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Saw 2 Replicas today, 250 Testarossa & 250 California

Discussion in 'Recreations & Non-Period Rebodies' started by ChipG, Jan 25, 2020.

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  1. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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  2. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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    anyone know who owns these replicas?
     
  3. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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    both had exhaust that was really bad
     
  4. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Interesting. They dont seem to be too bad. Would love to know more.
     
  5. Ed Niles

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    I think the 250TR rep is connected somehow with Fast Cars, Redondo Beach
     
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  6. calder1

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    The California is vin 1411 GT .
     
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  7. calder1

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  8. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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    Wait, are you telling me both these cars are the real deal? and both dive by me within 5 min on the same day...
     
  9. calder1

    calder1 F1 Rookie
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    The cal spider is but the tr we built
     
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  10. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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    Very nice! I have been wanting to build a 250 TR for a long time, I'm in Santa Monica, do you care if I stop by your shop one day to chat?
     
  11. miurasv

    miurasv F1 World Champ

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    Does the car (still?) have an alloy body and are the fender vents correct?
     
  12. calder1

    calder1 F1 Rookie
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    Original body was damaged so an alloy was built back in the 80’s for it . It should be an open headlight car also
     
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  13. calder1

    calder1 F1 Rookie
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    Your welcome anytime . We’re in the process of building another one right now
     
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  14. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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    Oh wow! I would love to come down and take a look and chat!
     
  15. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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    Is it an aluminum body car?
     
  16. calder1

    calder1 F1 Rookie
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    Yes , the body and frame is made from scratch . Call me and I can explain the process if you like
     
  17. ChipG

    ChipG Formula 3

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    Yes! I'll PM you my info, thanks!
     
  18. TOOLFAN

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    Driver of 1411GT appears to be Brian Hoyt, which would make complete sense.
     
  19. fiatosca

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    What's the story with the fender vents on the Cal Spider? They are different from other photos of 1411GT that appear online
     
  20. miurasv

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    #23 miurasv, Mar 15, 2020
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    1411GT was discussed in 2005 here on Fchat. See here and scroll down to post 12 or see here for a 1960s picture posted by Aardy of it with open headlights and the unusual fender vents.
     
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  21. miurasv

    miurasv F1 World Champ

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    1411GT.

    I wonder if the original engine was found? Engine from 250 Cal Spider 0939GT is said to have been installed in it.
     
  22. Boudewijn

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