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  1. VeloceOne

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    On this one, I would hope that Walter would lighten up a bit. The builder never intended it to be anything other than what it is.

    (Superb craftmanship by an outside coach builder.) Regards
     
    VeloceOne, Jul 28, 2013
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  2. wbaeumer

    wbaeumer F1 Veteran Consultant

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    Not correct - he described it as "Maserati". Even good craftmanship doesn`t give a product a good provenance!
     
    wbaeumer, Jul 29, 2013
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  3. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    ROTFLMAO. That's a hot one.
     
    staatsof, Jul 29, 2013
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  4. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    prov·e·nance noun \ˈpräv-nən(t)s, ˈprä-və-ˌnän(t)s\

    Definition of PROVENANCE

    1
    : origin, source
    2
    : the history of ownership of a valued object or work of art or literature
    See provenance defined for English-language learners »

    No one is trying to deceive in this case.
    Surely it is worse to pass off a superb fake of 450 or 300?

    If you don't care for the car why not just come out and say THAT.

    It's a custom hot rod based upon some Maserati components. No one is confused or misled.

    That's an American automotive cultural invention with a very long provenance and some superbly crafted cars.

    Want an example? Check this shops work out. It's fantastic. Even you might like some of their work.

    Gatto
     
    staatsof, Jul 29, 2013
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  5. MK1044

    MK1044 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Walter doesn't do "light". ;)
     
    MK1044, Jul 29, 2013
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  6. wbaeumer

    wbaeumer F1 Veteran Consultant

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    ...not "light" - but right!
     
    wbaeumer, Jul 29, 2013
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  7. wbaeumer

    wbaeumer F1 Veteran Consultant

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    Looks like a Ferrari TDF on stereoids - but can you see the name "Ferrari" in the headline? No! Its a "Gatto" (...or whatever).
    Using some Maserati components doesn`t make this "American automotive cultural invention" a Maserati as described by the makers!
     
    wbaeumer, Jul 29, 2013
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  8. staatsof

    staatsof Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Give it a rest Walter.

    If you were trying to sell it on eBay where would you put it?
    You put it where the sort of people most likely to buy the thing are looking.
    Folks interested in American V8 hot rods probably won't be buyers for this car.
    I see Alfas, Lancias and even Ferraris listed n the Maserati section all the time.

    1980 Maserati Other
    Custom aluminum rebodied Maserati roadster
    Absolutely unique, one of a kind.


    See that word "Other"

    It's an Other ... :D
     
    staatsof, Jul 29, 2013
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  9. MK1044

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    As is Walter. ;)
     
    MK1044, Jul 29, 2013
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  11. MK1044

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    I'd imagine he could have got a nice Pantera for less money. That's a very nice Citroen interior for those who like them. Interesting that he kept the Citroen hydraulics, too.
     
    MK1044, Jul 31, 2013
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  12. Maserati Blue

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    A '75 US Merak: has ugly bumpers, it's slow and it's a citroen underneath, considering such a car costs peanuts, he had three options: 1. burn it, 2. disassemble it for spare parts, 3. convert it into a fun car.

    I think the best choice is number 3, which seems like it was nicely executed here, the result is a fun car to play with.
     
    Maserati Blue, Jul 31, 2013
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  13. staatsof

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    I like the idea of a V8 but this cast iron block is liable to make the Merak tail heavy.

    Bling, bling, bling.

    Looks like all the plastic interior stuff and trunk hood liner were sprayed with some vinyl paint.

    Needs more red detailing ...

    It's a low budget American hot rod now.

    I don't mind the SM dash and styling.

    Having the early US or European bumpers would be much better but that's not the look they were going for.

    Probably faster than any other Merak or Bora in a straight line. But he doesn't mention HP so it could be as low as 300???

    It's an interesting utilization of what was probably and almost dead and very under powered Merak. I agree with Carmine and Ivan though.

    The senior citizen handicap bath bar on the rear is indicative of the financial bath he's going to take ...
     
    staatsof, Jul 31, 2013
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  14. MK1044

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    I thought that looked familiar. ;)
     
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    He has seemingly kept the Merak/SM gearbox. Will it cope with the American V8?
     
    Merak1974, Jul 31, 2013
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    It won't. Not at all.
     
    Ferraripilot, Jul 31, 2013
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  17. staatsof

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    Well that won't be only thing that doesn't work so well.

    I can't imagine that color change on some the original interior bits will be very durable?

    I have an idea where a an original ZF transaxle might become available.

    More work and money down the drain ...
     
    staatsof, Jul 31, 2013
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  18. JulianMerak

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  20. TheMayor

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    OMG that poor car. I think the Titannic looks better today.
     
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  21. wbaeumer

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    Can you imagine what the underside looks like?
     
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  23. JulianMerak

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    Swiss Cheese?
     
    JulianMerak, Aug 1, 2013
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  24. staatsof

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    Tit for tat Walter?
     
    staatsof, Aug 1, 2013
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    That poor Merak was a Sandy-rescue: It was washed ashore by Sandy after spending 22 years under water.

    Best,

    Jack.
     
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