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The 599GTB Fiorano reimagined.... Michiel's Vandenbrink GTO

Discussion in '612/599' started by Townshend, Sep 26, 2006.

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  1. atomicskiracer

    atomicskiracer Formula 3

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    #301 atomicskiracer, Dec 15, 2008
    I can't wait to see "real" pictures of this car!!
     
  2. Napolis

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    #302 Napolis, Dec 15, 2008
    Is one or more of these being built?

    Best and Congrats!
     
  3. ClassicCarRally

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    #303 ClassicCarRally, Dec 15, 2008
    Well done Michiel! Of course we all knew for a long time that your design was a winner...
     
  4. atomicskiracer

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    #304 atomicskiracer, Dec 15, 2008
    I believe they are building 5 of them!
     
  5. Michiel Mobiel

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    #305 Michiel Mobiel, Dec 15, 2008
    Yes.

    However... things are not always going the way we planned (as far as anything could be precisely planned at all for a newborn company). ;)
    The last year we've done a lot to build up our company and to initiate several interesting projects.
    Unfortunately, the current economic environment does not speed things up. We are very happy no client cancelled anything, but we do have to deal with some delays. Luckily we are not the only one. ;)

    Besides the GTO, we are also working on another coachbuilding project based on another brand's platform and we're currently designing some new electrically powered concepts.

    Another new development is that we now have a Middle East representative: Alain Class Motors. http://www.alainclass.com/main.php
     
  6. Napolis

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    #306 Napolis, Dec 15, 2008
    Looking forward to seeing the finished car.

    Best
     
  7. Michiel Mobiel

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    #307 Michiel Mobiel, Dec 15, 2008
    So do I ;)
    Receiving this award is a strong indication we're doing something right, though.
     
  8. EL Nino

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    #308 EL Nino, Dec 15, 2008
    Do you have a few pictures of a driving prototype?
    I like to see that. Or buildingprocess

    thnx
     
  9. M-individual

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    #309 M-individual, Dec 16, 2008
    Van harte proficiat Michiel (= Congratulations Michiel).

    Keep going. We can't wait to see the end result!!

    All the best,

    M
     
  10. robert_c

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    #310 robert_c, Dec 26, 2008
    Michiel,
    I just saw a mobile detail SUV with a huge image of your GTO on the rear window. It's already infamous.
     
  11. AustinMartin

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    #311 AustinMartin, Jan 29, 2009
    Congrats on the award! Cannot wait to see one in the flesh!
     
  12. Italiyun

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    #312 Italiyun, Feb 4, 2009
    No pics since 2006, when the thread was started?...weak
     
  13. Michiel Mobiel

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    #313 Michiel Mobiel, Feb 4, 2009
    Sorry to disappoint you.
    For now, this is on customer request. We respect that.
     
  14. EL Nino

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    #314 EL Nino, Jul 23, 2009
    Can you put some real pictures of the car in this tread?

    thnx
     
  15. Michiel Mobiel

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    #315 Michiel Mobiel, Jul 23, 2009
    Nope...
     
  16. EL Nino

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    #316 EL Nino, Jul 23, 2009
    Why not?
    How long is the project already going?
     
  17. Michiel Mobiel

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    #317 Michiel Mobiel, Jul 23, 2009
    Too long ;)
     
  18. mr.modena

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    #318 mr.modena, Dec 25, 2009
    any news? :)
     
  19. ILLUFA

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    #319 ILLUFA, Dec 27, 2009
    Have to say WOW......

    Checked out the website and I think that the GT convertible and 612 shooting brake look very promising. Very impressive stuff. Would love to be able to own a car of such exclusivity. Though would hate the price if it really costs more than usd 1mil(just for the conversion) as described in this thread.

    Regards,

    Hendra
     
  20. Michiel Mobiel

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    #320 Michiel Mobiel, Dec 27, 2009
    Which is the price for an over the top specced up GTO.
    Shooting Break is a totally different story, though.
     
  21. 2000YELLOW360

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    #321 2000YELLOW360, Dec 27, 2009
    Great looking cars, but I really liked the initial design better than all the rest, but I'm weird.

    Art
     
  22. bigodino

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    #322 bigodino, Dec 29, 2009
    Hi Michiel,

    Could you tell where these cars are being built? I just read an article about Alwin Hietbrink in which he said he didn't have the time to do the bodywork.

    Best, Peter
     
  23. rman267

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    #323 rman267, Dec 30, 2009
    I don't like it, but whatever floats Vandenbrink's boat is cool with me. I think the tail lights look the same as a Spyker's.
     
  24. Michiel Mobiel

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    #324 Michiel Mobiel, Dec 31, 2009
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  25. VIZSLA

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    #325 VIZSLA, Dec 31, 2009
    A Happy New Year to You as well Michiel.
    Looking forward to more of your great designs and posts in 2010.
    David
     
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