NJVIPER
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Please send me any and all information on GTS-R' for sale...friend is still looking
Friend Looking for a GTS-R
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You never specified whether the "GTS-R" you wanted was an authentic race car from the American Lemans Series, or one of the 100 replica GTS-R's (White w/blue stripes) that are street legal, GTS' with cosmetic upgrades?
NJVIPER
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Hi Joe!
The little reading I have done tells me there is the authentic GTS-R and then the 100 built in 1998 (you refer to) that were the street legal version known as the GT-2.
From what I pick-up from my friend, he would prefer the GTS-R authentic race car from the American Lemans Series, but "may" also consider the GT-2.
Everything depends on the condition, price, etc...
I hope this adds a little more clarity!!!...the novice blues...
The little reading I have done tells me there is the authentic GTS-R and then the 100 built in 1998 (you refer to) that were the street legal version known as the GT-2.
From what I pick-up from my friend, he would prefer the GTS-R authentic race car from the American Lemans Series, but "may" also consider the GT-2.
Everything depends on the condition, price, etc...
I hope this adds a little more clarity!!!...the novice blues...
Janni
Enthusiast
Big difference.... cannot see how an individual could be thinking about "either one"....
GTS-R - purpose built racecar. Carbon fiber body, definitely not street legal. Built usualy by ORECA in France - cost new $250K. Last one I knew of on the market sold for about $180K at VOI and was transported to Europe to compete. Very few made....
GT-2 - 1998 Street car with a few upgrades - paint, decals, smooth tubes / filters, suspension(?), seats, commemorative assembly cam, etc. A limited edition street car. Cost new about $90K - periodically for sale for less. 100 produced.
GTS-R - purpose built racecar. Carbon fiber body, definitely not street legal. Built usualy by ORECA in France - cost new $250K. Last one I knew of on the market sold for about $180K at VOI and was transported to Europe to compete. Very few made....
GT-2 - 1998 Street car with a few upgrades - paint, decals, smooth tubes / filters, suspension(?), seats, commemorative assembly cam, etc. A limited edition street car. Cost new about $90K - periodically for sale for less. 100 produced.
NJVIPER
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Janni:
No disagreement about your authenticity statement, but quality and price also plays an important role....actually the total cost of doing business.
If someone is looking soley at cost ($90K vs $250K, I am sure they would make a quick decision. Regardless of the authenticity vs price issue, I just want to make sure, as a friend, I present him with all of the facts. Ultimately, he has to make the final decision.
Details in your posting, and the others, will help my friend to make a more intelligent decision based on facts and not opinions or perceptions.
In looking back through the VCA archives, I feel better that I was not the only person who seems a bit confused about the who's, what's, where's, etc. regarding the GTS-r and GT2.
Anyway, this person is learning the same as me except they just have a much bigger pocketbook to learn with!!
Thanks to you and others for your input.
Tim (NJVIPER)
No disagreement about your authenticity statement, but quality and price also plays an important role....actually the total cost of doing business.
If someone is looking soley at cost ($90K vs $250K, I am sure they would make a quick decision. Regardless of the authenticity vs price issue, I just want to make sure, as a friend, I present him with all of the facts. Ultimately, he has to make the final decision.
Details in your posting, and the others, will help my friend to make a more intelligent decision based on facts and not opinions or perceptions.
In looking back through the VCA archives, I feel better that I was not the only person who seems a bit confused about the who's, what's, where's, etc. regarding the GTS-r and GT2.
Anyway, this person is learning the same as me except they just have a much bigger pocketbook to learn with!!
Thanks to you and others for your input.
Tim (NJVIPER)
jp
Enthusiast
As far as I can remember is there 47 GTS-R Race Vipers out there. Last time i was offered one, a worn-out early racecar, without engine and trans was the prize set to 100.000 USD. Anyway IF he realy want a REAL GTS-R are there a few available in Europe...
Viperrick
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NJ you would be best served to contact some of the teams in Europe who have just finished their seasons. Chamberlin may have one but the last time it ran at LeMans (2000) it suffered a big off on Mulsane straight and looked bad. Zakspeed out of Germany (I think) has one. Brookspeed (GB) ran one last year. Oreca (FR)could build you a new one or they may have an old one sitting around which wouldn't be currently competative but may have interesting history. If you need help send me a private e-mail at [email protected] and I will see what I can dig up.
Tom Glenn
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Jim McCann has a GTS-R for sale. 330-499-1515
Janni
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tom Glenn:
Jim McCann has a GTS-R for sale. 330-499-1515
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I believe that was the car that sold during VOI....
Jim McCann has a GTS-R for sale. 330-499-1515
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I believe that was the car that sold during VOI....
<<GT-2 - 1998 Street car with a few upgrades - paint, decals, smooth tubes / filters, suspension(?), seats, commemorative assembly cam, etc. A limited edition street car. Cost new about $90K - periodically for sale for less. 100 produced.>>
Special serial number in VIN and dash plaque, huge rear wing, many special prints and photos with autographs, special serial numbered car cover, front and side air splitters, BBS wheels...
Haven't seen one for sale in several months, but they had been selling for over $90K last year....
Special serial number in VIN and dash plaque, huge rear wing, many special prints and photos with autographs, special serial numbered car cover, front and side air splitters, BBS wheels...
Haven't seen one for sale in several months, but they had been selling for over $90K last year....
NJVIPER
Enthusiast
UPDATE!!!
Friend is definitely looking for the GT2..one of the original 100...
Friend is definitely looking for the GT2..one of the original 100...
Jim McCann
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This is a "Real" Gts-R!
Jason-Middle Tennessee
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jim McCann:
This is a "Real" Gts-R!
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This is a "Real" Gts-R!
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REDSLED
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NJVIPER, tell your friend his car is on ebay right now. The car is located about 1 1/2 hours from me so I might be able to look at the vehicle for you. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1874910610
JOnathan
JOnathan
NJVIPER
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REDSLED:
Thank you for the info!!
It turns out my friend just sgreed to buy a GT-2. The even better news is that it is from a VCA member!!!!
He is suppose to be receiving it today.
I will find out more this week.
Again, thanks to you and the others for your support!!!
Tim
Thank you for the info!!
It turns out my friend just sgreed to buy a GT-2. The even better news is that it is from a VCA member!!!!
He is suppose to be receiving it today.
I will find out more this week.
Again, thanks to you and the others for your support!!!
Tim
