I've seen both at stoneleigh a few years ago.
I don't mean the thread as a 'slagging match', owners plus points(and negative).
Also things like total build cost, resale, component quality etc. I'm not set on a toyota engine, I just see it as a bit more 'more' etc.
Build cost = length of a piece of string. possibly slightly more predictable for a LB, where I think you can buy everything off the shelf. paint job can vary from £0 to £5000. Spec of instruments, seats, suspension, tyres all involve huge variability at the whim of the builder. I don't think you'll do either model under £60k nowadays.Originally Posted by franky
I've seen both at stoneleigh a few years ago.
I don't mean the thread as a 'slagging match', owners plus points(and negative).
Also things like total build cost, resale, component quality etc. I'm not set on a toyota engine, I just see it as a bit more 'more' etc.
Resale: there have been more Hawks sold second hand than LB, since LB is relatively recent. Resale prices are not widely advertised, but are on the rise - see other threads. (If you can't see them, it may be because you have to be a club member to access that part of the website)
Component quality: I am not in a position to compare or comment, but since you will source or make many yourself, that is unpredictable in some ways.
Not including paint..... Just talking 'averages'.
I would message Richard "Ah _sprite" . He has owned both and can give you the best opinion I think. His LB build thread is on here if you look.
My LB will be well below £50K, probably closer to £45K. That includes a rebuilt engine with throttle bodies (alfa v6). I did do the work myself though. Obviousley if you want to pay someone to rebuild the engine for you and do lots of work it would be higher.
As far as I am aware, Lister Bell will not be at Stoneleigh this year due to the amount of orders they now have. Best to call and check. They will accomodate a factory visit though.
Regards
Si
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