"Tapas" (tapas)
10/28/2016 at 10:01 • Filed to: None | 1 | 22 |
So this dealership in CO admittedly has some pretty cool stuff (for a lot of money)....I think went into a wormhole from one of the Oppo posts and came across this:
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I love the ever-living shit out of the 250 GTO.
I have looked for good 250 GTO replicas and have found none that are in the more reasonable 80-100K price range. The closest amazing thing I found was Rob Tempero’s creation. But of course, they cost millions of dollars.
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When I was searching for replicas, I came across a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Its made from fibre glass and built in a garage by like 2 people. I don’t think its the same car though and its not something people can buy anyway.
This particular replica is also built on a 280Z and also looks decent but just a little off....I don’t know.
So, is it worth it? If at all I were to get it (I’m not going to get it) - I’d remove the fucking antenna, complete the car with GTO interiors and other stuff. What do you think?
Do you know of any other cool GTO 250 replica makers?
gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 10:12 | 0 |
It’s so... Bizarre. That car making that noise.
Tapas
> gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
10/28/2016 at 10:15 | 0 |
Haha I agree lol
But I would love it if someone hammered out a decent ~80% 250 GTO replica from a 240Z/280Z - make proportionally accurate exteriors (matching wheelbase and almost everything), install correct Ferrari engine salvaged from a car from that age and replicated the interiors.
I’d pay money for that.
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 10:37 | 0 |
A guy my dad knows was building a 250GTO replica out of authentic Ferrari parts. It was both fake and very real at the same time.
robbicus
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 11:22 | 0 |
Oh whoa. NP for what it is!
robbicus
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 11:24 | 1 |
Also what a cool site, thanks for sharing...
A lot of cool stuff in there that’s priced within my “eventual” budget.
Tapas
> robbicus
10/28/2016 at 12:06 | 0 |
“Eventual” is a pleasant way to put it lol
Tapas
> robbicus
10/28/2016 at 12:08 | 0 |
Is it? I’m genuinely curuious because I don’t know what this replica might cost to build from scratch - a wrecked 280Z+Fibre glass+affordable motor
Tapas
> TheTurbochargedSquirrel
10/28/2016 at 12:18 | 0 |
Dude, that’s awesome!
Does he have a website, or do you have pics or something?
Noodles
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 12:25 | 0 |
I like it. I doubt it could be built for under 30k, without very talented friends.
Tapas
> Noodles
10/28/2016 at 12:33 | 0 |
Well then, NP indeed :)
CaptDale - is secretly British
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 13:39 | 1 |
I would DD the fuck out of this. I will trade in everyone of my vehicles to have this
RallyWrench
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 14:17 | 0 |
I’ve seen a pretty decent one based on a 240Z, probably a lot cheaper than this. No idea whose kit though.
Tapas
> RallyWrench
10/28/2016 at 14:21 | 0 |
Oh, I’d love to see it if you have any pics or know where I can find em online. I’m surprised this isn’t a popular replica to make...
Tapas
> CaptDale - is secretly British
10/28/2016 at 14:23 | 1 |
Well, other oppos have said it is np and it’s for sale. If you do buy it, do us a favor and share your experience!
I wish I could buy it. I would end up putting even more money in it lol
CaptDale - is secretly British
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 14:31 | 0 |
I wish I could buy that right now. I doubt that would be a good financial decision for me.
Tapas
> CaptDale - is secretly British
10/28/2016 at 14:34 | 0 |
Lol nope! Definitely not a good financial decision :D
RallyWrench
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 14:36 | 0 |
It lives around me somewhere, I see it sometimes. Looks like this:
Seems a company called Thunder Ranch makes offers them, not sure it it’s the same as the one above or the one I see, but it looks about right.
https://www.thunderranch.com/gto.html
It is surprising more people don’t do them, at least out of 260s and 280s.The proportions are perfect for it. 240s are getting to be worth too much and are better left alone, I think.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 15:34 | 0 |
I mean the motor is totally reliable (should be an LS7 though), but the rest of the car....
Tapas
> CaptDale - is secretly British
10/28/2016 at 15:36 | 1 |
Adhesive foam tape will come in handy lol
CaptDale - is secretly British
> Tapas
10/28/2016 at 15:45 | 1 |
“Anti squeak tape” too
Lee
> Tapas
10/29/2016 at 11:09 | 0 |
I may have the perfect car for you. davisbmw1@aol.com or text 336-403-5652 best, Lee
Tapas
> Lee
10/29/2016 at 11:51 | 0 |
Lee, you don’t know how much I wish I could call you right now and buy the perfect car for me. Unfortunately, I am in no position to buy it because I’m in exile out out the States. But, please put up pictures of the car. I know many people here will gladly buy a 250 GTO replica.
I’m living in India because immigrating to America has been a bitch. If you can get me into the country, you will be my first phone call.
My second phone call would be to the Jaguar dealership because I’ve also always wanted the F-Type S/R Coupe (since 2013-ish)