 Maserati Boro....visual similarities to Taiparo? |
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| raynekat |
 Oct 18 2017, 10:37 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Currently on BAT (Bring a Trailer) there is a 74 Maserati Boro up for auction.
It struck me there are a lot of similarities in the "looks" dept to the Guigaro Taiparo. Which would you rather have? The Taiparo constructed on a 914-6 chassis or the 8 cylinder Boro? And no...the gal doesn't come with the Taiparo if that helps you decide. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Boro below:    Taiparo below:   I'm leaning towards the Maserati. Handsome beast. |
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| mgp4591 |
Oct 18 2017, 11:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,374 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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One is a styling exercise built on a 914 chassis and the Bora is a completely engineered chassis and package. The purpose built V8 platform is regarded as one of the best of the era - go with the Maserati, hands down.
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| gulf908 |
Oct 19 2017, 12:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 25-December 13 From: Sydney Member No.: 16,795 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
+1 for the Bora !
I rate it as an equal to the Daytona as an icon of its era. Its appearance just exudes sheer power. pic from Monterey 2009 cheers Dennis (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| cal44 |
Oct 19 2017, 05:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 8-October 09 From: Encinitas, Ca. Member No.: 10,910 Region Association: Southwest Region
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The old story is design. Notice how when viewing the Bora, your eye takes in the entire car, as a unit. Then, one goes back over the design understanding why each area works to enhance the other areas.
The Taiparo, not so much as the eyes stop at sections of the design. Not that it isn't nice looking, it doesn't flow as well as the Bora This is why I have always liked looking at the very early 911's and most 914's (the earlier the better for simplicity in design), my eye takes in the entire design. |
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| Drums66 |
 Oct 19 2017, 06:03 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
.....The leopard girl for sure!........too much glass on those cars.
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