| Author | Message | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1418 Registered: 4-2002 |
Dom: Most of the "7" clones are available kit or assembled. Westfield apparently no longer sells here. They told me it involved issues surrounding product liability insurance (the lawyers win again). But they had a "pay as you go" program where you ordered separate kits - frame kit, suspension kit, etc. Buy a kit as you can afford it. Pretty soon, you (hopefully) have a complete car. Sort of like how Ferrari assembled GT4s. I think there may be other issues as well involving the assembled cars, as they are presumably new cars and must meet various legal crap. Apparently the kit cars sneak thru some loopholes and are easier to license. | ||
| Dom Vitarella (Dom)
Junior Member Username: Dom Post Number: 189 Registered: 11-2002 |
Egads.. Doesn't the GT4 leak enough oil- You're really thinking about a British car?????????  Are the caterham 7's the ones that you build yourself? Or do you buy them in running form? I've always loved the idea of building my own car, though I really would have no idea how to go about it, and I have very little mechanical ability. I can dream though... Dom | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1416 Registered: 4-2002 |
We're thinking alike, Peter. I've been looking at "7"s as well. There is a new Westfield at a dealership in Portland. He only wants $20K for it, as he's had it quite a while. Titled as a 1967, so smog, etc. shouldn't be an issue. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2793 Registered: 12-2000 |
Hans, that's not far from the truth! I had to laugh because in my search for parts (pre-Ferrari UK days...), I stumbled onto a UK parts site. In it you could buy a fresh, in primer, no S/N, Euro, GT4 shell. Complete with doors and lids for an insane amount of money (I think it was almost twice as much as a complete car!)... Hey David, you don't have to tell me about the 7, that'll be my next car! | ||
| David A. Ward (Davidgt4)
New member Username: Davidgt4 Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2003 |
Peter Promise I'll get some pics of the Seven up as well...it's about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on, on 4 wheels! Unfortunately it's gearbox is away at the moment being rebuilt after a 2 day 550 mile track day at Spa. 2 sunny days in a row at Spa - who would believe it...and there was 1 of the 288 Evolution racers there! | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1398 Registered: 4-2002 |
Yeah, Peter had his car so far disassembled, that he might as well have just ordered a new one from Jeff Howe, piece by piece. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1211 Registered: 3-2001 |
Congrats David! A couple years ago, we got to watch Peter ('75 308 GT4 (Peter) ) rebuild his GT4... search the archives... great pics!!!! | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 746 Registered: 12-2001 |
Welcome David and congrats! | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2792 Registered: 12-2000 |
...I also noticed in your profile you have a Caterham 7. I wanna see pics of that too!  | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2791 Registered: 12-2000 |
Congrats David! Lets see that car!!! | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1388 Registered: 4-2002 |
Oh, David, take Jeff Howe's suggestion. Their online parts book is amazing. They've got damn near enough stuff there to build a GT4 from scratch. (now THAT would be an exercise in futility) | ||
| David A. Ward (Davidgt4)
New member Username: Davidgt4 Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2003 |
What a response - thanks guys. I'll try and get some pics up in the next few days as well as first impressions. | ||
| Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
Member Username: Ferrari_uk Post Number: 278 Registered: 12-2002 |
Nice one David. Don't forget, all the Original GT4 parts books are online at the Ferrari Owners' Site, www.owners.ferrari.com ready for you to order parts from the comfort of your own armchair ! | ||
| Mark (Marvellous_mark)
New member Username: Marvellous_mark Post Number: 16 Registered: 12-2002 |
Yep i must admit they do look loads better in the flesh than in pictures. I saw my first GT4's on the weekend and like them even more than before. http://www.thedesignunion.com/ferrari/3.html | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 446 Registered: 4-2003 |
David, Congratulations and welcome!! I agree with Ron pictures don't do this car the justice it deserves...nevertheless let's see it. Gt-4 owners are difinetely enthusiastic, awesome! Vincent. | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1386 Registered: 4-2002 |
Plus, you have to drive GT4s fast. It's the only way you can keep ahead of the oil fire. | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1337 Registered: 10-2001 |
Ron, it is louder...it's the carbs!!! | ||
| Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 146 Registered: 3-2003 |
I thought the 308GT4 (just like other Ferrari's) looks much nicer in person. Last week while driving in St. Louis, my 5-year old son yelled "Dad, there's a Ferrari!" Didn't pay much attention but when I decided to look back...saw a red GT4! I slowed down until the car got closer to us and there it was. The sight and sound was amazing; it seemed louder than a 328 (or is it just me?). Ron | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1382 Registered: 4-2002 |
Yeah, exclusive. That's the word. Exclusive. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Intermediate Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 1259 Registered: 8-2001 |
Pics, man! Pics! Welcome to the Dino..er.. Ferrari Family, David! | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member Username: Jay Post Number: 1336 Registered: 10-2001 |
Welcome and post pics and VIN#, I want to start a GT4 registery, but I think Peter has already begun. BTW, I just got my Heritage certificate from the owners site, pretty cool! Seems my engine and tranny are original to the car. If you haven't done so, fill out the form online and they send you an email with a acrobat file that you can print out. | ||
| Gerrit Visser (Gerritv)
Junior Member Username: Gerritv Post Number: 191 Registered: 6-2001 |
Congratulations. Don't let the jokes put you off. GT4's are much less plentiful than the later models, more exclusive. And easier to work on. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4335 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hans, wouldn't the stand-up phrase in the support group be: "Hi. My name is David. I have a GT4."...? | ||
| Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
Junior Member Username: Ron328 Post Number: 145 Registered: 3-2003 |
Congrats! Don't forget to post picS!! | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1381 Registered: 4-2002 |
Naw, David. No GT4 jokes here. Nope. Never. Makes life easier if you just tell everybody it's a rebodied Fiero. PS - where's the pic? What color? Automatic or manual? (OK, just kidding on the last one.) And, don't hesitate to email if you have any questions. Like: "Is there a support group?" "Hi. My name is David. I have a GT4 addiction." | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4333 Registered: 8-2002 |
David, welcome & - CONGRATULATIONS...! Like Tillman said, now you need to post some pictures...! Not that i've any margin to make jokes in this area, but my favorite Ferrari joke is one i think Matt posted a few weeks ago: Guy walks into the parts department. Clerk: "Can i help you...?" GT4 Owner: "Yeah... wiper blade for a '75 GT4...?" Clerk: "Yeah, that sounds like a fair trade..." LOL...! | ||
| Dom Vitarella (Dom)
Junior Member Username: Dom Post Number: 185 Registered: 11-2002 |
Matt, GT4 ownership puts you in a special club, sorta like the mafia. We are here in numbers, and in places you'd never expect. I'd watch what I say about GT4's if I were you- you might find yourself wearing a pair of cement shoes in a big pool of oil in a gt4 owners garage Oh, and by the way, GT4's don't really rust. The oil leaks leave a layer of rustproofing Dom | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4985 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dom, I was wondering how long it was going to take you guys to come out of the woodwork. Where is Good ol' Hans now. Hear that?.... that's the sounds of a GT4 rusting Matt | ||
| Dom Vitarella (Dom)
Junior Member Username: Dom Post Number: 183 Registered: 11-2002 |
Wooo hooo!!! Another GT4 owner!! GT4's rule! Post pictures, details. Also, I'm sure that they'll ask for your chassis number, since I think Peter is keeping/starting a register. The GT4 is a great starter ferrari, and supposedly handles better/is faster/lighter than the 308 GTB/S. "A drivers car in the extreme", if I may quote the Forza GT4 buyers guide. Best of Luck. Oh, and if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Dom | ||
| adrian low (Audionut)
Junior Member Username: Audionut Post Number: 90 Registered: 4-2003 |
Fantastic! Congrats. I really like the GT4, and will probably add one to my collection in the near future. I understand from some very good drivers that it actually handles/corners REALLY well! | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4981 Registered: 8-2002 |
We welcome all, including oil leaking dino's (insert Magnum P.I. Joke here) Matt | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 659 Registered: 11-2001 |
Welcome. Now, the rule is, you have to post pictures of your car! Hopefully including one with you and a big grin | ||
| Dave Goldman (Dave328)
Junior Member Username: Dave328 Post Number: 172 Registered: 11-2002 |
Welcome David! | ||
| David A. Ward (Davidgt4)
New member Username: Davidgt4 Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2003 |
Finally done it - years of wanting and waiting...my newly acquired '75 GT4 is ready for collection. I've lurked here for a while and I'm impressed with what I've seen - hopefully those of us scraping in at the bottom end of the F-car market are as welcome as the 360/575 crowd! Certainly seems to be the case. I'm bracing myself for a few GT4 jokes however... Stand by for the inevitable queries although I'll promise to use the search button. Looking forward to many happy years of Ferrari motoring! |