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An Alfisti’s passion for the Italian marque is built on a venerable history
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This Sport Quattro Rennwagen Replica Is A Tribute To Walter Röhrl And Rallying's Golden Era
I remember seeing the original ones racing on Wide World of Sports when I was a kid. The forests were like something out of King Arthur. Then, as now when I watch these beautiful films, I am reminded of a quote from one of my favorite movies where Butch says to Sundance:
Who ARE those guys?
This is an almost incredible story! The project participants seem to have immediately recognized Volker’s passion and supported this ambitious project. This car is German rally history and if the original is lost, then you have to reconstruct it. Congratulations and greetings from Hesse.
I suggest you find him on-line, and ask for the possibility of seeing his car, some time when it is convenient for him, at a show or a rally. He probably shows the car from time to time, and enthusiasts love to talk about their projects. My experience is that when you are patient and polite the opportunity to visit is almost always extended.
Awesome that replicas are getting some recognition. Most are built with an appreciation and hat tip to the mostly unaffordable real cars. They have their purpose of allowing the motorsports public to view and hear them being driven when sometimes the ex works cars are just too valuable to drive. We are not fortunate here in North America to have an abundance of real cars, so these can help fill a void. With that said there is a contingent of scammers overseas that try and pawn off replicas as real and give honest replica builders a bad name.
Full discloser . Normally I’m no fan of ‘ race ‘ replicas and especially race replicas replicating a specific driver’s race/rally car . But in this case … seeing as how its a Rohrl [ my favorite driver of all time and one hell of a mensch ] replica .. and the fact that Herr Walter obviously approves … I’ll put aside my prejudice and say … two thumbs up .. to the owner … the car … as well as the team involved in the video shoot and production,. …… in fact … two thumbs up may be an understatement
