11-02-2006, 06:33 PM
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A nice red one!:
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11-02-2006, 06:34 PM
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What is this??:
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11-02-2006, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
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That is a FERRARI!
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11-02-2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Thumper
That is a FERRARI!
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Really? Wow, cool! This that an in-line 6 or 8 or a V12??
Last edited by bmussatti; 11-02-2006 at 06:59 PM.
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11-02-2006, 06:55 PM
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BTW I know a guy that has a CGT, 996TTS, Ford GT40 (old real) Ford GT(new), Mustang 69 GT500 and a Superformance Cobra. I asked why the replica. He said it is much better then the original.
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11-02-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JP-s-in st. louis
BTW I know a guy that has a CGT, 996TTS, Ford GT40 (old real) Ford GT(new), Mustang 69 GT500 and a Superformance Cobra. I asked why the replica. He said it is much better then the original.
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Do the Ford GT's look similar? Thanks.
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11-02-2006, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
Do the Ford GT's look similar? Thanks.
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VERY much so.
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11-02-2006, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
Do the Ford GT's look similar? Thanks.
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Hi,
Yes and No. The Ford GT is actually 4"-5" Taller and the original Holman-Moody's which were the definition of Hardscrabble, even the 17 homologation cars which were produced. The Ford GT, by comparison, is Plush!
Most people don't realize that the GT40's weren't actually Fords (which is why Ford can't call the GT a GT40, because Holman-Moody owns that name). Remembering the disaster in the 1955 Le Mans, where Mercedes driver Pierre Leveigh hit an Austin-Healey M100S and crashed his Mercedes W196S into the stands, decapitating 11 Fans, killing another 71, and injuring 76 more (the reason Mercedes withdrew from Le Mans for almost 50 years), Ford wanted to distance itself from liability. So, they contracted Specialty Race Car maker Holman-Moody to produce, register, and enter the cars as their own.
Holman-Moody, which survives to this day, registered many more chassis than they actually produced. So, they produced the GT40 Mk II Replica, but assigned some of the remaining chassis numbers to them. For all intents and purposes, they are a continuation of the originals, right down to chassis #s, rather than replicas.
But, Safir Cars LTD. (UK) bought the original tooling from Holman-Moody in the 70's and produced several Replicas in the late 80's-early 90's. These cost about twice ($300k) what the Ford GT costs ($150k).
The Ford GT is more modern and more refined (compared to the originals). A Surgeon, who is a member of the local Lotus Club, just bought a Ford GT this past spring which I got to drive at a Speed Event. It's a really nice car...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Last edited by MNBoxster; 11-03-2006 at 09:50 AM.
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11-02-2006, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
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Hi,
Interesting, looks like a Ferrari 100MM, but also like a replica. If it is an original, it's been restored to Better than Factory condition, a shame really.
The early Ferraris were basically pieces of junk which went like stink. The Body panels didn't match up well and they weren't especially straight being hand formed. It does have 6- Dual Webbers w/ Velocity stacks, and the inverted dual Oil Filters, so it's definitely a Ferrari V12, possible original. Interesting pic...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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11-02-2006, 07:04 PM
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I was thinking mille miglia as well. Definitely a 12 cylinder.
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11-02-2006, 07:06 PM
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I wish I had "Velocity Stacks"! That sounds so cool!
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11-03-2006, 10:02 AM
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Since I already have a real Porsche convertible, I'd probably buy the AC cobra replica because it's so doggone fast.
Of course, I'd probably have to look into buying an Atom before an AC cobra if blinding quick is what I am after.
These are pipe dreams though... I don't have the pocketbook or garage space for another car beyond the two I own and enjoy today.
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11-03-2006, 10:15 AM
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how much does a replica 550 go for?
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11-03-2006, 11:14 AM
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how much does a replica 550 go for?
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By the time you option out a new one you're right around 30k. Beck, Intermeccanica and another California company make nice ones. You can find a nice, used Beck 550 in the $20-$25 range.
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11-03-2006, 11:23 AM
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If i had to choose between those 2 replica cars....I'd choose a 1967 Shelby Eleanor replica from the newer Gone in 60 sec.
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11-03-2006, 12:29 PM
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Hi,
Here is maybe the ultimate 550 Replica (For Sale): http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2441426
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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11-03-2006, 12:35 PM
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well that's what they were made fore eh? I mean who's going to drive a $1Million dollar rarity more than 50 feet?
So yeah if an enthusiast saw you sitting at a red light he'd figure you were either a insane billionaire or you were driving a replicar.
If I'm going that route I would go with the Ford the smaller one not the 427. Unless they make a speedster that doesn't sound like sputtering VW beetle.
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11-03-2006, 06:35 PM
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theres nothing wrong with driving a replica
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11-03-2006, 09:22 PM
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Intermeccanica 356 Replicas
I had an Intermeccanica 356 Convertible "D" Roadster replica for years. I recently sold it to my brother-in-law. Intermeccanica also makes a Speedster replica. They are, in my opinion, the best examples of any kind of replica out there, by far. The build quality is unbelievable. They are virtually indistinguishable from the real things unless you really know what to look for. And, they are faster, handle better, and much easier maintained than the originals. Even the various Porsche 356 Clubs are recognizing that the replicas have their place and are now being welcomed. I also built a Factory Five Cobra replica. Scary fast but definitely a kit car. I felt vulnerable in it like a motorcycle.
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11-04-2006, 06:39 PM
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Here is some good info about a particular 550 Speedster:
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