OUCH!!! I think I found Newman's next project :)

$75K max

 

It's not really that bad. The car looks straight and the engine pics look like it was well cared for. This indeed to could a great project for somebody with the knowledge and means.

 

I tried to buy it on copart and it sold for just over $70k (was approaching $100k in Canadian funds at the time) which was out of my comfort zone. That and a salvage title it just didn't make sense.

 

As for the engine value it's a tough call. Who needs a BBi engine? Most rebuild the one they have so it's a very small market with almost zero demand.

 

You dodged a bullet on that one!

Cheers,
Vincenzo

 

holy crap! that's one hot fire,,

 

seems a parts car for sure. sad it went out like that

 

I would LOVE to find a neglected Boxer for $150k, but this one has too many issues.

 

The fire was in the front of the car, little to no damage to the engine compartment which is unusual. Electrical fire?

 

Holy crap, that's one tough steering wheel

 

I saw this a week or so ago, thought the same thing. I have a lot of resources to make it happen..but the damage is just so extensive and the asking price is ridiculous considering what needs to be done..

Ugh, what a waste. This guy I think will be sitting on this for a very long time, at that price.

 

These are the pics I was sent prior to it going on Copart. Sorry about the sideways pics.
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Very sad. I wonder what started it.

 

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess they replaced it to make moving the car around easier.

 

It would be a fun project to take and have Ferrari classiche restore.

 

If you weren't paying the tab!

 

Now that we have opened that door.........
Mount for a 355 ?
And where to get a halon fire extinguisher ?

Wow such a pretty black car ...... up in smoke

 

halon not allowed anymore in EU

I wonder where the fire started there in the front??? could only be an electric problem

 

Was told smoke started behind the dash on the passenger side once the a/c was turned on. Either a/c blower motor or more likely fuse block.

 

Whoever bought it, I sure hope they will at least run important parts like steering shaft and pedal components through a heat treatment company so the metal has identical properties compared to new.

 

doubt that'll happen