eBay Humor: The Mazda 929 - Ferrari 400i GT Replica

Who said German’s don’t have a sense of humor? While searching on the German eBay we noticed this odd ad bearing the title: “Replika Ferrari 400i GT auf Mazda 929 HB Coupe Replica” along with the image you see above. Obviously, you don’t need a doctorate in Deutsch to make ends meet and see that someone’s trying to sell a Ferrari 400i GT replica based on a Mazda 929 Coupe. Yeah right, you wish! Follow the jump and see the surprise that the seller had in store for us… -Click “Read More…” below

And yes, the Mazda 929 Coupe based Ferrari 400i GT replica was nothing more than a… Mazda 929 Coupe with Ferrari logos - LOL! Apparently, in the eyes of the seller, the two cars were so identical that there was no need for him to do anything more that stick a badge on the hood and presto; a Ferrari replica!

Link: eBay

eBay: The Milwaukee Batmobile!

Holy priceless collection of Etruscan snoods! Who’d ever think that Milwaukee-kee sub-zero temperatures could make a man loose it and create this freak of a Batmobile! Poor car, I feel sorry for it; I mean, as if being a 70’s Oldsmobile 98 Convertible isn’t one burden too many, having to wear this pitiful tranny Batman outfit, phwee… And just in case you want to see the replica in all its glory we've added a video featuring the Milwaukee Batmobile with the King of customs himself, George Barris, admiring it -we think... -Continued: Click "Read More..." below for the video and the image gallery

Link: eBay

eBay: Cool Go-Kart Replicating A 1939 Hot Rod

It might not look like one, but under those retro bodylines, there’s a Go-Kart hiding and it's equipped with an 8Hp strong Briggs & Stratton engine. The Go-Kart's owner says that the outer-shell is inspired from a 1939 Ford/Chevy Hot Rod. I don’t know why but to me it looks more like something that jumped out of a Batman movie. Either way, if you’re a 10-year-old kid this is one ride that will certainly raise your score in the neighbourhood stock-market. -More pictures after the jump

Sellers Description: You are viewing one of the coolest go cart 1939 roadster replicas you will ever see for sale on ebay. This little cart has been carefully brought to its current great condition with a brand new 8 horse power briggs and stratton motor that was about $800. I am told it will propel this little roadster to over 50 miles per hour.

The paint is a high gloss black enamel that has been colored sanded and buffed out to a better shine than most classic cars ever get and at a cost of over $1,500. The mags are painted steel with brand new multi ply tires and look fantastic as does the brand new upholstered seat with red racing stripes on it to match the custom red pin stripping. This little go cart also has a electronic push button starter and push button stop too… It also has a disc brake, working head lights and tail lights, plexy glass windshield and removable convertible top.

Via: ebay

BMW Z3 Replica Based On Mazda Miata / MX-5

Here’s a replica that we wouldn’t be proud of owning even if we were dead drunk or stoned up to the point that we started hallucinating of having a love affair with Madeleine Albright. Think we’re a bit harsh on the “Ziata”? Then may we suggest that you take a closer look at the toy-car rims and the elephant size BMW badge on the steering wheel… -More images after the jump


Link: ebay

Video: Ferrari 250 GTO Replica Powered By A BMW V12

Remember our two female readers that sent us images of their Nissan 280Z based and BMW V12 powered Ferrari 250 GTO replica last week? Well our handy-gals also took the time to send us a couple of videos of their creation (which we condensed into one) proving that the V12 powered Ferrari 250 GTO replica is fully drivable. Sounds awesome doesn't it? See our article on Michelle and Haley’s 250 GTO along with a full image gallery here.

Ferrari 250 GTO Replica: Based On A Nissan 280Z With A BMW V12!

We love hearing from our readers. Especially when they send us one of a kind replicas that they have single handedly put together and engineered themselves at home! But what we respect more about Michelle and Haley is that they aren’t those kind of people that create a replica and try to convince others that their creation is 100% accurate -even though we’re 110% sure that 9 out of 10 passers-by would mistake this replica for the real thing. The reason for that is the passion that went into creating this car.

Michelle and Haley bought the 1977 Nissan 280Z based replica from eBay in 2001. At that point the car was essentially a 280Z with a Ferrari 250 GTO outfit as everything else remained stock. The two gear head gals drove the semi-replica for about 6 years up until last February when they decided to take action and turn the 250 GTO replica into something more desirable.

As Michelle noted on her email to us, “Every single body panel has been changed. Some of it began as Alpha1, Scorpionz and others, but all of it has been extensively modified by me”. And yes Michelle, we’re all impressed with the result! But these two didn’t stop with the body. Not only did they replace the original 6cylinder engine and the 5speed gearbox with a BMW V12 powerhouse combined with a 6speed Getrag gearbox, but they also converted the replica to RHD just to make it more special! However, since it’s their master creation, we'll let one of the builders, Michelle, give the full description. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

Thanks for the email Michelle!

I thought you might like this one, It’s ours, and we built it at home. It’s a conglomeration of several kits and a lot of custom parts. I like to think of it as more of a street rod version of a 250 GTO than a replica per se as it’s not 100% accurate, it’s more the look and sound of a 250GTO racer, but with a full interior and more modern drivetrain, suspension, and brakes.

It began life as a 1977 280z. About 16 years ago a father and son turned it into a Ferrari GTO replica. They installed an Alpha1 kit but left the rest stock, 6 years ago Haley (my best friend and co-owner) and I got it on ebay. We drove it until last Feb when we decided to essentially change everything about it.

Every body panel has been changed. Some of it started as Alpha1, Scorpionz and others, but all of it has been extensively modified by me. We reduced the size of the hood opening. There are a lot of things on our car you don't see on any other GTO replicas. The vents in the rear 1/4 are metal and functional, the three openings below the grill are present, trap door on the nose between the hood and grill is there and functional.

The rear hatch was discarded and a trunk was fashioned. A rollbar and race seats were intalled, we converted it to right hand drive (just to be different) A custom dash fabricated. A rollbar was installed however we are contemplating a more solid cage. The wheelbase was stretched 4.25" and the firewall was recessed to make it better proportioned and to make room to lower and move back the engine to lower and move back the center of gravity.

Out went the 6 cylinder and 5 speed, in went a BMW V12 and Getrag 6 speed (think BMW 850csi). The engine has been converted to dry sump, manual Dellorto throttles, and has no distributors. Fuel and ignition is managed by an Electromotive Tec3r computer. The weight is about 2200lbs, and it’s RHD in America (to make it different from all the other replica 250 GTO’s out here.

We have a lot more planned, like slightly larger rear wheels (currently 15x 10 knock off's) and bigger brakes all around. As with anything it is a work in progress.

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Michelle also sent us videos of her and Haley’s creation but due to lack of time we’ll post it tomorrow