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Old 02-22-2008, 07:18 AM
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There are TWO distnict car bodies that are mostly replicated: the 427 S/C and the 289 FIA. These are two completely different looking bodies (front nacelle, slope of the nose, width of the front end, side pipe location on car, roll bar brace direction etc). I personally love the 28 FIA body - I believe it's the best looking body ever built for a sports car. I chose ERA because their body (plus their chassis design and engineering details are IMO the best) is a nuts on 100% accurate replica of CSX2345 (do a google search) which is the only original 289 FIA car that was never wrecked and "rebodied". ERA uses a 3"*4" rect tube for their chassis, with an X member under the passenger compartment for added reinforcement = superior rigidity = rock solid ride and handling. Many other details if you're interested send me a PM and I will gladly respond. Also, definitely worth a visit to New Britain Ct where they are built. Good luck, Rickd
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