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Discussion in 'Mondial' started by st.tully, Dec 22, 2007.

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  1. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #1 st.tully, Dec 22, 2007
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  2. Dincenzo

    Dincenzo Formula 3

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    #2 Dincenzo, Dec 22, 2007
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  3. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #3 st.tully, Dec 22, 2007
    GREAT. Thanks for the photoshop.

    What do you all think of this blue/black Boxer scheme?
     
  4. pad

    pad Formula 3

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    #4 pad, Dec 22, 2007
    I personally like it, but I'm sure there are some who will think it was an inexpensive attempt to repair some rusting panels.
     
  5. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #5 st.tully, Dec 22, 2007
    I bought this Mondial last year from the original owner. He went to the factory to choose the colour. He also insisted that he and the dealer (Steve Barney) inspect the car at the port of entry prior to clearing customs to make sure the factory got the colour correct. He would probably be pretty mad if I change anything about the car.

    Does anyone know if the Boxer scheme was a factory option for the Mondial?
     
  6. Dincenzo

    Dincenzo Formula 3

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    #6 Dincenzo, Dec 22, 2007
    You are quite welcome for the photoshop. I don't think that it was an option for the Mondial,
    but the unique color shows that some owners were quite creative in their choices. Personally,
    I like it. From a design standpoint, I think it flows well with the lines, giving the car a longer
    appearance and a lower profile, without any suspension modifications. I say go for it!
     
  7. davebdave

    davebdave Formula 3
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    #7 davebdave, Dec 22, 2007
    I like it too. It shows off the hourglass lines on the mondial. I have never liked the black bumpers, but this really ties it all together. Should have been a factory option.
    Dave
     
  8. enzo360

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    #8 enzo360, Dec 22, 2007
    I'm not a big fan of the two tone boxer scheme, but I have to say that the car turns out great that way. Especially with the unusual original colour.
    I haven't seen a Mondial in that particular blue, would you like to disclose the VIN on your car?
    Best
    Jurgen
     
  9. davebdave

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    #9 davebdave, Dec 22, 2007
    My daughter (10) just chimed in with a comment. She does not like it so much. She says it looks like a giant bumper with half a car on top.
    Dave
     
  10. sparta49

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    #10 sparta49, Dec 22, 2007
    Paint the bumpers, not the car
     
  11. Dino 208gt4

    Dino 208gt4 F1 World Champ

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    #11 Dino 208gt4, Dec 22, 2007
    Great color!!
     
  12. ckracing

    ckracing Formula Junior

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    #12 ckracing, Dec 22, 2007
    Check the mondialregistry.org
    There is a Mondial where the owner painted black just under the bumpers.
    It would be easy to change it back.
    Nice color
     
  13. Dincenzo

    Dincenzo Formula 3

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  14. st.tully

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    #14 st.tully, Dec 22, 2007
    I think painting the bumpers makes it look like trying for a more updated look. I think the Boxer scheme makes it look better without looking newer. I'd rather not try to make the Mondi 8 look like a later model.
     
  15. MondialMondo

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    #15 MondialMondo, Dec 23, 2007
    +1 Completely agree.
     
  16. Bullfighter

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    #16 Bullfighter, Dec 23, 2007
    Love the color. Not keen on the boxer look or painting the bumpers. Cherish the '80s! ;)
     
  17. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #17 Bullfighter, Dec 23, 2007
    Lol. True, when I lived in Ohio it was common to see older cars black up the beltline to hide the Bondo-of-the-Month effort.
     
  18. ferrariguyma

    ferrariguyma Formula Junior

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    #18 ferrariguyma, Dec 23, 2007
    Leave it as is it looks great!
     
  19. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #19 st.tully, Dec 23, 2007
    Thank you all for the input. Right now she is in for a belt service and a few other items. She has had the same mechanic (Tom Jones) for almost all of her 25 years. The chassis has about 45k miles. The engine was replaced under warranty at about 30k miles (excessive oil burn). Most all of her miles were in the first five years when it was the original owner's daily driver.

    Once she is back from service I'll hopefully get in a good amount of driving and stop thinking about changing the paint. Maybe a supercharger instead!!!
     
  20. Bad Dogg

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    #20 Bad Dogg, Dec 23, 2007
    One vote for paint the bumpers -
    h
     
  21. jonesdds

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    #21 jonesdds, Dec 23, 2007
    I didn't know Tom Jones did Ferrari service too!

    That's a very unsual color for a mondial, I don't recall ever seeing that color on that car. Embrace it! Looks in great shape. I'd paint the bumpers if you've got to do something but I'd vote for no changes!

    Jeff
     

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