by "Pixel" (Improbcat)
Published 02/07/2017 at 09:06
by "Pixel" (Improbcat)
Published 02/07/2017 at 09:06
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I’m not much for replicas, but this aluminum 275 GTB body on a Corvette chassis is pretty cool.
Given a real one is completely out of the realm of mere mortals, this represents a chance to go mad with something that looks enough like it to fool most observers.
So “restored” original? Keep it in bare aluminum? Faux patina’d hot rod?
If I had the funds, I’d be tempted to give it something like the full Khyzyl Saleem treatment.
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"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/07/2017 at 09:09, STARS: 2
The proportions look off. they always do. A 275 is closer in size to an E-Type so the it’ll always look wonky. The only reason I dislike replicas are because they screw up the details 99% of the time. 1% of the time its those guys in Argentina that build amazing Bugattis from scratch. they’re tho only ones that get it right 100%.
"Bourbon&JellyBeans" (bourbonandjellybeans)
02/07/2017 at 09:17, STARS: 0
I have a hard time even considering Pur Sang as a builder of replicas. As far as I know, they build them virtually the same way they were back in the day except for using different engine materials for longevity. When I inevitably win the lottery, a Pur Sang Type 35 will be on my short list.
I think that replicas are cool for people who have always dreamed to own/drive a certain car but know they’ll never be able to because of how goddamn silly expensive real classic exotics are. They’re almost never perfect, but it’s that or nothing.
"Birddog" (maintmgt)
02/07/2017 at 09:19, STARS: 1
15x7 Rally wheels. That’s all I see. And I hate them. HATE
That’s a lie. There is some awesome metalwork going on there but.. No. I’d rather have a beater Corvette on proper wheels.
"jasmits" (jasmits)
02/07/2017 at 09:20, STARS: 1
Well it’s the difference between draping a pretty body on a Corvette and actually building a vintage Bugatti piece-by-piece to be identical to the original.
Replicas have never done much for me because I’ll still be driving a Corvette no matter what the body looks like but those Bugattis are an opportunity(that I’ll never have) to own a factory-fresh vintage race car.
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
02/07/2017 at 09:53, STARS: 0
McBurnie always did a good job with his Daytona. Good enough for Michael Mann to use in Miami Vice and for Enzo to sue him over.
"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/07/2017 at 10:05, STARS: 0
A Daytona is larger than a 275. Closer to Corvette size. But the Corvette windshield always gives it away.
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
02/07/2017 at 10:17, STARS: 0
This scene wouldn’t have worked with a C3.
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"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
02/07/2017 at 10:22, STARS: 0
Oh really? Alex and I did it in the Corvette haha
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"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
02/07/2017 at 10:26, STARS: 1
Needs moar rain-soaked street. And McBurnie.