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The DNA is a quality build but at what price ? Fine if you've unlimited funds but I prefer the Tribute range for a value for money 250 SWB any day. The DNA just looks too much like a big MGB which is why I wouldn't want one ! |
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• Body panels ,mounting brackets,PU glue,glue primer,handles etc £5950.00 • Bumper mount bars/bumper covers (grp) £500.00 • Bumper over riders (grp) £160.00 • Screen scuttle cover (grp) £50.00 • Aluminium front grill/brackets (laser cut) £220.00 • Wiper motor/assembly /arms/blades/washer jets/mounting bracket £240.00 • Stainless exhaust/clamps/brackets /rubber mounts £360.00 • Headlight lenses (acrylic) £100.00 • Headlight bezels (acrylic) £100.00 • Wheel arch liners (polypropylene ) £60.00 • Side grills left/right (grp/acrylic) £80.00 • Front grill surround (grp) £50.00 • Lighting/finishing pack: Headlights pair • Spotlights pair • Front repeaters pair • Side repeaters pair • Rear light clusters pair • Number plate lights pair • Fog light • Reverse light • Mirror • Chrome/rubber seal/finishing trims £516.00 • Lowering springs 30mm ebay aprox £90.00 Wheels/tyres not supplied Body £5950.00 Parts £2436.00 Total £8386.00 All prices subject to vat |
Would've been about 5k more for me to have DNA supply and build 2fifty compared to Tribute/Nubodi 250. The advantage is pretty much down to VAT. If VAT wasn't involved then only about 2k in it. That's including donor.
The only mistake DNA have made is not sourcing original rear lights as the MGB ones are very distinctive with that reflector - a pair of original 250 California lenses cost 200 euros. |
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Even less once you realise that the '61 SWB shared its taillights with the Fiat 1200 Cabriolet. |
My mistake - 7k more including donor - 4k more if VAT wasn't involved.
They are not Fiat 1200 Cab lights - they have no reflector and the lens shape is different |
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I very much liked the silver Kobra (Nubodi's demo) as one of the stand out cars on show. Oh and loved the three wheeler but that's just a play thing rather than 'sensible' kit car Dave |
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That DNA red 250 California cost £18k to get to the stage it's at, they're having special wheels made at the moment which will cost another £1k+ and interior they're still thinking about but possibly upwards of £2k.
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Just like to say a big Thank You to the Tribute and Nubodi teams for all the help and info they gave me at the show on Sunday, plus it was great to meet up up with you guys on the owners club pitch, though not has many people there has I thought there would be. Went down with my mate who has a body shop. He was critical of the finish of some of the other kits but was impressed with the finished cars on the Nubodi and Tribute stands. We really liked the bumpers on Smash's car they add that finishing touch. My mate has Perkinsons and became quite tired with all the walking round but Richard's wife found a chair for him and they ended up talk for ages, What a great lady. Chris brought me pump and bits of a good hood foc which was appreciated. Must admit the DNA looked very impressive but in my humble opinion I think it does not have the same classic looks of the 250 SWB All told a great day and look forward to next year but in my SWB convertible. Cheers Trev
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Kindly re-read my comment and its context. The 1961 SWB barchetta shared lights - and parts numbers - with the Fiat 1200 Cabriolet. Here's an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIAT-1200-15...pXJFUK&vxp=mtr They're available for well under 200€ - often just a bit more than half that. As to using MGB tail lamps being the "only thing" amiss with the DNA incarnation, you're being very generous, I think. |
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I don't think I'm being generous at all - if you had seen the DNA in real life and compared it to the Tribute 250 you'd see they do not compare. DNA simply blows it away in terms of fit, finish and being closer to the original design. It's an incredibly impressive creation. There simply is no argument. I had a long chat with the guys - there is a complete interior package coming with a replacement dashboard and gauges. Unfortunately, he won't sell to none DNA customers but totally understandable - its about maintaining resale and reputation, as he said, "you get what you pay for". If you see the two products in real life that is an incontravertible fact. |
Well I had a lovely time and good drive home. Roof down all the way as usual
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An enjoyable day this year . The whole place had a better feel to it this year , Stoneleigh as a venue is getting some investment at last , it was going down the pan.
There was more of a buzz this year in the trade halls and it was quite busy. Some really outstanding exhibits on show , standards do seem to be rising year on year. Great to meet up with those going to the LeMans Classic. I think WCA was on commission to sell as many kits over the weekend as humanly possible !! |
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Should have stayed the extra day, I sailed past yesterday's emergency road works at 90, I mean 70, or is it 50 at that point? They didn't let us out the hall until 5pm and I was home by 6:30 so I count that as clear roads
No commission beyond the occasional beer. It is just a tarts car and I am an old tart who likes talking about it. :-) |
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Yes, We got caught in that, added quite a bit of time to the journey home. |
No? (The old tart bit!)
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