Ferrari + Corvette = Fervette (and dry heaves)
More than a few people have pointed out how much the new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano looks like a C6 Corvette. They even share several components, including the Delphi magnerrific suspension. And we've seen what some people will do to get the next-best-thing to the car of their dreams when looks are more important than authenticity. It has led to some pretty outrageous and vomitastic hatchet jobs. This specimen doesn't necessarily go to those extremes, but it is fairly laughable nonetheless.
Virginia resident and Autoblog reader N Phox sent us a couple of snapshots of one Vette owner's homage to Maranello. Fairly subtle body modifications with a couple of additional vents and the de rigueur shields and classic Ferrari 5-spokes. What really puts this one on our radar, however, is the blaze of Modena Giallo running from snout to rump and splashing its way across the dash as well. Yikes. We don't know what else to say. While we want to tell you to slap the owner if you see him/her, we don't condone acts of violence, and understand that there is often a fine line that divides passion for another marque and insanity. And that line is drawn in different places by every individual.
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
meGrimlock 9:20PM (11/13/2006)
got cut off by this guy (or girl) a few weeks back. had to do a double take! a friend of mine spotted it at a gas station, his girlfriend asked "is that a ferrari?" but alas, a sheep in wolf's clothing. granted, its not ferrari, but the C6 is not a car to be ashamed of.
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RR 9:22PM (11/13/2006)
oh my god, it's RICE! wait, it's not Asian, so what should we call it? mashed potatoes? uncle ben's?? what?
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dr 10:44PM (11/13/2006)
Saw this very car on the beltway a few weeks ago. A C6 convertible is already an admirable car. Why do you have to do this to it? This just cheapens it.
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Rocket Punch 10:46PM (11/13/2006)
Man! It reminds me of a Leonardo da Vinci's famous quote.
"Taste cannot be bought."
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ghyun 8:53AM (11/14/2006)
hahaha nphox...you got your pictures posted! nice! when you sent this to me this morning, i definitely had to look at it twice and squint to make sure i was looking at the right thing.
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felix 3:59AM (11/14/2006)
There's a honda prelude with BMW badges and M3 wheels close to where i live. It kills me every time i see it.
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Jyi 1:32AM (11/15/2006)
Maybe you guys meant Giallo Modena, not Modena Giallo. ;)
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stevet 11:35AM (11/14/2006)
The joke will be on that guy if he ever tries to sell that car...and obviously won't be able to. :)
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Evan Brom 2:31PM (11/14/2006)
For what this guy spent on the c6 convertable ~ 52k He could esialy get a use 308 GTB or any other medicore 80's Pony
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Andy 2:32PM (11/14/2006)
Well, the C6 does look like a Maranello.
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Jan Moore 4:58PM (11/16/2006)
I think it's cute!!
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Rawly 7:43PM (11/16/2006)
What happens when the GENUINE ARTICAL pulls up next to him?
What about RESALE VALUE?
The REAL issue: feelings of inadequacy.
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Tara 12:38PM (11/17/2006)
this is the fake Ferrari Kevin Federline is going to be driving when Britney gets the other one repossessed.
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