CHALLENGER COMMENTViews and
opinions from Challenger owners
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Jim
Trotter on the building of 007
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I
certainly had some reservations about the project even whilst travelling
to sample the Challenger demonstrator. But, as it turned out I was
very
impressed with the company's approach and the professional way everything
was presented. I saw chassis and bodies being made, felt the great
enthusiasm
of everybody involved and soon got caught up in the euphoria of it
all. I also drove the demonstrator quite extensively; it behaved perfectly
and could so easily have been a real E-type with a very similar feel
apart
from slightlylighter
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Anne Foster talks about
003
Top marks for your Challenger.
It is everything that I had ever wanted in a car, ample power, excellent
road holding, cheap and easily maintained Ford running gear with its proven
reliability. Comfort plus economy and above all - NO RUST. It is a drive
every day of the year car, come rain or shine. Few people know it from its
master but this is no substitute, it is THE REAL THING. |
Assembly
proved very straightforward throughout, the whole thing
going together more or less like a giant Meccano set. Even my 13 year
old son was able to get very involved, handling many jobs without assistance
- that surely says much for the kit's fine engineering. Summed-up,
this
particular Challenger is unquestionably an impressive example of kit
car craftsmanship both from maker's and builder's angles. Jim is certainly
more than happy with his efforts. With total costs reaching about £6,000,
I'm more than happy with the project, especially as a top grade E-type
can now fetch up to £30,000 - the sort of price that makes no
sense to me, I give ten out of ten to the kit and its ease of assembly.
In fact,
I never really got stuck in, working only three short evenings per
week plus Saturday mornings and all day Sundays. I reckon it could
have been
built in only two weeks if I'd spent all day, every day on it. |
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It's fairly obvious
why I love my Challenger - topless motoring has never been so much fun.
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John
Greenwood's first drive in 024
Building the kit can
not be rushed, getting the trim to fit perfectly took quite a long time,
but when she was finished it had all been worthwhile. My Challenger looks
magnificent, sounds superb and goes like a scalded cat. The car was finally
finished and ready for testing. First call was at the filling station
and then out on the open road. After a couple of miles driving I began
to feel at home in the car and ready to try out her performance. The acceleration
was unbelievable as was the road holding. The ride firm, as it should
be, and the steering surgically precise. There were no rattles or creaks,
she felt like a new car should. It is impossible to drive the car without
being aware of the admiring glances from everyone who sees her, and, knowing
that I had created such a beauty was mind blowing. The only way to experience
this feeling is to build a Challenger for yourself but, be warned, your
life will never be the same again.
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