Is there a particular reason the Mercury Cougar is used for a lot of replicas?

[spacemanu]

I was surprised to see so many Ferrari 458 replicas made with a Mercury Cougar (or Ford Cougar in Europe) as the donor. Upon looking into it, I also found...

[john gaernica]

buenas noches amigos, soy nuevo en el foro, quiero construir una réplica de un Ferrari en Colombia, he intentado un rato para conseguir aviones para desarrollar...

[adamniko]

Does any make or sell replica headlights for the 458?
Or is there something similar out there?
Thanks

[YMCMB]

I was wondering where I could get a GREAT 458 Italia replica kit to start my own build and post the build here...
Anyone know anywhere GOOD? ...

[Knight Rider]

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[Steven]

Ferrari 458 Replica build on a Toyota Celica....

[jdinner]

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[beemaman]

some updates from my beemamans dn8 build

so far car is being prepared and ready for 3 coats of polyester before a good block and 3 coats...

[mrdangoodman]

Hello all,

After I posted my (real) Ferrari Testarossa project car for sale in The Mall a few days ago, a thought came to me... wouldn't...

[Lamboreplicav12]

Check this out! This is the best Lamborghini LP640 replica on the market. Probably one of the best ever made. Heres a link to its ad and pics.
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[oscarreplicados]

suspending the sale

[blackpas]

How about a peugeot rcz as a donor for a 458? It almost has the same wheelbase, long front and short rear overhang, cabinforward look, sloping nose, etc....

[chu77]

I'm looking for any kit for a celica 2000+ I got my hands on a cheap donor pm or email me at henrychu77@gmail.com

[Knight Rider]

How do you think I need to improve my body 458?


put further back wheels?


shorten the body?


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