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  1. '77 308GTB

    '77 308GTB Karting

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    Some of you may remember me from my white 308GTB that I sold a couple years ago, or some from the private "Quality Street Home Tour" tour I put on for the club in 2004. Now that my second daughter has reached 9-months old, my wife gave me the o.k. to get another Toy. Well as of tonight, I'm back!

    I just pick-up this local '95 456GT (6-speed), and here it is spending its first night in our garage! Anyhow, I look forward to reacquainting myself and meeting you all again. Now the real work begins as I figure out what to do first (Tubi, 550 wheels,etc..)?

    Regards, Todd
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  2. $$$=SPEED

    $$$=SPEED F1 Veteran

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    Congrats Todd! Very pretty car. Enjoy

    Mike
     
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  3. dinogt4guy

    dinogt4guy F1 Rookie

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    Very nice, enjoy!

    Welcome Back!

    Cheers!

    DT
     
    dinogt4guy, Mar 28, 2007
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  4. ^@#&

    ^@#& F1 World Champ BANNED

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    wow. That car is absolutely beautiful. What is the official color?
     
    ^@#&, Mar 28, 2007
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  5. Air_Cooled_Nut

    Air_Cooled_Nut Formula Junior

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    Congrats! Brushed aluminum interior? I like it.

    Don't forget an engine shot :)
     
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  6. BritBlaster

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    Gorgeous interior -- congrats Todd.

    "Quality Street" -- is that like the "Street of Dreams" ?
     
    BritBlaster, Mar 28, 2007
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  7. etip

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    Is that the one that has been on Craigslist? If so, what a screaming deal.
    Cool car, congrats.
     
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  8. speed wrench

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    The 456 is what I'm looking to stepping up to from my 308 when the time comes. looking forward to hearing about the new ride. congrads D
     
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  9. '77 308GTB

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    I don't know if it was on Craig's List or not? It's very possible, but I found it in the Micronews.

    Here's that engine bay pic. The paint is the original Azzurro Blue.

    The "Quality Street" replaced the "Street of Dreams" in 2004 only. It was a 4-week charity event for Children's Hospital at the Reserve at Newcastle Golf Community in Newcastle. I'll try to find a pic of the event, thanks for the comments!

    Todd
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  10. Jalpa_Mike

    Jalpa_Mike F1 Rookie

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    Todd:

    That is a gorgeous car! Love the color!

    How is your "surround piece" that goes around the climate control knobs and switches? Every 456GT that I was looking at a couple years ago, was warped from the heat.

    Anyone know of a fix for that? Or, do you just have to replace that piece every so often?

    Mike
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  11. mercedesbenze55amg

    mercedesbenze55amg Formula Junior

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    afubala hubala mubala... CTS-V (i love that as a daily american sedan) and blue 456. Nice stable. Hows the CTS-V? and also CONGRATS on the V12 beast. V12 or bust!
     
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  12. Hammer

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    Congrats... Very Nice!


    Hammer
     
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  13. walawdog

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    Very cool, interesting color. Go for the wheels first, that car looks like it needs bigger wheels and tires.
     
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  14. '77 308GTB

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    The CTS-V is a great daily driver and then some, check out what's under the hood there (535hp). Good drag race with the F-car?

    Unfortunately, I'm going to put up the CTS-V for sale. Anyone interested? My daily driver is actually a GMC Yukon, boring but perfect for my line of work.

    I drove the F-car tonight, oh what a joy!
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  15. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Welcome to the blue 456GT owner's club!

    They really are wonderful cars, and blue is definitely a great color for them.

    As for the climate control panel, there are some which are not warped, such as mine. I happen to have all the service records on my car from new, and I think mine was replaced 3 or 4 times under warranty until they found a good one. So far, so good!

    I believe there is now an aftermarket replacement which doesn't warp, or at least so I've heard.
     
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  16. Jdubbya

    Jdubbya The $10 Trillion Man Silver Subscribed

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    Congrats on the new 456. Nice color!!

    Is that the 427 in the CTS-V?
     
    Jdubbya, Mar 29, 2007
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  17. Ace503

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    Congrats, gorgeous car! The 456 is really starting to grow on me!
     
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  18. mercedesbenze55amg

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    What the snuh? PM me about the V o_O
     
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  19. Mojo

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    Cool car,
    I think the 456 is the best bang for the buck now.
    That one looks great, have fun :)
     
    Mojo, Mar 29, 2007
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  20. hank sound

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    Congrats!! You and your family will enjoy the blue beauty more than you ever figured on. OK - a clue - when all the family can join in, it's pure joy:)

    My $0.02 - - the car has mass and would do with upgraded, larger wheels and tires to create a better balance. As for exhaust - - my call would be Hyper-Flow cats and X-OSt silencer. We're talking about "music" here, so bottom line, it's what you like. I recommend that you "do much proper research". Also, do talk with Daniel @ RICAMBI AMERICA (an F-chat sponsor & over all "great guy").
     
    hank sound, Mar 29, 2007
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  21. johng

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    nice color!
     
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