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Interesting F40 replica

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  1. MD355

    MD355 Formula Junior

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    Check out what this guy in Sweden built :



    I am against replica cars, however, it is interesting to see the amount of effort he put in recreating the legendary F40...
     
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  2. Schulz308

    Schulz308 Formula 3
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    Nice build, lots of work. Alot of aspects are pretty far off obviously but close enough to the mark to be respected.

    Ferrari will no doubt be after him shortly.
     
  3. PAUL500

    PAUL500 F1 Rookie

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    Why would Ferrari be after him? its a one off which anyone is allowed to do, just not produce commercially claiming it to be an original.

    He bought the badges from them and can stick them on whatever he wants, again Ferrari have no control over that
     
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  4. MD355

    MD355 Formula Junior

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    Well, while I appreciate the efforts of this guy and his dedication to build his dream car, if he really pushes for publicity in this replica kit car, he will rightfully be sued by Ferrari... Clearly Ferrari & Pininfarina spent a great deal of resources in the development of this car and the shape is intelectual property of Ferrari... All car manufactures "borrow" ideas, but to make an exact copy and promote it publicly I thing is wrong... If however, this guy stays off Ferrari's radar, I think he should be ok !!!
     
  5. PAUL500

    PAUL500 F1 Rookie

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    Ferrari have no grounds to sue him, its not an exact replica and they hold no property rights to the F40 design, and even if they did they will now have exceeded any EU deadline.

    Furthermore In EU law you can produce a limited number of exact replicas of anything for your own personal use regardless.

    Ferrari can however spend lots of money of fancy lawyers threatening to do such, causing him to have to do the same.

    This car has been in the public domain for a long time, I first saw it online way back in probably 2012 so if they have not hassled him by now they never will.
     
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  6. George H.

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  7. turbo-joe

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    would be interesting what engine is inside
     
  8. MD355

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    Part 2 - It shows the Audi V8 turbo engine !!! It was designed for 928 engine, but in the end the Audi was more compact !! Very cool project !!!
     
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  9. Tcar

    Tcar F1 Rookie

    Shoot people have installed the Audi V8 in a Boxster... non-turbo... compact.
     
  10. MD355

    MD355 Formula Junior

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    Watch this F40 replica in action !!!!!!!!!!!

     
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  11. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky F1 World Champ
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    Wow! That car seems to be really fast..perhaps faster then the real deal?
     
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