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Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by Lancia_Hyena, Jun 21, 2010.

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  1. Lancia_Hyena

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    #1 Lancia_Hyena, Jun 21, 2010
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    All I have are these two pictures of what looks to be a 208 or 308, but some of the design features on the body make me think I don't know what this is. I just found this one the internet and was curious if this was an actual Ferrari.

    1. There are no louvers/slats above the headlights like you see on, what seems to be, all 308s.

    2. The taillights don't seem to be right either. All of the models I have looked at have the yellow taillight on the outside and the red on the inside. This one also doesn't have the reverse light in the center of the yellow taillight.

    3. Finally, the middle louvers between the headlights are between with the headlights themselves. This eliminated the 308 GT4 for me because the headlights are lower than its its louvers.

    I hope someone can help me identify this car, and my apologies in advance if this is some knock-off kit car.
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  2. 430rcks

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    #2 430rcks, Jun 21, 2010
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    I don't see a key whole on the door underneath the scoop.

    And most I've seen, that square on the hood is red although it appears to have red on it.

    Also, the rear wheels don't look right to me. I think the Factory wheels go deeper.

    Interior is off.

    And the mirrors look odd.

    I'm no pro when it comes to 308's so, I might be wrong.

    If I had to guess, I'd say kitcar.
     
  3. amenasce

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    #3 amenasce, Jun 21, 2010
    Isnt that hte Mera 308?
     
  4. BillN

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    #4 BillN, Jun 21, 2010
    The fact that there is a Pontiac Fiero sitting next to it is a hint it is probably a Mera 308 body kit on a Fiero chassis. Probably can google Mera 308 for a better description.
     
  5. adonai87

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    #5 adonai87, Jun 21, 2010
    pontiac Mera
     
  6. VIZSLA

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    #6 VIZSLA, Jun 21, 2010
    Headlights and dash are Fiero
     
  7. Dincenzo

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    #7 Dincenzo, Jun 21, 2010
    Not even a Mera, but one of the lesser quality replicas. Didn't even need to scroll to the second picture. The square Fiero headlights were the first giveaway!
     
  8. furnacerepair

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    #8 furnacerepair, Jun 21, 2010
    Look at the second picture. Look at the dash. Pontiac Fiero.
     
  9. Bradley

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    #9 Bradley, Jun 21, 2010
    Also: Too tall in proportion to length - an unfortunate characteristic (among many) of most Fiero-based replicas.

    The vertical light or reflector next to the license plate is also a common giveaway. (I wouldn't mind if actual Ferraris had this feature, but since they don't, I'm not going to make my own 308 look like a kit car.) ;)
     
  10. Kev33

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    #10 Kev33, Jun 21, 2010
    Without a doubt a Fiero kitt car. I've seen people try to pull this off several times and it never quite works out.
     
  11. RP

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    #11 RP, Jun 21, 2010
    No matter what it is, sad.
     
  12. Lancia_Hyena

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    #12 Lancia_Hyena, Jun 21, 2010
    Thanks guys. I had a feeling, but had never seen a 308 kit car. Thanks again.
     
  13. syldog

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    #13 syldog, Jun 22, 2010
    Please, for Christ' sake. Let it rest in peace.
     
  14. VIZSLA

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    #14 VIZSLA, Jun 22, 2010
    Gladly.
    Once they bury it ;)
     
  15. Bradley

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    #15 Bradley, Jun 22, 2010
    You mean rust in pieces?
     

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