[Mgs] TF replica FS on ebay

[Geoff]

The thing I don't understand about replica's is when they cost nearly
as much as buying the real thing.  I mean, when this was new, what did
a reasonably driver go for?   I've seen some really nice replica's of
cars like the Porsche 550 and the original GT40's, and those I can
actually understand, I mean, I'll NEVER be able to afford a real one,
and the replica's can be very nicely put together.  But for a car that
remains relatively affordable...I don't get it.

I disagree with the premise that a replica can't have provenience.  It
won't be of the same luster as an original, but if I were shopping for
a 550 replica, I'd certainly place a Beck replica higher on the list
than another.   That's certainly some type of provenience.  I just
wish "kit cars" didn't have the stigma they do.  I saw a Factory Five
Shelby Coupe and FF GTM recently at an event.  Those were impressively
built and engineered cars.  I think they've had as much attention, or
more, paid to them than our Mg's did when new...

All of that said, I'll bet an MGB based, chevy powered TF replica
would be a wild ride.

Geoff
http://1956mga.com



On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Murray Arundell <arundell at ghs.com.au> wrote:
> I'm somewhat confused with all this replica thing...... how on earth can a
> replica TF have any providence at all?  Its a copy, a fake made mostly from
> used components from other MGs.  Yes some are better than others and the
> Victor appears to be better than most but as an MG?  No way.......
>
> Murray Arundell
> Brisbane Australia
>
> On 11/02/2011, at 6:53 AM, Paul Osborne wrote:
>
>> Victor Replicar in Victor NY  was on Old Dutch Rd. The orig cars used mgb
> components, front ends engines, rear axles etc.  I lived in Mendon, the
next
> town over,  and did  upholstery for the cars.  They did not catch on and
they
> moved out after about a year or so.
>> paul
>>
>>
>>> On 2/10/2011 12:22 PM, Mike Eldred wrote:
>>>> I'm not a big fan of replicas generally, but these MGB-based TFs were
>>>> generally well-done.  Not so sure about a Chevy 350 in one of these,
> though.
>>>>
>>>>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320652402246&vi
>>>> ewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
>>>>
>>>> NFI, and all that.
>>> I drive a Victor. They were not made in Victor, NY; they were made near
> Detroit by Great lakes car Company. There are very few left. I would expect
> the price to be quite a bit lower because of the engine and rear end. A
> genuine Victor is worth serious money. That's partly becuase they are
> recognized as variants by the MG clubs. Adding an American motor voids
that.
>>>
>>> -Rocky Frisco
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