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Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by any_1, Aug 16, 2013.

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  1. any_1

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    #1 any_1, Aug 16, 2013
    I am sure that most people here on FC will find this one revolting. It is a 250 California "inspired" body hand built around a California chassis. The proprtions are all off with a too big boot and a too short and snubby nose. The driveline is all original, but they installed a NARDI wheel and moved all controlls under a panel between the seats. It has a small rear seat for the owners three small daughters. It has, off course a softtop (automatic). The wheels are modern, hugely expensive, Borranis. The build quality, from what I saw, was exquisit. It was its first day out, so the badges was not fitted

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    And, no, it is not my car....
     
  2. 355dreamer

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    #2 355dreamer, Aug 16, 2013
    I really like it. No harm done IMHO.
     
  3. Smiles

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    #3 Smiles, Aug 16, 2013
    I like it too.

    It doesn't look right, but I like that it's not trying to fool anyone. It's a true homage.

    The wheels need to look more like period Borranis.

    Matt
     
  4. any_1

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    #4 any_1, Aug 16, 2013
    I thought so too... But he could not fit the large brake discs behind classic Borranis. Also, he didn't think classic Borranis would keep up with the power of the car...
     
  5. 4th_gear

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    #5 4th_gear, Aug 16, 2013
    Looks amazing. Nice job! Please post more photos. :)
     
  6. of2worlds

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    #6 of2worlds, Aug 16, 2013
    I also like it; especially the rear view which is very well done. Part of the styling difficulty is the long wheelbase used on modern cars. Makes it more difficult to make a 'tight' design.
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  7. Smiles

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    #7 Smiles, Aug 16, 2013
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    It's not just the diameter. The centers have overly obvious 5-bolt hubs and would look much better with 3-eared spinners, even fake ones.

    Also missing are the dual exhausts that look so right on all Columbo engined Ferraris.

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  8. Need4Spd

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    #8 Need4Spd, Aug 16, 2013
    At least it is a California underneath, and not a 370z or GTR.
     
  9. LetsJet

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    #9 LetsJet, Aug 16, 2013
    It's great that he could meld the lines of the old with the technology of the new.
     
  10. Hawkeye

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    #10 Hawkeye, Aug 16, 2013
    In 80 years, when the population is 17 billion, the fchatters will hang this guy for chopping up a vintage Ferrari :D
     
  11. Lew L

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    #11 Lew L, Aug 16, 2013
    Kind of reminds me of a 2003 T-Bird.
     
  12. Noblesse Oblige

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    #12 Noblesse Oblige, Aug 16, 2013
    Maybe move it to Vintage where the experts there will tear it to pieces.

    The worse thing I see is the too short bonnet/hood segment.
     
  13. agup48

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    #13 agup48, Aug 16, 2013
    Car looks good, I wasn't expecting it when I clicked this thread.

    I wonder what would have happened if he took this idea to Pininfarina, I wonder what their take on the design would be.

    :D:D
     
  14. Piper

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    #14 Piper, Aug 16, 2013
    It's beautiful.
     
  15. S Brake

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    #15 S Brake, Aug 16, 2013
    Surprisingly well done.
     
  16. 4th_gear

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    #16 4th_gear, Aug 16, 2013
    I think the rebodied coachwork captures the spirit of the original California in a complimenting way rather than try to pretend to a copy.

    IMO, it's very pretty and works very well from what I see from the photos. The selection of colours is also excellent. It would be very interesting to see the roof up as well as see how the interior, engine compartment and trunk are detailed and finished. Hopefully, those are equally well-executed.

    As a one-off derivative I think it's really nice but of course, turning it into multiple copies would not be so good. ;)
     
  17. Camelot

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    #17 Camelot, Aug 17, 2013
    Nice pics...thanks for sharing
     
  18. LARRYH

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    #18 LARRYH, Aug 17, 2013
    I love it very nice job from what I can see
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  19. Statler

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    #19 Statler, Aug 17, 2013
    I like it.
     
  20. 550v12SABI

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    #20 550v12SABI, Aug 17, 2013
    Very interesting
     
  21. Ryan S.

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    #21 Ryan S., Aug 17, 2013
    lol
     
  22. amenasce

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    #22 amenasce, Aug 17, 2013
    Terrible. Looks like he was inspired the corvette based replica rather than the real thing.
     
  23. TheMayor

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    #23 TheMayor, Aug 17, 2013
    Agree. Looks like something Chip Foose would do. Sort of a reto-rod monstracity.
     
  24. Dohangs

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    #24 Dohangs, Aug 17, 2013
    I like it, surprisingly!
     
  25. Balsamina

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    #25 Balsamina, Aug 18, 2013
    Naw, it was an in-period rebody like the Breadvan was. If it wins races it will be revered. ;)

    OP: Is there a top on the car, or was the entire roof mechanism removed? Does the car sound stock?
     
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