Friday 23rd September 2011

Ferrari Mexico Re-Created

Rare 1952 classic reborn with Ferrari 456 mechanicals

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Remember that Ferrari 456 we told you was going under the hammer today? It must have been a sign.

We think God wants you to buy it (yes you!), and use it as the donor car for one of these - a 'Ferrari' 340 Competizione.

A what? We hear you say. A 340 Competizione. It's a contemporary take on the incredibly rare Ferrari 340 Mexico, of which three examples were built by the Italian factory to take on the Carrera Panamericana in 1952.

The car is rendered here from the imaginations of the folk at Gullwing America, who are already responsible for building some very special recreations of the Mercedes Benz 300 SL with modern 'oily bits'.

They say only one 340 Competizione will be built, using a 456 GT for its mechanicals and chassis, topped off by a handmade aluminium body, and also featuring a cabin that's retro-themed but updated with items like carbon seats. But if you rock up with a 456 at 'Shed' money, perhaps they'll build another one?

[SevenR]

I'm thinking that is one of the best looking cars I've ever seen!!
I'd maybe change the front light cluster, but it's soooo nice.

[Davey S2]

I really like that.

[damienm]

I want that so much it's crazy

[stolenink]

MY eyes are bleeding - that personifies hideous...

Sorry.

[rob.e]

Interesting, but I have to say I'd prefer it to look more "period" ie lose the carbon and big wheels. That would then be a real sheep in wolfs clothing.

Oh, and "mechanicals"? That sounds like the sort of word people use who don't really know anything about the oily bits of car doesn't it?! Drivetrain might be a better word?

Just a thought...

[ceebmoj]

They are going to need to move the stop watches on the dash so that you can use them.

[rpguk]

Hideous

[rob.e]

like this:

[andycambo]

Side profile is perfection.

[smashbro]

Beautiful! The side-on shot is putting some wind in one's sail!

[Jimmy T]

Hi-Res image for POTW?

[uncle tez]

I really like that. Looks very Boyd Coddington to me. Would make a perfect pic of the week

Edited by uncle tez on Friday 23 September 09:34

[Fetchez la vache]

I can see this being a love/hate thing.

I love it!

Interesting stuff on their website (about some of their other cars)

[DanDC5]

This is the best use for a 456 ever! Hate the looks of the 456, love the looks of this. Could someone buy me one please?

[The Danimal]

How about a 456 with 340 Mexico mechanicals?

[gaz9185]

What does Mr. Ferrari think about all this? Wasn't there some rumblings about fake 250GTOs..........?

[a11y_m]

9 from me - those wheels and seats don't fit with the rest of the car. Otherwise, hell yeah!

[dean_ratpac]

I weirdly like it? It's hideous but cool.

[Johnboy Mac]

Something different, good stuff. Love the interior.

Wouldn't mind one of their Gullwings instead.

[mat205125]