My own journey in automotive acquisition and ownership as well as the stories of others, who like me, are not multi millionaires but have managed to get into cars on their budget.
First, it take a LOT of work to make the money. Then it takes time, energy and effort to find the right people to do the job. I have no issue with that and applaud anyone that can afford to do it!
It is a good-looking car! It is not perfect as it would come from the factory. Obviously, we are told about the engine, which had to be from 65 through 68. The radiator is anew aluminum radiator. They were steel in 63. The chrome strip that borders for the padded dash is present, but there is no padding. The steering wheel doesn't look like the standard Falcon wheel. The interior upholstery looks great, but it isn't the exact pattern Ford made it. On the back seat in the center of the seat back, the Falcon logo was embossed. All the Falcons had rods to hold the hood up instead of the spring-loaded hinges. Last of all, 99% of all restored Falcons have that after market gas cap instead of the original factory installed gas cap. This car is no exception. I, suppose that is due to the cap not being attached to the car when filling up. It was a common thing to see gas caps sitting on top of the pumps when they went self-service. I was lucky not to lose mine as long as I owned mine. I had a 63 Falcon Futura convertible as my first car back when I was in high school. Mine was Oxford Blue with a white top. 170 ci 6 cylinder three on the tree transmission.
So you have to pay another shop to install the drive train and the warranty is separate? Can you choose any engine? Is the EVU tuned for all the engine options?
They were actually only produced in 87 and 88. They were very well made the original wheels were made by the same company in Italy that made Ferrari wheels.
I had this exact color, so missed it! Only wished the T-top was automatic. Heading over to the lake with friends, when it rained intermittently, I had to pull over to put the tops back on lol
My first car was a 3 year old 1963 Falcon Futura convertible. Champaigne gold with a black top and interior. Drove it to senior prom. Great car - wish I had kept it - but two years later there was that 1966 yellow and black Mustang convertible with a 289.......................
I too own an XK120 replica. I bought it because my dad owned two of them back in the fifties. It's real, you can touch it, to the smart ass gentleman who remarked " why not get a Miata" I say.....how many Miata tribute cars have you seen? Piss off you stuffed shirt!
Is that red paint the original code candy apple red? I am about ready to paint my factory red 1970 Mach1 and have been considering painting it a newer brighter red. But your cars red looks just right. It is a tough call.
Thanks. Your T code candy apple red is vibrant and really pops, unlike many I see . It is a hard decision for me to decide between code T red, or the newer reds like race red, ect. The unique thing about my 70 Mach 1 is that it has factory red interior. The Marti says only 47 red with red interior. And I know why because the Vermillion red interior does not match the darker red exterior. The red interior goes well with calipso coral exterior. That is why I am leaning toward painting it a Vermillion red. Another hard decision is whether to paint the stripes under or over the clear coat. I think I am going with a matte black over the clear. I am not going to do a rotisserie restoration like I did on my 65' fastback. I just want to get this one back on the road. Your car is motivating me to get going on mine.
First off, absolutely gorgeous car but.... Dude has a 120 grand in it. Well the hood black, the sports slats and spoilers way too glossy. Aftermarket exhaust well OK but it should have the quad tips on it. I like the audio upgrades but that cheap ass steering wheel!? Carb also incorrect, no double pump not stock. Beautiful car indeed. Wish mine was that nice but a guy don't have that kinda dough! Not hating but for that kind of investment.
@@carcollectingfortherestofus The Mera infringed on Ferrari's Trade Dress (308 style) and also Lamborghini's Trademark (Miura name). It seems Corporate Concepts was purposely trying to stick it to the Italians but lost!
I’m in Australia. And have fellow wanting to swap me a 1998 Pontiac mera. ( ferarri gts 308 replica ). However I am unsure of the value of this thing? It’s an automatic. If anyone can help. The fellow is wanting to swap my Ferrari kit car for it. I have it listed at $35,000AUD
It'd be hard to know without seeing the Mera, but as long as the cradles aren't rotten and it's in good mechanical order with no collisions and it's under 70,000 km. I'd have to say the Mera could easily be worth $20-25,000 USD, which would be $30,390-38,000 AUD. If it's in mint condition with less than 25,000km. It could be worth up to $45,000 AUD.
@@BradleyBellwether-oy2qi thank you for that mate 🙏 I will be seeing the car on Saturday. I might do a quick walk around video of the car and post it here and you can take a look! I’ve never seen one of these things. But I am very interested. Any idea how I can tell what build mera it is?
@Bl3ss3dAu No problem. I was going to come back and mention that there should be paperwork with it showing which number it is, but I don't see my reply to your last comment.🤔
@@BradleyBellwether-oy2qi I didn’t see that. I tell you what, as an Australian who drove his first American car this afternoon I loved it! Breaks were a little spongy and way told they are all like that? overall it was a nice car. And if the fellow is happy to do the swap. I will go ahead with it. I hope I end up with it. Enjoyed it. No clue how you guys drive left handed over there! lol. Was a great experience
Back in 1987,I was a sophomore in high-school,and after my 16th birthday,I remember looking at used cars one day,with my girlfriend..........and at that time,I lived in Piqua,Ohio,and we were down in Dayton,Ohio at a dealership,and I strongly remember walking up to a brand-spankin-new Grey 87 Mera,and like anyone else,I first thought it was a Ferrari-308 until I started reading the sticker on it,and I remember thinking "WTH is a "Mera"!?!? Lol. But I thought this car was so freakin cool,cuz it resembled a Ferrari 308 so closely! And if memory serves me correctly,I remember the asking price of it,was around $11,300-$11,500 as it sat and remember back then,thinking "OMG,this is an EXPENSIVE CAR for NOT being a "Ferrari"!!! Lol. Should've snatched it up while I had the chance,seeing as how they made so FEW of them!!! Lol.
I bought one in my early 20s not realizing it was rare. Probably one of my favorite cars unfortunately picked it up from regular tune up maintenance etc went ok running rough I'll bring it back Monday it caught fire so lost her. Was it a fast car nope but would it handle steep gravel roads and snow absolutely. Could you easily sleep in the back primitive car camping oh hell yeah
The car looks great. The one suggestion I would make is to get the correct dual exhaust tips. It was one of the first things I did to mine when I bought it in 1986. The single exhaust on each side seems unfinished IMO.
I used to work at a shop here in Canada and we used to do fiero/Ferrari conversions, the body kits we used were manufactured in Mexico and we never put Ferrari badges on them but we supplied them in a plastic bag for customers to install
