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Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by jpc763, Sep 7, 2007.

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  1. jpc763

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    #1 jpc763, Sep 7, 2007
    First of all, this is not my car. I am a Ferrari Fan and work in the building across the street from Scuderia Ramparte in Boulder, CO. This absolutely stunning 250 GT Boano showed up to get spruced for an upcoming show. I did some research on the internet and came up with either 1956 or 1957 by coach builder Boano.

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  2. michael platzer

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    #2 michael platzer, Sep 7, 2007
    very good looking but rather unusual car. only very few had these side vents and the chrome left and right of the plate (lights ?) seems unique.
    did you see the chassisnumber ? could it be the barnfind 0529GT in restored condition ?
     
  3. modmaki

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    #3 modmaki, Sep 7, 2007
    the 56 boano has a break in the belt line... a 57 has a smooth beltline.............i think this is a 57
     
  4. Boudewijn

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    #4 Boudewijn, Sep 7, 2007
    This is #0543GT not, but looks like it.
     
  5. jpc763

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    #5 jpc763, Sep 7, 2007
    Where do you find the Chasis number on this car? It comes out of the garage some times so I could look again. According to Dave, the owner of Scuderia Ramparte, this car was in his shop 2 years ago, only then it was gold.
     
  6. modmaki

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    #6 modmaki, Sep 7, 2007
    john..i think your question was is it a 56 or a 57.please get we get an expert to answer this question..........
     
  7. kare

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    #7 kare, Sep 7, 2007
    This is a later car than 0543GT - a 1957 that is. You will find chassis number on a type plate in engine compartment, on frame near left front wheel and even on right rear of engine block. Best wishes, Kare
     
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  10. jpc763

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    #10 jpc763, Sep 7, 2007
    That car looks very much like this one, but it is not the same. The dash is different, the odometer is different and the exaust system is different (although that could have been upgraded).

    The Gentry website says the one it sold is a 56.

    On the ID number, I do not have access to it so unless I walk by and the hood is open, we will have to keep on guessing. Sorry. It is quite beautiful. I was also told that it won a Best in Class award at the Broadmoor a couple of weeks ago.
     
  11. Boudewijn

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    #11 Boudewijn, Sep 7, 2007
    The serial number is 0589GT
     
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  13. kare

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    #13 kare, Sep 7, 2007
    I looked at the same pictures earlier today and yes, it is quite likely, especially as both the golden car and the black one carry Colorado plates... but are you 100% sure? Best wishes, Kare
     
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    #14 Boudewijn, Sep 7, 2007
    Dear Kare, I don't have any doubt because of previous information I had concerning the repainting of the golden car into black.
    Best
    Boudewijn
     
  15. jpc763

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    #15 jpc763, Sep 7, 2007
    Where did that picture come from? I searched and could not find it. Do you have any interior shots (dash shots)?
     
  16. kare

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    #16 kare, Sep 7, 2007
    Agree. Shame, it looked cute in bronze!
     
  17. James in Denver

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    #17 James in Denver, Sep 7, 2007
    Just go across the street and ask Dave Helms, the owner of Scuderia Ramparte ( A GREAT GUY !!! ) and, he's an FChatter, so you could always PM him.

    James in Denver

     
  18. jpc763

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    #18 jpc763, Sep 10, 2007
    I talked to Dave. He was not sure. I figured I would do two things by posting. First, I would show the FChat community a truly beautiful 250GT, then second I would get info on it.

    J
     
  19. davehelms

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    #19 davehelms, Sep 11, 2007
    56, 0589GT

    Very interesting in the Bronze, stunning in Black

    Dave
     

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