What would you like Chris to build you? - Page 24

zagmad · #**461** 10th February 2016, 22:04

It'll get their in the end. With the mx5's windscreen at suck an angle I thought maybe the triumph tr6 roof would balance it out and also combine two looks hence the Italian lancia fulvia. Roof is available in fibreglass and will allow for good vision out the back and full use of the boot. In keeping with a 2
seater Italian themed concept. Or swb roof going into Alfa boot line. Still waiting on last of the panels to see how they sit and work with existing roof. Not many retro Alfa concepts to inspire so looked to other Italian icons of the 70's

Roadster · #**462** 10th February 2016, 22:35

Here you go Zag

A modern junior - alfa classic shape with a lower sleeker roof line- im sure mx5 hard top would work

y cymro · #**463** 10th February 2016, 22:52

I see what you mean about the roof being too long

y cymro · #**464** 10th February 2016, 23:04

From carbodydesign.com: The Alfa Romeo Giulia 50GT Concept is a design study of a modern reinterpretation of the Giulia GT designed by Bertone in the 1960s. The authors are Italian designers Michele Di Mauro e Claudio Piccioli.

Mister Towed · #**465** 11th February 2016, 06:19

I think you might have something with the Lancia Fulvia Coupe. Haven't checked the wheelbases, but I'm guessing that the MX5, Z3 or even SLK could donate their substructure for either a 'Tribute' to the original (right) or a modern revamp similar to the 2003 concept car (left) -

zagmad · #**466** 11th February 2016, 16:28

The thing with concepts is their a suggestion of what the future could be. But I'm looking to combine what already exists that works with the donor. Making it work for the 2seater arrangement of the mx5. Its not a 2+2 like some cars are made out to be.

zagmad · #**467** 11th February 2016, 16:38

I'm also not trying to make a replica, more of an Italian inspired 2 seater gt. I've got the side windows from the gt so can see how that works with what is their already . The fulvia from the windows down looks good butbi would go for a more sleeker roof line.

molleur · #**468** 11th February 2016, 17:05

Maserati A6GCS Coupe

Sancty · #**469** 11th February 2016, 18:25

The Lancia Fulvia Concept is an interesting project. The mechanics and the chassis of the Fiat Barchetta, then we would already have a starting point.
The only problem is the front and rear lights, unique to this model.
If Chris builds a tribute Fulvia Concept Kit, I'm ready.

Regards from Italy.

zagmad · #**470** 11th February 2016, 19:52

Well if you took the Alfa Giulia gt 105 cut the roof off and put the hardtop of a triumph tr6 ob it what would you get?

Roadster · #**471** 11th February 2016, 20:18

or you Zag
imagine this with the lower roofline and more rake mx5 screen
loots of details to copy
https://youtu.be/-dEd6uQjSvY

molleur · #**472** 11th February 2016, 20:41

Works for me!

zagmad · #**473** 12th February 2016, 20:39

If only someone had the mold of an entire roof and side and back window that would be awesome :-)

y cymro · #**474** 12th February 2016, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by zagmad

If only someone had the mold of an entire roof and side and back window that would be awesome :-)

Zag, if you mean for the Alfa, I sent you a contact for this last week?
Did it not get through?

zagmad · #**475** 13th February 2016, 17:46

Nope didn't get that. My emails are up to date and if you sent it via private message it hasn't shown up yet. Thanks for the effort though.

zagmad · #**476** 13th February 2016, 17:47

That panel would make a big difference if had access to roof shape and rear top quarter.

fatbloke · #**477** 13th February 2016, 18:15

Posted this in another thread, this website has a body shell for a Chevron B16 and a McLaren M1a available. I reckon the McLaren body might work on an MG TF.

http://www.historicracing.org.uk/parts/bodywork.html

rossnzwpi · #**478** 16th February 2016, 20:05

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider of the early 60s was a gorgeous design. Wheelbase within 15mm of an MX5 and width 100mm narrower - so would look more purposeful/butch. Windscreen in same position as MX5 but more upright. The MX5 windscreen, door glass and soft top could all work.

IanA · #**479** 19th February 2016, 21:14

How about one of these:

from one of these:

Yes I know the proportions are not quite right (!) but to make a change from Z3s...

hurnleft · #**480** 19th February 2016, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanA

How about one of these:

from one of these:

Yes I know the proportions are not quite right (!) but to make a change from Z3s...

Rather nice, I didn't realise that Austin had ever built an A30 roadster.