Hi, If anyone has a wheel choc they'd be prepared to sell me for my 206 (I believe 206 & 246 chocs are the same) please PM me. Mine was stolen en route from the US to the UK IN 2010 (saw a photo of the whole tool kit in the boot incl.choc before it set sail, and that was the last sight of it) :-( Many thanks, Tony
Doesn't surprise me Tony as these items are becoming very expensive, Superformance have them listed but unsure of accuracy. They do pop up from time to time.
Thanks, but unless it's a mechanical item that's needed to actually keep the car running, I just can't see the point in buying a reproduction. Maybe it's just me missing the point... Cheers, Tony
The original item is a very simple design and had no manufacturer markings. It's an easy item to replicate and the Superformance ones come from Italy I believe. I have both original and repro chocks and the main difference is the new ones do not have chipped paint or dents in them I can understand the desire for an original but bear in mind it's hidden out of view beneath the spare wheel.
An original, when they come up seem to be $400 plus (and unlikely to get cheaper!). Superformance repro $85.
Fair comment, Iain (as always). I was offered one on here a few months ago for £500, but didn't reply quick enough to buy it! All these old bits and pieces are becoming valuable, aren't they? In the past three or four years I've managed to lose the original key ring, wallet & handbooks AND chassis plate (the car exploded in 1985) for my old 308 Vetro. I kept these items as a souvenir of my first Fezzer, bought in the early 80s. Have been told recently that the chassis plate in particular was "a wee bit valuable".
I certainly see your point of originality. Your Dino is an expensive collectable and part of the fun in collecting is originality in total! It's sort of like being an art connoisseur and your establishment is decorated with reproductions and the real stuff belongs to your next door neighbor. The point is you may fool your friends with reproductions,but not yourself if your" Passion" was to bring your car as close to factory days. Only you can establish what this collectable means to you. To me when I owned my new Dino, I loved my first Ferrari, drove it everywhere, but was negligent in keeping stuff together or in place, thus making hard for you guys to find all this old stuff, but in doing so fueled some of your passions.
I bought the Superformance repro a few years ago because I needed one for judging, but kept an eye out for a used original. Once I was able to snap up an original earlier this year, I sold the repro on eBay for a very slight loss.
Hi We have the original 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX if you need them or was your car one of the earlier cars on 185R14 tyres?
Thanks for the offer, Dougal, but I buy tyres for all my classics from Vintage Tyres at Beaulieu, which always give me a fantastic deal. Cheers, Tony
Originally my car was delivered with the XWX 185R14 size tires (Early 246). Do you recommend to install this size today or are there any advantages by going with the 205 size? Regards Peter
The reason for buying a reproduction would be 1. The price and 2. If you entered the car in a concours, the judges would look for the chock and deduct if not present. 3. I don't think anybody uses these for changing a tire, or the scary jack for that matter. If you were to also enter the car for a preservation award, then you might lose a fraction of a point for not having an original chock. Original, I don't think so. Reproduction from an original mold more likely as I have bought XWXs from you and they were not dated 1972. And by the way, great price and very quick shipping. Thank you.
