Administrators gav240z Posted April 29, 2015 Administrators Posted April 29, 2015 Life might be a bit like this? Quote
devric Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 you talking about life like the start part? or the end part LOL Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 29, 2015 Administrators Posted April 29, 2015 you talking about life like the start part? or the end part LOL Maybe a bit of both... haha. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 29, 2015 Administrators Posted April 29, 2015 But isn't the point of a replica the fact that you could daily driver it and not worry about destroying a multi-million dollar car? Quote
dat2kman Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 But isn't the point of a replica the fact that you could daily driver it and not worry about destroying a multi-million dollar car? That is why quite a few well monied owners of original GTO's get, quietly, a "toolroom" replica made of their original. The replica may just only cost $3-5 million, so it doesn't matter if it gets a bit bent when they, or their mates, punt it around Goodwood or Laguna. There was a fibreglassing shop in Sydney, GS Bdies, Planthurst St Carlton ( St George/Kogarah area) that had lots and lots of bdy moulds for all kinds of road cars, as well as race cars, and a full set of GTO moulds. Like I said,,, Was! Quote
AussieZed Posted May 3, 2015 Author Posted May 3, 2015 I have seen this car and am happy to reply to pms who require more detail. In short here the car is nice but has some issues with rust (drivers floorpan, hatch) and cracking between the kit and the steel. Good bloke to deal with... Cheers Ross Quote
PeterAllen Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Crikey, are replicas following the same price path as genuine GTOs? http://www.ebay.com/itm/331546064141 At today exchange rate that's $104k. At this rate I might get half my money back! Click on the photo to see more images. , Quote
Enzo Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Good luck to him if he got that sort of money. Photos must have been taken at different times or he has his 2 cars mixed up. Different seats, breathers on valve cover, linkage pivot on one engine upside down leaving the linkage away from the firewall. In fact one has a heat shield on the firewall. Oil caps, hose colours and the list goes on. Just goes to show that there are buyers out there for all configurations of the desirable Zed car. Back to working on mine so I can put it on the market later in the year. David. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 17, 2015 Administrators Posted May 17, 2015 It is 1 of the better looking re-creations I've seen. $100K is probably reasonable considering what the real deal costs now... Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 24, 2015 Administrators Posted May 24, 2015 Ross' GTO has sold and is heading to Toowoomba. Quote
Datsun260z Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Ross' GTO has sold and is heading to Toowoomba. I looked at this car myself and gave it very serious consideration but some issues evident with too many questions unanswered left me unable to commit. I hope all goes well for new owner - known if member here ?? I would really be interested in follow up re. reregistration/roadworthy. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted May 26, 2015 Administrators Posted May 26, 2015 Not sure if new owner is a member here. Quote
PeterAllen Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 Just when I thought asking prices couldn't get any sillier along come this. Tell him he's dreamin'. http://www.specialtysales.com/vehicles/10090 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted June 3, 2015 Administrators Posted June 3, 2015 When a Fairlady Z-L costs $50k. http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d168316719 and Sydney dog boxes (I mean houses) cost 1.7M why are you surprised? http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2015/06/one-day-in-the-life-of-a-sydney-beijing-auction/ Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted June 25, 2015 Administrators Posted June 25, 2015 Go on spoil yourself... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ferrari/auction-886140308.htm 1962 styled bodied GTO Ferrari Alloy body , original style chassis, 1968 Ferrari V12 engine, 5 speed gearbox, and diff. Original Alloy Borrani wire wheels, original instruments, Leather seats. Built by Rod Tempero Quote
74zzz Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Go on spoil yourself... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ferrari/auction-886140308.htm 1962 styled bodied GTO Ferrari Alloy body , original style chassis, 1968 Ferrari V12 engine, 5 speed gearbox, and diff. Original Alloy Borrani wire wheels, original instruments, Leather seats. Built by Rod Tempero Why not buy 2 this thing is incredible I watched that youtube clip over n over........... Quote
K-Style Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 I have wondered what Rod charges for his cars. I'm just a bit short of affording one... I also wonder what Ferrari think of it as well. They have destroyed replicas in the past but Rod's cars are a work of art. Quote
PeterAllen Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 ... I also wonder what Ferrari think of it as well... This is what they thought of replica makers back in the old days - simple, straightforward solutions! http://www.ridelust.com/favre-gto-good-enough-to-die-for/ Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted August 25, 2015 Administrators Posted August 25, 2015 Just add water and voila you've got yourself a GTO. http://bringatrailer.com/2015/08/24/ferrari-parts-bin-special-250-gto-tribute-project/ What could possibly go wrong? Quote
PeterAllen Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) This appears to be a classic case highlighting my concern with buying a built GTO verses building one yourself. The rust here would probably have been obvious to an experienced eye but the buyer apparently wasn’t aware. This will end in tears. Pity, as it appears it was once quite a good car. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/123368-1978-datsun-260z-or-ferrari-250-gto/ NB. Ignore the ill informed 280/240-260 door discussions Edited September 12, 2015 by PeterAllen Quote
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