[Spridgets] (no subject)

[type79 at ix.netcom.com]

Caterhams are not reproductions but a continuation of the Lotus 7 many iterations which have further developed. If you research Caterhams you will find that there have been dozens of various models.

Other Lotus 7 ARE reproductions and they lend themselves to such activity due to their relatively simple engineering nature: a space-frame with an aluminum skin with simple fiberglass fenders and nose. 

We all know of the Cobra and there are other reproductions such as those of Jaguar D and C Types, Porsche Speedsters and 356's, and the GT-40 and others including the Cobra Daytona Coupe.

Most every single one of those listed command tall prices.

The Frogeye was reproduced for a time as well in England, I believe in the 1980's. Surely it would have continued if there was a market. 

What gets reproduced is always based on the market. 

But the market for Spridgets in general is a hands-on markjet in which most buyers/owners desire to build, restore, putter-with their own cars as opposed to the owner who wishes to purchase a car that is already done/restored/needs nothing. 

For some it is personal where they wish to create a car that reflects their own personality with certain modifications, colors, options while others see a greater value in buying a car and heaping more money on it, purely for the experience of working on it, than what a good original would cost them. The work experience is lost on the latter.

I've walked on both sides of the street and both are fun.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
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-----Original Message-----
>From: Michael Conn <mconn19221 at roadrunner.com>
>Sent: Jan 15, 2008 8:46 AM
>To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
>
>All,
>
>I have three questions.   I've been reading the e-mails about the pros and
>cons of reproduction parts: some good, some bad.   There is a market for
>"reproduction" cars (e.g. Caterham 7 look-alikes).   How is it decided what
>look-alike to build?   The AN5 being so much sought after, why is there no
>look-alike of this vehicle?   Seems like a good idea to me.
>
>Any body got any thoughts on the matter?
>
>Michael