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Mako Shark Replica

Posted: 5/17/08 12:29pm Message 1 of 10
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
All right guys, I was relaxing this afternoon, surfing e-bay and found this.
 
 
It looks like the whole front end tilts up, but you can only see in the shots of the engine.
 
I can't imagine this is anything close to the real thing, but it looks pretty good for an imposter.
 
What does anyone know about this car?
 
 



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Posted: 5/17/08 1:37pm Message 2 of 10
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Had me sold - it's a cool conversation piece. Engine compartment was bubba-tized- needs to be cleaned up. But yeah - very cool.


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Posted: 5/17/08 2:00pm Message 3 of 10
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Vette(s): 1969 coupe, 350, m22 trans, ac, black on black,
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Fox Island, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48
Well ain't that special LOL  It looks kinda cool but I don't know if I'd own or drive it.


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Posted: 5/17/08 4:13pm Message 5 of 10
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I agree with you guys.  Interesting, but...  
 
I wonder what the reserve price is.  The high bid has gone up over $500 since I first saw it.
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Wichita, KS - USA
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Vette(s): 2005 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic Coupe --------------------- Sold 1974 T-top, 4 spd to BillKS
Not too bad, but I bet this guy is wanting to make a killing on it.  Definitely a conversation piece.
 
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Posted: 5/17/08 6:20pm Message 7 of 10
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Phoenix, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray Nomad Wagon, with Daytona front, custom hood scoop, dual side vents; 420HP 350; Doug Nash 5 speed; 1980 rear end W/4:11 gears; Cherry Red metallic paint.
Although not the original, this is one of the best of the kits that I have seen.  Does anybody else remember when you could buy the front and rear clips, advertized in any hot rod mag for around $600 each in the 70's?  I always wanted one, and perhaps when i am done with the 2 I have Ronda will let me have a third to work on.  My intention for the '74 was to do that with it, but....
  Right now, the body kits are retailing for $3,000 front and rear.
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Posted: 5/17/08 7:37pm Message 8 of 10
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I think it's cool!
 
I don't think I'd want that to be my only Corvette, but if I had the extra dough, I'd grab it.



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Posted: 5/17/08 8:19pm Message 9 of 10
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Rosen DID build a few Mako/Mantas, but that ain't one of them...it's too new.

The link that Dave has does show a Motion type Manta rear, tho.


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Posted: 5/19/08 5:15am Message 10 of 10
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Horse Cave, KY - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 convertible; 1980 L-82
[QUOTE=manget1]...I can't imagine this is anything close to the real thing, but it looks pretty good for an imposter.... [/QUOTE]
 
It's a kit installed on a '74.  And I agree, nice work.  GM still owns the real Mako and Manta.
 
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