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456 GT Targa Conversion ?

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  1. Higgins23

    Higgins23 Karting

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    Has anyone successfully done a Targa conversion on a 456 GT ?
     
  2. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

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    Not come across a Targa, but the Sultan of Brunei had an estate (stationwagon) version. I'm sure Ferrari built a spider prototype but I may be thinking of the BMW 8 series!

    I'm sure it could be done, subject to the usual chassis strenthening caveats... the problem is that the roof is long compared to a 355 etc so the roof panel/gap would be huge

    Why not get a 550 Barchetta!

    Robert.
     
  3. ASU SAE

    ASU SAE Karting

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    Richard Straman did two 456 convertible conversions back in '96. I believe the conversion cost was in the 6 figures.
     
  4. zjpj

    zjpj F1 Veteran

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    It would look even worse than a Bentley Continental SC.

    In my opinion, of course.
     
  5. ScottRay

    ScottRay Rookie

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    Does anyone have a current address and/or phone number for R. Straman Company. Is he still in the business of doing convertible conversions? Thanks.

    Scott
     
  6. Racerboy

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    I am pretty sure that there IS a 456 Targa driving around someplace. If memory serves me it was a one-off created for Shaq. If I find any info I will post it.
     
  7. Racerboy

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  8. Higgins23

    Higgins23 Karting

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    I have seen a couple of pictures of it and it was up for sale fairly recently. I think it is white and has custom wheels.
     
  9. RossoCorsaItaly

    RossoCorsaItaly F1 Rookie
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    At $100k/conversion I'd assume he's retired.
     
  10. 355or360

    355or360 Rookie

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    hey kevin im in the market 4 a 355. the 1 ur selling do u have the majors 15 or 30k done? if i want the new manifolds, exhaust, and gruppe m intake can i purchase it w/da car? thanx in advance! ps my name is gus by da way. im a newbie so i want 2 use da car as a daily, so any advice u could give me would be greatly appreciated thanx again
     
  11. RossoCorsaItaly

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    I'd be more then happy to help you, but please don't hi-jack this thread and call me at 405-410-8149, PM me, or email me at [email protected]
     

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