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Real or fake GTO?

Discussion in 'Recreations & Non-Period Rebodies' started by WJHMH, Jul 27, 2017.

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  1. WJHMH

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    #1 WJHMH, Jul 27, 2017
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  2. malcolmjl

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    #2 malcolmjl, Jul 27, 2017
    3943GT? Current owner is based it the Dallas area so its possible. Also notable is the fact that it's registered as an "antique vehicle" which has specific rules in Texas making a newer reproduction less likely to have those plates. My vote is "real" but I'm no expert either.
     
  3. miurasv

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    #3 miurasv, Jul 27, 2017
    Fake based on 330 GT?
     
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    #4 amenasce, Jul 27, 2017
    Fake. Really bad one.
     
  5. WJHMH

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    #5 WJHMH, Jul 27, 2017
    With Bob Norwood in the photo I was thinking it is some sort of reproduction based on a real Ferrari. I knew there have been a few conversions with 330's but hard for me to tell.
     
  6. tx246

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  8. WJHMH

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    #10 Drive550PFB, Jul 27, 2017
    Real Ferrari Engine, but not a 250 GTO Engine--a few clues, including the spark plug wires.

    Body looks fake and the wheels are definitely wrong.
     
  11. WJHMH

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    #11 WJHMH, Jul 28, 2017
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    I found the photos on Facebook group, the poster was making very bold claims the GTO was an original.

    I called him out on it then the poster argued with me about, then deleted the posts. I should have gotten more screenshots.
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  12. Marcel Massini

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    #12 Marcel Massini, Jul 28, 2017
    Please move this thread to the replica section.

    Marcel Massini
     
  13. readplays

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  15. ATSAaron

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    #15 ATSAaron, Jul 29, 2017
    The car in question wears a 330 chassis number. I initially thought it had been rebodied as a 1962 GTO in 1965, but it may have been done in the late 80's.

    I have deleted the post from my personal Facebook page to avoid spreading further confusion.

    Aaron
     

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