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the entire point of this is to "exactly replicate something like A DMC"

genericizing it would be noticeable on a unique vehicle like this, its not a Power Wheels




True. But if you have a DMC, VW camper van, classic Jaguar E-Type or even a classic Ferrari, it is a death trap. You have not got a NCAP five star rating.

I would want a 'skateboard' that can take forged carbon fibre body shell, a replaceable one, that really does have a Power Wheels aesthetic of fun to it, with women and children able to like the colour and not care for the exact accuracy.

With an immaculately restored DMC you are going to get elderly male anoraks that will 'helpfully' point out that, for your indicator lights, you have 1983 anodised bolts holding them on instead of the period correct painted 1982 variants.

Much like how Power Wheels don't like to pay royalties and do some designs that 'look familiar', I would be happy for this market to go that way, with half a dozen companies making faux DMCs body kits to choose from.




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