Yes. it is what you think it is

[Fire-medic]

Or maybe you like the GM ponycar, first generation:



https://www.finalespeed.com/
Finale is the first company to offer full carbon-fiber bodies for 1968-1970 Dodge Chargers and first-generation Chevrolet Camaros. The Dodge Charger loses 1,000 pounds from the carbon-fiber body replacement. Starting at over 3200 pounds that makes this Black Menace 2,200 pounds. Can you say, 'Hellcat?' Bring stacks of money. Big stacks of money.

 

[James t]

Those bodies look great but I'm sure they're not cheap

 

[Mr. B]

Those bodies look great but I'm sure they're not cheap

I like how the website says, for the body alone, investment starts at 200K and if you choose clear coat option another 20K. Frame from a reputable builder like Roadster Shop and crate Hellcat engine and trans, you can tack on another 100K. I imagine a turn key with all the goodies and options, including labor and materials, you would need 400K at your disposal. I'm probably light on that figure as well. I have to admit as a car guy, especially vintage muscle cars, I find these carbon fiber bodies to be amazing.

 

[James t]

Are you serious 200k just for the body and 20 more just for clear coat holy $$$$ batman, I just looked at the website it says the Camaro starts at $429,000 man what a joke

 

[MaxMidnight]

Are you serious 200k just for the body and 20 more just for clear coat holy $$$$ batman, I just looked at the website it says the Camaro starts at $429,000 man what a joke

Yeh, but when you are down to your last $50m or so you have to have something to spend it on.
I suspect that you or I are not the target audience?

 

[James t]

No we're not, we're better than them we're vmax riders

 

[Fire-medic]

I'd rather have a carbon-fibre intensive Britten than one of those. They absolutely caned the previously-dominant Ducatis in AMA Battle of the Twins roadracing during the Last Millennium. I was there (Daytona Speedway) & I have pics.

 

[MaxMidnight]

No we're not we're better than them we're vmax riders

...without several spare millions?

 

[maxxlove]

No we're not, we're better than them we're vmax riders

You kno how many vmax we could save from the grave with all that coin?? That's like what 1000 carburetor rebuild/cleans assuming we get a deal

 

[Fire-medic]

You kno how many vmax we could save from the grave with all that coin?? That's like what 1000 carburetor rebuild/cleans assuming we get a deal

Just wondering what number you're using for that calculation. New OEM parts and labor for a set of carburetors can easily hit $800. dannymax would be very busy!

Instead of this vendor, contact Dynacorn and get a steel body, if you're on a budget. People who can afford carbon-fibre bodies probably aren't worried about the buy-in. Dynacorn Classic Bodies Homepage - Dynacorn Classic Bodies $13,500 for a '67 Pontiac Firebird convertible. That's only 6% of the cost of the Charger, w/o the clear-coat.

 

[Mr. B]

Are you serious 200k just for the body and 20 more just for clear coat holy $$$$ batman, I just looked at the website it says the Camaro starts at $429,000 man what a joke

I like the technology and I find that Charger to be beautiful, but the price is ridiculous and only for the uber wealthy. Even then if I had it, I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a vintage muscle car. I'd rather get a new all steel body, from Dynacorn and others are who selling them and make myself a restomod. I'd contact the Roadster Shop who's in my area and have one of their awesome frames with modern suspension built for it and drive the hell out of it.