It is a real car. It is believed that this is the lone Ford V-8 wearing a Spider body shell from Carrozzeria Viotti in Turin.Though the identity of the inspired owner who commissioned this unique Ford is uncertain, it is highly suspected that Viotti was employed for this project by Count Giovanni “Johnny” Lurani. It was sold at Sotherby's auction for $143,000 USD. This photo was part of their Catalogue.