Copy of Ferrari 250 GT California Spider 1963, indistinguishable from the original, put up for sale (30 photos + 1 video)
Imitations of collectible cars have been made for many years, because does not decrease the number of connoisseurs of old cars, who have the opportunity enough to seem, not to be. However, even among fake auto classics come across real masterpieces.
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For example, to make a copy of the Ferrari 250 GT California Spider 1963, one of the most expensive cars in the world of all time and peoples, it took three years of painstaking work, even taking into account using a special retrobodykit from DNA Automotive. For the basis the BMW Z3 roadster was taken, which on occasion was equipped with much more more serious than the factory unit, the 7-liter LS7 V8 from the Corvette Z06 output over 500 hp. With.
The Bavarian chassis got not only a monstrous overseas engine and fiberglass body shell, but the interior is practically repeating the original Ferrari. So from the treacherous issuing the age of the donor's salon stuffing got rid of without a shadow of regret. Although for the sake of everyday driving comfort Power seats and air conditioning defended their positions.
Satisfied with the results of the transformation, the owner of the replica put it next to the original to emphasize the degree authenticity. At first, it will be difficult for an ignorant person to determine fake. And only by looking more closely, an experienced eye will notice in a modern sloping windshield with door windows, and in the cabin BMW air vents, shift paddles, belts security and even a digital odometer.
Solid volumes of highly qualified works explain a hefty price for the Bring a Trailer remake put up for auction Ferrari 250 GT California Spider reaching near the end of the auction $210,000 marks.