New 575M GTZ Zagatto

I actually emailed BBR models (handbuilt) in Italy and asked them if they could make one. They didnt respond back to me but i attached several pics of the car.....so...................... Who knows...

 

Some more pics of it from last Saturday
http://www.frank4cars.fotki.com/other_automotive_events/symbolic_open_house/page2.html

 

I haven't been this excited about a new Ferrari since the 288GTO (except the Enzo of course) and I also emailed BBR asking them to realize the 575 Zagato and was very disapointed to not get a reply; I am pretty sure that they know this car very very well. I suspect either one of two things with BBR: 1) Since the prototype has basically been commissioned by a Japanese businessman, a japanese model company probably has the rights. YOW Models has already announced a 1/43 version. 2) BBR is keeping tight-lipped with this beauty and will surprise everyone (which I hope is the case).

 

JB, weclome to Fchat

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92754



Autoweek has nothing on this site

 

http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/events-stories/events/2006/575-gtz.z-like-zagato/ferrari-575-gtz.z-like-zagato/index.html

 

MR Looksmart has just released one in 1/43 scale. From what I read they have exclusive rights but they may be just for the build-ups. I still have a backorder with GPM for the Yow kit.

 

Miniwerks.com had both versions untill a few days. They sold out pretty quick. Luckily I had the dark grey one on pre-order.

 

get the looksmart if you can. same quality as the BBR, but at 60% the price.

 

I even rate the LS 599 higher than the BBR one.

 

I used to collect BBR, but last year I 'turned to Looksmart for the current ferraris.
Price is 40% less and quality is equal and sometimes better.
The only downside is the fact that a few releases of Looksmart are in fact old MR cars that cost the same as BBR. Looksmart is made by MR.
The dr. wax, the 250swb speziale, and the dino are in that category.

I would not be happy if I had bought the MR versions a few years back.

Today I picked up my grey, silver 575 zagato, it's superb

www.looksmartmodels.com for pictures

 

It seems lot of their models sold out very quickly
I am a BBR guy, till now kept away from Looksmart but reading you opinions makes me think.............

 

Looksmarts are actually MR models. quality is equal to BBR.
BBR did the same with the gasoline brand. They also offer their models in a cheap range like MR. BBR does mostly recent raceversions of the 360 and 550.
Looksmart brings more interesting models for me.
On www.gasolinemodels.com you can find a webshop from BBR (the same adress as the factory). I prefer Ebay, prices are a lot better if you deal with reliable sellers (recognizable by the feedback).

I still like BBR, but certain models are not made by them. Put both products next to another, and litle difference is noted. Before I buy a new modell ferrari, I simply wait for both the BBR and the Looksmart, and pick the best.

 

IMO, MRs models are, for the most part, as good as BBR. I do think the MR/Bosica models are better than BBR. I am waiting for more than a year for the MR/Bosica Alfa 1750 to actually be released! I would put both Look Smart's and Gasoline's models down a notch from both MR and BBR

 

BBR has a fantastic range in vintage Ferrari's, but on contemporary models, both Looksmart and Make Up present a better deal. Both in terms of quality and price. I mean, just compare the MakeUp F40 and 288 GTO the the ones BBR did.

 

Truly inspired design, still not absolutely sure about the grill shape though ?

Argento

 

Do you have pictures of your own car you can show us?? The grey version is superb!!!