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I did give this matter some thought a while back.
Firstly, would you be building as an amateur or as part of a business. ? You may find it likely that the IVA process is different between the two. If you are going to be presenting cars for on a regular basis as an amateur built one, it will almost certainly flagged up on the systems at both VOSA & DVLA. I think the only option would be to produce cars as a low volume manufacturer. What sort of numbers per year would you want to build ? . Would you build to order ? Several cars on the go at the same time would lead to a large capital outlay One of the major issues is that of final pricing. From what I have seen of the 7 type self built car. It is often very difficult to sell a car for enough money to fully recover the initial build costs. As far as I know, to obtain a current registration mark, the car will have to be built using all new components. Although I think you can use one fully reconditioned component provided it is to an as new spec, with documentation to prove it. ( Limited to engine, gearbox & diff I believe ) As you say though, the kit car market is reasonably buoyant, in spite of the current economic climate. My advice, find a gap in the market & exploit it !!
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Thanks Bonzo,
you're about the same as me in your thoughts about this, i think the way forward is to build another part time, take about 6 months, and test the market. The ideal outcome would be to manufacture as a low volume manufacturer, 6 per year, making to order. Maybe the best way forward is to put out some advertising and see what interest there is out there. I think once people looked at the product and tried the 'demonstrator' there could well be a market for it. Especially considering the price of Caterhams and others. |
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There would definately be no harm in building a market tester.
Building a second car would give you a wonderfull chance to build to your own liking & taste. Bet there was many a time during your first build you said to yourself " I would have done that different if I had to do it again " I say go for it, worst case is you'll end up with a much improved Mk2 verion of the Roadster. True. Many of the top manufacturers of 7 type cars carry a high price premium.
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Spud you have a PM
Cheers Chris |
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OH DEAR
Big Chris has just hit spud with a multi million pound lawsuit and and a 50% rake off of all future profits !!!!!!!!!!!! and by midday Monday will also own 95% of his house, wife, kids and dog!!!!!!!! LOL the meaness of it all eh LOL cheers les g |
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I've got to do something to assert my authority
Cheers Chris |
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I wasn't aiding & abeting, honest
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Anyway thanks for the responses, my daughter is going to help me put a web page together just to test the ground. If so i intend to do one part time just to see how it goes. Cheers...Andy |
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Good luck
I hope the project goes well for you Andy
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Still giving this matter a little thought. If you decide to go full speed ahead with your plans. Give a little thought into building a set of good quality, sturdy jigs. You'll be glad you did if things take off. They will take hours off the the production times of some of the components.
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