Mk2 GT6 or Ac Cobra (replica)?
Discussion
Hi guys
I'm potentially in the market for a few cars..
Porsche 911 circa 80s, TR6, GT6 or Ac Cobra replica.
My favourate car of all time us an AC Cobra but an original is a million miles from what I can afford.
So I know I'm on the Triumph forum on PH, so there maybe some bias.. But I'm struggling with the power and sound a v8 AC will give me.. And the the originallalty and absolute coolness of a Mk2 GT6
What your thoughts Gents?
I'm potentially in the market for a few cars..
Porsche 911 circa 80s, TR6, GT6 or Ac Cobra replica.
My favourate car of all time us an AC Cobra but an original is a million miles from what I can afford.
So I know I'm on the Triumph forum on PH, so there maybe some bias.. But I'm struggling with the power and sound a v8 AC will give me.. And the the originallalty and absolute coolness of a Mk2 GT6
What your thoughts Gents?
Edited by TVRIK on Saturday 6th September 23:24
have you driven any of the above?
Porsche will be as expected given the engineering prowess,the triumphs are a bit more raw.cobra replica?well it's a large market on that one as they will nearly all be different to each other.
i'm biased towards triumphs anyway and the gt6 is a great little tourer and suits our roads well,a cobra rep is not going to be that frugal given the large engine compared to the triumph(s)but they do look mean.
Porsche is well engineered and also a great tourer but servicing and parts could be expensive compared to the others.
there are more cobra replicas being built/added to all the time whereas triumphs are no longer produced and a good original unmolested example will hold its value in the long run.
you really need to drive the above and make up your own mind IMHO
Porsche will be as expected given the engineering prowess,the triumphs are a bit more raw.cobra replica?well it's a large market on that one as they will nearly all be different to each other.
i'm biased towards triumphs anyway and the gt6 is a great little tourer and suits our roads well,a cobra rep is not going to be that frugal given the large engine compared to the triumph(s)but they do look mean.
Porsche is well engineered and also a great tourer but servicing and parts could be expensive compared to the others.
there are more cobra replicas being built/added to all the time whereas triumphs are no longer produced and a good original unmolested example will hold its value in the long run.
you really need to drive the above and make up your own mind IMHO
Yeah I'm thinking the 911 is a no go... Too much risk if it hoes wrong.
I feel comfortable with a Triumph, that if it does go wrong there will be a lot more I can do myself as with the Cobra.
The thing is I have a V8 at the moment, ant they are addictive so concerned I'll miss the power and sound, but I completely agree... More are being made and at the end if the day they look great but are a kit!
The reason for the Mk2 on the GT6 is, I just feel it looks a great deal better, it looks so of is time, which again is a big pull for me personally, don't get me wrong love the mk3 as well.
I've obsessed over the GT6 for a while now as well, with the TR6 I can't work out if I like em, or I should like em because most others do, I know this sounds strange but I honestly don't know how I feel.
In conclusion I think its time to Strip the V8 out if my TVR and drop it in a GT6....GT8! Ha ha
Thanks for your feedback guys
I feel comfortable with a Triumph, that if it does go wrong there will be a lot more I can do myself as with the Cobra.
The thing is I have a V8 at the moment, ant they are addictive so concerned I'll miss the power and sound, but I completely agree... More are being made and at the end if the day they look great but are a kit!
The reason for the Mk2 on the GT6 is, I just feel it looks a great deal better, it looks so of is time, which again is a big pull for me personally, don't get me wrong love the mk3 as well.
I've obsessed over the GT6 for a while now as well, with the TR6 I can't work out if I like em, or I should like em because most others do, I know this sounds strange but I honestly don't know how I feel.
In conclusion I think its time to Strip the V8 out if my TVR and drop it in a GT6....GT8! Ha ha
Thanks for your feedback guys
For the same money, you will not get much of a 911 and whilst the engine sounds fantastic, it ain't no V8.
You really need to drive a GT6 and a TR6. The GT though lovely is a bit girly in its character. Sort of big Spitfire with a wig.
I was never a big fan of TR6s but then I drove one and was amazed how good they feel. You can stil get a reasonable example for £15K which is a lot of car for the money. Nothing that can't be fixed with a big hammer over a weekend unless you get a rusty one.
If you want something a bit special then how about a Renault GTA V6 Turbo? These are still incredibly under rated so £10k buys a very very nice one. Only problem is finding one.
You really need to drive a GT6 and a TR6. The GT though lovely is a bit girly in its character. Sort of big Spitfire with a wig.
I was never a big fan of TR6s but then I drove one and was amazed how good they feel. You can stil get a reasonable example for £15K which is a lot of car for the money. Nothing that can't be fixed with a big hammer over a weekend unless you get a rusty one.
If you want something a bit special then how about a Renault GTA V6 Turbo? These are still incredibly under rated so £10k buys a very very nice one. Only problem is finding one.
Pistom said:
For the same money, you will not get much of a 911 and whilst the engine sounds fantastic, it ain't no V8.
You really need to drive a GT6 and a TR6. The GT though lovely is a bit girly in its character. Sort of big Spitfire with a wig.
I was never a big fan of TR6s but then I drove one and was amazed how good they feel. You can stil get a reasonable example for £15K which is a lot of car for the money. Nothing that can't be fixed with a big hammer over a weekend unless you get a rusty one.
If you want something a bit special then how about a Renault GTA V6 Turbo? These are still incredibly under rated so £10k buys a very very nice one. Only problem is finding one.
Yeah 911 has gone out the window now.. Possibly a 928 though.however a bit too modern, like the GTA great cars but the styling is wrong for me, it's one of the reasons I wanna change from my TVR Wedge, You really need to drive a GT6 and a TR6. The GT though lovely is a bit girly in its character. Sort of big Spitfire with a wig.
I was never a big fan of TR6s but then I drove one and was amazed how good they feel. You can stil get a reasonable example for £15K which is a lot of car for the money. Nothing that can't be fixed with a big hammer over a weekend unless you get a rusty one.
If you want something a bit special then how about a Renault GTA V6 Turbo? These are still incredibly under rated so £10k buys a very very nice one. Only problem is finding one.
I just love the more 60/70 styling. The nostalgia of it I guess.
I think it's gonna be between the cobra and the GT6..I suppose with these kinda cars not depreciating, which ever I choose I could always change at a later date!
The problem with the Cobra is trying to assess how well the original kit was engineered as well as how well it was built. You can take nothing for granted.
I know what you mean about the styling of some of the cars mentioned.
Re 928. Great cars. You can make a small fortune out of them by starting with a large one.
The GT6 is fun but try a TR6 before parting with money on anything.
I know what you mean about the styling of some of the cars mentioned.
Re 928. Great cars. You can make a small fortune out of them by starting with a large one.
The GT6 is fun but try a TR6 before parting with money on anything.
Pistom said:
The problem with the Cobra is trying to assess how well the original kit was engineered as well as how well it was built. You can take nothing for granted.
I know what you mean about the styling of some of the cars mentioned.
Re 928. Great cars. You can make a small fortune out of them by starting with a large one.
The GT6 is fun but try a TR6 before parting with money on anything.
Yeah that is exactly my concern..how well was It built,I know what you mean about the styling of some of the cars mentioned.
Re 928. Great cars. You can make a small fortune out of them by starting with a large one.
The GT6 is fun but try a TR6 before parting with money on anything.
Been looking more at TR6's and I definatly need to drive one, looks like they are indeed a drivers car,
I have to say there is a percentage of this being an investment, I'm about to opt out of a company car scheme and rather than spend l the money on a nice new merc or something I'm opting for something 3 or 4 years old and using the rest to fund the classic, thus not throwing money down the drain! The only problem is, there is never anything for sale near me in Preston, it's always the other end of the country!
TVRIK said:
Yeah that is exactly my concern..how well was It built,
Been looking more at TR6's and I definatly need to drive one, looks like they are indeed a drivers car,
I have to say there is a percentage of this being an investment, I'm about to opt out of a company car scheme and rather than spend l the money on a nice new merc or something I'm opting for something 3 or 4 years old and using the rest to fund the classic, thus not throwing money down the drain! The only problem is, there is never anything for sale near me in Preston, it's always the other end of the country!
Incidentally what do ya mean by starting "big" with the 928??Been looking more at TR6's and I definatly need to drive one, looks like they are indeed a drivers car,
I have to say there is a percentage of this being an investment, I'm about to opt out of a company car scheme and rather than spend l the money on a nice new merc or something I'm opting for something 3 or 4 years old and using the rest to fund the classic, thus not throwing money down the drain! The only problem is, there is never anything for sale near me in Preston, it's always the other end of the country!
Rik
Only ever had a Cobra and here's my view if you decided to go that route ....
Look at loads and you get an idea what is screwed together properly and what isn't.
Mine was an early Dax and it was great fun. 5Ltr Ford. I had wanted a Cobra since I was 6 or 7.
Mechanics were dead simple.
I swear I could actually see the fuel gauge going down :-) It was a fine weather car and did less than 3k a year so fuel wasn't a problem.
The SOUND !!! and that shape ....
Look at loads and you get an idea what is screwed together properly and what isn't.
Mine was an early Dax and it was great fun. 5Ltr Ford. I had wanted a Cobra since I was 6 or 7.
Mechanics were dead simple.
I swear I could actually see the fuel gauge going down :-) It was a fine weather car and did less than 3k a year so fuel wasn't a problem.
The SOUND !!! and that shape ....
[quote=nick heppinstall]Only ever had a Cobra and here's my view if you decided to go that route ....
Look at loads and you get an idea what is screwed together properly and what isn't.
Mine was an early Dax and it was great fun. 5Ltr Ford. I had wanted a Cobra since I was 6 or 7.
Mechanics were dead simple.
I swear I could actually see the fuel gauge going down :-) It was a fine weather car and did less than 3k a year so fuel wasn't a problem.
The SOUND !!! and that shape ....[/quote
Thanks Nick.. It's alwAys been my favourite car, and I'm obsessed with V8s I'm in talks with a chap with a mid 80s Dax cobra at the moment, I'm told it's solid, the only downside is a crazed bonnet,which if he excepts an offer I would simply get re painted.
I've alwAys been under the impression that a Dax is a good replica, is this the case, or could a Dax be be put together badly just like anything else? And yeah I'll be surprised if I do more than 1.5k per year. And own a v8 TVR so fuel isn't really an issue.
Look at loads and you get an idea what is screwed together properly and what isn't.
Mine was an early Dax and it was great fun. 5Ltr Ford. I had wanted a Cobra since I was 6 or 7.
Mechanics were dead simple.
I swear I could actually see the fuel gauge going down :-) It was a fine weather car and did less than 3k a year so fuel wasn't a problem.
The SOUND !!! and that shape ....[/quote
Thanks Nick.. It's alwAys been my favourite car, and I'm obsessed with V8s I'm in talks with a chap with a mid 80s Dax cobra at the moment, I'm told it's solid, the only downside is a crazed bonnet,which if he excepts an offer I would simply get re painted.
I've alwAys been under the impression that a Dax is a good replica, is this the case, or could a Dax be be put together badly just like anything else? And yeah I'll be surprised if I do more than 1.5k per year. And own a v8 TVR so fuel isn't really an issue.
Yeah you can get bad ones. Don't buy thinking because it's a quality kit that it's put together properly or the components are any good.
Research is the key here....
I spent a good 18 months solid research before I purchased mine and looked at more cars than I can remember.
I was initially going to build my own and Gardner Douglas had done build videos so I also purchased and studied them. In fact I pretty much overdosed on anything Cobra.... The Mrs was getting sick of it :-)
Went to loads of shows and spoke with owners and scrutinised their cars.
The research was great fun ! Knowing I would have the correct car for me at the end of the process.
Research is the key here....
I spent a good 18 months solid research before I purchased mine and looked at more cars than I can remember.
I was initially going to build my own and Gardner Douglas had done build videos so I also purchased and studied them. In fact I pretty much overdosed on anything Cobra.... The Mrs was getting sick of it :-)
Went to loads of shows and spoke with owners and scrutinised their cars.
The research was great fun ! Knowing I would have the correct car for me at the end of the process.
TVRIK said:
Yeah that is exactly my concern..how well was It built,
Been looking more at TR6's and I definatly need to drive one, looks like they are indeed a drivers car,
I have to say there is a percentage of this being an investment, I'm about to opt out of a company car scheme and rather than spend l the money on a nice new merc or something I'm opting for something 3 or 4 years old and using the rest to fund the classic, thus not throwing money down the drain! The only problem is, there is never anything for sale near me in Preston, it's always the other end of the country!
Buying at this end of the market, ownership costs are going to eat away any real investment but yes you can hope to buy a £15K car and it may have a resale value of £20K in a few years but you would be amazed how much weekend toys really cost. Been looking more at TR6's and I definatly need to drive one, looks like they are indeed a drivers car,
I have to say there is a percentage of this being an investment, I'm about to opt out of a company car scheme and rather than spend l the money on a nice new merc or something I'm opting for something 3 or 4 years old and using the rest to fund the classic, thus not throwing money down the drain! The only problem is, there is never anything for sale near me in Preston, it's always the other end of the country!
Also, re traveling to see a good car, I'm afraid that is what you have to do. One of mine I brought back from USA but that is an extreme.
Incidentally I started my collection off by getting shut of my tax creating company car. Best thing I ever did.
softtop said:
the thing about a GT6 now is that they are tiny cars compared to what we are used to now. I would test drive that or a Spitfire, whatever you can to see if you want to now drive what I would consider a 'Dinky' Car 
Hmmm I think that is part of the appeal, I had a 67 MGBGT a couple of years ago, sold it and bought a TVR 350iWhich I still have, love the v8 but miss the styling of a more classic car.
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