goodwood Revival this year if anyone is interested coming down for a look. Hope to see some of you there and have a chat.

PS: We have a new website coming soon with all the info, prices, pics etc. But for now you can keep up to date with the final stages of the build via facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mirageautomotivedevelopments/) or twitter (https://twitter.com/MirageAutoDev).

Edited by Matt-250swb on Friday 10th March 22:26

[Google [bot]]

I didn't see it but I just wanted to post in support of what you've created, I think it's stunning. And sensible.

[Slow]

I want one.

[Venturist]

Very nice. Do you have an idea of pricing yet, even roughly?
What are you doing with interiors?

[pingu393]

Following on Facebook. I might take the wife to Blackpool for a dirty weekend. She's thinking a little hotel near the seafront, I'm thinking oil and grease on Peel Road .

[pingu393]

OMG, I've just read the Facebook page and noticed that it's not just Z3s that this is based on.

I've got an M Roadster that I would have regretted stripping down, but I have an E46 330 that just sits there.

To the nearest £5k, what sort of price are we talking?

[Matt-250swb]

pingu393 said:

OMG, I've just read the Facebook page and noticed that it's not just Z3s that this is based on.

I've got an M Roadster that I would have regretted stripping down, but I have an E46 330 that just sits there.

To the nearest £5k, what sort of price are we talking?

Yes it's not based on anything other than our own custom designed chassis. We did look at the Z3 and MGB as donor options at the very beginning, but it would have meant the dimensions were completely wrong on the finished car. This was the only way for us to get it as accurate as possible and a decent drive at the end of it.

I’d certainly recommend a read of the April issue of Complete Kit Car and get over to see us after May for a viewing and drive.
We recommend any model of BMW with the M52/M54 alu block engine (325, 328, 330, Z3, Z4, 525, 528 or 530). The 330 e46 being the preferred, more powerful option. So you are already all sorted there. All you need is engine, box and diff from the donor. Everything else is custom.

We haven’t finalised prices yet, I’m still trying to pin down some manufactures, but we intend to release pricing info at the Stoneleigh Kit Car show. Feel free to register your interest on the form here: http://orders.mirageautomotive.co.uk/ and you will be sent pricing information a few days before we officially release it at the show. If you think high end Cobra/Ultima kits £50-60k you’re not going to be too far wrong.

[Matt-250swb]

Venturist said:

Very nice. Do you have an idea of pricing yet, even roughly?
What are you doing with interiors?

See my previous post re pricing.
As for interiors, we expect some customers to go for a stripped out racer, or either a grand tourer like our current one. If you need some specifics, let me know.

Here are some pics of our current one. (Forgive the messy wiring in the second photo. This was taken while we were test fitting the dash after trimming)

[remkingston]

Beautiful work sirs!

[pingu393]

Matt-250swb said:

pingu393 said:

OMG, I've just read the Facebook page and noticed that it's not just Z3s that this is based on.

I've got an M Roadster that I would have regretted stripping down, but I have an E46 330 that just sits there.

To the nearest £5k, what sort of price are we talking?

Yes it's not based on anything other than our own custom designed chassis. We did look at the Z3 and MGB as donor options at the very beginning, but it would have meant the dimensions were completely wrong on the finished car. This was the only way for us to get it as accurate as possible and a decent drive at the end of it.

I’d certainly recommend a read of the April issue of Complete Kit Car and get over to see us after May for a viewing and drive.
We recommend any model of BMW with the M52/M54 alu block engine (325, 328, 330, Z3, Z4, 525, 528 or 530). The 330 e46 being the preferred, more powerful option. So you are already all sorted there. All you need is engine, box and diff from the donor. Everything else is custom.

We haven’t finalised prices yet, I’m still trying to pin down some manufactures, but we intend to release pricing info at the Stoneleigh Kit Car show. Feel free to register your interest on the form here: http://orders.mirageautomotive.co.uk/ and you will be sent pricing information a few days before we officially release it at the show. If you think high end Cobra/Ultima kits £50-60k you’re not going to be too far wrong.

Too rich for me, but it won't stop me visiting Stoneleigh and having a good look around it.

My 330 is an auto convertible. Personally, I don't know why anyone would want an auto 250, but can your build accommodate an auto-box as well as manual?

[GTRene]

Also a big weight gain I believe? at least what was posted on FB something like 920kg
and a perfect weight something of 50/50? sounds good.

I think on the BMW Z3 basis it would be more like 1.250 kg or so?

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Matt-250swb said:

If you think high end Cobra/Ultima kits £50-60k you’re not going to be too far wrong.

Wat?

[jgmadkit]

Absolutely stunning and now on my bucket list....is that £50 - £60k for turnkey or expected self build price? Expect your stand at Stoneleigh to be very very busy

Cheers, John

[DonkeyApple]

It's quite interesting that there seem to be two such diverse options currently available, one effectively just a panel swap and the other a complete vehicle.

[e21Mark]

smash said:

Quick update on this thread - the black car was the first professionally finished coupe but it's in the Netherlands.

This is the first professionally finished coupe in UK - literally just finished. The (very lucky!) owner took inspiration from the Eric Clapton SWB and, yes whilst you can argue about degrees of accuracy, there's simply no denying it's a stunning looking car. I understand it will be at Stoneleigh on the build agents stand (Nubodi)

I'd forgotten just how good this looks.

[RZ1]

jeff666 said:

I do realize that it is not in the same bracket as the Automirage one, but here is one I made earlier.

Wow thats stunning, based on a z3?
Mind if i ask what type of figures this total build has cost?
Did you do it yourself?
Have you got a build thread?