Jim McKenzie
1972 850 Spider
for the XBoxOne only I think. But...they did a beautiful job, even if they call it a 75. It IS a 74, right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbfq5dGQtiQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbfq5dGQtiQ
Fiat X1/9 now availale Forza Motorsports
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Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
Yep, a '74 as the rear valance is the give-away... nt
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Paul Valente
Automotive Engineer
They needed a Euro '75 and they ended up photographing my mongrel 1974 car and photo-shopping in the changes they wanted. Higher engine lid, side marker blanking plates, clear front indicators, etc.
I put amber turn signal lenses in for the shoot and restored a steel wheel with a correct Michelin XZX 145SR-13 tire on it so they would have good reference pictures.
The modeling represents a huge amount of work and dedication to authenticity on Microsoft's part. I'm sure that someone could find inaccuracies, but in general it is pretty darn good! Microsoft's Fred Russell (an Alfisti) was a pleasure to work with and we became friends out of the deal as well.
I put amber turn signal lenses in for the shoot and restored a steel wheel with a correct Michelin XZX 145SR-13 tire on it so they would have good reference pictures.
The modeling represents a huge amount of work and dedication to authenticity on Microsoft's part. I'm sure that someone could find inaccuracies, but in general it is pretty darn good! Microsoft's Fred Russell (an Alfisti) was a pleasure to work with and we became friends out of the deal as well.
mid79
Youth Revisited
You worked with Fred?
You are a fortunate man, indeed. Fred is a gem.
I've gotten to know him through the local Alfa club over the years (I have two Alfas). This past Valentine's Day he saw me on the side of the road, waiting for the flatbed (the 77 Alfa's ignition module had died). He pulled over and kept me company for a while in the late afternoon. He assured me he wasn't jeopardizing his life by being away from home so long.
You are a fortunate man, indeed. Fred is a gem.
I've gotten to know him through the local Alfa club over the years (I have two Alfas). This past Valentine's Day he saw me on the side of the road, waiting for the flatbed (the 77 Alfa's ignition module had died). He pulled over and kept me company for a while in the late afternoon. He assured me he wasn't jeopardizing his life by being away from home so long.
Paul Valente
Automotive Engineer
Fred
Yeah, Fred was great! We chatted several times about the project and exchanged historic pictures of X1/9s and so forth. Every phone call was at least 45 mins because we would get off subject and the next thing you know we would be talking about Chevrolet Monte Carlos or a guy from the Lancia CLub or Renault R5 Turbos or who know what.
Last year when the Alfa Club had its National Convention in Detroit we got to meet face-to-face and hang out. Full of stories, good company and always a big smile on his face. Good guy!
Yeah, Fred was great! We chatted several times about the project and exchanged historic pictures of X1/9s and so forth. Every phone call was at least 45 mins because we would get off subject and the next thing you know we would be talking about Chevrolet Monte Carlos or a guy from the Lancia CLub or Renault R5 Turbos or who know what.
Last year when the Alfa Club had its National Convention in Detroit we got to meet face-to-face and hang out. Full of stories, good company and always a big smile on his face. Good guy!
Ulix
True Classic
Very cool
Hi Paul,
It really is amazing how real the car comes across in the game video.
The only area that looked a little strange to me was the area of the 1974 chrome trim around the rear valence.
Is that because they photoshopped it out to make it look 1975?
Personally, I have only seen 2 or 3 cars with the 1974 rear valence panel but without the chrome trim. My buddy has a late 1975 Euro car and it has the later panel with removable muffler access panel.
Hi Paul,
It really is amazing how real the car comes across in the game video.
The only area that looked a little strange to me was the area of the 1974 chrome trim around the rear valence.
Is that because they photoshopped it out to make it look 1975?
Personally, I have only seen 2 or 3 cars with the 1974 rear valence panel but without the chrome trim. My buddy has a late 1975 Euro car and it has the later panel with removable muffler access panel.