Avenger and Aztec base reproduction kit

[Dreamridergarage]

now we are working on 2 body kits

Base on Avenger GT integrated with Eleanor Body kit , and Aztec II canopy top with correction all body details with GT40 style.

I would like to see if it will hit the market of kit car or not.

the avenger base we are still working on it , more photo will come after finished

the aztec base already finish.

please leave the comment.

Eleanor GT

GT-A

[Letterman7]

Unless your target sale price is well under $10K, you'll be developing those for yourself. Absolutely no call for kits anymore, save for buggies, Cobra's (and related) or very low run high dollar "kits" like the recent Bugatti replica. VW based kits are done. Fit those on a modern tube chassis and you might have a chance.

[woodoctr]

Yeah, I hate to agree on that but its' pretty much true.... You only have to look at the demise of the kit car magazines themselves. Everything went from VW based, to Fiero based, then finally the now upper end tube framed cars. Even Factory Fives "economy" entry with the 818 follows those guidelines. You would be in a very small category of VW based kit cars. I do like the concept of the Aztec there. Combine that top with modern linear actuators and that would be a pretty cool car. I'd consider buying it with a tube frame/ mid engine subaru set up.

[didget69]

Joined Samba today.
No location listed.
No website.
No price target.
No market.

bnc
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[Dreamridergarage]

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[dcat917]

Nice lines and I would buy it for and electric vehicle. Adapt it to a chevy volt driveline and shoot for low curb weight.
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[Dreamridergarage]

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[Wolfgangdieter]

If you're going mid-engine the 914 5 speed transaxle would be ideal. It spins right way with no alterations - so you have 5 speeds forward. It has proven reliable to near 300 hp - if you don't dump the clutch. I favor modern Subaru engines over the 40+ year old air cooled design. With Subbie power you get computer control, fuel injection, low emission and maintenance plus options for heat and air conditioning (so you at least have defrost). I'd try to use the Subbie suspension too - at least brakes (although they use a non-standard bolt pattern).

Its funny how comparing selling cost of a replica like Aztek, MG TD, etc. to a Porsche Speedster replica - the Speedster will always be 3-5 times more expensive. Must be the gold Porsche script!
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[didget69]

Speedster replicas have a greater market demand. Even so, the demand isn't huge...

And the availability of good 914 transaxletransaxles is dwindling.

bnc
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[Dreamridergarage]

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[didget69]

Can you sell a kit for less than $4k-$5k? Very few people buy kit cars today; the market is basically dead.

Here's another builder with a dream to sell his design... http://smisek-stark.com/index.htm

You would be better off building the 2 cars for your own use/enjoyment, and stopping there.

bnc
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[Wolfgangdieter]

[didget69]

[Wetstuff]

Are there really no new ideas?! I never understood the expectations for 'New Old Chit'.

How many people (with the cash - you cannot go to the bank with this title) want a car that you have to fall out of that makes louder fan and valve noise than exhaust?

I understand it's easier to glom onto someone else's supposed success, but unless it is with herculean effort - like perhaps Superformance, forget it.

But even at this top end, where nearly everybody on the planet knows/loves the Cobra there's a wide selection of completed cars available at the factory and I'd bet a large batch on the secondary market. Which likely means both get discounted heavily. (like that dumbass GM Volt ..they're bringing out a new model with 6,000 of the first model still unsold)

I think you'd be smarter to open a Pizza joint in New Jersey ..even if you speak with an East Asian accent and don't answer the phone 5-times-a-day.

Jim
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[kitcarguy]

I have seen your progress on instagram and have commented that there is no real market for these. Ask Dan at FF US, Sterling Sports Cars, and countless others how this worked out for them?

I love the Aztec. I think its a great car but they are dated and whatnot.

You can get a spanking new 818 Coupe from Factory five for $12,000 and all you need is to supply a single donor car. You will have a new tech car for $20,000 assuming you can do they work yourself.
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[kitcarguy]

PS: When you are ready I can supply these ...

$40 each plus shipping

$45 Each plus shipping

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