I never said I wanted a Fury, but the shape is definitely the right shape for a classic sports car just like the MX5 or the Z3 BMW. That's why these cars sell so well. I still can't see the point of turning a roadster into a roadster, why not just restore the roadster and make it better?

The mx5 as a car has got a habit of rusting around the sills and floor making them very flimsy and dangerous to use But thats just my experience of them although I still think its a great little car when the body gives up the roadster is a fitting way of keeping the mx5 running gear doing the job it was designed for having fun

I won't argue with that but if the body still good I can't see the point.

ferrari 250 testa rossa would be my vote, probably the most beautiful car ever made. or the d type

Since my first post there has been a small development on the D type idea so that will not be going on a Roadster chassis as it could (fingers and toes crossed) cause a conflict of interests in 2-3 months time.
I like the Raw Fulcrum as it's a squared off Fury and would also appear to be easier to make as the basic shape unlike the Fury which has all sorts of contours.
As much as I like the retro styling with wire or steel wheels I think most people would want a nice set of alloys on the car, which is why the fury seams to appeal so much it looks like modern classic.
I've been looking at 50-60's sports cars and also the more modern designs and have come to the conclusion that there is scope to make contemporary classic. What I have in very rough sketches and what has been pointed by some one else is that I've inadvertently designed the 7 that TVR might have made.
I'm going to start a 1/2 scale model next month and see what people think.

Ferrari testarossa? For gods sake just no big heavy lump of lead that boils its brakes every time it sees a corner worst car ever to come out of italy although cant argue with a classic D type

I think you may have the 250 Testa Rossa mixed up with the Testarossa

I think the replica thing has run its course and some fresh ideas/shapes need to appear to stir up the kit/home built car market. Some of these so called replica`s just look wrong. Mainly because they are out of proportion and that hurts the eye. If something is made thats not a copy it can judged for what it is. I am sure the roadster chassis could be clad with a new shape but it will have to be an open top roadster type thing because doors cant be cut into the side.

Bob

After the IVA I'm going to go to a full body style like the donkervoort d8 rs 06. I know its not quite the same but it reminds me of the old morgan style also of the car from "the league of extraordinary gentlemen"

It was donkervoort I had in mind. Along the seven line but made it their own. Genius.
Bob