Shaq Attack: Metalworkers Make NBA Player's Lamborghini an XXL
04-29-07, 04:33 AM
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Shaq Attack: Metalworkers Make NBA Player's Lamborghini an XXL
Shaquille O'Neal needed some length added to his Lamborghini Gallardo. The 7-foot-1 basketball star fits a little more comfortably now.
Date posted: 04-27-2007
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Basketball great Shaquille O'Neal got special treatment for his Lamborghini Gallardo — a stretched version thanks to Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters, a supplier for such corporations as the Boeing Company and PPG Aerospace Glass. The longer Lambo has 12 inches added through the middle, surely a relief for the 7-foot-1-inch athlete.
The Gallardo received custom extended doors, roof and side windows. The company says it strove to maintain the car's "visual integrity" with the changes. Glass fabrication was a particular challenge, the company said. "We relied on our aerospace and coachworks divisions to make sure Shaq could fit in the car, but the naked eye could not detect any differences from the original Gallardo," Gaffoglio CEO George Gaffoglio said.
What this means to you: Great minds working together help Shaq fit in his luxury car. Two points!
My question is, why a Gallardo and not a Murcielago? It's not like he doesn't make enough money...
04-29-07, 05:42 AM
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lol, that thing's hideous.
Super cars aren't supposed to be long...I bet that threw off the performance characteristics of the car a lot.
I'd still take the car if it was given to me...even though I would probably have a hard time reaching the gas pedal
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Super cars aren't supposed to be long...I bet that threw off the performance characteristics of the car a lot.
I'd still take the car if it was given to me...even though I would probably have a hard time reaching the gas pedal
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04-29-07, 06:41 AM
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Some people choose cars for looks, even if they have plenty of money. I know a guy down here who specializes in selling Lambos and other difficult to get (for lack of dealer) vehicles in Mexico, and he has had at least 1 client who had tons of cash but liked the Gallardo in design better.
04-29-07, 07:06 AM
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Might have been easier to shorten his legs. 
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04-29-07, 01:19 PM
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I would have done this to the Murcielago if I was Shaq. It probably wouldn't have required as dramatic a stretch and would have appeared more natural.
This Gallardo doesn't look quite right.
This Gallardo doesn't look quite right.
04-29-07, 02:24 PM
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? Personally, I prefer the look of the Gallardo over the Murcielago, anyway.
04-29-07, 04:07 PM
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Why are you guys ragging on Shaq? Anyone with the money he has can spend it anyway he wants. He will never be broke. It's just about impossible. This isn't the first time he's done this. I saw an article about a CLK he bought. He had it gutted and the entire interior had to be reworked to accomodate his length. He didn't add length to that car though. I say he can buy what he wants. He's a big kid. I would be too. Wait, I am a big kid.
04-29-07, 07:02 PM
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Why are you guys ragging on Shaq? Anyone with the money he has can spend it anyway he wants. He will never be broke. It's just about impossible. This isn't the first time he's done this. I saw an article about a CLK he bought. He had it gutted and the entire interior had to be reworked to accomodate his length. He didn't add length to that car though. I say he can buy what he wants. He's a big kid. I would be too. Wait, I am a big kid.
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