AndrewD
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Factory authorised re-editions
We so many watch companies reissue copies and homages to watches in their historical collections; JLC, Longines, AP, the list is long. But what about established car companies with classic cars in gheir long histories? What would we think about Porsche releasing a limited edition modern 356 or Lamborghini a Muira? There must be a market for a 'factory built and endorsed' copy?
Or do all of the negatives that we throw at the watch companies come into play: run out of imagination; leave the classics alone; reissues just dilute the original.
Interested in your thoughts ...
Andrew
Factory authorised re-editions
We so many watch companies reissue copies and homages to watches in their historical collections; JLC, Longines, AP, the list is long. But what about established car companies with classic cars in gheir long histories? What would we think about Porsche re...
Does anyone complain about the new Fiat 500 or the new Mini?
If well done, I don't think it is a problem. Like watches. I would love to see a Ferrari 246 or a Fiat Dino, re edited. In a more reliable way. Best, Nicolas
I guess we have to define how close to the original ....
... the copy ... or homage ... or reissue is for this discussion. The new Mini and Fiat seem to be inspired by the originals, with varying 'nods' to the originals. A
Reissue, then.
I don't see an exact copy of the Mini or of the Fiat 500. I tied both, and the top of my head is touching the roof. No place, not a lot of comfort, and the reliability is approximative, on the originals. Which would not work in our modern world, unless yo...
Why not
Hi Andrew, I guess that would be like the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Sanction II made in the eighties. A 356 based on a Boxster chassis and engine? Don't wait too long to see though.... Best Dje
re-editioning ...
... a Beetle, Mini or a Fiat 500 is one thing Andrew ... but re-editioning a Lambo or a Ferrari would be very hard i think, considering the cost of develloping a 'new' car ... it would have to be a model replacing for instance the 458 or the Gallardo ... ...
And i am worrying prices ...
... could be around at least half a million :-) .... Ze Bim I think you'd better go for this one ;-) ...
Nope, you are thinking "watches"
Auto industry works on much bigger scale, and cannot count on the twisted minds of a few to make this or that model. Plus you are forgetting the independant, the tuners, that are there for those nostalgic of retro models.