The 70's Clones and Toys

[symsy]

With a recent 73RS sellling here in OZ 565KGBP reportedly , not sure one of those will be getting into my garage soon

Anyhow , would love to know your thoughts on RS Clones/Replicas, im stuck on the classic look and have that champagne taste with a beer budget problem, I have been checking out some porsche based replicas and wondered what peoples views are on these.

I have thought of buying a clean period 70's of course, these are approximately 5k-10 K GBP more in price

So stepping away from purity I know there are many ways to do a cosmetic clone, however I wondered peoples view if you had the following donor bones and builds, pre done within in a reasonably close price range 3k GBP spread what would you choose from a point of view of resale interest later.

One final appeal is of course having something as a toy to take for a little blast, hopefully with all the right noises and some level of handling. The other toys in my garage are slowly becoming a little too precious to play reasonably hard with.

So I have currently reviewed three, genuinely all good looking cars, which im sure would be some fun to drive.

Professionally backdated by an enthusiast company, all steel , 81 SC couple with a 3.6 963 motor , immaculate finish 9/5- 10 , Possibly a 10/10

A 70 LHD , fiberglass bonnet .. with 3.0 Mech Injection motor, 915 Gear Box - Remains LHD in RHD country but still driveable here 7/10 a condition

A 71 LHD - 911E now RHD , with 3.2 Carrera guessing 85 and 915 G box 8-8.5/10 , two very small one inch rust spots bring my rating down or it would be a 9.

Thanks for your thoughts

[BertBert]

For me, rightly or wrongly, to make it work it has to have MFI.
Bert

[KAL]

Bought this a year or so ago and you either love it or hate it
I love it

[markg066900]

I have a 964 retro in production at the moment. I went for a look that was not trying to be a recreation of a specific car. Just for something that is fun. It is getting towards completion. I am looking forward to its arrival (hopefully in time for Le Mans) but I still feel very guilty about chopping up a tired old 964.

[pete a]

markg066900 said:

I have a 964 retro in production at the moment. I went for a look that was not trying to be a recreation of a specific car. Just for something that is fun. It is getting towards completion. I am looking forward to its arrival (hopefully in time for Le Mans) but I still feel very guilty about chopping up a tired old 964.

Is that at Precision Porsche?

[markg066900]

It is at 911 Retro Works near Leeds. Have a look at:
http://www.911-retro-works.co.uk/

[BertBert]

just been looking at their gallery. They seem to specialise in cartoon-sized wheels and arches on their retro cars. And that targa...eeeeek
Each to their own I guess.
Bert

[Legacywr]

I like that white targa!

[Mark Morrissey]

My rally-inspired hot rod

[r4_rick]

Legacywr said:

I like that white targa!

+1

the baby blue one in one of the photos looks good too

[r4_rick]

Mark Morrissey said:

My rally-inspired hot rod

nice

cibie sticker, can't be bettered !

[rubystone]

Mark Morrissey said:

My rally-inspired hot rod

Mark has lots of great pix of this car and others that he plays with. I love what he's done with the car.

[BertBert]

really? You lot is on drugs.
Yuk

[haasad]

This is my backdated car, no doubt known to some contributors. Its a 75 S R hot rod thing. 2.8 twin spark, light and with "some degree of handling". It attracts at least as much attention as the more expensive original cars at events and gives the same or a more intensive driving experience.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C600232



Andy

[darreni]

haasad said:

This is my backdated car, no doubt known to some contributors. Its a 75 S R hot rod thing. 2.8 twin spark, light and with "some degree of handling". It attracts at least as much attention as the more expensive original cars at events and gives the same or a more intensive driving experience.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C600232



Andy

That looks lovely Andy.
I can't see a price in the ad?

[Mark Morrissey]

haasad said:

This is my backdated car, no doubt known to some contributors. Its a 75 S R hot rod thing. 2.8 twin spark, light and with "some degree of handling". It attracts at least as much attention as the more expensive original cars at events and gives the same or a more intensive driving experience.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C600232



Andy

Got the magazine last week... Great car

[haasad]

Thanks Mark appreciate the comment, I've enjoyed reading about yours too. It'll be a shame in some ways if mine does sell but I have a real hankering for something else.

Andy

[993kimbo]

Price?

[haasad]

Hi Kimbo, mail me via the advert' .

Andy