Ever think about what your rare custom wheels were on originally?

[Zack01GC]

You're bound to see a few recognizable sets here.

http://www.1000sel.com/

"Arden" Futuras




"Arden" Type A's



Crazy offset/wide Gotti's


Ronal Turbos



You get the idea. The 80's were weird... aside from the nice wheels. Neat site to check out.

[P78]

nice

[hinrichs]

yeah ive been wondering what my etoiles came on

[Brad Pitts]

the good ol days of big bodies n testarossa vents

[Jorge]

I wish I was this fucking cool

[Jorge]

Fuck me, 80s were so the best era for cars, ever. I love this website

[Ollie]

ballinnnnnnn

this site is awesome

[benz88]

http://1000sel.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=65

[Ollie]

http://1000sel.com/index.php?option=...d=84&Itemid=65

That's crazy.


That would make a fucking awesome movie. Laundering millions of dollars inside dope tuner porsches and having it all spin out of control.

[coconutt]

Fuck me, 80s were so the best era for cars, ever. I love this website

110% fucking agree.

[P78]

only once saw a 1000sel

thought it was a joke (internets didn't exist back then)

as far as i know Etoile bought gotti
aftermarket brand for porsche and lambo

To summarize:

Gotti's were "hand made" in France from what I heard years ago.
Etoille acquired them and slightly changed the design, which to some were less attractive. Etoille was eventually bought by Ronal who melded the lineup into their offering. This basically killed the brand.

They are extremely light and strong but, as mentioned, parts are no longer available and tires are harder to come buy.

They made their name by becoming the best choice for Pantera, 911 widebody conversion (w/o spacers) and countach aftermarket.

The US distributor was Topline who I believe went under in the mid/late 90s.

[schroedin]

so fuckin cool

[jrinne]

only once saw a 1000sel

thought it was a joke (internets didn't exist back then)

as far as i know Etoile bought gotti
aftermarket brand for porsche and lambo

To summarize:

Gotti's were "hand made" in France from what I heard years ago.
Etoille acquired them and slightly changed the design, which to some were less attractive. Etoille was eventually bought by Ronal who melded the lineup into their offering. This basically killed the brand.

They are extremely light and strong but, as mentioned, parts are no longer available and tires are harder to come buy.

They made their name by becoming the best choice for Pantera, 911 widebody conversion (w/o spacers) and countach aftermarket.

The US distributor was Topline who I believe went under in the mid/late 90s.

[jakkerd]

I miss the 80's.

[smoky0937]

the80sareforever?