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Old 10-16-2006, 04:20 PM   #16
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I know Michiel, he makes some pretty amazing designs

I like most of them, just like this one WOW :shock:
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Old 11-13-2006, 06:46 AM   #17
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make it in very limited numbers, i love these rebodies Ferraris lastely just like back in the day
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Old 11-13-2006, 07:50 AM   #18
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the 250 gto details are perfect 8)
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:01 PM   #19
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haha the forkliftthing is cool
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:13 PM   #20
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Nice
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:31 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by Michiel Mobiel
The M is my logo and stands for Michiel.
I'm not allowed to sell this car with the prancing horse untill Ferrari gives its blessing.
So you are the actual coach builder then?
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Old 12-31-2006, 02:47 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by RC45
Originally Posted by Michiel Mobiel
The M is my logo and stands for Michiel.
I'm not allowed to sell this car with the prancing horse untill Ferrari gives its blessing.
So you are the actual coach builder then?
Yes he is
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Old 12-31-2006, 06:22 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by pterps
Originally Posted by RC45
Originally Posted by Michiel Mobiel
The M is my logo and stands for Michiel.
I'm not allowed to sell this car with the prancing horse untill Ferrari gives its blessing.
So you are the actual coach builder then?
Yes he is
And what a coach builder!

Love your work Michiel!
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Old 01-04-2007, 02:38 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by TopGearNL
Originally Posted by pterps
Originally Posted by RC45
Originally Posted by Michiel Mobiel
The M is my logo and stands for Michiel.
I'm not allowed to sell this car with the prancing horse untill Ferrari gives its blessing.
So you are the actual coach builder then?
Yes he is
And what a coach builder!

Love your work Michiel!
Thanks!

I'm not the coachbuilder, I'm the designer.
The actual coachbuilding will be performed by Alwin Hietbrink.
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Old 01-05-2007, 12:24 PM   #25
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Really pretty car. Definitely a lot prettier than the 599 Fiorano.
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Old 10-11-2007, 02:32 AM   #26
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The 599 GTO is ready for production!

For the engine specs have a look at:

http://www.vandenbrinkdesign.com/ind...d=29&Itemid=57


Vandenbrink GTO

Vandenbrink Design joins the revival of special coachbuilding by presenting their design of the GTO, a tribute to the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.

The GTO was designed in 2006 by Michiel van den Brink, who founded the Vandenbrink Design company with business partner Robert Koumans in the Netherlands.
The worldwide acclaim the artist impressions received exceeded all expectations; TopGear even wrote "Ocular Nirvana: arguably the best-looking car in the world". The overwhealming response put the bar high, but it encouraged Vandenbrink to accept the challenge by prepairing the design for production.


The coachwork will be completely new; the only remaining visible parts unaltered are the A-pillars and front window. Everything else visible will be of our own design, handcrafted following the classic tradition in aluminium by Dutchman Alwin Hietbrink.
Hietbrink is worldwide known for his excellent aluminium craftsmanship in restoration and rebuilding projects such as the genuine Ferrari 250 GTO, 250 GT SWB, 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT Drogo, 275 GTB, 365 GTB Daytona, 212 Vignale and many other types.

Like all original Ferrari 250 GTOs were different in details and therefore individually unique, each Vandenbrink 599 GTO will be different too.

Optional interior/upholstery redesign will be performed by the Dutch craftsman Henk van Lith, also worldwide known by his specialization in the making and designing of high quality Italian interiors. They are absolute specialists with Ferrari cars.

The GTO is technically based on the superb Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano platform.

In cooperation with race engineering expert EDO Competition two versions are offered:

- 599 GTO (650 hp)
- high performance 630 GTO (> 750 hp)
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Old 10-11-2007, 10:00 AM   #27
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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas
... and we've already got a VERY GOOD example in the shape of the 612 P3/P4
Correction: "P4/5 by Pininfarina" is the official name.
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Old 10-11-2007, 12:18 PM   #28
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I understand the amount of effort it must take to design something like this, but I just can't find this design particularly beautiful. But, I personally like the 599 GTB, so what do I know?
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Old 10-11-2007, 02:00 PM   #29
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Michiel, nice publication in Autovisie today, it's great hearing that you are still busy with this stunning car. I hope to see the production process myself next year

Interesting to hear the cooperation with Edo, and the power of the engine!
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Old 10-11-2007, 02:48 PM   #30
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Don't like it. . .
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