What should I build next ?

[Richard]

Now I know this is very very premature, but I have already been hunting around for potential next builds.

I think what I am doing now is relatively simple the way I have done it with the particular kit and it has certainly with the donor strip given me an improved tool box !

I have long admired the Lotus Stratus and kind of like the outlandishness of the Lambo's, Diablo and perhaps another more curvy older one. Of course with Diablo's I could keep my BMW engine theme just a V12 this time.

What other builds /dream builds do you think I should consider ?

[Bulldog Bri]

If your looking for outlandish... Take a look at Lamberti.co.uk Although they've just moved over to Italy for production, their cars are the lambos and an exotic known as the LS1, LS3 & LS4. Don'task me what happened to the LS2...  Think the LS1 is the one you want!!! Just for something different 

[Richard]

Tempting, I know I am ahead of myself but I'd like to start with a narrower hunt this winter than last ! Assuming I get time to do this build and not just do fences and hedges.

['The Gaffer']

How about a bit of bike power



Z100 from Zcars.

Just so different from car engines, and with this one you get two!!!

[Bulldog Bri]

Thats just silly. 

['The Gaffer']

I almost bought one before settling on the Toniq

Pretty mad car, but you you dont have to floor it everywhere. I would though and probably wreck it.. and me too.

0-60 test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3qtfY0Ps74&feature=related

I would still consider one.

[David H]

How about a bit of bike power



Z100 from Zcars.

Just so different from car engines, and with this one you get two!!!

erm.. holy shit. I mean seriously. words dont describe what that might be like to drive.

[Richard]

No roof though, so not an option this time round.

The idea of having front and back driven engines in diferent gears at same time is a tad amusing 

['The Gaffer']

Ah with a roof, now he says

Cant really say say I've seen that many kit cars with tin tops, and the older ones I have look hellish. As you say an exotic replica then, Ferrari, Lambo etc.

I had a quick look for a Lotus Stratus but didnt see anything??

[Richard]

Was thinking the garage should have one tin and one not kit car.
Stratos, I've found Hawk and CSE or whatever company it is under now.
Found one F 250 in US based on a 350z but without the weight, that would make it pretty darned quick but pricey.

Diablo's and other Lambo exotica have price and looks appeal.

GT40 and Ultima's are a bit too pricey by a lot for me.

So, chasing alternatives seems hard, may well be as I thought a winter research job and save (have to assume here that good old father Christmas is kind ot the credit card    )

[Furore Phil]

What about an Aeon ? 2 or 3 seats (one front centre as per Mclaren), soft top, tin top or no top, duratech engine, proces 10-20k.

www.aeonsportscars.com

[Bulldog Bri]

Did you mean 'Lancia Stratos' ?



Another long running company is Ginnetta With their new G50. Though not sure if that will be avilable as a kit build

[Richard]

Did you mean 'Lancia Stratos' ?

Very well spotted, comes of thinking of something different to what you are writing !

Like that colour scheme as well.