| Author | Message | ||
| Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member Username: Tuttebenne Post Number: 86 Registered: 3-2003 |
Peter, I'm with you. In other words, I'm a 308 guy too but would do mercenary work in exchange for a 250LM. Why don't we pool our spare change and have one built. We can arrange for custody on alternate weekends  | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1706 Registered: 7-2001 |
William, Norwoods in Dallas had a repro in the shop for service about a year ago. I'm no concours judge, but it was REALLY well done. You might call them and see if you could learn who built it. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2694 Registered: 12-2000 |
Gotcha Wayne...  | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1504 Registered: 8-2002 |
"Double that and then some if you plan on having it built yourself but, why?" Peter, by this I didn't mean, "Why buy a fakey-do?" I meant "Why have one built when there are so many readily available for half the $?" | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2691 Registered: 12-2000 |
Wayne: why? Why not! William's statement: "I dont have the $2M or so in loose change to buy 1 SO a replica is probably the only way I can ever "own" one." is what I believe too. I'd love to have a 250LM - my favorite - but there's not a chance I'll ever be able to afford one even if I win a major lottery, so the next best thing... (Okay, so both you and I know I wouldn't even have the money to do even a fakey 250LM, since I'm only a "GT4" guy, but you get the idea...) | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1498 Registered: 8-2002 |
William, there are plenty of these recreations available out there. If the $ matters at all, you're much better off buying an existing car vs having one built yourself. Add A/C? With no top and little in the way of a wind protection, it wouldn't do you much good. Expect to pay $150K-$200K for an excellent existing repro and maybe a little more for an absolutely best-in-the-world example. Double that and then some if you plan on having it built yourself but, why? | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1060 Registered: 10-2002 |
Welcome Dave Best Jim | ||
| David M. Castelhano (Servizioman)
New member Username: Servizioman Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2003 |
William, The most accurate replica is made by a fellow in Cuneo, Italy named Giardenengo. His are exact, I know I had one once. Greg Jones has two and I believe that one is for sale. They are not cheap. | ||
| Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr)
Member Username: Rexrcr Post Number: 546 Registered: 11-2002 |
William, if you're seriously considering a rebody-on-a-less-desirable-Ferrari-chassis then call Wayne Obrey at Motion Products. 8512 US Hwy 45 Neenah, WI 54956 (920) 725-4688 They've done Cavallino and Forza cover cars (three months ago, Juan Peron's 212 Inter, Feb. '03 Forza) and rebodies. They have a great pannel beater and fabricators. Beautiful work. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 804 Registered: 10-2001 |
those Ferrari repros at http://www.finesportscar.com/index.html are simply ugly . Check the front of that SWB or the 250 TR ...u can tell from a hundred miles that its a fake ..    | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2686 Registered: 12-2000 |
William, you may also check out this place: http://www.finesportscar.com/index.html | ||
| Dennis (Bighead)
Junior Member Username: Bighead Post Number: 90 Registered: 2-2003 |
There is a Testa Rossa replica (built on a 250 chassis) being auctioned next weekend in Brookline, at the Bonham auction at the Museum of Transportation. Do a google search for the auction site. I've seen the car, and know the shop owner who prepped it for vintage racing. Quite nice. vty, --Dennis | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2351 Registered: 2-2001 |
Andrew, WOW that place rules. Wonder if he can make me a TR replica with a 550 engine, trans & suspension. or a TR type body for a 550 ? That would rock | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 802 Registered: 10-2001 |
William , you should try in Italy , maybe allegretti can build you one over a 250 GTE chassis ? http://www.allegretticars.com/UK_home.htm What would be the donor car ? | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1057 Registered: 10-2002 |
He may have it on the Holman&Moody web site I'm not sure. My plans are still loose but I'm sure I'll see you soon. I will be at WWOC on their tech day sunday 5/18. Best Jim | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2347 Registered: 2-2001 |
Jim , thanks i'll call him. Do you know if there is a website where i can see it ? Are you going to be doing the track circuit around the northeast this summer ? | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1055 Registered: 10-2002 |
William I bet you can buy one for less money than you can have one made. A friend of mine, Lee Holman has a beautiful one for sale. (704 394 2151) Mention my name. Best Jim | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 2345 Registered: 2-2001 |
This has always been 1 of my top Fcar picks. I dont have the $2M or so in loose change to buy 1 SO a replica is probably the only way I can ever "own" one. Where would I get the detailed technical plans to build the frame & bodywork etc. If I go ahead with this I would add a more modern suspension & probably AC I have a good friend who is building very nice replicas of the MB 300SLR that Fangio drove back in the 50s. First 1 is based on a 300SL donor, rest are based on a different MB |