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IS THIS A REPLICA? 250 GTO CONTENT...

Discussion in 'Recreations & Non-Period Rebodies' started by Simon Tibbett, Sep 11, 2009.

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  1. Simon Tibbett

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    #1 Simon Tibbett, Sep 11, 2009
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  2. Martin D

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    #2 Martin D, Sep 11, 2009
    fake
     
  3. AceMaster

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    #3 AceMaster, Sep 11, 2009
    how you can tell from the photo? i am not doubting you, just curious.
     
  4. Simon Tibbett

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    #4 Simon Tibbett, Sep 11, 2009
    X2, I'd like to know how you can tell just for future reference for myself. :)
     
  5. atomicskiracer

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    #5 atomicskiracer, Sep 11, 2009
    To me, it seems like the proportions are off. It just doesn't look "right"
     
  6. mat

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    #6 mat, Sep 11, 2009
    an easy giveaway is the wrong shape of side window
     
  7. Kevin2772

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    #7 Kevin2772, Sep 11, 2009
    I agree with the proportions being "off" on the car. It just doesnt look right. And whatever that plate is hanging on the back. Most people dont just hang some plate on the back like that on their $25million super rare ferrari.
     
  8. M Solo

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    #8 M Solo, Sep 11, 2009
    I don't think that too many people would haul their 250 GTO around on an open trailer either.
     
  9. RMDC

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    #9 RMDC, Sep 11, 2009
  10. amenasce

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    #10 amenasce, Sep 11, 2009
    Not based on a Nissan.It looks a repro based on a GTE.
     
  11. El Wayne

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    #11 El Wayne, Sep 11, 2009
  12. Meister

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    #12 Meister, Sep 11, 2009
  13. RMDC

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    #13 RMDC, Sep 11, 2009
    LOL
     
  14. butcher

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    #14 butcher, Sep 11, 2009
    That fact alone makes it a fake.
     
  15. Napolis

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    #15 Napolis, Sep 11, 2009
    Not necessarily. There are some people who leave real ones on open trailers in open fields for years.

    I think Wayne has a photo somewhere...
     
  16. GTE

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    #16 GTE, Sep 11, 2009
    totally fake. Car is all wrong. Roofline, rear, everything. Be sure NOT to show this to Marcel Massini and assume it is real.
     
  17. Brian Harper

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    #17 Brian Harper, Sep 11, 2009
    I belive that same picture has been the subject of a thread here before asking the same question. I recall another picture of it on a trailer being followed by a 360 through a NJ toll booth. I don't remember the verdict.
     
  18. krasnavian

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    #18 krasnavian, Sep 11, 2009
    Let me count the ways :)

    Though all GTOs have their individual nuances, there are too many wrong lines and contours for this to be anything other than someone's retro project.
     
  19. Arvin Grajau

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    #19 Arvin Grajau, Sep 11, 2009
    no serious collector would have a GTO looking that perfect unless he was a .................
     
  20. readplays

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    #20 readplays, Sep 11, 2009
    Jim,
    I would have no pulling any of 'our favorites' on an open trailer. My problem with this trailer is the location of its axles relative to the load. Just asking for trouble- it hurts to even look at.

    As for this photo you refer to that El Wayne has, the significance is not what's on the trailer, but rather what kind of outlandish footwear one of the visitors is sporting.
    hahaha

    Best,
    Dave
     
  21. Napolis

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    #21 Napolis, Sep 11, 2009
    Those are original Chuck Taylor's. Not the modern ones made in the Philippines.

    Best
     
  22. krasnavian

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    #22 krasnavian, Sep 11, 2009
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  23. dmaxx3500

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    #23 dmaxx3500, Sep 11, 2009
    here are some questions,

    1.how long ago was pic taken?[5-10-20-30 years ago]
    2.what country?,[looks euro]
     
  24. kare

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    #24 kare, Sep 12, 2009
    I'd say this is 6713. Best wishes, Kare
     

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