Hi guys, The other day I saw a 250 GTO in the rain and wondered what idiot would ever drive such a car in the rain with lots of traffic. Of course, then I realized it was probably a replica. It looked and sounded great! Now, I think the heart rates of a few of you hardcore enthusiasts probably went up a few dozen beats, but bear with me: who makes the best 250 GTO replicas? I've considered a Cobra replica, but I prefer the 250 GTO body. Would make for a fun project! Cheers!
You'll find more info on replica's in the off topic other cars section.....after all if its not a real one (or at least built out of real bits) its not a Ferrari
why do you call him an idiot ? even 250 GTOs were meant to be driven. i think Bill Noon drove his kids to school in 3445 GT. right ? regards to Marcel Massini - replica-chat again ???
Perhaps it is indeed better to follow Marcel's suggestion and start a list of fake / replica / recreated GTO's just to keep track of them. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=135702641&postcount=30
Well, on 14 June 1987 thirteen (13) "idiots" (as you prefer to call them) actually drove their 250 GTOs (and Breadvans) in the rain, as can be seen from my photos below. All were authentic cars, no replicas. A GTO was "only" worth about 3 Million US$ in 1987. These days it is about US$ 14 Million per GTO. Several friends of mine, who actually own genuine 250 GTOs, do drive their GTOs in the rain, even in California. Photo taken at Mas du Clos, France, during the 25th anniversary meeting of the 250 GTO. COPYRIGHT MARCEL MASSINI Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Real one have been raced in the snow. There's a great photo of a 250 GTO racing through the snow at the Monte Rally in the Fitzgerald Book.
It DOES make for a fun project....and is a heck of a lot more original than ANOTHER Cobra! I have a GTO replica (check my profile pic). Here's a link that should get you started. If you need more let me know. I'm not the only one with a GTO kit on here either. I prefer the Alpha 1 body, but that's a matter of personal taste perhaps. Good luck! Wes
Marcel, Driving in the rain on a track or a rally is one thing, but doing it in California traffic, where people can't even drive in the dry? C'mon! I regret my choice of words, but I don't think any of those people would ever drive a 250 GTO on the streets of LA while it's raining. It's a sure way to destroy a magnificent car! By the way, does anyone have the snow picture? F1Ace: thanks for the tip! Is this yours? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/236622 I understand it's based on a Datsun body. Are the dimensions close to the original car? Who makes the kit? (I couldn't find anything googling it) Thanks! P.S. Your car looks great!
Yes, excellent idea. Rain does not hurt a car unless it for some reason there is salt in the standing water. You can always have it detailed when you are done and it will be good as museum as before.
A few years ago I pulled into a 7-11 here in Orlando and parked next to a "GTO" replica. Turns out the car was a fiberglass body on a Datsun 240Z chassis. I spoke with guy who made it and he said he got the body from molds made from the real deal (I find that very hard to believe since seeing originals in person). My first impression was it was very small and not very well done. Somewhat later I attended the first Cavallino Classic and there it was, a real 250 GTO! sn 5111. I hung around that car all day taking in that shape and shooting photos. Since then I have managed to shoot 8 or 9 other GTO's. I would like to photograph all 36 before I die.
Marcel; in your first picture, the fourth GTO from the left appears to have considerably more curvature to the top than the others. Is there a reason or is it just the angle of the photo?
Talk to Chelle and Haley. A Datsun with a glass body doesn't have the right proportions. For that the chassis needs to be stretched, which can be done fairly easy. But then the regular body kits needs to be adjusted as well. Here you'll find a lot more: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51297 Kitcar magazine has an ongoing story about a similar project. Good luck!
That is my body style, but that isn't my car in particular. The Alpha 1 body has a more blunt nose as the one has on the link you provided. The Blue Ray engineering one has a pointier nose which, to be honest, is probably closer to most or all of the originals, but I like the bulk of the blunt nose. Look around on the site I gave you, there are suppiers mentioned for kits. Reaction Research has my body style, but he only shows the convertible, but he could help you. Good guy, service maybe a bit slow sometimes though. Having seen an original in LA a few years ago I don't think mine is "from the same mold", the real one is lankier. But done right the kits look in some ways nicer, especially with the chrome wheels as opposed to dull grey ones. Personally if I were you I'd just find one on either e-bay or CollectorCarTrader.com that's been most or almost done and finish it off. Cheaper and easier. Good luck! Wes
Fully agree. Any replica you find will be riddled with flaws. But you have at least a base to start off from. Take it from there, plenty of work still left for you.
Wes, I personally have nothing against kits. Whatever floats your boat. But you are a brave man to post that on a vintage ferrari forum
Here's a comparison between a real one and mine. The real one's the top one. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thanks, guys! I see a few differences between the two cars in your picture, Ace. I guess getting the differences ironed out would be a biiiiiig undertaking!
