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The 599GTB Fiorano reimagined.... Michiel's Vandenbrink GTO

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  1. Michiel Mobiel

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    #176 Michiel Mobiel, Aug 18, 2007
    Don't know the exact date yet.

    I really need to go out on a holliday first... ;)
     
  2. EL Nino

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    #177 EL Nino, Aug 18, 2007
    Haha, I think that is a good thing to do.
     
  3. ClassicCarRally

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    #178 ClassicCarRally, Aug 19, 2007
    Your timing could have been better though, Michiel.
    We expect about seven prancing horses at the Klassiekerrally Winterswijk! :)
     
  4. Michiel Mobiel

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    #179 Michiel Mobiel, Aug 19, 2007
    Why so impatience, Wim? ;)
    Don't worry, the GTO will be there someday.
     
  5. ClassicCarRally

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    #180 ClassicCarRally, Aug 19, 2007
    I wasn't even referring to the GTO.
    Just kiddin' Michiel... But you're right, I am a bit impatient :)

    But... 'Gut Ding will Weile haben'! ;)
     
  6. Michiel Mobiel

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    #181 Michiel Mobiel, Aug 19, 2007
    I'm sorry, I read it wrong. I get it now.
    Enjoy the event!
    I'm sure you will, because last year was a great succes.
    What types of horses are you expecting?
     
  7. w0o0dy

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    #182 w0o0dy, Aug 19, 2007
    Hey Michiel, followed your advice, joined F-chat and read every post on the topic..... :)

    Love the style of the VdB GTO, but you already knew that ;) and meeting the man IRL was interesting!

    On a coachbuild normal wheels might be a bit of a let-down and wire wheels might be a bit to old fashioned.... so are you going to design something yourself? Depends on what the customer wants?

    I was thinking about some wheels i've seen in some documentary about Chip Foose (don't be shocked the man has some real talent even though he does a lot of "custom"/Hot rod work). Maybe check out some of the designs on the site. www.chipfoose.com .

    Who knows, if you find it hard to design them yourself he could do something special.......(the style of the Monterey or the Impression wouldn't look out of dept, i think).

    See you around and if you need someone for the consumer panel.... i volunteer! ;)

    Greets,
    W0o0dy
     
  8. ClassicCarRally

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    #183 ClassicCarRally, Aug 19, 2007
    What I've heard from Tom, there will be some 308's, a 355 and a 360.
    I hope some older models (favourably with 12 cilinders) will come too.
    Still a surprise for me...
     
  9. ClassicCarRally

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    #184 ClassicCarRally, Aug 19, 2007
    Hi w0o0dy! Another autoblogger here :)
     
  10. Michiel Mobiel

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    #185 Michiel Mobiel, Aug 19, 2007
    Yes.

    I greatly respect this man and his work, but it is not really my style.
    Those wheels are a bit 'too much' for our GTO.

    You're on Fchat now, so you are in. ;)

    Enjoy your stay @ Fchat and I advise to get deeper into the world of F cars.
    You'll love it. ;)
     
  11. Michiel Mobiel

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    #186 Michiel Mobiel, Sep 11, 2007
    We received requests by customers for a special track version of our Vandenbrink GTO.
    We're currently exploring the options for such a racer.

    This made us think of the former GTX class, which triggered the idea how great it would be to revive this class...

    I've started a new thread for discussion: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166518
     
  12. DavkeG

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    #187 DavkeG, Sep 11, 2007
    Still waiting... :D
     
  13. Michiel Mobiel

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    #188 Michiel Mobiel, Sep 11, 2007
    So am I... ;)
     
  14. F50GT

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    #189 F50GT, Sep 11, 2007
    The front does look like a 250GTO, but to me it looks more like a TVR. The overall lines of the car look very close to a TVR.
     
  15. Michiel Mobiel

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    #190 Michiel Mobiel, Sep 11, 2007
    The sketches are just the start of an idea, not the actual design.
    The design is evolving closer towards the original GTO.
     
  16. TheBigEasy

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    #191 TheBigEasy, Sep 11, 2007
    Good! I did think the sketches were too modern looking, something closer to the original GTO would look much better. I can't wait to see the results! :)
     
  17. F50GT

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    #192 F50GT, Sep 11, 2007
    I understand that completely. It is a very good looking car.
     
  18. Michiel Mobiel

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    #193 Michiel Mobiel, Oct 9, 2007
    I hope you still think that way tomorrow when we issue our pressrelease unveiling the final design.
     
  19. TheBigEasy

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    #194 TheBigEasy, Oct 9, 2007
    really? :)
     
  20. KennyH

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    #195 KennyH, Oct 9, 2007
    PM sent!
     
  21. Michiel Mobiel

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    #196 Michiel Mobiel, Oct 10, 2007
  22. Michiel Mobiel

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    #197 Michiel Mobiel, Oct 10, 2007
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  23. Napolis

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    #198 Napolis, Oct 10, 2007
    Very Nice!
     
  24. Michiel Mobiel

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    #199 Michiel Mobiel, Oct 10, 2007
  25. Napolis

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    #200 Napolis, Oct 10, 2007
    Will the 630 version be road legal?

    Best
     
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