Magnum T. wrote:
@308GUY
Let's put it this way: if I know it's not the real thing it's not the same to me, there is an iconic/cultural value attached to some "things" that goes beyond the thing itself.
If I could have a "perfect" made-in-China replica of the Rolex GMT (perfect meaning same look and also
same quality) I wouldn't wear it anyway because I know it's a fake, no matter how close to the real thing it is. That Rolex logo on the dial would annoy me.
This doesn't mean I would trash it, of course
Back to cars, I think I'd prefer to have "real things" like
this or
this rather than a replica of a Ferrari.
(BTW, I live in Italy so Ferrari parts should be much easier to get for me
)
I understand and agree completely.
To me, part of being "happy" is accepting one's "station" in life, whatever it happens to be.
Some are born into the high life, some attain it and some only lust after it. Still others have no desire for it, but are attracted to some of the trappings of it, but are unwilling to do what's required to have them. But there
are "things" that substitute and maybe help achieve some of the same satisfaction, false or not. I think it's an individual thing, but we live in a fairly judgmental world, so there are always going to be those who will judge, and compare. I say do what makes you happy, as long as it doesn't interfere with somebody else's ability to be happy.
Maybe this would be a "compromise"
The Pontiac Mera....Somebody at GM thought it was a great design too! No, it wasn't
made by GM, but they sanctioned it and it was only available through Pontiac dealers as a new car during production years, which were short lived. Ferrari shut them down and made them stop production and destroy the molds. An outfit called Custom Concepts did the actual conversions on new off the assembly line Fiero's. There weren't that many made to begin with, and they are certainly rare today. BUT....they are the "real" thing,LOL..but are they a "real" Pontiac, or a fake Ferrari? I think they're both at the same time. But if you like the body and are hooked on having the "real" deal, one of these might fit the bill. They are certainly more within reach as far as cost goes. At least in the USA. Now...in Italy....not sure....might be a toss up! You could maybe get a used 308 easier and cheaper than a Mera!
Another design that would be a close second for me is one of these:
GT40...... they whipped Ferrari more than a couple times, and that body.....well...it just kind of speaks for itself! Gorgeous!
Then there's one of these:
which IS a modified 308. Great lines!
Anyway....obviously, if I could afford an actual 308...I'd already be driving it. With my situation, don't really see it ever happening, so a replica with the same body style and "cheap" drivetrain and suspension, would make me smile on a fairly regular basis.
So I guess we can agree to disagree on this point.
I learned something new too....Robin's Nest is actually in Italy! (
That's a joke MT.....is that your "real" name?)