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  1. Falcon Wing

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  2. JasonMiller

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    #2 JasonMiller, Dec 3, 2012
    I saw him going northbound on I25 the other day from Colorado Springs to Castle Rock, I thought it was a replica from a distance but I guess not..

    Hope he comes to fchat, I have some questions...

    thanks
     
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    This looks like one that was on ebay for a long time about 3-4 years ago.
    IIRC it was located in Florida during that time.
    The rear deck is hinged at the rear and opens from the front.
    The nose/grill area was glassed in with dark plexiglas.
     
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    The rear deck lid to body gap has a very prominant taper from front to back.....Mark
     
  5. Falcon Wing

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    #5 Falcon Wing, Dec 4, 2012
    He did say he got it in Florida....
     
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    #7 michael platzer, Dec 4, 2012
    strange car - did you get the s/n?
     
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    #8 noblesteed, Dec 4, 2012
    Chopped windshield? Giant wing on the back? Strange.
     
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    #9 BlackTesta, Dec 4, 2012
    Let´s keep fingers crossed, that a Fiero wasted it´s life for that muckheap...
     
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    #10 RQtetto, Dec 4, 2012
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    Looks like a clumsy copy of the Straman conversion. Check this out. This one I like!

    The wing is uesless: just for show. TRs don't need additional aero bolt ons.
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  11. Falcon Wing

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    #11 Falcon Wing, Dec 4, 2012
    Did you watch the video? Did it sound real? I have never seen a TR in person....so I would not know. Interior looked like TR pics I have seen. Did not notice any Fiero parts in the interior either..(I used to have Fiero's and nothing caught my attention of being GM). It was certainly longer than a Fiero too.
     
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    #12 OptimusPrime, Dec 4, 2012
    Video sound not great, but it did not have the high pitch sound of a flat 12..or at least did not sound like standard exhaust, Tubi, or Fuchs. But sound is not great and would have liked to hear it rev to 3000 - 4000 to know for sure. Just my thoughts, I could be wrong, probably am but nothing like getting someone pissed at you when they have the real deal..lol
     
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    The pictures indicate that it was made from a real TR - but they also indicate that it is hideous.
     
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    #14 PGrenier, Dec 4, 2012
    Did he say why he bought it like that?? That is hideous.
     
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    Its a real Testarossa for sure.
     
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    Straman TR in R&T article is an absolute YES for me. The Colorado TR conversion is an absolute NO!
     
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    #17 Scaledetails, Dec 4, 2012
    From that video, it did not sound real, but the body is, so the verdict is still out as to what's under that body.
     
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    I seem to recall a picture of the engine of the Florida car, it was a TR engine..The wrong exhaust can make anything sound "wrong"
    I can confirm it if someone can cough up the VIN
     
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    LOL!!!!!

    Whoever did this probably also thinks that the Mona Lisa is an OK painting, but that it could be vastly improved by a halter top and a big set of double D's.
     
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    Now I hope he doesn't stop by, he will probably think we are a bunch of jerks :)




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    #23 RQtetto, Dec 5, 2012
    I seem to remember that this was the work of a professional art restorer. Probably someone who specialized in paintings of owls.

    LOL
     
  24. Falcon Wing

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    #24 Falcon Wing, Dec 5, 2012
    It was not my intention to make fun of his car at all.... Like I originally posted, I remember this kit from the the late 80's - early 90's from some car magazine I'm sure. I also remember some sports athlete had one like this.
    While it is not everyones style, it is still cool as heck to have a V12 car....especially if he got a good deal and is doing a lot of the work himself. (It was parked in front of an auto parts store when I photographed it.)
    He was a very nice guy, and would have liked to talk to him more and REALLY have a good look at the car, but he was in a bit of a rush. It was nice of him to take the time he did I thought.
     
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    #25 RQtetto, Dec 5, 2012
    Not trying to be a jerk. Just having a little fun at his expense. Anybody who does something like that to such an iconic car is kind of asking for a certain amount of good natured ribbing.
     
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