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6'2" + Mondial???

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  1. Rover1551

    Rover1551 Karting

    Aug 12, 2015
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    Alex
    Is anyone else tall and squeezing into this thing?? Any tips? Makes me wonder if it's the one for me.
     
  2. Alpintourer

    Alpintourer F1 Rookie
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    Jul 20, 2013
    3,353
    The Low Country
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    Dave Steven
    6'5" and have owned four different Mondials. 8 coupe, plus 3.0, 3.2 and t cabs.
     
  3. Indyjones

    Indyjones Karting

    Jan 28, 2009
    219
    Pacific NW
    I'm 6'3", easily enough room inside. Other supercars of that time period are a lot less spacious...
     
  4. 123howie

    123howie F1 World Champ

    Jul 3, 2014
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    Howie
    That is the main reason I bought mine, I am 6' 2" and fit very well without a tight fit feeling, lots of carry room also. But with size 13 tennis shoes I have to switch to something else to drive.
     
  5. srephwed

    srephwed F1 Veteran
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    Apr 29, 2012
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    fred brown
    I am 5' 10". I have figured out the Italians do not have big bellies and big feet. Even my 10 1/2s get tangled up once in a while. But it is worth the bother.
     
  6. Rover1551

    Rover1551 Karting

    Aug 12, 2015
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    Alex
    Thanks for the input guys.....the pedals concerned me with my 13s. I know running shoes have bigger soles than really needed so I will look for a nice pair of driving shoes, assuming I can get this thing bought.
    Alex
     
  7. 2281GT

    2281GT Formula 3
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    Oct 9, 2006
    1,132
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    Markus
    I am 6' 5'' and sit VERY comfortable in a Mondial, even with size 12 sneakers at the pedal.

    The 4 seaters are the only Ferrari, in wich people over 6'2" can sit comfortably for long rides.
     
  8. PV Dirk

    PV Dirk F1 Veteran

    Jul 26, 2009
    5,401
    Ahwatukee, AZ
    I'm 6'0 but am proportioned more in the torso. No problems fitting. I tend to take my shoes off when driving. But after 20K miles over 5 years I can now wear construction boots and drive it. I've learned to use the side of my foot :D

    And I'm not sure there is a better option for you out there. But who needs one, these cars are great.
     
  9. floridadoorman

    floridadoorman Formula Junior

    Jan 14, 2014
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    Alex
    6'2", 205#, size 12 shoe and no issues....actually very comfortable for me...
     
  10. XAV88

    XAV88 Rookie

    May 12, 2015
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    Xavier
    I'm 6'3" and i fit very well in my Mondial 3.2 Coupé. I could wear a hat if I wanted.
    By contrast, I touch the ceiling in the 308 / 328, which makes me think the Mondial is a better car than the 328, though it is three times cheaper.
     
  11. rob

    rob F1 Rookie

    May 22, 2002
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    I'm 6'3 275lbs and fit very comfortably in my 86 coupe. My dream car was a 308GTB but I could not fit comfortably in one I would have to bend my neck to drive it. I wasn't even in the market for a mondial but once I drove one it was such a great fit I ended up buying it.
    I have size 13 wide feet and with sneakers I didn't have a problem but do remember one day I ended up driving it with workboots on and that didn't work well.
     
  12. Indyjones

    Indyjones Karting

    Jan 28, 2009
    219
    Pacific NW
    ... well, it was more expensive when it was new :)
     
  13. Rover1551

    Rover1551 Karting

    Aug 12, 2015
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    Alex
    I bought it!!! Great car, great price, happy seller, really happy buyer!!!!!
     
  14. Indyjones

    Indyjones Karting

    Jan 28, 2009
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    Nice! Which one did you get?
     
  15. 123howie

    123howie F1 World Champ

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    Welcome to the family. Photos-Photos-Photos.
     
  16. TheMac

    TheMac Formula Junior

    Sep 5, 2009
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    Jon Mac
    Congratulations! Definitely post some photos! Enjoy in good health.
     
  17. Rover1551

    Rover1551 Karting

    Aug 12, 2015
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    Alex
    It's an '84 convert.....pics to follow soon. Thanks
     
  18. Alden

    Alden F1 Rookie
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    Apr 25, 2010
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    6'4", 200 lbs and I fit fine, and I have about 4" of headroom in my Cabriolet with the top up.

    That is why I bought mine, I couldn't fit in a 308!

    I may make an adapter to move my driver's seat back an inch or two, then it would be perfect, but it is very comfortable and drivable as is.
    Alden
     
  19. SCousineau

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    Jul 17, 2004
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    I am also of the 6'4" ilk and the Mondials fit well.
     
  20. Rapalyea

    Rapalyea Formula 3

    Jun 18, 2013
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    You won't be sooooory! I wear my cowboy hat while driving and the cockpit is exactly to comfortable specs. Large parcel shelves behind the front seats and way elegant.









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    The Purple ones are Way faster
     
  21. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran
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    Dec 15, 2006
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    I'm perfect as is the T.
     
  22. paulchua

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    Jul 1, 2013
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    I'm 6 feet and find that I still have to push the seat forward slightly...I'm thinking 6'1 for sure is fine - not sure about 6'2 though
     
  23. cockrill

    cockrill Formula 3
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    Jan 23, 2008
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    Columbia, MO
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    I'm 6'5" tall and, when I bought my Mondial, I weighed around 350 lbs. (I'm now a svelte 270!) I fit fine in the Mondi with the stock seats on the stock rails. I did install aftermarket seats in my car and, when I did so, I set the new rails a couple of inches back which aids ingress and egress. After refinishing the OEM seats, I'll put them back in the original location.

    I think the bigger issue for us larger/taller guys is that of foot size. The pedals are offset a bit and close together. If you have large/wide feet, you may want to buy some narrow driving shoes.
     
  24. floridadoorman

    floridadoorman Formula Junior

    Jan 14, 2014
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    +1 on the narrow shoes (ie Pumas)
     
  25. sidtx

    sidtx F1 Rookie
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    Feb 9, 2014
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    I'm 5'11 (and shrinking) and 230lbs. I fit just fine in a Mondial Coupe. It's actually very comfortable for me.

    One bonus of the design (I have an 85), is that the open dash design allows me to slide over from the passenger seat to the driver seat - when necessary. Sometimes I park a little too close to the garage wall, and don't want to bang the driver door. Soooo... slide over to the passenger seat and exit out that side.

    Overall, I'd rate my car as very comfortable for someone whom may be a little "rotund", such as myself.
     

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