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The official replica/re-creation thread

Discussion in 'Recreations & Non-Period Rebodies' started by WILLIAM H, Mar 18, 2004.

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  1. cwebb3

    cwebb3 Karting

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    Actually I already own a '79 308 GTS (S/N 28815) but I also have fun putting together cars from kits. (think of it as 1:1 model building). I have done a Factory Five Cobra as well as a Charmonix/Beck Porsche 550 Spyder.
    Some people might suggest doing a restoration on a vintage car, but there are so many unknowns when doing that as well as parts availability, etc.
    The nice thing about doing a kit is that I know all the parts are readily available and basically I am just doing the final assembly.

    However, I have been thinking about doing a restoration/modification on a 60's Volvo P1800. It was originally styled by Vignale and has such smooth Italian lines. A few tweaks with different bumpers and grill, some Borrani type wire wheels and a burgundy paint job with a tan leather interior might be a fun project.

    Anyway, I know that some of you have commented about the CalSpyder from Renucci and I came across this other company and thought I would share.

    Thanks
    Charlie
     
    cwebb3, Aug 4, 2010
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  2. djfrens

    djfrens Formula 3

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  3. Protouring442

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    Protouring442, Jul 7, 2011
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  4. macca

    macca Formula Junior

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    macca, Jul 8, 2011
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  5. tongascrew

    tongascrew F1 Rookie

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    Yesterday I parked my 250 California replicar with its new Ferrari fly yellow paint when along came this boy[10,11 years old] on his bicycle. He stops, gets off, looks at over the car and says "This sure makes my dad's Porsche look pretty lame." Enjoy. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
    tongascrew, Jul 8, 2011
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  6. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Kids (still) say the darnedest things. ;)
     
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  7. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

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    Nice!

    Cal Spyder? (You've probably told me before).

    I'd love to build one of those one day...

    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
     
    Protouring442, Jul 8, 2011
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  8. Flinch

    Flinch Formula Junior

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    Frans, there is one for sale in central Sweden. Asking 15K euros, 1961 Simca based, no further details yet. If you want I can pick it up for you ;)
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  9. Wheels1

    Wheels1 F1 Rookie

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  10. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I happen to know these guys, I'm a member of their club.

    These bodies are exact replicas off the original. Underneath are Jaguar chassis and V12 engines. They go like gang busters. Much nicer than the Vette based replicas in the States
     
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  11. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

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    Where were these pics taken?

    Gr. Martin
     
    omd78, Jul 9, 2011
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  12. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

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  13. Birel

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    Birel, Jul 11, 2011
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  14. tritone

    tritone F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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  15. Flinch

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    Who knows which brand kit this is??? Thanks to Grant I want to build me one :D Perfect father/son winter project. The current owner says it needs a Corvette donor, but I think he is wrong and it is a UK built kit.
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  16. schwaggen

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  17. mauispence

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    You mean these are not "REBODIED FERRARIS"? ;) Oh my God what’s the world coming to? :)
     
    mauispence, Jul 18, 2011
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  18. Ed Niles

    Ed Niles Formula 3 Honorary

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    The dual cowls on the yellow car tell me it's probably a Devin body (fiberglass). Any argument?
     
    Ed Niles, Jul 18, 2011
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  19. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    I believe the Miami Vice Daytona Spyder was based upon a Corvette.
     
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  20. Protouring442

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    Yes, the Daytona in Miami Vice was a McBurnie Replica on a C3 Corvette. Because of the narrower Corvette windshield and wider track, these cars have much larger fender flares.

    I've always wanted to start with a Daytona replica and make something a bit different though "Ferrari" influenced. I would start with one of the other replicas (not a McBurnie) that has the larger "lip" at the top of the doors and thus smaller fender flares, and utilize the windshield and inner cabin structure from a TR7/8, and a tube frame for the chassis. I think a BMW or Mercedes V12 backed by a 5 or 6 speed would be quite nice.

    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
     
    Protouring442, Jul 18, 2011
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  21. Bill_OBrien

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  22. gtospoons

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    Does anyone know where I might get some 250GTO instruments made for a replica?
    Chris
     
    gtospoons, Aug 4, 2011
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  23. Bertocchi

    Bertocchi Formula 3 Consultant

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    Try Sergio Castellani at www.autoepoca.it? If he does not have them he will know where to get them. I purchased several for real GTOs from a guy in Brescia but he was difficult to do business with.
     
    Bertocchi, Aug 4, 2011
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  24. gtospoons

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    Thanks David. Will try right now.
    Chris
     
    gtospoons, Aug 5, 2011
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  25. tongascrew

    tongascrew F1 Rookie

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    See my comment in this thread. I have seen better 250 California repros than this. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
    tongascrew, Aug 5, 2011
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