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15/09/2023 12:30 pm
Wow, that is very impressive ! What a great looking custom MB and certainly a standout in any collection.
Marty Johnson and John Kuvakas reacted
15/09/2023 5:13 pm
...I saw this one a few weeks ago but didn't understand it. I mean, it looks VERY cool but is this an actual car or a GT Spirit creation or ???
Steve Jacobs and John Kuvakas reacted
15/09/2023 7:46 pm
15/09/2023 8:46 pm
https://www.sklubla.com/cars-for-sale/1955-300sl-fresh-prince
looks like the custom is already built and sold but looks different than the original rendering and the model.
more than one
https://www.sklubla.com/cars-for-sale/1955-300sl-morraco
15/09/2023 9:08 pm
@chav AWESOME! Well, that clears all that up! I much prefer the GT Spirit version based on the artist's conception. What was actually produced is, IMO, not as attractive. A good example of "something got lost in the translation."
Again, great work Chav, thanks! 😎 😎
I agree with you. I like them all but the real customs got a bit too kitschy.
John Kuvakas and Christopher Moroni reacted
19/09/2023 8:29 am
Amazing! I saw the pics of that GT Spirit a few weeks ago and frankly I was waiting for comments like "Butt ugly" and "SACRILEGE!!!". I guess it's just me.
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19/09/2023 8:43 am
@rich-sufficool - Well, that's likely the reaction from dignified people who are noted with discriminating taste and class. People like you. However, uncouth, cheap wine swillin' cretins like me love that kinda stuff. LOL!
19/09/2023 9:46 am
@marty-johnson I guess I'm just too 'old school' (well I know I am). I realize there's no universal truths or taste. This just one more reminder of that.
Marty Johnson and John Kuvakas reacted
19/09/2023 9:14 pm
@rich-sufficool - Well, that's likely the reaction from dignified people who are noted with discriminating taste and class. People like you. However, uncouth, cheap wine swillin' cretins like me love that kinda stuff. LOL!
Count me in !
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