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  1. davebuchner

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    #1 davebuchner, Nov 28, 2006
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  2. TheBigEasy

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    #2 TheBigEasy, Nov 28, 2006
    The Enzo in France and now this, WTF!

    Be careful out there fellas...
     
  3. QWKDTSN

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    #3 QWKDTSN, Nov 28, 2006
    At least that one looks like it could be rebuilt.
     
  4. sammyb

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    #4 sammyb, Nov 28, 2006
    That's definitely something that can be fixed. It will take 6 months to a year, but this F40 will be back on the road good as new.
     
  5. 4redno

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    #5 4redno, Nov 28, 2006
    The repair bill will be staggering. Let's hope the chassis wasn't bent.
     
  6. miketuason

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    #6 miketuason, Nov 28, 2006
    OUCH it hurts just by looking at it.
     
  7. PAP 348

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    #7 PAP 348, Nov 28, 2006
    Nasty. It doesnt look too bad and Im assuming the occupants are ok. Thats the main thing. Car should be able to be rebuilt ok. :)
     
  8. Martin D

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    #8 Martin D, Nov 28, 2006
    Does anybody know the s/n???
    Because I know of a car that went to south africa a couple of months ago. Hope it wasn't this one!
    And I also hope the driver ist well and that the car will be fixed

    Martin
     
  9. chaa

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    #9 chaa, Nov 28, 2006
    Quite a few times super cars like F40s F50s and maybe Enzos are crashed and rebuilt. Any other ferrari woukd have buyers running away. But what happens to the super car values? Are there any penalties?
     
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    #10 PAP 348, Nov 28, 2006

    That is a very good question chaa. :) I would like to know what some Ferrari guru's would say about that.
    My theory is............with any of the 'normal' Ferrari models, there are plenty around to choose from, so you stay away from a bent ones if possible. But Ferrari Enzo and F50, around 400 cars built and the F40 around 1300 cars built, there are not as many around, so they are fastidiously rebuilt (hopefully better than before) and people still continue to pay the normal prices for them. Thats what I reckon anyways. I could be way off the mark there with this post. :)
     
  11. bill365

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    #11 bill365, Nov 28, 2006
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    #12 PAP 348, Nov 28, 2006

    A little automotive bog and some paint and she will be as good as new. :p:p
     
  13. rcallahan

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    #13 rcallahan, Nov 28, 2006
    My dad is a television repairman, he's got an awesome set of tools...he can fix it!
     
  14. markymark360f1

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    #14 markymark360f1, Nov 28, 2006
    What was manny doing in South africa?
     
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    #15 Modenafan, Nov 28, 2006
    Ouch.
     
  16. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #16 BMW.SauberF1Team, Nov 28, 2006
    Wow, I think I've seen that F40 before. At Vigletti in Cape Town in July 2000. Looks like the same Enkei wheels.
     
  17. testarob

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    #17 testarob, Nov 28, 2006
    Are you sure that wasn't Simon?
     
  18. saleenfan

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    #18 saleenfan, Nov 28, 2006
    Be careful out there guys! serriously.
     
  19. RossoCorsaItaly

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    #19 RossoCorsaItaly, Nov 28, 2006
    Enkei sold alot of the F40 wheels, I think over 15 sets, I'll check with them and find out for sure.
     
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    #20 285ferrari, Nov 28, 2006
    Be careful driving your supercars guys!!!
     
  21. Cscat87

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    #21 Cscat87, Nov 28, 2006
    hah, was that from viva la bam?
     
  22. davebuchner

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    #22 davebuchner, Nov 29, 2006
    There are 5 or 6 F40's in SA. I know of at least three with the Enkei wheels.
     
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    #23 redheadedstranger, Nov 29, 2006
    Fast Times At Ridgemont High.
     
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    #25 Kieran, Nov 30, 2006
    ...?
     
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