And young italian has been arrested by the police of Asti (northwestern Italy) accused of forging a Ferrai F430 which he built by hand from a Toyota brand car whose bodywork and exterior appearance had been modified.
The 26-year-old was driving his fake Ferrari on the roads of Asti when he was arrested a few days ago in a routine check, reported this Wednesday from the Finance Guard.
In the car, the shields, logos, rims, brake calipers, hood, wheel guards and steering wheel of a Toyota MR Coupé had been replaced in such a way that it simulated being one of the famous red sports cars of the brand of the Prancing Horse.
the apparent Ferrariwhich imitated the design of the “Pininfarina” model produced between 2004 and 2009, has been confiscated by the authorities, who have denounced the owner before the prosecutor for the “unauthorized use of registered trademarks”.
The seizure “of one of the best-known and most appreciated symbols of the Italian style in the world” responds to the “permanent commitment of the Finance Guard to fight against the illegal supply chains of fake Made in Italy” the police said in a statement.
The forgery of the car, which at first glance could appear to be a real Ferrari, has been certified by experts. EFE