10 Cool Facts About Crockett's "'72 Ferrari Daytona Spyder" - Miami Vice

[@craigkearns6425]

The episode where the Daytona is destroyed wasn’t aired in the UK as it featured a plot involving the IRA, British television had a ban on anything to do with Irish paramilitary organisations at the time. We went from seeing Crockett in the black car to an old pickup truck to then getting the Testarossa with no idea why the Daytona wasn’t there anymore.

[@CarStarz42]

Wow, really? That is strange.

[@09juliancarr]

Yes, it starred Liam Neeson - I was in the UK and my Dad’s friend in Hong Kong taped the episode and my Dad bought it back!

[@ggj666]

Remember NOT seeing that episode as well. Even more annoying they had an episode later with flash backs, that showed a few seconds of the Daytona blowing up which made even less sense. There was also an episode of Star Trek next generation that was IRA storyline also not shown in the UK at the time.

[@23Robusto]

Ferrari: Case and desist Also Ferrari: Here are a couple of Testarossas. No hard feelings. Thanks for the pub.

[@CarStarz42]

Lol, indeed.

[@mhitson7483]

Coincided the decline of the show though

[@dave1986R]

Two Don Johnson TV car videos back to back, I’m digging it. I’ve heard that in real life Don is somewhat of a Ferrari collector so it’s no surprise that he would be driving a Ferrari on TV, even though the Spyder’s were corvette based replicas.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@DuckReach432]

You know a show is doing well when you upgrade from a rebodied Corvette to a new Testarossa. Great video. Would you consider a CarStarz episode on Val and Earl's truck from the movie Tremors?

[@CarStarz42]

Lol, that's true! Yep, I do have the Tremors trucks on my massive list already too. Thanks 😉👍

[@jimhaines8370]

The story I got back in the day was Enzo Ferrari was a big fan of Miami Vice and told his employee's to get a hold of the TV show and tell them they would provide them with real cars if they would promise to get ride of the kit car replica's and the court deal was an agreed to deal before trial as everybody making replicars always knew they would get shut down at some point

[@nutandboltguy3720]

That’s the story I always heard too.

[@goofyleo3869]

Me too. And I just ordered one of the 1/18th die-casts. There are only 2 left. Think it ended up being $126. 🤷‍♂️

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, actual situations and the version the media puts out usually differs quite a bit.

[@nickgruber2593]

Tubbs caddy would be awesome too

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, I'll eventually do secondary vehicles in TV and films too, but still have so many primary ones in others to do first 😉👍

[@troymanning3150]

Finally!!! Now I have seen my childhood trifecta. This car, the general lee, and the Bandit TA were my favorite cars ever! And the fall guy truck gets an honorable mention

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@charlesdalton985]

Another great video - thank you! Loved this show and the "Daytona". It's interesting to note of the real cars - so many coupes have been converted that Ferrari connoisseurs say "Of the 120 Spyders built, 450 survive". Once again, thank you have a great weekend ~ Chuck

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and yeah seems a little sacrilegious to chop a roof off any of the coupes though, even if their were more built.

[@kavinskysmith4094]

that comes from all the chop top conversions that came after it, theirs even one in the show, which you can tell by the flat decklid and its arial missing, where people would take the coupes and have it cut while the originals have a more curved bespoke look to them, and generally sit lower too, as they fail to change the shocks for the adjustment in weight

[@CarStarz42]

@@kavinskysmith4094 Indeed.

[@unstablebobgable]

This video is a home run for many reasons! Loved how you had the Miami Vice theme looped for the background music. I hid in the bathroom at work today so I could watch it for the first time. 😁 And it is so awesome I just watched it again so I could comment. You are the king of what you do. Your research, editing, filming, packaging, and editing are second to none. Keep on keeping on, Bossman! 😎

[@CarStarz42]

Wow, thanks man! I'm flattered. Very glad to hear you enjoy the channel so much 😉👍

[@culcune]

In the episode where the car was blown up, I remember Crockett got very freaked out and stated something to the effect of 'That car was worth $100,000!' Back in the mid-80s, a somewhat classic Ferrari costing $100k was considered 'big' money.

[@CarStarz42]

Lol, yeah. Crazy how much has changed since then and it doesn't even seem like all that long ago.

[@jaydawg7]

A brand new Testarossa was 60-80k from what I remember and 100k was premium for a 10+ yo car. Including comparable models like the Countach there was a lot less competition for them than there is now. A lot more people (with the funds) exist now while the number of cars stay the same or dwindle sadly through attrition.

[@tstahler5420]

Magnum's 308GT was like $65k and that was a lot.

[@tt-rs1457]

@@tstahler5420 Nowadays a crappy Golf R MK8 cost around that 😓

[@knoxyish]

not a real daytona spyder even then it was well north of a million .

[@nickgruber2593]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this!!

[@CarStarz42]

Glad to hear that 😉👍

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I saw a MV collection-Ferrari Daytona car at Dezer in metro Orlando.gov . That model was in decent shape. Brown leather int. This was around 2018.

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@09juliancarr]

A real Daytona Spider was in the pilot episode. Crockett is reading a paper whilst waiting for an informant and the camera pans past the car in a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ moment

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@bigdaddy7119]

Yep! There was also a real yellow one in the episode “One Way Ticket”

[@ahhamartin]

I heard the inner door handles gave it away.

[@johndrake2729]

Yep. Saw it, too.

[@calsurflance5598]

A close friend owned both a Daytona coupe and one of 2 original Spyders used in the movie “Gumball Rally”. It was the car Raul Julia pulled the mirror off. ( it still had the wrong nut holding the mirror on) After he passed, his wife asked me to help her get them both running. She sold off his many cars but kept the Spyder. After she passed, it went through the auction in Monterey for $2,172,500. At one point , I had run out of gas with it near Lake Yosemite in Merced, Ca. Lol. Fun fact: Ferrari North America provided the 2 white Testarossas, because they did not want to be represented by a replica. Michael Mann commissioned a stunt car to be built from a De Tomaso Pantera. As the wheel offsets are different, this car had awkward offset chrome wheels and can be seen during the high speed chase screens.

[@CarStarz42]

Cool, yeah I'll get around to covering the Gumball Rally one too 😉👍

[@calsurflance5598]

@@CarStarz42 It is my understanding that one car was badly damaged in the LA river race sequence. My friend’s car SN 15007, was the other one, used in the beauty close up shots. The car was special ordered with no Headrests. The other car in the movie can be seen in some scenes with one headrest.

[@CarStarz42]

@@calsurflance5598 Ah, good to know 😉👍

[@donreid6399]

Boy, those were the days when you could trash a Pantera in order to save a Testarossa! 🙂

[@virgilacosta6175]

There was a real honest to God Ferrari 365 GTB Spyder in a couple of scenes in the Miami Vice pilot. The doors had vent windows. Corvette did not have them. I don't believe the real GTB was ever driven. Car was on loan. I'm not sure but I believe a real GTB provided engine sounds usually on start up for the first season.

[@cologne2792]

Yes, when we we first meet Leon, Crockett is sitting in a real 365 GTS/4. There's another one in "One Way Ticket" (2.14) owned by the lawyer Thurmond (John Heard).

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@culcune]

A few relatively short years prior in 1976, the film Gumball Rally used a real '72 Daytona I believe owned by the director or producer of the film.

[@justinsanders2705]

Another awesome video, my friend! 💪👍

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks much and glad you enjoyed it 😉👍

[@ahhamartin]

Love it! The most surprising fact is that the "real" car (actual Ferrari Daytona) is worth at least two mil LESS than Don Johnsons other "hero" car (factory Mopar Hemi Cuda convertible). The legit Spyder selling for 2.8 mil while the owner of that gray Cuda in your Nash Bridges video turned down a bid of 4.8 mil. I bet a legit factory yellow one would top that.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed and glad you enjoyed the video 😉👍

[@andybobandy641]

I've been waiting for this one for a very long time! At 365 was my favorite Ferrari of all time. I love that car even if it wasn't a real ferrari. Thanks for doing this one!

[@CarStarz42]

You're welcome and glad you enjoyed it 😉👍

[@dougpendleton1266]

Enjoyed the video! They also used a Testarossa replica built from a Pantera that gave Ferrari some heartburn. That would be a good one for you to do as well.

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, will eventually get around to that one too 😉👍

[@savedin87ify]

Learn so much from watching this one. Have you ever considered doing one on the 1957 Chevy convertible in the 1983 Movie Losing it? With Tom Cruise And John Stocwell Jackie Early.

[@CarStarz42]

Glad to hear that and I'll add that one to the big list to look into. Thanks 😉👍

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Another excellent topic and video! You can always tell a great video when somehow, 10 minutes has flown by, the video is done, yet we still want more!

[@CarStarz42]

Glad to hear that and glad you are enjoying the channel 😉👍

[@1320fastback]

Miami Vice was my favorite show as a kid growing up in the '80s. So much better than A-Team!

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@richdorak1547]

Most beautiful car design EVER . IMO .

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@retrocar7761]

Great video, been looking forward to a video on this car, I never knew the car that was blown up was a model, I always thought it was just an empty shell.

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it 😉👍

[@culcune]

I, too, thought it was a shell from the same place they got their replicas from. I figured a production company would never get rid of perfectly running and useful car props. In fact, I recall arguing with classmates in high school regarding Ferris Buehler's Ferrari. I grew up in L.A. surrounded by people in the entertainment industry, but there were classmates who thought that is was real and that the production company actually destroyed a real Ferrari for the film.

[@gieselats]

Thank you for sharing. Really appreciated the footage you put together. I had 1/24 scale model from monogram. And I still love this car. Keep up the good work.

[@CarStarz42]

Your very welcome and that's cool 😉👍

[@rockzhard2009]

been waiting on this one for a while now. already knew about the hero car being in primo condition but i didn't know the stunt car had been abandoned like that. and Ferrari should be down on their knees grateful to Miami Vice for making the Daytona Spyder one of the most famous screen cars ever. and i actually think the change in cars hurt the show. never did like that white Testarossa. Crockett just looked better in the black convertible. it is one of the small handful of European cars that i'd care to own. and i'd rather have a replica car so i could work on it myself. LoL another great video my friend. thank you very much sir.

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks and agreed 😉👍

[@NLBassist]

I watched every CarStarz episode, even when I didn't know the series or film. Love it! This one is my yought. Great series, thank you and keep on going! I think there are many, many cars to follow. Keep up the good work!

[@CarStarz42]

Glad to hear you are enjoying the channel and will do 😉👍

[@tt-rs1457]

That Ferrari Daytona is that much nicer than the Testarossa....

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@DaveMcFly]

wow I NEVER knew that that Ferrari in Speed Zone was one of the Vice TV cars I just thought oh it is just a similar black/tan Daytona spyder, mind blown.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@John..18]

I used to have a big poster on my bedroom wall of the Daytona Spyder,, Along with the Berlinetta Boxer,, Ahh,, happy days,, (I'm 68 now),, 😂

[@calsurflance5598]

Curiously: was the Boxer a yellow and black 365?

[@John..18]

@@calsurflance5598 no, it was pure black, 😊😊😃😊

[@CarStarz42]

Cool 😉👍

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

I really like your fact filled vid and your title says it all because "Crockett" was fictional, (played by Don Johnson) and his "72 Ferrari Spider" was fictional too (played by Corvette C3's)....I have always wondered about that particular motor choice though, when there were still many earlier, old, used 1960's and 70's "stock" engines in 327 and 350 at that time that put out more power than the ones they used.

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@Godzukidan]

Great video indeed. Good info 😎👍

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks much, glad you enjoyed it 😉👍

[@williamwalter4992]

The movie the Gumball Rally has a real Ferrari Daytona and a real Shelby Cobra as the stars of the show

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed and I already covered the Cobra and I'll get to the Ferrari eventually too, See the Cobra video here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nFgoOhnpWIfdE

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very nice work thanks 👍🙂

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks again 😉👍

[@johndean2110]

Another awesome video.👍 On of my favorite cars of all time.😊

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks and cool 😉👍

[@Aging2day]

It’s nice to know that can is loved and cared for!

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@pasquale78]

Another fun fact is that in the pilot episode the first time we see Sonny Crockett in a Ferrari Daytona, it actually is a Ferrari 365 GTS/4. It has been reported that a Miami doctor, Boyd Swartz, owned the real Spyder that was used in the pilot episode. He rented the car to Universal for the production but it was damaged to the tune of a thousand dollars and the good doctor said "Enough! If you're not going to take care of my car you cannot use it." The producers had probably intended to use the authentic Ferrari Daytona for static and low speed shooting, and use the replicar for stunt work. (just like the ending up doing with the Testarossa's) But when the real car was pulled, there was not a readily available substitute other than the McBurnie/Mardikian car .

[@CarStarz42]

makes sense.

[@kevinmcmahon7182]

Loved that show ❤how about Dylan’s Porsche speedster from 90210 or the speedster from King of the Mountain

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed, yeah some cars from King of the Mountain are indeed already on the list 😉👍

[@RealBLAlley]

Replica or not they are gorgeous cars. I always hated when they swapped them out for the bugly Testarossa on Miami Vice.

[@CarStarz42]

Agreed 😉

[@stuffhappens5681]

Not a fan of the TR’s looks but not having a convertible top and the bland white color didn’t help. I get that it was supposed to be “cocaine white” but it was too bland.

[@thadatkins9792]

I just discovered your channel and I'm really enjoying it. I would be interested in an episode on Carl Kolchak's mustang.

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks and I'll add it to the list, but I don't do these videos very often anymore, it's down to about one a month at present. You can watch watch this if you're wondering why that is... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqbZfqODac11gLs

[@thadatkins9792]

@@CarStarz42 Thanks for the reply. I was unaware that youtube was doing that. I understand completely. I look forward to watching the rest of your previous car videos and your new content as well.

[@MrBarrystuart]

Great video, love your content, love your channel. If you get a chance, I'd love to see you do a breakdown of the red Daytona from "The Gumball Rally". Cheers...thanks !

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks and glad you are enjoying the channel, yep that one is on my to do list and I already covered the Cobra in that movie 😉👍... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nFgoOhnpWIfdE

[@captlazer5509]

The fake Daytona was still cool and for me looked better in the car driving action scenes than the repainted white Testarossa. I believe one early episode of Miami Vice, the Daytona was chasing down a white Lamborghini.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@ahhamartin]

Yep and when the perp complains that Crockett will scratch it, he kicks the snot otta it 😂

[@ColtonRMagby]

Somehow, I get the feeling the replica has the more reliable engine for long-term use. I could be wrong, but I know how reliable Corvette engines are from the countless people who have put those engines in their own cars several years ago and are STILL driving them today.

[@CarStarz42]

Probably so 😉

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!!!! 👍👍

[@CarStarz42]

Glad to hear that 😉👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@CarStarz42 🤜🤛

[@beelinebrett2077]

Perhaps it is appropriate that Michael Mann, who was involved with the Miami Vice TV series and directed the movie version, has gone on to direct Ferrari. Too bad that movie and the Miami Vice motion picture aren't good films.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed.

[@LunchBagLarry]

I remember when they aired the show of the Spyder being blown up, it actually made me really sad. I was really young at the time. With that happening, for me at the time, it made the show worse... bringing in the new white Ferrari. It was like changing the Dukes of Hazard car... if they would have done that, I am sure it would have got cancelled. The Spyder is to me what made the show.

[@CarStarz42]

Agreed friend 😉👍

[@mattskustomkreations]

Those are really good-looking replicas, at least on camera anyway.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@njaneardude]

There was one for sale in Hilton Head back in the early 90's. It was Ferrari badged up, but very much a Vette.

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@fritzes_rebel_garage]

Great episode. I know its not a car, but a video on the speedboat from the show would be awesome. I always wanted the boat more than the cars. Plus there were some really good models of the boat made.

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks, lol; might venture into none-wheeled vehicles some day, but since that's not where my passion behind making theses videos lie, I probably won't.

[@ahhamartin]

Geez first I find out Crockett's "10mm" pistol wasn't legit (built as a 45 for blanks) and then YOU remind me his first "Ferrari" wasn't legit either. Next someone will claim Crockett himself wasn't a legit Vice cop...

[@CarStarz42]

Lol 😉

[@actontreadway1168]

Are you sure? They used a different pistol later that was a 45. The Bren ten was actually a 10mm, I think.

[@02WIFE]

The mcburnie looks better than the original

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed quite nice 😉👍

[@RealBLAlley]

I agree. Having to fit the C3 chassis, the modifications to the body add even more style.

[@CarStarz42]

@@RealBLAlley 😉👍

[@JUDGERAMBO]

I didn’t know this story, pretty cool.

[@CarStarz42]

Glad you got something new from it 😉👍

[@ebt12]

This show came on when I was in high school, and I fell in love with the Daytona. I was so disappointed when I learned it was a replica on a Corvette chassis. I still want one though, and would certainly be cheaper and easier to maintain than a Ferrari. I an currently building the model kit but have stopped until I can find a C3 in the same scale. McBurnie kept the interior mostly Corvette, whereas the model is completely Ferrari.

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@douggregoryHOTMotorsports]

Well done.

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks much 😉👍

[@72jonboy]

I saw what i can only assume is a replica in Torremolinos, Spain, last summer. Complete with Miami Vice sticker on the back.

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@ohnoohyeah3205]

Speaking of John Candy, how bout Uncle Bucks POS ...... Grand Marquis??? That backfire 😂

[@CarStarz42]

Yep, been trying to do that one for awhile now, just hard to find info on it.

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

As people point out, many 365 Berlinettas became Spyders via coach builders in the aftermarket. Stramans in Costa Mesa CA was known for crafting a Spyder that was factory correct.

[@CarStarz42]

True.

[@erkkavilhunen4916]

Out of 100+ conversions only one or two made by any builder were fully factory correct. For example real 365 GTS/4 has metal inner fenders while GTB/4 has fiberglass. They didn't bother that level of details as it would have driven cost up too high.

[@lorenzomiguelignacio8840]

Here's another fact: The Daytona replica did re-appear again in a later Season 3 episode 'El Viejo'. Probably because thats the first episode they shot before 'When Irish Eyes Are Crying'. Its possible they couldn't aired 'El Viejo' as the first episode of the 3rd Season, due to scheduling reasons, maybe...

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@ahhamartin]

It's been said that that the Daytona's destruction was why it was switched to the premiere.

[@darwinmichel2087]

There was an article in poplar mechanics back in the day showing the build of the cloned Daytona. The reason for it so the car could be beat the crap and repaired affordably during the TV show.

[@CarStarz42]

Cool 😉👍

[@battlestarmarc]

Good action show. Cool cars. Can you do the chevy ss from dazed and confused😮.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed and yes, more cars from Dazed and Confused are already on my to do list as well as that glorious Chevelle 😉👍

[@battlestarmarc]

Thanks, you are great. I forgot to ask you sooner. How about bad cop's car from mad max 2 the road warrior ? That car looked evil. Don't forget Ben Affleck's gray car from dazed and confused.@@CarStarz42

[@CarStarz42]

@@battlestarmarc Yeah, I'll eventually get to all the cooler vehicles like that in the Mad Max films and definitely more cars from D&C as well 😉👍

[@Joakim-j7h]

Awesome Tv show, well ahaed of its time!

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

love to see a Herbie video ?!

[@CarStarz42]

I do have the original on the list to do. Thanks

[@nagosnell]

1:04 I know its nitpicking but it always annoyed me when the taillights and turn signals where mixed up and the taillights would shine as amber at night.

[@CarStarz42]

😉

[@MH-rb7lp]

A black and tan Daytona replica was used in an episode of 911 Los Angeles (early episode) wherein a owner was in the car with his son and the throttle was stuck. I always wondered if it was one of the Miami Vice cars.

[@CarStarz42]

Hmm, I haven't seen anything on that, but possibly or maybe another McBurnie replica.

[@HopLowHops]

You said they were manuals, but clearly one of those is an automatic. I’ve also been rewatching the show recently, and the one they’re driving appears to be an automatic.

[@CarStarz42]

The McBurnie replicas came with 4-speeds, possible that they switch changed to auto later I suppose.

[@karltork6040]

They were automatics. Most of the time you could hear it going into "Drive" before D.J. pulled away. Plus the back end dropped down going into "D" just like an automatic Vette.

[@kavinskysmith4094]

Actually Mcburnie helped make the car but it was made for mardikian the Grey Market importer talked about in Rainman, and was the same guy who made the chop top Ferrari Berlineta Boxer and Lamborghini Countach that rod stewart and was to be sold as the mardikian 350 GTS featuring a custom interior, gail banks turbo and they only made about five of them I even have a photos of an Ad that SHOWS the vice car pre vice in it next to a red daytona spider 1200 West Coast Highway, Newport california and theirs unique features to both, namely the seats and one other thing I am not oblidged to say given its one of the key identitfying marks for it the cars being used, Car 4, the one in the pilot, the much better looking of the two, and car 1, a red car, resprayed black and used as a back up to the hero car A 76 car that they put the molds on off of a real daytona spider that was in for service, a white and red one, only to find when they kept going back and forth that the molds were lining up because the car had been in a wreck at some point and one frame rail was shorter than the other and the nose is notably different and features a flat grill, with a higher up off the ground chin, and features a far more reduced wheel flairs while the one on car 4 is lower, and features much more full flares, akin to a race car driven by Paul newman at the 24 hours of Daytona and neither were stuntcars, they equally beat the hell out of each of them, think of them like Excaliber or Auburn replicas and they were not 4 speeds, they were three speed TH350's, and used whatever 350's they came with, mated to that gail banks turbo to make up for the performance loss, when they were made in 1981 and 76 respectively the 1981 car being a beige on beige car originally, and converted when basically brand new as they were in the golden state, and actually LEASED to the production until season 2 and had their engines replaced given the one on car 4 got blown at some point, and is fitted with a Holy 850 CFM double pumper valve cover breathers, and a latter 84/85 block without the crossfire injection, putting out probably closer to 220/230 horsepower, not too far off what it would have had back in the day in the 60's so it is NOT a turd also they used a real one in the pilot, but it got damaged somehow resulting in a 10,000 payout for repairs for a local doctor, its the one crockett jumps out of to pull the piece on the black dude in the pilot the plan was to use that, and car 4 as the leads but when that dropped out they got another replica from the same place as the daytona spider wasnt as exclusive as you make it out to be, they even found another one when they wrecked one for the gumball rally somehow basically they were kinda hollywood cars that never got used, hairdresser cars, and the top folded at a 140, based on the stories I've read from the one that was in england that used to be owned by a member of the who that is now in japan, and even the guy from Soultrain owned one along with bugs bunny himself, mel blanc as a replacement for that aston martin he wrecked, one of thee most well kept and most beautiful cars I have ever seen also they were heavy and hard to drive, the steering is notoriously heavy and lightens up at about 60 mph and their strength was their high end, hence its use in the cannonball run, as according to Hal needham I think the thing was doing a 140 and wasnt even breathing, and they had a cop trailing them for over 7 miles and the only reason he caught them was because they had to stop at a gas station to fuel up think like a drop top testarossa and you'll get the picture also that black and tan one is either lying or someones had a respray, as it said and claimed it was one of one according to the ferrari records and Mel's sold for 1.6 in 2006, I have the photos and also the italians, they like to lie, ALOT, like ferrari in particular was noted for lying about even the enzo numbers recently and Lamborghini even well............ you ever hear of the man who haunted himself, the roger moore film I was looking up the islero, found a website that had all the paperwork from some of the owners of those cars and well, lets just say they marked something as used when it was new to save on taxes, and it wasnt the radio and that was a hard 3 hours to read all that cursive also the original cars, didnt have ferrari logos on them with the replicas, they were left off and replaced with a M mark on the front, and the logos that said mardikian 350 GTS on the back in gold lettering which was removed from the cars and they didnt have the ferrari logos in the actual turn signals, its latter on when they got big that they started doing that which is what got him in trouble and it featured custom seats, which were removed after the pilot that really SHOULDNT of been with how good they looked, still trying to track down just how they made it ironically an episode of junkyard digs might have helped with that recently, 2nd episode of season 3 FYI is when they were written out, EL Viejo was first and was originally going to be the season opener, hence the peterbuilt scene in that where they show off the area where he gets the testarossa in that, which is actually right behind the studio where they also filmed in season 1 once when they go out to the cars and car 4 is missing its plexyglass as they damaged the cars alot in that first season, probably from the jumping also that's car 4 there at 5:44, in season one you can tell them apart as the original car, car 1 had chrome, car 4 black, they switched them in season 2 and revamped the car and a further revamp and a third car was planned probably to replace car 1 in season 3 and in speed zone the thing is jacked, probably for the stair scene, new seats, a custom painted surround for the windshield trim that was made for it and they switched the door handles to a different style from the alfa ones it had in the show and is using an 89 L48 under the hood and 6:39 THAT IS NOT THE HERO CAR I know the guy, that is not his car, he actually had the chance to buy the grand sport at one point and went for that over it its had some mods to it since then like the burlwood center dash has been removed, the door panels were redone in a much nicer style, the smoked plexyglass the cars had in the pilot and then season 2 and 3 were removed which gave the illusion of pop up headlights when they were 2x2 projector lights, kinda like on the vette from cleopatra jones and sorry if I'm being a pain in the ass here but you are getting ALOT wrong lol and THAT is car one at 9:22/9:22 there, note the chrome, the nose and the look of it vs the other also for diecast 1:64 Kyosho, they make a black one in a simple kit that you can put together and paint the inteiror tan on ironically just like the one I saw now that I think of it also I kinda helped with the volo car restoration, gave them abunch of the photos, car 1 was really rough in that first season, even a pinned on dash cover, given it was the first one they were experementing with back then vs the stiched and glued one of car 4 that almost like a miura interior, like it really is a beautiful car, and it would have easily fooled people if they had just used the original rims and tires also they moved the sidepipes in to mount the camera's, your K in K replica actually has them like they did in the pilot, without the amber lights actually big story about that one, the Gm sockets they used did not fit the ferrari ones, so the amber lights they had, as they switched them weirdly, liked to get unplugged until they fitted them with ferrari hardware OH and also the Daytona replicas had something the corvette never had which sounds really really stupid considering it was on the C2, a trunk, and the spiders, convertibles for the C3 were discontinued in 1975. along with the big block cars meaning those outside of the chop tops are the only late gen based Convertibles made, which is another thing that gets forgotten, convertibles really didnt exist back then, heck you could almost point to the show being the reason why they came back and also why Knight Rider introduced a chop top in its last season, which lines up with the first two of vice as Greg Larson was abit of a plagarist, sometimes even flat out copying the music at times, and they also shared scenes, sets and actors at times especially with when Irish eyes are crying, as that same set along with General Gologo show up in Knight rider at the same time lol and the scene where the daytona bites it was actually on a beach in cali, and the calender even shows the view over LA in the hills with them wearing the outfits from that episode with the testarossa in its original much better looking color, before they literally repainted it creme white, the same color as the interior that they then found on the knight rider trailer when it was originally white in season 1 of that show, its literally the same color, I did the comparison when the knight rider people found the original paint on the trailer from all those seasons as the same guy painted both, and that curated guy never did do the interview with him before he sold the car as I always wondered why it didnt seem like flat straight white and looked abit brownish at times, drove me nuts as it never looked quite right vs the white examples that came after it also the currated guy didnt fix the bumper either, someone ran it into one of the other ferrari's, theirs a red paint transfer mark on it and they evidently redid the shocks as its sitting abit squatter, like I thought that 1/43 make up testarossa replica I had of it was abit off no it turns out that's actually how it is, and they even got the paint right as they made a 1/43 Edolin scale model of it, incredible detail, but hard as heck to find EM147, mine came with a sad story however

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks again for another extra long comment with lots of interesting info, maybe you should create your own similar channel to put all your knowledge to use? 😉

[@worrier]

It looked like the better kept vette had an auto box and the stunt one had a manual, is that correct? Great video always enjoy your content!

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, I think they may of switched it to an auto, but the McBurnie replicas came with 4-speeds anyways to be more like the original car.

[@johnq.customer8027]

Fact #4 has me LMAO! They won the lawsuit and then donated two real cars to use in the series. What a classy gesture.

[@CarStarz42]

Lol, indeed.

[@ahhamartin]

Always wondered; in that same episode where the Daytona "exploded" the baddie was driving a black Testarossa. Several episodes later Crockett is given one with "fresh paint". Concidence?

[@CarStarz42]

😉

[@peterelliott7333]

4:36. Billy Zane looked good, booming the Daytona

[@CarStarz42]

lol

[@karltork6040]

That's Jeff Fahey.

[@cedricedemps]

The hero car for that TV show has to be stupid valuable After all that was the Miami vice car You can't say Crocket and tubs without it

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@RobertGregory-ix6hs]

I like 👍 the car 🚗 in Miami vice I think 🤔 it is so cool

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@matthewcaughey8898]

It kind of makes sense to use a replica based on a V8 corvette, here’s why. Plain ole 350s were a dine a dozen back then and if something broke you could easily stop by the local parts store and get what you needed. The on set mechanics would be fairly experienced with basic GM and probably knew when something needed adjusted or replaced. Basic wear items like brakes could probably be sourced easily and replaced on set saving down time. The basic corvette running gear was almost certainly far more reliable than the 4.4 liter 365 GTB 4 Daytona V-12 would have been. For a TV show it’s less about correct and more about handling the demands of what can be a fairly demanding production schedule. They haven’t got time for cars thst can’t perform

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉

[@milfordh.mercado2787]

'Ahhh, rico do you see that jerk fire off the rpg at my daytona and it blew up now how i supposed to do walk everywhere or take a taxi' oh yes the infamous scene that will lived forever in tv history (but also give us meme of sunny crockett shocking reaction towards seeing his beloved ferrari being used for target practice) as usual buddy your work is greatly appreciated and all of the facts in video are insightful for us to know so with that i see you later bye now and have nice weekend too.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed and thanks 😉👍

[@stuffhappens5681]

On the TV version they put the rectangular Ferrari badge too high off the nose. I notice the current owners corrected that. I can forgive the wrong door handles and windshield frame as the original’s dainty levers and frame would be too complicated/expensive to reproduce but the one thing that drives me nuts is the use of rectangular headlights. The original used four round headlights. The square ones are a dead giveaway it’s not the real thing.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed😉

[@ElTio.45-70]

There was a real Daytona Spider, yellow, in the second season episode "One Way Ticket".

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed 😉👍

[@STB-jh7od]

I didn't know about the Ferrari dispute causing "spyder''s replacement. I thought it had to do with one of the vehicles being used in a real drug buy during the series.

[@CarStarz42]

Nope, but yeah that was an interesting ordeal as well.

[@ahhamartin]

They were already popular with real smugglers. The show was art imitating life.

[@ahhamartin]

Hope a Testarossa vid is soon and addresses ragtops. All the "experts" keep telling me there were no convertible "redhead" Ferraris but I SWEAR I remember Micheal Jackson driving one on a Pepsi commercial.

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, I'll eventually get around to cover that as well 😉👍

[@peterelliott7333]

The legal dispute. Resulted in the Testarossa being used as advertisement for Ferrari. That was part of the agreement

[@CarStarz42]

yep.

[@MrJaime4044]

Good job 👍

[@CarStarz42]

Thanks much, glad you enjoyed it 😉👍

[@pinkyellowblue007]

That blue C3 at 0:20 looks better than the fake Daytona

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, I personally think that the C3 Vette is the sexiest body style ever made as it pretty much the equivalent of looking at a super sexy woman 😉👍

[@SteveDull]

I understand you both be being patriotic but please give your heads a wobble and get the eyes tested! 😉😂

[@CarStarz42]

@@SteveDull Opinions vary I suppose 😉

[@karltork6040]

That scene was hysterical, with basically two Vettes dialing.

[@pugs1377]

How about an episode on the Volvos from the original the saint tv show and the movie remake?

[@CarStarz42]

I'll add it to the big list to look into. Thanks 😉

[@pugs1377]

@@CarStarz42 awesome. Thanks!

[@Billyjack-Two-Crows]

When I was a kid I hated that they got rid of the white Testarossa.

[@CarStarz42]

lol

[@wheelswingsfins438]

I saw the hero car at Carlisle years ago

[@CarStarz42]

Cool 😉👍

[@Djp2987]

Zeke's Pontiac from the faculty. the love bug beetle. Ferris Bueller Ferrari. ghostbusters ambulance. Jurassic park jeeps. the Oldsmobile delta in sam raimi's films. walker texas ranger dodge. twister dodge. the Chevelle in drive. couple ideas lol

[@CarStarz42]

Yep, all of those are already on my list and two of them already done... GB Ecto-1... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqubeqZtftiVirs Farris Buller... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qajFfGV6iM1poZo

[@goofyleo3869]

Loved the vid. Loved the show and the Daytona WAAYY more than the fat-ass Testarossa. And just ordered the 1/18th die-cast of it. There are only 2 left ATM. Will look groovy next to my 1/18 Vector W8, 928 and the copy of my R-spec F-type (that I have to strip & repaint to match my real one🙄).

[@CarStarz42]

Glad you enjoyed it and cool😉👍

[@02WIFE]

I wanna get one

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@claytonthomas1980]

Love the video, but if you want my opinion though I believe that the lawsuit that Ferrari brought against the creator of the replica Ferrari Spyder was a little extreme because having a replica should be a good thing as having the real car on the series itself, but at least both replicas are still around though that's for sure so thank goodness for that otherwise good job on the fact that they are still here to be admired.

[@CarStarz42]

Agreed, some manufactures are just very sensitive on that kind of stuff and don't see the value behind it I suppose. Thanks👍

[@claytonthomas1980]

@@CarStarz42 point made and duly noted and you're welcome, can't say I blame you for being disappointed though.

[@MacWallaceArbitrationService]

Are you sure the TV cars were manuals? I don't remember Crocket shifting.

[@CarStarz42]

Yeah, I'm doing look into that deeper when I go over this video again for the transition to the new video platform I'm working switching to. It's taking a awhile as I'm going through each video one by one and fixing known issues and making small corrections on each as well, thanks 😉👍

[@Bonzoguy66]

never thought they were replica's ....now I see the headlights were wrong

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed.

[@peterlee4682]

I believe the original Ferrari Daytonas from c.1971 sold new for about US$25,000!

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@KurtLang-tt4kv]

I’m 55 and loved Miami Vice as a teen and I sure as sh!t remember seeing the black fake Ferrari blown up. On the BBC at the time I think.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed, was a fairly convincing model car explosion for the day anyways 😉

[@maureencora1]

& 1980s Alot of Black Corvette Convertibles Were Sold Too.

[@CarStarz42]

Yep 😉👍

[@maureencora1]

@@CarStarz42 Touche' (smile)

[@GoonieLord]

Are we eventually going to see the Suburban from Dante's Peak?

[@CarStarz42]

I'll add it to the very large list to look into, thanks 😉👍

[@karltork6040]

​@@CarStarz42 "Suburbans" the official vehicle of Steven Segal in at least three movies.

[@careful...Icarus]

Didnt like the Testiclerosa at all. The Daytona's aesthetic fit Crockett and Florida circa mid late 80s,perfectly. Maybe a Countach could've changed my mind,tho free real Ferraris are pretty budget friendly.

[@CarStarz42]

Indeed and agreed 😉👍

[@IeeIee778]

Hi again also sorry I'm late

[@CarStarz42]

LOL, hi.

[@barrycuda3769]

One for the hairdresser's. The designers seemed to have a thing for noticable front indicator lenses.

[@CarStarz42]

Lol 😉👍

[@TrashLefties]

The onenthe guy owns one in Florida does take it out on the road. Ive seen him driving it.

[@CarStarz42]

Cool 😉👍

[@samuelgoodman2825]

At least they used manual transmission equipped C3s.

[@CarStarz42]

Actually, turns out they used TH-350 transmissions in those replicas, which I corrected in the the revised video on Rumble linked to at the top of the video description.

[@Thedaleb1]

My favorite fakerari is any type based on a Fiero

[@CarStarz42]

😉👍

[@tpike32]

Woah woah hold on.. screen shot of the dash .. looks like a Trans Am dash 🤔

[@CarStarz42]

I believe McBurnie built custom dashes for these to mimic the originals.

[@tpike32]

Looks very similar to a ‘79 trans am dash .