Vintage F-1 replica - my new track-day dream car

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/04/20/an-authentic-1960s-formula-1-experience-for-a-fraction-of-the-cost/?refer=news

Of course, the GRMer in me wonders how hard a scratch-built DIY version would be.

I can haz one?

I really love the looks, always have, but since it would be difficult to get one modified to be street legal and since there's not really a class for a car like this to race, do you think someone would buy this as a toy autocrosser or HPDE car?

Except with a motorcycle engine or a 4 cylinder?

carguy123 wrote: ...it would be difficult to get one modified to be street legal...

I bet a dose of headlights, turn signals, fenders, mirrors, belts, and some windshield (all designed for easy removal at the track) would make that thing streetable...doesnt look that much different than a locost in basic design. If people can get a scratch built Locost tagged, I have to imagine its doable for a F1 replicar.

Those repost every so often here, but it's worth it because they are so damn cool! IIRC that company has a beautiful website as well.

In auto-x, it would probably be A-Mod, although I'd have to check the rules. Doubtful it would be competitive, but it would be a place to run it and get used to it's handling limits before risking a high-speed wreck on a track. I have heard open wheel cars can get difficult on open track days, but they seem to let the Atom play.... so who knows.

Getting it street legal would probably be out of the question. If nothing else, adding the various bits to make it so would destroy the look - which is half the reason to have the car. Ditto with a motocycle engine or most I-4's. And if you want an I-4, why not just get a Formula Ford?

I've seen other track cars posted here, but not this one. And I do spend waaaaay too much time here (when I should be working...).

Only $64K that cheaper than a Z06. Sounds like a good bang for your buck deal.

Paul B

Ian F wrote: Getting it street legal would probably be out of the question. If nothing else, adding the various bits to make it so would destroy the look - which is half the reason to have the car.

really? Some fenders with lights and mirrors mounted on them, quick connect harness connectors for the lights, all set up to be removable with a few cotterpins doesnt seem to be too tough. What more would be necessary for street use?

Donebrokeit wrote: Only $64K that cheaper than a Z06. Sounds like a good bang for your buck deal. Paul B

But you can't use it anywhere, that's the problem as I see it.

It already has mirrors and a windscreen. Here in Texas all you'd need would be headlights, turn signals, and a horn.

carguy123 wrote:

Donebrokeit wrote: Only $64K that cheaper than a Z06. Sounds like a good bang for your buck deal. Paul B

But you can't use it anywhere, that's the problem as I see it.

But that's a problem with any race car, be it this or a Lemons contraption.

And there's being able to drive it on the street and wanting to do so. This car makes a Seven look easy to spot in traffic. I'd feel safer riding a motorcycle...

Ian F wrote:

carguy123 wrote:

Donebrokeit wrote: Only $64K that cheaper than a Z06. Sounds like a good bang for your buck deal. Paul B

But you can't use it anywhere, that's the problem as I see it.

But that's a problem with any race car, be it this or a Lemons contraption. And there's being able to drive it on the street and wanting to do so. This car makes a Seven look easy to spot in traffic. I'd feel safer riding a motorcycle...

Strobe on top of the rollbar FTW

Oooof!

F1 audiosex ... who cares if its a repost

Conquest351 wrote: Strobe on top of the rollbar FTW

Nice. Unfortunately, illegal in most states. Some annoying law about flashing lights on unauthorized vehicles...

Neat!

Ian F wrote:

Conquest351 wrote: Strobe on top of the rollbar FTW

Nice. Unfortunately, illegal in most states. Some annoying law about flashing lights on unauthorized vehicles...

center brake light, and yellow running lights mounted way up there?