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Old 07-01-2010, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kosman
just had another look,that mk2 rs2k doesnt look like its been bothered with,flat tyre etc,thought they were rare in java green?
They are rare in Java green. Also rare in Signal Green like this one is

I think its one of the best colours for a MK2 and when I respray mine its going to be in Signal! Anyone that doesn't like this must be colour blind:



Feel sorry for the chap, lets hope it was only a Mex and not a BDA!!!! Too early for an rs2.
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^^ god that car look nice ^^

If the centre of the wheels were resprayed in black I'd have to say it's be perfect

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Old 07-01-2010, 09:52 AM
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what a waste.... i'd be at the point of crying coming up and seeing that happen....
Old 07-01-2010, 09:54 AM
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Mk1 is a 1.1 ex malta car, i used to own it although its a very good shell, car wi flat tyre needs a semi resto and is signal green although there is a java green behind mk1, guy has sold off alot of his cars this last while, black rs2k custom, mk1 tina 2 dr ,olympic blue mk1 rs2k cossie etc,mk1 golf campaign, guy has some sweet cars and is a sound guy, am gutted for him, and ma old mk1.cheers
Old 07-01-2010, 10:06 AM
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thats shit man
Old 07-01-2010, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike C
Looks like a fake Ferrari to me???

Looks like a Replica 348.

The pop-up headlights are far too short, the Ferrari Decal looks in the wrong place, the wipers look wrong, the bumper looks ill-fitting and wing mirrors don't look like Ferrari ones.
Why would anybody want to build a replica of what was a really shit car to begin with? Rustier than the average RST them!
Old 07-01-2010, 10:24 AM
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it is a real ferrari, has a straight 12 in it, am not into them but it looked a fair beast, costs 6k each service guy said and is coming up for sale too. guy has a stunning blue escos , fsh really nice car.
Old 07-01-2010, 10:40 AM
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I wonder if they'll be replacing that shed with another cheap shite pre-fab.
Old 07-01-2010, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dubs
it is a real ferrari, has a straight 12 in it,
Lies.
Old 07-01-2010, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by STAFFY OWNER
Wash your mouth out lol.
Yeah right!
Old 07-01-2010, 10:53 AM
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cheers for info on the diffrent green lads,that mk2 at top looks mint in that colour,id have a rs2k in any clour but java green does look nicest imo
Old 07-01-2010, 10:58 AM
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Java Green is nice but looks like pea soup out of the sun.

Signal like the two in this thread is the winner for me.

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Old 07-01-2010, 11:09 AM
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Holy $hit! I know whose those are! Im off to make a few calls....

And YES, it is a REAL 348......
Old 07-01-2010, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dubs
it is a real ferrari, has a straight 12 in it, am not into them but it looked a fair beast, costs 6k each service guy said and is coming up for sale too. guy has a stunning blue escos , fsh really nice car.
dont you mean v12,
last time a straight twelve was put in a production car was the mid thirties!
Old 07-01-2010, 11:19 AM
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It'll be a V8 - 3.4l.
Old 07-01-2010, 11:45 AM
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sorry to see.
Old 07-01-2010, 11:55 AM
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shame about the cars. Love the tags lol.
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Originally Posted by alanfordtw-15
dont you mean v12,
last time a straight twelve was put in a production car was the mid thirties!
oops, aye v12 dunno what i was thinking, i did see engine but not really interested in them.cheers

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Old 07-01-2010, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by IAIN ABZ
Holy $hit! I know whose those are! Im off to make a few calls....

And YES, it is a REAL 348......
What's up with the headlights then?



They're way smaller and don't sit properly at the front.
Old 07-01-2010, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiwi_Cossie
I thought thats how they came from the factory....

i think its a real 1 just a tatty 1 at that
Old 07-01-2010, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Kieron
They are rare in Java green. Also rare in Signal Green like this one is

I think its one of the best colours for a MK2 and when I respray mine its going to be in Signal! Anyone that doesn't like this must be colour blind:



Feel sorry for the chap, lets hope it was only a Mex and not a BDA!!!! Too early for an rs2.
am in love with this car looks really good in this color i need 1 now
Old 07-01-2010, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike C
What's up with the headlights then?



They're way smaller and don't sit properly at the front.

Now you mention it, it looks very different to the one in your pic.

Side repeater, ferarri badge is higher, side moulding is higher and most of all, the wipers are fitted the opposite way, and there is a recess in the bonnet for them.

Maybe a pre facelift or something? I know little about ferarris though so not sure if such a thing exists.
Old 07-01-2010, 01:55 PM
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That is a later 348, but not a great deal different from the early ones

Old 07-01-2010, 02:00 PM
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That looks more like a testarossa than a 348 to me
Old 07-01-2010, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulo P
That looks more like a testarossa than a 348 to me
You may be right, definitely got the right sort of headlights for it.

Old 07-01-2010, 02:08 PM
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front lip and wheels look the same too and they are a flat 12 so that might explain it.
Old 07-01-2010, 02:11 PM
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Just checked again and although the mirrors look different (might be the angle) it isn't a 348 because of the ridge at the rear of the front wing, it's looking more and more like a testarossa to me.
Old 07-01-2010, 04:13 PM
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Just checked it again - it looks like a kit car?!"?! Could be an MR2 copy thing....he does have a 348 though and used to have a 512.......Along with loads of MK1 and MK2 escorts, Some cossie engined.

The British Airways car in the background has a hot YB on ALS in it.....I have been in it and its quick.
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It's hard to tell from that little picture and the angle. It's definitely not a 348 anyway. Resembles a Testarossa more, but just as soon as I saw it I just though rep. Maybe because it just looks like a bit of a shitter.
Old 07-01-2010, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by steviecossie
The ferrari looks shit

prob a mr2 mate lol
Old 07-01-2010, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by IAIN ABZ
Holy $hit! I know whose those are! Im off to make a few calls....

And YES, it is a REAL 348......
I have a 348 and have been restoring it for 3 years and that car in the 1st photo is 100% NOT A FERRARI MR2 all the way with that one
Old 07-01-2010, 06:36 PM
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Have not seen the car in person but was told by a mate that bought some escort parts off this guy that its a Testarrosa.

And knowing what i do know about this guys cars it most certainly will NOT be a fake !!!
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this is no fake old shitter guys..... was up at this garage a few weeks ago looking at this collection and the ferrari is a GENUINE testerrosa with very little mileage on it...

last time it was serviced it cost him 5k because the engine had 2 be taken out 2 change drive belts !!!!
dont think it would cost 5k to service a crappy old mr2... well not up here anyway

cars look dirty cos they were all stored outside and he shifted them into purpose made shed recently.... hope he gives the folks that put it up hell !!!
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Originally Posted by dug112y
allegedly snow on the roof caused it to collapse.....i'd be an unhappy bunny





fair few differences to me...bonnet,indicator on wing and none on bumper,wiper cutout, swage line on wing too.....

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Old 07-01-2010, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike C
You may be right, definitely got the right sort of headlights for it.

AS ABOVE
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aint a real 348 looking at both pictures and from the real deal to the small part we can see its not real, too many things arent the same.
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look at the picture of the real deal the pillar from the scuttle, and the angle of it how high it comes to the mirror, then the one in the fucked roof one, pillars go in at a slightly different angle, and no its not because of the different angles the pictures are taken at, thats definately a different pillar angle, mr2 rep for sure.
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Originally Posted by macrs2k
this is no fake old shitter guys..... was up at this garage a few weeks ago looking at this collection and the ferrari is a GENUINE testerrosa with very little mileage on it...

last time it was serviced it cost him 5k because the engine had 2 be taken out 2 change drive belts !!!!
dont think it would cost 5k to service a crappy old mr2... well not up here anyway

cars look dirty cos they were all stored outside and he shifted them into purpose made shed recently.... hope he gives the folks that put it up hell !!!
looks like a MR2 to me, it is not 355 or a 348, need to see some more photos ?

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Originally Posted by Kieron
Feel sorry for the chap, lets hope it was only a Mex and not a BDA!!!! Too early for an rs2.


you forgot escort lotus twin cam which came before the lot of them.
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Who cares if its a fake or not,the crowd is so fickle here

One minute its poor cars next its a fake car

Its the poor blokes cars fucked up FFS


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