The Toyota MR2 Coupé transformed, at the bodywork level, in a Ferrari F430 had been stopped by the Guardia di Finanza of Asti in 2022. Now the car has been demolished, as always supported by the Cavallino
He had been stopped in November 2022, during a control of the territory in contrast of illegal trafficking, and immediately seized by the agents of the financial economic police of Asti there Toyota Mr2 Coupé transformed, to a body level, into one Ferrari F430. It is a specimen from the United Kingdom and purchased first by a Palermo, who imported it to Italy, and subsequently by a young Asti. Now, following the complaint and confiscation of the vehicle, the latter has given its approval to the demolition of the example Characterized by the presence of coats of arms, including the logo, and mechanical parts (in particular the circles, brake calipers, the front and rear hood, the passaruots and the steering wheel unduly inspired by those of the well -known model produced and marketed by the house of Maranello from 2004 to 2009. Too onerous the alternative request, which provided for the disassembly of the appropriate kit which, in fact, led to the counterfeiting of the original model, as evidenced. by the technical report made by specialized technicians of the Cavallino, who intervened following the detention of the car.
De ignition and scrapping
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The story of a car ended up in the center of the news has ended at a break -up, in the presence of qualified representatives of the car manufacturer of Maranello. In particular, the now former owner of the vehicle had been referred to the Astigiana judicial authority For the use, without authorization, of counterfeit trade brands. The man confirmed that he is aware of the fact that it was not a real Ferrari (in the United Kingdom this kind of transformations is quite widespread), but at the same time he limited himself to the use of this Toyota Mr2 Coupé modified without ever trying to sell it to third parties. Now, as required by Cavallino, who has always claimed that the counterfeit vehicle should be destroyed, the car was demolished.