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[Heldenzeit]

Didn't Drogo build the Breadvan too?

 

[PureAlpha1206]

Didn't Drogo build the Breadvan too?

Wait... so that's not completely a Ferrari then right? By which I mean, an aftermarket company converted a stock Ferrari into their own creation?

 

[Heldenzeit]

Technically a coachbuilder, similar to Frua or Carrozzeria Touring. One-off stuff.

 

[lxmmy]

Didn't Drogo build the Breadvan too?

Indeed.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

The 1989 Pontiac Fiero Concept.

 

[niky]

Ferrari 330 GT Drogo

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Given that Drogo has bodied racing Ferraris, I'd expect the aerodynamics to be cleaner out back, but it appears the buttresses don't angle properly on the inside edge.

Still, fascinating piece. Maybe with a real Kammback, might be even faster than the original 330 GT, though I don't doubt the aerodynamic front end did give it some advantages.

 

[TheCracker]

Drogo actually designed neither car. He/his company created bodies to other people's designs. Bizzarini designed the Breadvan and this car's original owner - an Italian nightclub owner - 'penned' this designed. I don't think Drogo is entirely to blame, even if his name is associated with it.

 

[MisterWaffles]

Not sure if this was posted yet or not, but for all you people on my side of the world: The Lancia Thema

Notice anything?

 

[Bo]

I think the Drogo looks stunning.

 

[MisterWaffles]

Gemballa 600 GTR

Is that a 993? Those headlights look awful

Yes, it's a 993 and I agree about the headlights.

Contemporary (in its time) take on the Flachbau I suppose. Atrocious, though--thanks Gemballa.

I fear I may be alone on the fact that I quite like those headlights.

 

[JR98]

Not sure if this was posted yet or not, but for all you people on my side of the world: The Lancia Thema

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Notice anything?

Is that a Chrysler 300? Never knew Lancia rebadged one of those.

 

[PureAlpha1206]

I fear I may be alone on the fact that I quite like those headlights.

I do as well. Looks more sleek to me

 

[R5]

Is that a Chrysler 300? Never knew Lancia rebadged one of those.

FCA had the amazing idea to sell Lancias as Lancias everywhere but the US and UK (maybe other places, I don't know), where they're Chryslers.

 

[Obelisk]

Subaru BRAT (I learned about it when it came to FH2)

And who here remembers the Chrysler ME-412? I want these to be made so badly.

 

[Razor440]

FCA had the amazing idea to sell Lancias as Lancias everywhere but the US and UK (maybe other places, I don't know), where they're Chryslers.

Calling it a Chrysler in the UK is the worst rebadge I've ever seen. It's asking to be a sales failure.

Jeep was just lucky, and Ford's only US-based car they sell there is the Mustang so yeah...US can't do crap there.

 

[Heldenzeit]

Drogo actually designed neither car. He/his company created bodies to other people's designs. Bizzarini designed the Breadvan and this car's original owner - an Italian nightclub owner - 'penned' this designed. I don't think Drogo is entirely to blame, even if his name is associated with it.

Interesting. Google told me about the nightclub owner, but I didn't know he designed it! Explains a lot.

 

[PureAlpha1206]

And who here remembers the Chrysler ME-412? I want these to be made so badly.

Such a beautiful car! Always been waiting for GT to put this in

 

[Razor440]

Remember our friend, the Dodge Magnum? This was the last Dodge in NASCAR Petty would drive. Thanks to lack of manufacture support, strange aerodynamics...yeah thanks a lot Dodge for breaking the tradition.

I always wanted a Ford T5 Mach 1 and a Plymouth Muscle Car!

 

[TheCracker]

Calling it a Chrysler in the UK is the worst rebadge I've ever seen. It's asking to be a sales failure.

Lancia haven't sold cars in the UK for twenty years. Delta Integrale aside, they don't have a good image with the general public (or any sort of image, really). The cheap, poor quality steel used on 70's and 80's Italian cars loved to rust. The UK has plenty of damp weather and salted roads in the winter. The two didn't mix well.

The previous Chrysler 300 was moderately well received, they're not an uncommon sight on the roads. We've also had Grand Voyagers and Neons which were quite popular. Chrysler is definitely the badge it needs in the UK.

 

[Kitten]

"Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition" comes to mind

 

[MisterWaffles]

Now we go reverse mode: Here's a Chrysler Delta "market study":

Yes. You, dear reader, may have had the fortune of parking the un-legendary Fiat Br- *cough* I mean Lancia Delta state-side in your driveway.

Also, looks like we have a nice 300 cameo in the back.

 

[Northstar]

Now we go reverse mode: Here's a Chrysler Delta "market study":

Yes. You, dear reader, may have had the fortune of parking the un-legendary Fiat Br- *cough* I mean Lancia Delta state-side in your driveway.

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Also, looks like we have a nice 300 cameo in the back.

You know a car sucks when even the model isn't into it.

 

[Fastcarguy]

Now we go reverse mode: Here's a Chrysler Delta "market study":

Yes. You, dear reader, may have had the fortune of parking the un-legendary Fiat Br- *cough* I mean Lancia Delta state-side in your driveway.

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Also, looks like we have a nice 300 cameo in the back.

To be honest, it doesn't look that bad in the Chrysler markup. Reminds me of the Pacifica, which is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me.

 

[MisterWaffles]

To be honest, it doesn't look that bad in the Chrysler markup. Reminds me of the Pacifica, which is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me.

Like the new 2017 Pacifica, the T&C replacement, or the 2007 SUV one? Because the new minivan is probably the best-looking modern Chrysler now, IMO.

 

[Fastcarguy]

Like the new 2017 Pacifica, the T&C replacement, or the 2007 SUV one? Because the new minivan is probably the best-looking modern Chrysler now, IMO.

The SUV. Didnt even know about the minivan, And wow it looks good

 

[MisterWaffles]

The SUV. Didnt even know about the minivan, And wow it looks good

Yeah checking out the SUV version, looks similar and I see it around town quite a bit, seems pretty popular around here. It's one of the better-looking SUV's IMO. Looks better in this than most rusty, dented examples I see daily.

 

[lxmmy]

Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta

 

[Dennisch]

Somebody wanted a C3 rear end on a Ferrari.

 

[Heldenzeit]

I saw that car in person last year. Its astoundingly pretty.

The car was built as a hommage to an earlier one-off 330.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Say hello to the Ruf 3.4 RSR
http://www.9tro.com/features/classic-cars/ruf-carrera-rs-2-7-rsr-3-4-the-alchemist