What will the new car be that is based on the 65 coupe? [Archive]

Connedale

10-17-2017, 08:00 PM

In the Hotrod magazine article, there was mention of a future vehicle based on the 65 chassis. Has there been any more hints or info on this new vehicle?

“This chassis that now underpins the Gen 3 Type 65 will be used in its next flagship supercar that hasn’t yet been unveiled”

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/inside-factory-fives-third-generation-type-65-coupe/

WIS89

10-18-2017, 08:06 AM

I saw that as well. I am very curious what the skunk works is up to!!

I don't know if details will come out after the '33 pick-up that will be revealed at SEMA, or if it too will be a surprise to be announced in the future...

Whatever it is, I bet it will be freaking cool, and I can't wait to see it!

Regards,

Steve

AC Bill

10-18-2017, 04:45 PM

The Cheetah would be cool..:)

RoadRacer

10-18-2017, 04:51 PM

The Cheetah would be cool..:)

Don't tease! love that car.

turbomacncheese

10-18-2017, 08:37 PM

I've been waiting since they announced the Gen3 65. I know, I know "FINISH THE 818 FIRST" or even "TAKE DELIVERY OF THE 818 FIRST", but I say it's never to early to dream up the next project.

CraigS

10-19-2017, 06:48 AM

Can't wait to see this. IMHO the frame design of the 33 Hotrod and the Gen3 coupe are worlds ahead of the roadster so I am glad they will keep using the design technique.

carbon fiber

10-19-2017, 07:25 AM

A cheetah kit is already available elsewhere. Stacey David built one on Gears with an ls7. It'll probably b a Shelby GTR1 concept replica. (boring) I put my vote in for something original inspired by all the GT Vision concepts that are popular now. Hopefully it will be a cad-cam body this time, you know, something symmetrical for a change... Yes please fire your hand-shaper and do this one right.755767557975578

awd-turbo

10-19-2017, 07:58 AM

Can we get a Series One concept?? =)

GoDadGo

10-19-2017, 08:04 AM

As for me, I am hoping that IF they create a car of their own design that is in the spirit of the GTM, and 818.
I'm just glad that it would be a front engine design using the chassis of the Type 65.
Long hoods & short tails do it for me, but that's all I've ever driven.

scottiec

10-19-2017, 08:07 AM

I know it wont be this car, but, I would love to see what FF could do designing a 4 door sedan.

carbon fiber

10-19-2017, 08:09 AM

Can we get a Series One concept?? =)

I hope not. Yuck. I know, different strokes...

carbon fiber

10-19-2017, 08:12 AM

I can't imagine building an FFR kit with four doors. I'd consider suicide first. If you've built a GTM you'll know what I mean.

Double A

10-19-2017, 08:35 AM

A GT40 with mid mounted engine up front? No transaxle to mess with and 50/50 weight distribution.

Timb

10-19-2017, 11:20 AM

Not likely but proportions might lend itself to an Etype

flynntuna

10-19-2017, 11:41 AM

Carbon fiber is on the right track, though something like the Maserati concept car i can see fitting the frame.

scottiec

10-19-2017, 11:51 AM

I can't imagine building an FFR kit with four doors. I'd consider suicide first. If you've built a GTM you'll know what I mean.

LOL I guess I will see how I feel after I fit my doors this weekend.

John Dol

10-19-2017, 03:58 PM

Would love a Ferrari 250 GTO!
Would look really good next to my Coupe, and with the coupe it's my most favorite car of the era.
With how sue happy Ferrari is it'll probably never happen though....:(

John

Gbeck

10-19-2017, 05:09 PM

I’m with Tim. It would be awesome for it to be an E-Type. The chassis would be very similar.
And dare we hope for roll up windows?

Double A

10-19-2017, 05:36 PM

007 Aston Martin DB5

carbon fiber

10-19-2017, 07:32 PM

I’m with Tim. It would be awesome for it to be an E-Type. The chassis would be very similar.
And dare we hope for roll up windows?

RCR D-Type75640No widows or top though.

carbon fiber

10-19-2017, 07:39 PM

Would love a Ferrari 250 GTO!

RCR Aston Martin DB3S Replica.75641 Not Ferrari but captures the style of the time. Just showing some of these because they've got a ton of older style replicas to chose from if you like older cars. I'd rather see something newer edge myself.

carbon fiber

10-19-2017, 07:43 PM

LOL I guess I will see how I feel after I fit my doors this weekend.

Make sure you've got your valium prescription filled or you'll need a Jim Beam IV directly in your arm while you work. Beer will NOT be strong enough.

Connedale

10-19-2017, 08:24 PM

I am hoping for something modern, like the Maserati previously mentioned.

scottiec

10-19-2017, 09:55 PM

Make sure you've got your valium prescription filled or you'll need a Jim Beam IV directly in your arm while you work. Beer will NOT be strong enough.

I have already started. Still trying to get the body forward enough.

carbon fiber

10-20-2017, 07:27 AM

I have already started. Still trying to get the body forward enough.

If you don't know the other forum has a lot more GTM info than here. There is a thread that's active now with some helpful info on mounting the body to properly set it up so the doors and hood will work.

Timb

10-20-2017, 11:46 AM

I’m with Tim. It would be awesome for it to be an E-Type. The chassis would be very similar.
And dare we hope for roll up windows?

In just two years I have rolled more miles on my Coupe than 10 years with a previous Etype.

AC Bill

10-20-2017, 12:14 PM

Would love a Ferrari 250 GTO! John

That would probably be very feasible, considering the frame of the Gen 3 coupe might be easily adapted to the body style.
http://www.racedepartment.com/attachments/ferrari-250-gto-png.178765/

https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/csx9000_lead.jpg

Still..the Cheetah, far rarer than even the Cobra roadster, or the 250GTO, and today, as rare, if not rarer, than the Daytona Coupe, is one sexy looking vehicle.
An American made sports car from the 60's, it deserves a quality built replica to pay tribute to them. I believe FFR could design one, far better than the originals, or any of the other replica's out there.

https://d39a3h63xew422.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/21123731/the-cheetah-gt-coupe-was-built-to-kill-the-cobra-1476934269185-1000x666.png

JAE

10-20-2017, 05:35 PM

carbon fiber

10-20-2017, 05:53 PM

Hi Everyone

I was looking at the floor plan for SEMA yesterday and the booth for FFR has doubled in size from last year. It says there will be 8 cars in the booth, maybe the wait won't be as long as we think for the new vehicle.

I doubt they've got a re-body for the GenIII yet, it's probably the steel hot rod and pick-up that'll be the new stuff.

David Hodgkins

10-20-2017, 05:54 PM

Carbon fiber is on the right track, though something like the Maserati concept car i can see fitting the frame.

I'd rather see something modern too. I've heard the rumors for a while now; can't wait to see what they come up with!

:)

carbon fiber

10-20-2017, 05:59 PM

CraigS

10-22-2017, 06:51 AM

The Evolution cheetah looks pretty nice to me. Stacey David built one and it seems like a well built kit. That thing's gotta be way more uncomfortable than the type 65 coupe though. There's NO footwell space in those cars. 75668756697567075671

That was going to be my comment. The Cheetah is fantastic to look at but I have heard nothing good about actually being inside one. I know they already exist but how about a 66 Corvette Grand Sport. Whatever it is, I'd like to see it designed so that weather proofing it isn't totally up to the builder.

Paul G

10-22-2017, 06:10 PM

I guessing it will be an original design like the GTM, the 818, for no other reason, lawyers. If the design was similar to a actual production car, especially Ferrari they would sue FFR or would have to have a licensing agreement with that company driving the price out if the targeted customer. I should go back to the garage and work now, that Gen 3 Coupe is not going to build itself.

David_Ingermann

10-22-2017, 09:57 PM

I've heard rumors of a Gen 3 GTM for a while. that's my bet, but a front engine would be a strange twist... hopefully Aston Martin Vulcan esque...
https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/am-vulcan-web-022.jpg?itok=wEjd2LrO

KDubU

10-23-2017, 06:23 AM

Please not like the Cheetah. Sorry but I think it's ugly and have seen one up close. No thanks.

Connedale

10-23-2017, 08:01 AM

No thanks on the cheetah as well. It looks like the offspring of a Manx dune buggy.

WIS89

10-23-2017, 08:30 AM

What I read is that it is based off of the Gen III Coupe design, so that suggests that a cheetah is out of the question -- thankfully!

I too, think it is going to be an all new FFR design, but I have no idea what it will look like. However, I am excited to find out.

I am hoping we might see a few teaser pics or some hints from FFR before she is unveiled.

Regards,

Steve

John Dol

10-23-2017, 11:21 AM

Anybody have pics on the 33 pick up I'm hearing about?

Connedale

10-23-2017, 11:29 AM

I am hoping that the body panels are 818 style, which like the SLC, can be polished up without painting. Any color other than white please! If the body is not a single piece, it can be easily wrapped as well.

David Hodgkins

10-23-2017, 12:36 PM

GoDadGo

10-23-2017, 01:41 PM

No thanks on the cheetah as well. It looks like the offspring of a Manx dune buggy.

I'd rather have a Manx Dune Buggy and that speaks volumes since I'm the Chevy guy and the Cheetah was Bowtie Powered!