Tribute Z3gato (?!!) - Page 25

DaveP · #1 26th January 2020, 21:55

The new model looks very nice indeed.

Still unsure whether it will use Z3 hinges as other models or this one is a flip front.

#wondering A Z3gato bonnet and Kobra rear ?

Hmmmmm

Lucky@LeMans · #2 26th January 2020, 22:32

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Originally Posted by DaveP

The new model looks very nice indeed.

Still unsure whether it will use Z3 hinges as other models or this one is a flip front.

#wondering A Z3gato bonnet and Kobra rear ?

Hmmmmm

There are several mix and match options that could be built. The only one I know of so far is WCA's 250SWB - Z300 although that was a bespoke one off creation I believe !

If you can hang on a bit the convertible Z3gato will be available later in the year.

molleur · #3 28th January 2020, 18:39

original was flat glass with a shallow alloy frame.
"Pop outs on hinge"

Munky · #4 29th January 2020, 00:51

Looking great!
You must be really excited!

Barber · #5 29th January 2020, 14:49

I'll have to look them up when I get home. They are Calibre Classic

Barber · #6 29th January 2020, 18:30

Chris sent me a couple more shots with the alloys. As the boys ck has standard suspension, the rear is actually the other front. My car has adjustable suspension( not noticeably harder than std but definitely more sensitive) . The rear is slightly larger

IanA · #7 29th January 2020, 20:44

What a super looking car. TBH it's going to take me a while to love that front but I'm looking forward to seeing the finished job. At Stoneleigh obviously.

Lucky@LeMans · #8 29th January 2020, 21:05

You need to look beyond that bright blue paint ! Imagine it in a period 1960's colour, the car will look stunning. The bright chrome grill will need to be toned down a bit and with the additional light covers etc, the finished result should be first class !

Barber · #9 29th January 2020, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

You need to look beyond that bright blue paint ! Imagine it in a period 1960's colour, the car will look stunning. The bright chrome grill will need to be toned down a bit and with the additional light covers etc, the finished result should be first class !

Chris has kindly had a play.

IanA · #10 30th January 2020, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Barber

Chris has kindly had a play.

Although I'd always want a convertible, I can't get over how good that rear window looks.

molleur · #11 30th January 2020, 18:16

I really like those. I'd still go for the 15's though.

molleur · #12 30th January 2020, 22:14

Can't get much better than that for a production windscreen on that car.

Piguin · #13 31st January 2020, 04:53

That looks simply superb.

Well worth the wait

molleur · #14 3rd February 2020, 20:25

looking good!

Very Andy · #15 5th February 2020, 09:53

Here's a couple of Photoshopped images in a sage colour. Looks good!

Buckpaint7 copy.jpg

IMG_2942.jpg

molleur · #16 5th February 2020, 15:03

liking that a lot!

Mister Towed · #17 6th February 2020, 08:35

Another Zagato replica on sale here -

https://www.williamloughran.co.uk/as...to-recreation/

Nice car in a lovely colour, I wonder what they'd take for it...

Lucky@LeMans · #18 6th February 2020, 10:04

There is a chap who lives near me with a very similar car. He had it built at a cost of around £500k. He also owns a Proteus C Type so he understands the top end replica market. I'm not sure if he was impressed or not when I told him about the Z3 based cars, he was a bit snooty about the concept !!

Ambitious_TAS · #19 8th February 2020, 14:24

This is a fabulous result - and sorely tempting! Can we see a few photos of the bonnet tilt/hinge mechanism?

Barber · #20 14th February 2020, 21:34

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Originally Posted by Ambitious_TAS

This is a fabulous result - and sorely tempting! Can we see a few photos of the bonnet tilt/hinge mechanism?

Send Chris an email, I don't have any pics, I have been mainly concerned about how he gets the outside to work.