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Notice too the original(?) color, a blue that I don't readily recognize. . Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Ah, come on guys, it's The Beverly Hills Car Club with another wonderful offering for your viewing pleasure. Take a look at the upgraded fuse panel and the bare trunk. What a shame!
I actually risked contracting an incurable infection dropping by this place last week and sadly saw this very car. I noticed the current bid on eBay is $ 3.25. I think that's twenty five cents above what the car is worth. Where on earth do they find these things . . . but the greater question is who lets a Ferrari fall into such a state?
That was my first Ferrari! I bought in in 1988 with 38746 miles on it and probably put about 30000 more on it in the 4 years I had it. The speedometer and odometer never worked and we could never figure it out. It showed 38746 miles when I traded it to FAF in Atlanta for my current 308 QV in 1992. Except for the speedometer and odometer it was in decent shape mechanically and cosmetically, however originally it was red. Last I heard it was in Oklahoma.
Well, when I bought my car I had to repair a little rust around my gas cap as well, so I guess I can't throw stones. Yikes. These guys have some major cojones putting a reserve on that car.
Same car? Amazing, and the stories this one could tell. Originally red when you bought it? Or red from the factory? Do you recall seeing the paint code label on the rear trunk lid? Lot's of Ferraris were repainted to Resale Red during the 80's.
Fair play to BHCC they show it warts and all and describe it as a project car. People restore much worse. The boot is scary though.
I doubt there's much worse out there. I'd give them props for putting cars that should otherwise be crushed or parted out . . . but then one look at the prices they ask and it starts smelling bad. I've dropped by there two or three times and each visit literally brings me to tears. Last time I was there I saw a yellow GTB that appeared, for the majority of it's time, to have been a properly appreciated and much cared for car . . . only to face some catastrophic event such as a flood. The rust was so bad I'd content there was nothing left to salvage, yet they insisted on asking $ 65K, and assured me they'd get it. I guess if they can find someone to pay that kind of money good for them, but in the end it remains a painful journey . . .
As far as I could tell it's original color was red. I had some rust in the trunk area repaired and red was the only color seen during cleaning and prep. Very sad to see it's condition today. I think I've aged a little better, but not much.
Just looked at ebay and it is up to $10,300.00 USD, what am I missing here, does someone come and restore the car at no extra charge after you buy it???? Andy
My guess is that the people bidding have NO IDEA what it costs to service, let alone restore a Ferrari. Especially not one this far gone. I mean, just for fun - what are some estimates on what it would cost to get this car back into good condition. It looks like it literally needs everything. $80-100K in parts and labour?
Most likely will end up in a parts breaking place like ferr parts, there is certainly more than $10-$12k in parts there. They (BHCC) list the car on their website for something like $16K if you walked in and bought it. They sold a similar condition white 1986 cab for close to $20k about a month ago.
As much of an optimist as I am, I don't think there is any hope for this poor thing. It even looks like it has been either dropped, or had something heavy drop on top. Look at the dents around the sunroof. The entire chassis looks bent. On the other hand, I really could use those nice looking front seat hinge covers. Someone buy this car, and sell me the covers!! Sid
