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| Rob-O |
 Nov 17 2011, 11:43 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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 So it was my birthday on Tuesday, wife rents a car for me. What kind of car you ask? A Lamborghini Gallardo. Rental isn't until next weekend, but in the meantime I go to the rental companies shop/museum. Museum looks like a personal collection of car stuff accumulated over some years. Some huge model boats in a museum setting that is part of the shop. Get over to where the cars are and what do I see? A model of a 914. This thing was huge, I'd estimate about 3 to 3.5 feet long. The targa doesn't look right, but the level of detail was really good, especially since it looked like everything was hand-made. I was particularly impressed by the Pedrinis. Fit and finish was a little lacking, interior was decent. Could've used a paint job. I couldn't open the cabinet the car was in, or I would've checked the hell hole for rust! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It really needed some little jackstands under it too, just to give it that authentic look. Anyhow, thought you guys would enjoy. Don't know if it's a one off or if it was madd produced at some point 'back in the day'. |
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| Thestigz06 |
Nov 17 2011, 11:46 PM
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Aspiring Jarhead Group: Members Posts: 238 Joined: 22-February 11 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 12,749 Region Association: Southern California |
if im not mistaken(probably am) this was a piece of art by an austrian artist who fell in love with 914's.
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| Rob-O |
Nov 17 2011, 11:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Oh, forgot to mention two other things. First the company was www.dfwdriveyourdream.com. They have a whole bunch of exotics that they rent, including a Murcielago, an F430, a Ferrari 599, Audi R8, Maserati, etc.
The second mention was that some of the cars were in the building/shop, including the 599. The 599 was tore up pretty good. I didn't get the story, but I will when I'm there next week! |
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| Rob-O |
Nov 17 2011, 11:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Could be an Austrian artist. The front turn signals were euro style. By the rears looked like the red signals under clear plastic like what you see on ricers nowadays.
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| Thestigz06 |
Nov 18 2011, 12:03 AM
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Aspiring Jarhead Group: Members Posts: 238 Joined: 22-February 11 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 12,749 Region Association: Southern California |
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| rjames |
Nov 18 2011, 06:09 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,939 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE Fit and finish was a little lacking, interior was decent. Could've used a paint job. Sound like a perfect replica of a 914 to me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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