FAUX-CAR (Replicas) - The good, the bad and the ugly

[Cano]

what is this, a shortened 65 Stang?

noup, actually a replica based on... erm, a Miata.

you know you want one, even more so than a genuine 65 Mustang.

glah, no hotlink. wait.

there.

 

[Leonidae]

^I'd tap that.. because it would be the best handling Mustang ever

 

[PAPAOSA]

now I've seen some bad remakes of the F40 (jokes and non jokes) but this takes the cake. It's not even novel, but baaaaad.

Yes striaght into the BAD bucket with this one....

ask and you shall receive..

yup, that's the replica. one of the few that got out before BMW's lawyers got the scent of blood.

here's original Murena..

and here's what it wanted to be.

Oh, and before Peugeot backstabbed Matra, they had plans for more powerful 180bhp version, and even more extreme V12 version, with engine from their F1 team's car.. they even built a mock-up.

Cheers for the pics Leonidae, Although it looks a little droopy it's not actually to bad. I love how they've created a false Quarter glass to replicate the BMW item...

It's all about this $$$$$$,how much do you have ?

Cobra roadster kits can be had for $20,000 + the price of a drivetrain,you may have 40k-50k invested into a kit car: http://www.factoryfive.com/

the price of a "genuine cobra" goes well into the 6 digit figure : http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...&prev_pdf_index=&next_pdf_index=&with_images=

And these Cobra roadster kits no doubt would have engine/Drive train&Suspension from currently available vehicles, Thus making them reasonably cheap to maintain and more than likely Superior in performance compared to the original .

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The first time i saw this car it was parked in the street where I live in Brisbane.

MX5/Miata> (Minime) Aston...

 

[EA11R]

Touche (at Leonidae). Though, if we're going Miata, I'll have a 2000GT Cabrio. Maybe I'll see about a picture somewhere...

EDIT: Miata > 2000GT

 

[boiltheocean]

I was trying to find those pics of the MX5 > Aston, posted them in the questionable mods thread a while ago. Why would anyone want to do that to a MX5 anyway, its a nice car in its own right.

 

[PAPAOSA]

Love the interior in this one. Nicely done 👍

 

[zonderf]

Here's a wannabe F40

 

[PAPAOSA]

Here's a wannabe F40

Do you know what the donor car was ????

 

[zonderf]

Do you know what the donor car was ????

No idea, I only pulled in the parking lot to take the picture, it's parked behind a body shop so I'm sure I could go back and see it another day

 

[nobuffalo]

Rear wheel looks like a fiero wheel.

 

[PAPAOSA]

This Mercedes SLR replica isn't to bad, apart from an obviously ill fitting bonnet.
Although the cheesy sound track playing in the video is questionable.....

 

[Boffin]

The f40 is weird.
well what ever it was, it's a few sizes too short - and engines I'd guess too.

 

[Duke]

now I've seen some bad remakes of the F40 (jokes and non jokes) but this takes the cake. It's not even novel, but baaaaad.

See, I disagree, because that Suzuki (I've seen lots of other pics of it before) is made of pure awesome.

In general I really hate the fake car knockoffs. But that Suzuki so obviously does not take itself seriously. It's an extremely well-executed joke that makes no actual attempt to fool anyone.

But most of those other cars really just make the builders and owners look like sad wannabees. As has been said, as soon as you fire the engine up (hell, for some of them, as soon as people see the damn thing), it becomes immediately clear that you're just nowhere near as cool as you so desperately wish you were.

I do make exception for the more "tribute" style cars like the F5 '33 Ford knockoff. It's used as a base for a personalized hot rod, and as such is not trying to be something it's not. It's modern technology sheathed in retro clothes, not some crappy old semi-sportscar all dressed up and trying to convince everyone that it's really a Ferrari.

A Factory Five replica Cobra isn't some dinky Pinto chassis with a Cobra body. It's built to perform (or outperform) like the original and to let people sample the actual driving dynamics at a fraction of the cost of a genuine Cobra. Besides, there's a dedicated race series for the them, and that's much better than risking increasingly rare originals on the track.

A good Cobra replica is true to the driving experience of the original. A fiberglass Ferrari body on an MR-S is only going to give you the driving experience of an overweight, over-expensive MR-S. That's all the difference in the world.

[edit]

By the way, the plural of replica is replicas. No need for the apostrophe. 👍

 

[Boffin]

I have also seen pics of an old Fiat 500 that someone has turned into a 996 Turbo. I saw it in a magazine, but I'm sure it's doing the rounds on the net aswell.

 

[Duke]

It was actually a Skoda, I believe.

 

[Prosthetic]

1980's Suzuki SC 100 GX De Luxe > Ferrari F40

Thats awesome.

 

[Giancarlo]

Replicas are always totally lame, save for rare exceptions such as the Lambo in a1PAPAOSA's first post (made from scratch by the owner) and all the 20s-30s-40s hot rod remakes (even though they tend to all look the same).

 

[PAPAOSA]

See, I disagree, because that Suzuki (I've seen lots of other pics of it before) is made of pure awesome.

In general I really hate the fake car knockoffs. But that Suzuki so obviously does not take itself seriously. It's an extremely well-executed joke that makes no actual attempt to fool anyone.

But most of those other cars really just make the builders and owners look like sad wannabees. As has been said, as soon as you fire the engine up (hell, for some of them, as soon as people see the damn thing), it becomes immediately clear that you're just nowhere near as cool as you so desperately wish you were.

I do make exception for the more "tribute" style cars like the F5 '33 Ford knockoff. It's used as a base for a personalized hot rod, and as such is not trying to be something it's not. It's modern technology sheathed in retro clothes, not some crappy old semi-sportscar all dressed up and trying to convince everyone that it's really a Ferrari.

A Factory Five replica Cobra isn't some dinky Pinto chassis with a Cobra body. It's built to perform (or outperform) like the original and to let people sample the actual driving dynamics at a fraction of the cost of a genuine Cobra. Besides, there's a dedicated race series for the them, and that's much better than risking increasingly rare originals on the track.

A good Cobra replica is true to the driving experience of the original. A fiberglass Ferrari body on an MR-S is only going to give you the driving experience of an overweight, over-expensive MR-S. That's all the difference in the world.

I have to agree to all your comments there Duke, mmmm except your choice of "Pure Awesome" to describe the little F40...hahaha.

By the way, the plural of replica is replicas. No need for the apostrophe. 👍

Cheers for that mate.

 

[Boffin]

It was actually a Skoda, I believe.

...er....no it wasn't.

 

[-ultraflow-]

Building a Ferrari 355 or a Lamborghini Replica Kit Car from a Toyota MR2:

........

 

[CamryFan]

Toyota MR-2's already a brilliant and beautiful car, why would you want to build a replica Ferrari from it?

Lol at that Porsche. It's like those Aussie GT cars or those miniature cars they have at shows and stuff, or those little kids toys. I wonder how I'd feel after driving that for a day.

 

[Leonidae]

^you'd feel claustrophobic.

 

[stumpydino]

if they are complete replicas then they tend to be fine, its when they are bodged using a naff car and a shortened shell it doesnt work

dynacorn replicas are awesome

they make them with things called 'skills' and 'tools' (whatever next eh) more than screwdrivers and glue

 

[PAPAOSA]

dynacorn replicas are awesome

they make them with things called 'skills' and 'tools'

Now these a real replicas with a Purpose built body in the form of a already Classic car, leaving the purchaser to fit any engine /gearbox & Suspension that suit's there needs. You could turn these shells into ether a low slung retro cruiser or a piping hot track car...sweeet

 

[seanyb505]

Incorrect portions are unacceptable. Fiero into Ferrari? Fail. Anything other than a Ferrari into a Ferrari? Fail. I have been, however, researching Factory Five for about a year now and for me its not about fooling the guy next door who doesnt know anything, but it would be awesome to have a 300hp 2000lb car that's well put together. From reviews Ive read, and a couple people ive talked to who are actually building one, they are well engineered cars. Show me another car that I can personalize and build myself with those specs for 25k, and Ill probly spend another year researching those cars.

 

[Boffin]

oh...oh dear

Using the number plate to help, guess what the donor car is.

And heres another one to a lesser extent.
Is it just me or were your very initial thoughts that it was a really bad Viper replica? But no...it's just a Cappuccino with rims.

 

[TheCracker]

I wonder if you could shoe-horn a Viper V10 into a Cappuccino....

 

[Boffin]

I had the same idea with an RB26. Hartge do it all the time. The old M5 V8 into the new 1 series and the M5 V10 into the 3 series.

 

[DaddyVDUB]

"Everyone loves a custom, and a replicated classic like an AC Cobra or a Lamborgini, because they are a tribute to the all-to-rare original."

Of course, As they are the ....well lets say the Good of a bad bunch .

As for the rest it seems to be no more than a Styling Exercise ..As this one that I left out earlier is..?

NSX.>Ferrari

Although not a bad example really.....

I Would have much preferred to have just spent the money on the NSX why would you ruin an NSX like that is beyond me.
The NSX to me is just as "cool" and desireable as the 360, so for the $ spent on this M Jackson wanna be you could have had a REALLY sweet ride.

 

[Peterram430]

Don't know anything about this, just found some old photos in my photobucket.