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Discussion in 'Europe' started by 348holland, Dec 2, 2006.

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  1. 348holland

    348holland Formula 3

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    #1 348holland, Dec 2, 2006
    As I was wandering in a recently bought book I stumbled across a 328 conversion by Willy Koenig (http://www.koenig-specials.com/). Didn't know that the body conversions of these cars were done by Strosek.Then I remembered the calendar I used to have with his creations when I was about 15, ie Jaguar XJS, MB 107 R, Ferrari 328, 512 BBi etc.

    Mostly I don't like tuned Ferrari's. You shouldn't try to perfect the perfect car (well that is with an exception for sound regulation offers Ferrari had to make) .

    How do you think about Koenig's creations? Ever driven one? Pictures? My impression from the website is that the company is past its peak, is that right?
     
  2. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

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    #2 hedge, Dec 2, 2006
    they look quite bulky and dated now however back in the day i had a poster of a Rosso Koenig Testarossa on my wall and used to dream about the machine. 1000hp!
     
  3. pterps

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    #3 pterps, Dec 2, 2006
    I have some pictures of a widebody 308, not sure if it's a Koenig, will send some pcis as soon as I have found some time ;)
     
  4. flyingboa

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    #4 flyingboa, Dec 2, 2006
    I hate to admit that, in a strange way, I quite like the Koenig 328.
    Ciao
    Eugenio
     
  5. alx355gt

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    #5 alx355gt, Dec 2, 2006
    To be honest I never really liked the Koenig body conversions... they always seemed to be a bit over the top to me. Like you said yourself... it's hard trying to improve a design that is allready close to perfection...

    But off course, there will always be a market for people who want their car to be different from a "regular" one... nothing wrong with that...
    The increase of hp and downforce always has been very intresting :)
     
  6. pterps

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  7. flyingboa

    flyingboa Formula 3

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    #7 flyingboa, Dec 3, 2006
    This one seems to be on steroids... I kinda of like it.. :D
    Ciao
    Eugenio
     
  8. 348holland

    348holland Formula 3

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    #8 348holland, Dec 3, 2006
    Don't hate this aswell, thanks.
     
  9. Vector-France

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    #9 Vector-France, Dec 3, 2006
    OULAAAAA
    To Monaco, nice nice !!!
     
  10. pterps

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    #10 pterps, Dec 3, 2006
    Hello Gilles, you must have some pics of a car like this somewhere :)
     

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