Datsun 280Z - Ferrari GTO with a difference!

[Rob Gaskin]

This is a bit more than the usual replica especially as it has a V12 Ferrari engine.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250-GTO-...294396?hash=item366a93a2fc:g:9f4AAOSwOsZfYyUO

Front track is too wide IMO, it's on the V5 as a Ferrari.

It has an MoT with a massive hole in one of the rear silencers.

Lots of pics on the website.

 

[Mr Tenno]

it's on the V5 as a Ferrari.

Very very naughty. Wouldn't be surprised if they could seize / crush that.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Guys, if you haven't looked at all the pictures you may not realise the modifications especially the front suspension (double wishbone) attached to a frame.

https://themarket.co.uk/listings/f-250/gto-replica/038bb76c-7927-476a-8597-334dd080077a?status=live

 

[SeanDezart]

It still has a Datsun dash....

 

[peter_s]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The proportions are not there.

Cool build, not for me though.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

It was MoT'd as a Ferrari 400 !

 

[peter_s]

It was MoT'd as a Ferrari 400 !

There you go

Go get it

 

[richiep]

I suspect the DVLA would take a very dim view of that if they were aware. Pretty brazen false representation of the vehicle’s identity!

 

[Mr Tenno]

Pretty sure the falsified V5 and invalid MOT (because it's not actually a Ferrari) would invalidate your insurance too. Would make driving it illegal.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

The car even has Ferrari Chassis Plates.

 

[Paul_S]

The car even has Ferrari Chassis Plates.

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Very subtly affixed too!

 

[Mr Tenno]

Ferrari 400 actually has a chassis so maybe it really is a Ferrari just wearing a chopped up Datsun 'hat'? Would surely need a Q plate.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Ferrari 400 actually has a chassis so maybe it really is a Ferrari just wearing a chopped up Datsun 'hat'? Would surely need a Q plate.

Its a Datsun shell with mods to the chassis mountings for the front suspension.

 

[jonbills]

whatever it is, anyone spending £30k on it must be taking a big risk.

 

[richiep]

whatever it is, anyone spending £30k on it must be taking a big risk.

50k you mean!
It’s identity is a massive red flag. Plus, even if that wasn’t a factor, and it still retained its correct ID, it doesn’t look at all that great underneath - scruffy and worn. The Z dash being retained lacks the attention to detail that I’ve seen on other replicas. It’s a lot of money for something that needs improvement.

 

[AD240Z]

“The owner is a talented amateur racing driver you see, and his cars have to go as well as they look. That he also derives enormous pleasure from project managing the restoration of cars like this means that his two decades of doing so have filled his address book with folk who share his vision.”

At least he will be able to out drive the 2 x 6 year olds in his address book.

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

That’s an expensive ringer

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Overall I quite like the way it has a Ferrari engine and it would make a great track car BUT.....

The front wings need little 'lips' too to cover the tyres.

Yes Rich it's a bit rough underneath.

The video is worth watching - it's running at the end.

Surprise surprise the rev-counter doesn't work.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

It still has a Datsun dash....

Yes a RHD dash and it's claimed it's based on a 280Z.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Interesting reply from Auction House:

Dear Mr Gaskin,


Thank you for your email and enquiry. We have had many discussions with the seller and relevant parties. We believe the car is fully described and no one is being confused with what is being offered.


Please do let us know if you are interested in buying the car and have any questions you would like answered.