| Author | Message | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3960 Registered: 8-2002 |
I looked at the car the other day for a fellow f-chatter. 1. Engine does NOT turn as claimed. 2. Transmission is pulled from engine slightly 3. both front wheels bent 4. frame it bent on the x-axis and z-axis 5. Engine subframe is pulled slightly from chassis 6. fire was far worse then the pic's showed. 7. Pass side took brunt of the hit Matt | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 844 Registered: 9-2001 |
Well it is, BANG! Off to the glue factory, etc... At least you can butcher that horse for parts to save others. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 837 Registered: 10-2001 |
It isn't worth restoration but an enterprising sort will turn a profit parting it out. If it was a horse you'd have to shoot it. | ||
| David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
Junior Member Username: Darkhorse512 Post Number: 205 Registered: 10-2002 |
The Forza Buyers guide on TRs says a new hood from Italy is about $7K. | ||
| John R. (Drstranglove)
New member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2003 |
What would the market be for the used doors, hood, side paneles and other re-useables? Anything?? DrS | ||
| Gabe V (Racerxgto)
New member Username: Racerxgto Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2003 |
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| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3908 Registered: 8-2002 |
Gabe, I agree with you BUT, with tr's selling for 40-60. It's trash in that condition. F-40's are in the 300-400k. It's worth the cost to restore it. Big difference. Matt | ||
| Gabe V (Racerxgto)
New member Username: Racerxgto Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2003 |
Yes, good point, F40 engines alone, go for more than most Ferrari's whole, but the article points out that he bought....if you can beleive this...an F40 engine from EBay for $20,000 which is an incredible buy. It depends how much desire one has, to restore a Ferrari to its original condition. Not all Ferrari's get that second chance, and yes, even F40's have met the 'crusher'. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3907 Registered: 8-2002 |
But Roland spent more on the engine for his F-40 then a TR in great condition is worth | ||
| Gabe V (Racerxgto)
New member Username: Racerxgto Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2003 |
There is plenty of potential. FORZA #45 5/03 Page 44 Roland Linder took on an F40 in much worse condition, restored it to prestine shape with an LM twist. He lucked out, previous owners did not do their paperwork....he got a clean title. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1031 Registered: 7-2002 |
when I first saw it was thinking "small fire..might be worth the effort" then I saw that photo of the rear end. Ouch. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Intermediate Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 1172 Registered: 1-2002 |
Buff...right...out... Arlie, how 'bout a spit warning next time you drop that dry wit on us, hey? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3874 Registered: 8-2002 |
Trash. It's about 30 minutes from my house by Ferrari if someone wants me to check it out for them email me @ [email protected] | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1002 Registered: 5-2002 |
Check out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411801267&category=6212 Others might cringe, but I think it will buff right out! |