Replicate 1957 250 TR

there are several replicas based on Ferrari chassis on the market.
why build another one and perhaps destroy another real Ferrari?

 

Not to mention that you can't build one for what you can buy one for.

 

What is your budget?? tongascrew

 

Interesting first post..........

Marcel Massini

 

Indeed and nice acronym...
Ciao
Oscar

ps if posted in any other (more modern) thread he was already threatened by 20 posters....

 

Maybe the Galleria will be interested in displaying it...

 

Or, has one to offer...?

 

brave first post

 

Agree with the other posters - at any given time, there are available for purchase at least 2-3 pontoon Testarossa replicas, usually constructed using a 250 PF coupe or 250 GTE chassis and running gear, some of which are quite accurate and all of which will cost you much less than the construction cost on a new replica. See: http://www.ferraris-online.com/Articles/SCM_200011_SS.shtml

 

Priceless: "... And when replica owners are asked, “Is it real?”, they can take solace knowing that the owners of the real thing get asked the same question. They just have a different answer."

 

The question I usually get is "how old is your Ferrari?" My answer is it's a fake, it's brand new, it's a kit car. "Oh wow, did you build it?' and then it goes on from there. just one man's opinion tongascrew

 

Why not invest the time and money into making something original that has some of the influence of the 250 TR?

It's your call but I think it makes more sense to make your own "classic" rather than just copy another.

 

http://www.motorsportmarkt.de/motorsport,us,1,0,0,inserat_details,11181,Ferrari+Boano+bodied+Testarossa+1958.html?PHPSESSID=4vg7170ak72luqfesaiu2nljo5

It has been done. 0603 GT above. 0611 GT was also rebodied to replicate a pontoon fendered Testa Rossa

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264460

Several shops there will build whatever you like, to your budget at a fraction of the cost in Europe or the US. Put a Chevy/Corvette drivetrain in it and you'll follow the tradition of many early Ferraris while saving enough to live in Argentina while it's being built (steaks, Malbec, Cuban cigars, with tango lessons and a little polo for exercise). Then put your own name on the nose as well-deserved credit for creating something interesting and fun. From twenty feet away it will look like an old Ferrari, but you'll have pride rather than embarrassment when asked what it is.

 

I think it would be difficult to find one under $250k.

 

Live your dream,after all if you own and finance the project,its up to you what you do to a old banger.
Been done for years on pre war Rolls Royce/Bentley cars,turning old box's into cars that a nice to the eye.

 

try this car
www.classicthrottleshop.com.au under auctions.

 

http://www.ctsauctions.com/auctions/091205/LOT141/index.htm

It's a 4 litre Norwood special made from a 330 America. Looks like a load of fun! I wonder what it will fetch.

 

While not looking exactly/perfectly like the original, the only glaringly obvious giveaway is the too wide 15" wheels (but I can understand the need for them).

Maybe I wouldn't take it to any of the big Ferrari Club events, but I'd sure like to run it around some of the back roads

 

Jim,

As I'm sure you're well aware, Mies said "God is in the details". I think you hit this one almost square on the head with the exception of one little detail- the verb. Here's where I think the truth lies:

Maybe the Galleria will be interested in CERTIFYING it...

(where Galleria=Ferrari=Classiche etc etc).

Best,
Dave

 

a friend of mine has one built by jim rose. it is a work of art. if you are serious you may pm me and i will connect you. please be serious as i would not otherwise make the introduction. it can be had for approx $250k.

pcb

 

Pete,
The one you are referring to,is it 1 of 4 built by Mr Rose?If it is,they are top quality pieces.
B.

 

Several years ago, I visited a shop in the Uk where 400 Series Ferrari chassis were being used to build pontoon fendered 250's. do not recall the name of the shop, however, to the best of my recollection it was a man with the last name of Winfield.

Any of you uk residents recall this build. cheers, kdl