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BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 09-23-2004 12:50 PM Some guy is trying to sell his Prowler replica business for $100,000 (molds, jigs, etc.). I find it hard to imagine that Daimler-Chrysler gave this guy their blessing to reproduce Prowlers. Better still, why the heck would anyone want a Prowler replica built on a fiero when you could have the real thing for what is probably not much more money? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2491041263&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting
YellowFever unregistered Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 09-23-2004 01:09 PM Wasn't the Fiero a mid engine car? How would that work with this? If truly a kit, it's DAMN close to the original!!!!!!!!
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 09-23-2004 01:24 PM You're absolutely correct. I have to assume the engine is behind the seats in what we use as the trunk. I'm guessing the whole thing is a bit smaller, although he did do a good job keeping the proportions. It's like a 3/4 scale prowler
DR PROWLER Prowler Junkie Posts: 4079 From: TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA Registered: JUL 2002	posted 09-23-2004 02:13 PM isn't that interesting.......been kinda wondering how long before someone manufactures a kit!
TLRandall Prowler Junkie Posts: 3855 From: Caldwell, Texas United States Registered: JUL 2002	posted 09-23-2004 02:31 PM Wasn't there something posted on this a year or so ago? It if from the Fiero Factory but it is not based on a Fiero frame or motor. It is a steel frame similar to our aluminum frames and I think it was a Ford engine - front mounted. All the body panels were fiberglass. I think the first one was built for some stereo shop - had tv monitors and speakers everywhere. There was some talk then about the copy, and at that time he said it was about a $100,000.00 prototype. What would happen if someone here in the states bought it and brought it all here? Maybe that is why it's across the pond! Think they would sell? Would it be an investment for future spare parts? Should I dig up my money jars in the back yard?
Kraut Prowler Junkie Posts: 1300 From: Plymouth, MI Registered: OCT 2002	posted 09-23-2004 02:32 PM Looks like a scam to me. The car is too real to be a copy. The only thing different are the wheels, and only slightly. I think the picture is of a real Prowler.
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 09-23-2004 02:37 PM quote: Originally posted by Kraut: Looks like a scam to me. The car is too real to be a copy. The only thing different are the wheels, and only slightly. I think the picture is of a real Prowler. I don't think so. The door isn't long enough, the shape of the passenger window is wrong, the side marker is smaller than a real prowler, and the nose looks too short. And it's white
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 09-23-2004 02:47 PM There were photos posted about a kit car builder in Englans I believe about a year ago. They also did Vipers, Lambos, etc kit cars. here is link to Fiero site. They use Briish Ford Granadas for donor cars with V8 engines I think. http://www.fierofactory.com/
butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 09-23-2004 02:48 PM Looks like the car has been photo shopped from whatever to white. I think it's a scam too. Grill and lights and bumpers are perfect.
Dale Beaman Prowler Junkie Posts: 2699 From: Lexington, KY, USA Registered: AUG 2002	posted 09-23-2004 03:19 PM Did anyone notice the extra headlights from a tractor?
butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 09-23-2004 03:22 PM for that european flair!
YellowFever unregistered Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000	posted 09-23-2004 03:28 PM quote: Originally posted by TLRandall: Wasn't there something posted on this a year or so ago? It if from the Fiero Factory but it is not based on a Fiero frame or motor. It is a steel frame similar to our aluminum frames and I think it was a Ford engine - front mounted. All the body panels were fiberglass. I think the first one was built for some stereo shop - had tv monitors and speakers everywhere. There was some talk then about the copy, and at that time he said it was about a $100,000.00 prototype. What would happen if someone here in the states bought it and brought it all here? Maybe that is why it's across the pond! Think they would sell? Would it be an investment for future spare parts? Should I dig up my money jars in the back yard? According to their website, they are called the Fiero Factory cause they use them as donor cars. http://www.fierofactory.com/donor.html
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 09-23-2004 03:43 PM Here's a pic of their kit Viper look a like from their web page: http://www.fierofactory.com/venom.html Probably too expensive to import to USA and I would question quality unless I saw in person first. JMO
Orange unregistered Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 09-23-2004 03:47 PM You got to be honest though, very close replicas... This message has been edited by Orange on 09-23-2004 at 03:47 PM
superdoppler Prowler Junkie Posts: 344 From: Jacksonville, FL USA Registered: AUG 2002	posted 09-23-2004 05:25 PM I can't find the pics anymore, but I do recall the replica being white: http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/007783.html
CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 From: Charlottesville, Va Registered: FEB 2002	posted 09-23-2004 05:57 PM quote: Originally posted by DR PROWLER: isn't that interesting.......been kinda wondering how long before someone manufactures a kit! Do a search on "Growler" (kit car)... It has been around for a while.
Chromer Prowler Junkie Posts: 2723 From: Denver, Colorado, USA Registered: DEC 2000	posted 09-23-2004 07:05 PM HELL...they can't sell the back log of new real Prowlers ...what makes anyone think they can pedal replicas??
Orange unregistered Posts: 2723 From: Denver, Colorado, USA Registered: DEC 2000	posted 09-23-2004 07:11 PM quote: Originally posted by Chromer: HELL...they can't sell the back log of new real Prowlers ...what makes anyone think they can pedal replicas?? Good point!
Dave Mills Prowler Junkie Posts: 5419 From: Johnstown, PA, USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-23-2004 07:15 PM Some people will buy anything if they think its a bargain. How often have you heard people say the the Prowler is an $80,000.00 car?. I have heard that a lot.
BuckNekkid Prowler Junkie Posts: 652 From: Ocala, FL Registered: JUN 2003	posted 09-23-2004 07:28 PM Please let them know that I'm willin' to let mine go for a paltry $69,995.00 - a savings of over $10,000.00 if you do some quick math. Don't thank me. I've always been pretty good that way
xpguy Prowler Junkie Posts: 1108 From: Carlsbad, CA Registered: MAR 2004	posted 09-23-2004 07:40 PM Go to this link. Watch video #2. From 33 to 44 seconds in you will see the car. http://www.birmingham101.com/101motorsSportscar2002video.html Here is where you can get one. They make a fake Viper too. http://www.fierofactory.org/newsite/ http://www.fordscorpio.ee/english/fiero.html Viper
CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 From: Charlottesville, Va Registered: FEB 2002	posted 09-23-2004 08:40 PM quote: Originally posted by Kraut: Looks like a scam to me. The car is too real to be a copy. The only thing different are the wheels, and only slightly. I think the picture is of a real Prowler. Did you notice the steering wheel is on the same side as the gas tank? In my prowler, the steering wheel is on the left and the gast tank is on the right.
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-23-2004 10:36 PM quote: Originally posted by Chromer: HELL...they can't sell the back log of new real Prowlers ...what makes anyone think they can pedal replicas?? There are very few new unsold Prowlers. There is a list of unsold Prowlers but when you call the dealers, they do not have the car or it is not for sale. There are some Gold ones left and a few Mulhollands but that is about it. I would bet there are only 10 to 20 actually for sale. I called dealers concerning Candy Cats. I had a list of 10 and found one and they wanted $ 65,000. That would explain that one still being for sale.
YellowFever unregistered Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-24-2004 09:24 AM quote: Originally posted by CatDude: Did you notice the steering wheel is on the same side as the gas tank? In my prowler, the steering wheel is on the left and the gast tank is on the right. Yes, but, you aren't driving in England (where these are made).
CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 From: Charlottesville, Va Registered: FEB 2002	posted 09-24-2004 03:33 PM quote: Originally posted by YellowFever: Yes, but, you aren't driving in England (where these are made). The point I was making was that I was disagreeing with Kraut. Are you agreeing with Kraut... that you think that the white prowler is a real prowler? I seriously doubt that it is a real prowler that has been converted, because there is not a requirement in England to make the right-hand conversion (based on my recollection... but I may be wrong...)

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