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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by bundas, Oct 6, 2014.

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  1. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    Dec 31, 2005
    7,090
    lexington ky usa
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    mitchell barnes
    #1 bundas, Oct 6, 2014
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  2. NickKerigan

    NickKerigan Karting

    Mar 17, 2011
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    Looks wonderful - well done!
     
  3. Ramboy

    Ramboy Formula Junior

    Aug 6, 2009
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    David Ramm
    Looks really nice now.

    Just a little history from my files (correct me if I'm wrong Mitch). Pete Townshend was the second owner, he acquired the car in 1981 when nearly new (it was first registered in January 1980). He owned it for 5 years, during which time it was converted to a cabriolet by Autokraft. I have read somewhere they did 12 conversions, the first in 1983. The third owner kept the car until 2002.
     
  4. JPinna

    JPinna Karting

    Nov 9, 2012
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    Jeremy Pinna
    Looks great but again a car with ultra low mileage. Almost unbelievably low.

    Jerry
     
  5. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    low, very low. reason to be skeptical. I agree. motor test and other review indicate that this one may be real. drive is so solid. I have had five to compare to this car
     
  6. brettski

    brettski Formula 3

    Feb 29, 2004
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    Very, nice nice ! i'd love to sample a 400 Cabriolet one day...
     
  7. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    A highway car. Just very solid. I am sure the 365 will feel the same
     
  8. Ramboy

    Ramboy Formula Junior

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    I believe it has gone round the clock - as I mentioned on another thread recently, at least in the UK these cars were used as daily drivers in the seventies and eighties, usually clocking 10,000 to 20,000 miles a year, so few have low mileage.

    What's important of course if how they look and drive - rather than mileage.
     
  9. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    today. new window motor, exhaust leak and all new brake hoses. exhaust leak may be a big deal. I should know by tomorrow night
     
  10. Tassie

    Tassie Formula Junior

    Dec 17, 2009
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    Wayne Clark
    Mitchell,
    The car is striking to look at and see on the road (as I did).
    It will wonderful to have the choice between the black 365, red 400 coupe or this cab.
    You deserve the choice as you have put so much into getting them to this stage.
    All the best my friend.
     
  11. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    Wayne. all well with the entire family? I go back to Columbus for another, and maybe last look see and judgement call in 3-4 weeks. they seem to have things under control but cannot get rid of the cancer. control is good enough. mom turned 100 on the 11th of Jan. amazing. cars still being repaired. I did post the interior shots, of the 365. Brett is making my car better than new. four more of these cars on the road and I will have one for each day. all the best.
     
  12. It's Ross

    It's Ross Formula 3

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    Someone in the Ferrari community must be able to contact Mr. Townshend and ask what he recalls about the car. It does seem odd that a car with such low mileage would be in the dismal state Mitch has described. Perhaps someone like that eccentric Chevrolet dealer in Nebraska owned it.
     
  13. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    not known in England. sad body stuff. all fixed now. car is stunning
     
  14. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    shop says so. now for a drive
     
  15. Cazna

    Cazna Karting

    Aug 6, 2013
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    Robert
    Great colour. What is the colour please?
     
  16. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    needs a window switch
     
  17. Ak Jim

    Ak Jim F1 Veteran
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    Dec 23, 2007
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    Pretty minor issue. You should be good to go very soon.
     
  18. bjwhite

    bjwhite F1 Rookie

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    One on eBay.
     
  19. bundas

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    purchased in '07. it's been a very long battle. but won. before I get all excited I will take short local trips
     
  20. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    paint shop. they missed a spot of rust on the inside rh side of the window frame. still no tags. more bs from my county clerk
     
  21. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    coupe, back together. last piece, stalk assy, removed today. turn signal not dependable. I will send it to, Unobtain. tomorrow. no plate. Ky. still has everything messed.
     
  22. alastairhouston

    alastairhouston Formula Junior

    Apr 19, 2009
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    Largs Scotland UK
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    Alastair Houston
    Hello from Scotland
    Your cars previous owner has something in common with the man who converted it!!!!
    IF its a Straman conversion?
    Both are owners of the even more expensive hoby of classic yachting and 'Fife' designed yachts in particular. They have obviously got good taste.
    Regards
    Alastair
     
  23. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    Dec 31, 2005
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    the car is back from the paint shop. four places needed attention. I need a LH outside rear view mirror(anyone help), the electric switch for the top blows a fuse. both easy fixes
     
  24. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2012
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    Venice Beach
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    Mike Kerns
    Really Beautiful.
    The Pete Townsend?
     
  25. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    Dec 31, 2005
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    Switch for power top blows a fuse. Groan. Also there is no LH outside mirror. I discovered that the Maserati QP 3 uses the same mirrors😄. Electric. Home run. I now have a really good set. For those that have standard mirrors. Pegasus Racing Supply has new for $85. My shop hopefully will have time to get this car in and finished next week
     

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