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

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  1. atomicskiracer

    atomicskiracer Formula 3

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    I can't wait to see "real" pictures of this car!!
     
    atomicskiracer, Dec 15, 2008
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  2. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ Honorary Owner

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    Is one or more of these being built?

    Best and Congrats!
     
    Napolis, Dec 15, 2008
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  3. ClassicCarRally

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    Well done Michiel! Of course we all knew for a long time that your design was a winner...
     
    ClassicCarRally, Dec 15, 2008
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  4. atomicskiracer

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    I believe they are building 5 of them!
     
    atomicskiracer, Dec 15, 2008
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  5. Michiel Mobiel

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    Yes.

    However... things are not always going the way we planned (as far as anything could be precisely planned at all for a newborn company). ;)
    The last year we've done a lot to build up our company and to initiate several interesting projects.
    Unfortunately, the current economic environment does not speed things up. We are very happy no client cancelled anything, but we do have to deal with some delays. Luckily we are not the only one. ;)

    Besides the GTO, we are also working on another coachbuilding project based on another brand's platform and we're currently designing some new electrically powered concepts.

    Another new development is that we now have a Middle East representative: Alain Class Motors. http://www.alainclass.com/main.php
     
    Michiel Mobiel, Dec 15, 2008
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  6. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ Honorary Owner

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    Looking forward to seeing the finished car.

    Best
     
    Napolis, Dec 15, 2008
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  7. Michiel Mobiel

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    So do I ;)
    Receiving this award is a strong indication we're doing something right, though.
     
    Michiel Mobiel, Dec 15, 2008
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  8. EL Nino

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    Do you have a few pictures of a driving prototype?
    I like to see that. Or buildingprocess

    thnx
     
    EL Nino, Dec 15, 2008
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  9. M-individual

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    Van harte proficiat Michiel (= Congratulations Michiel).

    Keep going. We can't wait to see the end result!!

    All the best,

    M
     
    M-individual, Dec 16, 2008
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  10. robert_c

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    Michiel,
    I just saw a mobile detail SUV with a huge image of your GTO on the rear window. It's already infamous.
     
    robert_c, Dec 26, 2008
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  11. AustinMartin

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    Congrats on the award! Cannot wait to see one in the flesh!
     
    AustinMartin, Jan 29, 2009
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  12. Italiyun

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    No pics since 2006, when the thread was started?...weak
     
    Italiyun, Feb 4, 2009
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  13. Michiel Mobiel

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    Sorry to disappoint you.
    For now, this is on customer request. We respect that.
     
    Michiel Mobiel, Feb 4, 2009
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  14. EL Nino

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    Can you put some real pictures of the car in this tread?

    thnx
     
    EL Nino, Jul 23, 2009
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  15. Michiel Mobiel

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    Nope...
     
    Michiel Mobiel, Jul 23, 2009
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  16. EL Nino

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    Why not?
    How long is the project already going?
     
    EL Nino, Jul 23, 2009
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  17. Michiel Mobiel

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    Too long ;)
     
    Michiel Mobiel, Jul 23, 2009
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  18. mr.modena

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    any news? :)
     
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  19. ILLUFA

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    Have to say WOW......

    Checked out the website and I think that the GT convertible and 612 shooting brake look very promising. Very impressive stuff. Would love to be able to own a car of such exclusivity. Though would hate the price if it really costs more than usd 1mil(just for the conversion) as described in this thread.

    Regards,

    Hendra
     
    ILLUFA, Dec 27, 2009
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  20. Michiel Mobiel

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    Which is the price for an over the top specced up GTO.
    Shooting Break is a totally different story, though.
     
    Michiel Mobiel, Dec 27, 2009
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  21. 2000YELLOW360

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    Great looking cars, but I really liked the initial design better than all the rest, but I'm weird.

    Art
     
    2000YELLOW360, Dec 27, 2009
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  22. bigodino

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    Hi Michiel,

    Could you tell where these cars are being built? I just read an article about Alwin Hietbrink in which he said he didn't have the time to do the bodywork.

    Best, Peter
     
    bigodino, Dec 29, 2009
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  23. rman267

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    I don't like it, but whatever floats Vandenbrink's boat is cool with me. I think the tail lights look the same as a Spyker's.
     
    rman267, Dec 30, 2009
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  24. Michiel Mobiel

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  25. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    A Happy New Year to You as well Michiel.
    Looking forward to more of your great designs and posts in 2010.
    David
     
    VIZSLA, Dec 31, 2009
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