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Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Member
Username: Coachi
Post Number: 300
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 4:21 pm: | |
Thanks Gerald. I knew you would set everyone straight |
Gerald L. Roush (Ferrmktltr)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrmktltr
Post Number: 140
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 5:47 pm: | |
S/N 14471 365 GTB/4 Spyder had motor No. 1256/B.
S/N 14481 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta had motor No. 1250/B
So yes, I would speculate that S/N 14491 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta with motor No. 1278/B probably is the original motor. It certainly falls within the correct range of numbers! |
William Badurski (Billb)
Junior Member
Username: Billb
Post Number: 189
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2003 - 9:53 am: | |
According to Gerald's book, chassis 14441 has engine B1158, which is the closest reference to this car. Consequently, engine B1278 is likely the original for this car. |
Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member
Username: Drewa
Post Number: 166
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 12:35 pm: | |
Gerald, you're right. I don't know what I was thinking; maybe the 275 (SN 6667 I think)I use to own.
I forgot that the matching numbers stopped around the time of the Daytona.
Thanks for setting me straight.
Drew |
Gerald L. Roush (Ferrmktltr)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrmktltr
Post Number: 138
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 9:07 am: | |
No. The engine type for a 365 GTB/4 was 251.
B1278 is the engine number (a.k.a. "numero interno").
Drew, I would be VERY surprised if your Daytona, S/N 16687, had the chassis number stamped on the block. Ferrari quit doing "matching numbers" in the very, very early 1970's. Did you ever actually see that number on the block? |
Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member
Username: Drewa
Post Number: 165
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2003 - 7:31 am: | |
Thanks Dr. Ibrahim,
So is B1278 the engine type for a Daytona? I had a 73 (SN 16687) and the engine number matched the chassis number. I was just wondering if B1278 was the designation of a 365GTB/4 engine. Thought I might learn something.
I don't want to bother Mr. Roush on this as I am not interested in this particular car. I was just curious. Thanks,
Drew Altemara |
Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Member
Username: Coachi
Post Number: 298
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 7:19 pm: | |
if you want more information on that particular daytona, the best person to contactis Gerald Roush of the Ferrari Market Letter. He has a vast knowledge of this model, and he will be able to help you the most. The engine type does not mean the engine has been replaced. |
Drew Altemara (Drewa)
Junior Member
Username: Drewa
Post Number: 164
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 3:45 pm: | |
Could someone look at this Daytona on ebay for me under vehicle description?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2419371028&category=6212#carfax
Is this the case of a replacement engine in the original chassis or is this just the type engine number that was given to Daytona engines?
Thanks,
Drew
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