2 SXY: 1969 Ferrari 400I Speciale “GTO”

Before any comment, let’s see this car in summary: Chassis: Ferrari 400i tube frame, shortened, stiffenedChassis number: F101CL23457Bodywork: All-alloy hand made 250 GTO, 4-in wider archesEngine: 2002 5748cc Ferrari 575 Maranello V12Power: 601bhp @ 7000rpmTorque: 451lb ft @ 7000rpmTop Speed: 205mphTransmission: 6-speed manual Ferrari 575M transaxleSuspension: Solid bush Ferrari 365 GT4 with splined hubsColor: Yellow… Read More 2 SXY: 1969 Ferrari 400I Speciale “GTO”

February 11, 2022February 7, 2022 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Reflections: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE/GTO Replica

Anything in front of a mirror produces an image that is identical to itself but is not real. What we have here is not the real thing, but it can be touched and driven. Like other 250 GTEs, even the one (chassis # 4119GT) that gave birth to this recreation / clone / replica or… Read More Reflections: 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE/GTO Replica

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Something less, something more: 1971 Fiat Dino 2400 “GTO”

We are generally not oriented in publishing replicas or recreations, but this car deserves few rows. Indeed this is the outcome of an recreational job made 30 years ago by a guy with the help of his son, that’s probably the dream of evry classic car enthusiast father. What is really astonishing is how well… Read More Something less, something more: 1971 Fiat Dino 2400 “GTO”

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Is greed good?

“…Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures, the essence of the evolutionary spirit.” Gordon Gekko; Wall Street, 1987 Classic cars nuts (including us) often complain about speculators who buy classic cars with the only goal to make profit on selling them at an higher… Read More Is greed good?

March 15, 2014February 12, 2022 Classicvirus3 Comments

Black plate lowrider: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible

It’s difficult to put your sight off this car once you see it for the first time. This mild-customized Pontiac GTO features a beautiful light blue/white colour combo and an air ride suspension system. Although with a modern design, the big new wheels fit perfectly inside the arches. Whatever the angle you see this car,… Read More Black plate lowrider: 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible

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