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The official replica/re-creation thread

Discussion in 'Recreations & Non-Period Rebodies' started by WILLIAM H, Mar 18, 2004.

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  1. cwebb3

    cwebb3 Karting

    Dec 16, 2007
    80
    Bloomington, IN, USA
    Full Name:
    Charlie Webb
    Actually I already own a '79 308 GTS (S/N 28815) but I also have fun putting together cars from kits. (think of it as 1:1 model building). I have done a Factory Five Cobra as well as a Charmonix/Beck Porsche 550 Spyder.
    Some people might suggest doing a restoration on a vintage car, but there are so many unknowns when doing that as well as parts availability, etc.
    The nice thing about doing a kit is that I know all the parts are readily available and basically I am just doing the final assembly.

    However, I have been thinking about doing a restoration/modification on a 60's Volvo P1800. It was originally styled by Vignale and has such smooth Italian lines. A few tweaks with different bumpers and grill, some Borrani type wire wheels and a burgundy paint job with a tan leather interior might be a fun project.

    Anyway, I know that some of you have commented about the CalSpyder from Renucci and I came across this other company and thought I would share.

    Thanks
    Charlie
     
  2. djfrens

    djfrens Formula 3

    Jan 9, 2007
    2,112
    The Netherlands
    #1577 djfrens, Jul 7, 2011
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  3. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

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    One Stupid SOB
  4. macca

    macca Formula Junior

    Dec 3, 2003
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  5. tongascrew

    tongascrew F1 Rookie

    Jan 3, 2006
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    tewksbury
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    george burgess
    Yesterday I parked my 250 California replicar with its new Ferrari fly yellow paint when along came this boy[10,11 years old] on his bicycle. He stops, gets off, looks at over the car and says "This sure makes my dad's Porsche look pretty lame." Enjoy. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
  6. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Jan 11, 2008
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    David
    Kids (still) say the darnedest things. ;)
     
  7. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

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    Nice!

    Cal Spyder? (You've probably told me before).

    I'd love to build one of those one day...

    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
     
  8. Flinch

    Flinch Formula Junior

    Nov 15, 2009
    302
    Holland and Sweden
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    Peter El Cheapo
    #1583 Flinch, Jul 9, 2011
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    Frans, there is one for sale in central Sweden. Asking 15K euros, 1961 Simca based, no further details yet. If you want I can pick it up for you ;)
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  9. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 3, 2002
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    Andreas
    #1585 tifosi12, Jul 9, 2011
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    I happen to know these guys, I'm a member of their club.

    These bodies are exact replicas off the original. Underneath are Jaguar chassis and V12 engines. They go like gang busters. Much nicer than the Vette based replicas in the States
     
  10. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

    Dec 26, 2005
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    Martin
    Where were these pics taken?

    Gr. Martin
     
  11. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

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    Martin
  12. Birel

    Birel Formula 3

    Sep 12, 2005
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    Brisbane
    Full Name:
    Andrew Turner
    Gloucestershire, England.
     
  13. tritone

    tritone F1 Veteran
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    Dec 8, 2003
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    James
    #1589 tritone, Jul 12, 2011
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  14. Flinch

    Flinch Formula Junior

    Nov 15, 2009
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    Peter El Cheapo
    #1590 Flinch, Jul 15, 2011
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    Who knows which brand kit this is??? Thanks to Grant I want to build me one :D Perfect father/son winter project. The current owner says it needs a Corvette donor, but I think he is wrong and it is a UK built kit.
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  15. schwaggen

    schwaggen Karting

    Apr 22, 2006
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    Miami FL
  16. mauispence

    mauispence Formula Junior

    Aug 2, 2005
    526
    Lahaina, Maui, Hawai
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    Jim Spence
    You mean these are not "REBODIED FERRARIS"? ;) Oh my God what’s the world coming to? :)
     
  17. Ed Niles

    Ed Niles Formula 3
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    Sep 7, 2004
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    Edwin K. Niles
    The dual cowls on the yellow car tell me it's probably a Devin body (fiberglass). Any argument?
     
  18. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
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    Houston, Texas
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    Bubba
    I believe the Miami Vice Daytona Spyder was based upon a Corvette.
     
  19. Protouring442

    Protouring442 F1 Veteran

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    Yes, the Daytona in Miami Vice was a McBurnie Replica on a C3 Corvette. Because of the narrower Corvette windshield and wider track, these cars have much larger fender flares.

    I've always wanted to start with a Daytona replica and make something a bit different though "Ferrari" influenced. I would start with one of the other replicas (not a McBurnie) that has the larger "lip" at the top of the doors and thus smaller fender flares, and utilize the windshield and inner cabin structure from a TR7/8, and a tube frame for the chassis. I think a BMW or Mercedes V12 backed by a 5 or 6 speed would be quite nice.

    Shiny Side Up!
    Bill
     
  20. gtospoons

    gtospoons Karting

    Jun 16, 2011
    105
    Suffolk, UK
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    Chris Withers
    Does anyone know where I might get some 250GTO instruments made for a replica?
    Chris
     
  21. Bertocchi

    Bertocchi Formula 3
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    Jan 28, 2004
    2,176
    Austin, Texas
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    David Castelhano
    Try Sergio Castellani at www.autoepoca.it? If he does not have them he will know where to get them. I purchased several for real GTOs from a guy in Brescia but he was difficult to do business with.
     
  22. gtospoons

    gtospoons Karting

    Jun 16, 2011
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    Chris Withers
    Thanks David. Will try right now.
    Chris
     
  23. tongascrew

    tongascrew F1 Rookie

    Jan 3, 2006
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    george burgess
    See my comment in this thread. I have seen better 250 California repros than this. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     

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