*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT S insurance loss in 01/2021 ***
Highlights
An example of the Ford Cougar F430 replicas believed to be based on a DNA Automotive kit
Reported to be in a good running condition with a long, advisory free MOT
A, seemingly, well planned and executed replica conversion with good V6 power
The Appeal
With costs of thoroughbred Italian supercars starting high and, usually, remaining so, the market for replica cars has remained a popular and active market niche. Not only are the purchase costs a fraction of the real thing, but running and maintenance costs usually are too. Plus, you enjoy that added bonus of not having to worry so much about where you park it. This has resulted in a number of companies producing and selling kits of parts to enable buyers to convert more mundane motors into quite convincing thoroughbred doppelgangers.
This car is one such example. Based on a 1999 Ford Cougar V6 and believed to utilise DNA Automotive conversion parts, this car bares more than a passing resemblance to a Ferrari F430. Whilst purists and enthusiasts will likely soon spot the difference this would make an ideal statement, display or show car and is likely to offer excellent value for money. front.jpg909.56 KB
The History and Paperwork
The donor Ford Cougar V6 was first registered in January 1999
The car has passed through a high number of owners since then
DVLA records record a total of 18 previous owners
Despite that mileage appears sensible at 83,324 miles
It is unclear when this car’s transformation took place
A colour change was recorded in February 2014 to white, so possibly around then
A Category S write off was recorded against the car in January 2021
A Category S is serious damage which is uneconomical to repair for insurance purposes
A Category S can, however, be repaired for road use
Replica cars tend to divide the audience somewhat. Some purists and enthusiasts do not always see the appeal, but plenty of buyers do. The benefits of low entry, running and maintenance costs are hard to ignore, and a lot of fun can be had with a good replica. The ownership experience is often less stressful, too, without the worry associated with high value, highly strung supercars. Plenty of enthusiasts’ clubs and shows are devoted to replicas of this type and it is a popular, active and welcome part of the classic car movement.
This car looks good and will have plenty of people convinced of its pure Italian origins. For those who aren’t it will still likely be a conversation starter and welcome ice breaker. Although not too much is known of the car’s history, the overall condition seems good and the long MOT is an added reassurance. This is a car that is likely to offer great value for money and be a fun and enjoyable ownership proposition for those looking for something that bit different.
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