If you want to own a genuine Ferrari 625 TRC Spider, you’re going to have to do two things: one, be patient, as they only made two; and second, pony up the big bucks, because that kind of exclusivity doesn’t come cheap. This would explain why one enthusiast has chosen to build his own version of the 625 racer, albeit without a Ferrari V12 under the hood. Still, the built Chevrolet 383 small block with close to 500 horsepower should help take your mind off the fact the powerplant doesn’t have a prancing horse on it. Find this custom-built replica racer here on eBay with bids to over $19,000 and the reserve unmet.
To take on a custom project like this, you really have to be a die-hard fan of a particular make and model. I can’t see doing this level of work in hopes of turning a profit; this is not the way to do it, as even if the actual price of materials was low, the number of manhours involved would quickly make it an unprofitable venture. Just look at the guy who build one of the best Lamborghini Countach replicas ever conceived in his basement – sure, he got paid for it, but the build represented years of his life, which does have a monetary value if you place a real number next to your labor rate. With a hand-formed aluminum body and custom frame, there’s lots of time invested in this build.
And as you see here, it’s not just the body that represented a labor of love. The engine, too, is a work of art, with stacked injection and a Tremec six-speed manual gearbox. It sounds like it has been run at least once or twice, but the seller then mentions that he “…started disassembled for power coating of frame and final prep work! Does this mean the engine is currently in pieces? It’s hard to tell for sure, but one would hope you don’t get this far and then decide to start powdercoating the frame with the engine already built and installed. But I suppose if you built this car from scratch, taking the engine in and out a few times likely wouldn’t bother you all that much.
Other features include independent front suspension; Wilwood brakes; adjustable coilovers; custom knock-off wheels; and much more. With the seller noting that every piece you need to assemble this Ferrari tribute car is included in the sale, I’m guessing there’s plenty more work to be done than what’s evident in these photos, as this looks like a mostly-complete car. However, as we all know, custom projects like these are never really done, nor do they ever pay back the time and money invested. Do you think this replica Ferrari racer should have met its reserve at the current bid price?
Beautiful car, but advertising it in a field of weeds isn’t going to help sell it.
Sort mechanically and drive exactly as-is.
I have a friend in California who has one of the 2 originals built. He bought it in the late 60s/early70s. According to him, the other was totaled in a racing accident. He recently passed on but his estate still owns it to my knowlege.
This might be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.
that would be a blast to run around on weekends ….
Very nice eye candy. Wonder what it would look like in red with leather interior.
the original I have seen was red but the interior was seriously spartan. It was built strictly for the track
Located in: Ventura, California
It’s going to be beautiful when completed I cannot imagine the thousands of hours into this cat to get it to this point. There is some very serious skill involved in what we are looking at!!
A better story would be from the builder- as to Who, What, How, Where, when and why.
Given the current investment in time and materials, I’ll bet the reserve might be around 80 grand to barely approach the current investment.
Still, RH Drive? and fabulous look, but still not an OEM car. Yet, I am a beggar, not a $chooser$. Could not have a much better look. It has the WOW factor.
Like it but note that 625 was a 4 cylinder car. The numbers refer to cylinder size, so a 625×4 was a 2.5 litre car.
You are correct so maybe a turbocharged twin-cam 4 cylinder would be more appropriate
I hate it when this happens the only thing I can think of is, how bar I would like to have this car. The reserve still not met and bid is under 30 K. Like to know what reserve is, I think someone might get a very cool car. To me this is not a kit car or a restoration ,it is a one off coach built car.
They have some interesting cars in the background….2 VW early buses, a 65 Chevelle, and the XJS in the weeds (I could use a parts car, just not one that’s 3000 miles away).
Wow $28,100 now and reserve still not met, i hope it does not sit outside all the time.
Jeff, if you watch Kindig, Bitching Rides and to a lesser degree, Fast and Loud, you would know that they build cars to mostly a running condition before stripping them down to nothing again in order to powder coat the chassis etc. if they didn’t do that the whole lot will rust out within three years in some parts of America.
Hate to be an old sourpuss, but the sound is going to be wrong. A V12 sounds like nothing else. This is going to sound like an old Chevy. Not a bad sound, just something so much less.
Sold $41,600.
Ended: Apr 25, 2022 , 4:37PM
Winning bid:US $41,600.00 [ 87 bids ]
Can anyone explain what appears to be a mallet, (maybe a dead blow) mounted above the rear axle? Thx.