Dream Machine - the TV program

woodyracing · 27 Mar 2003, 02:07 (Ref:549520)

did anyone see it ?

for anyone who doesnt know, they completely restore a car and then give it away!! first episode they gave away a Ferrari, last week they gave away an Aston Martin V8 and this week they are giving away 3 Minis!!

woodyracing · 27 Mar 2003, 02:18 (Ref:549526)

website here

ps: watch out for the GT40 episode!

speedy king · 29 Mar 2003, 15:09 (Ref:552155)

GT40!!!!! got to enter to win that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

josvandeperre · 29 Mar 2003, 16:06 (Ref:552187)

Don't get too excited - its only £ 30000 of kit car not £ 300000 of the real thing - one hour long programme though -on April 23 I believe

Smokey 6 litre · 2 Apr 2003, 13:23 (Ref:555917)

Quote:

Originally posted by josvandeperre
its only £ 30000 of kit car

Only £30000, well might as not bother then. Actually i dont think anyone should vote, DONT VOTE.
He he, then if no one votes i stand more chamce of winning.

Bluebottle · 2 Apr 2003, 20:06 (Ref:556397)

You'll have to get past me first

I'm not really into replicars, but it would be fun!!

woodyracing · 2 Apr 2003, 20:20 (Ref:556413)

hmm how big was that chevy V8 ?

probably need an oil well in the garage to run it.

Bluebottle · 2 Apr 2003, 21:08 (Ref:556458)

Quote:

Originally posted by woodyracing
hmm how big was that chevy V8 ?

probably need an oil well in the garage to run it.

Yes, but it goes "VROOOOM".....

Dick Spanner · 3 Apr 2003, 18:01 (Ref:557497)

I'm probably being picky but surely a replica GT40 ought to have a Ford V8?

brickkicker · 3 Apr 2003, 18:53 (Ref:557570)

Think there on about the chevy 5.7 V8 that went in the AC Cobra replica

Bluebottle · 3 Apr 2003, 21:18 (Ref:557732)

I know a chap who built a GT40 rep with a Chevy lump. He used the car every day and it wasn't all shiney (The GT40 rep club displays at the kit shows mostly consist of cars which are rarely driven , some are trailered to the shows)
One of the club suggested that my friends car was not very authentic with it's Chevy engine, which was a bit rich considering they mostly have Renault gearboxes!!

Dick Spanner · 3 Apr 2003, 22:56 (Ref:557796)

True enough, I think I'm right in saying that those Renault gearboxes are becoming a bit scarse these day's. Must confess that I would deign to accept a GT40 'plica with a Chevy lump in it. (Not AArf!)

Bluebottle · 4 Apr 2003, 16:21 (Ref:558531)

It's the only replica I've seen with anywhere near an 'authentic' sound!
He sold it recently but kept the engine and 'box for his new toy, an Ultima.

woodyracing · 4 Apr 2003, 17:37 (Ref:558582)

since we're are talking about Cobras, whats the deal with a Dax Cobra ? whats one of them when its at home ?

Dick Spanner · 4 Apr 2003, 17:47 (Ref:558586)

DAX are a manufacturer of (very good) Cobra replica's. I think the do anything from Rover V8's through Chevy + Ford V8's even to Jag V12's (non authentic but mega).

Maisie · 4 Apr 2003, 18:45 (Ref:558657)

This is a Dax Tojeiro (Cobra replica). If I had time, money and space, I would have one NOW!

If you like it, check out http://www.daxcars.co.uk

woodyracing · 4 Apr 2003, 21:09 (Ref:558789)

hmm nice.
i think my favourite kit car is still an Ultima though, mind you, a GT40 replica has to come close.

Bluebottle · 5 Apr 2003, 13:22 (Ref:559254)

The Dax is probably the best 'fake-snake' on this side of the Atlantic, handles better than the real thing apparantly!
I'd still go for the Ultima over the Dax simply because it's not a replica .

rdjones · 22 Apr 2003, 20:18 (Ref:576980)

Just watched the GT40 special - I so want that car and I want one now.........

Logrence · 22 Apr 2003, 20:26 (Ref:576998)

I want a Nissan S-Cargo.

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