A new Mondial in Charlotte!

She's here, she's here! Nearly a month after completing the deal, my (new) 1984 Mondial has arrived! The worst thing about waiting through the major service and transportation was how much $ I could spend without even having the car. I now have replacement top toggles(just-in-case), front vent replacement, 348 wheels ready for switchover from the TRXs and assorted 1984 sales brochures. Oh, yes, I've got it bad. The Mondial is the model that I've always wanted. Our 7yo daughter already loves 'her' back seat - but has also asked that I set up speakers in the back for her *sigh*.

She (the car, not my daughter) was bought sight-unseen from Cavallino Motors. Martin has been great to work with, and very patient with a first-time owner.

I really appreciated the FerrariChat forum where opinions and advice are readily available. I have even stopped lurking and started participating a few weeks back.

Thanks to all for the advice and encouragement. Yes, pictures are attached...
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Drive it in good health!

Yes, Martin is a straight shooter.

Cheers

 

looks pristine.
Congrats, enjoy it.

 

Your car looks great. Enjoy it in sunny Charlotte!

 

a beautiful car and classy car!
Have fun!

 

Was that thing hidden in the back of the factory all these years??

Looks like new...ENJOY!

 

Congrats, the Mondial is my favorite as well!!! Great car, enjoy in good health.

 

Mondials = fabulous..I LOVE my 3.2...congrats, and enjoy the elegant Ferrari..

Chris

 

I will keep my eyes peeled while im driving enjoy

 

Great guy! Excellent post sale follow thru too.

Best of luck with your "new" Mondial

Andrew

 

Bob, if you're not already connected, you should hook up with our local Ferrari club in Charlotte called CAFE (Charlotte Area Ferrari Enthusiasts). Shoot me a PM, and I can get you added to our email list. It's just a bunch of Ferrari owners and car guys/gals that get together for informal lunches, drives, cookouts, etc. around Charlotte. We have quite a few members, but I'm not aware of anyone active in our club with a Mondial other than a fellow named Nate who lives near Boone, NC. He brings his down to Charlotte every now and then. Congrats!!!
- Brian

 

Thanks for all the kind comments. The car is working out just fine. The weather this weekend has been terrific - perfect for driving around. Even better, today was a holiday so I got to play even more. First thing this morning I took off the distributor caps and cleaned the contacts as Martin suggested. What a difference that made on startup and running. My wife closed up early and we drove 30 twisting back-road miles to an auto supply store (yes, there was a Wal-Mart 2 miles away, but, gee...) for some A/C refrigerant..it's icy cold now, even in 90 degrees. Had to be pretty well behaved, though, as I discovered that the cigarette lighter isn't a power supply for a radar detector.

 

Check under the dash, maybe there is one. I remember one of my older Ferraris had one, but I don't remember which model it was.

 

Congrats the mondial is an excellant choice enjoy you should put it up on the mondial registry

 

Where do I find the registry? Thanks

 

Hi Bob,

Lovely Mondial QV Cabriolet! Well done! Here's a link to the registry:

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12078&highlight=mondial+registry

As for the cigarette lighter, I removed mine (keeping all the parts) and replaced them with two cigarette lighters from the auto parts store. (There are 2 cigarette lighters in the center console.) The replacements are standard US style cigarette lighters so all the accessories (radar detector, GPS Nav) will plug into them. They can be had for $12 each at your local Kragen, Pep Boys, Autozone, etc.

Bob

 

Congrats on the gorgeous Mondi! It was said elsewhere, but everytime someone posts a 'new car' thread, it brings back that feeling like mine showed up yesterday. Its a really cool thing that people just can't grasp unless they have been there.
Drive in good health!

JIM

 

A beautiful car! Congrats!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

 

Awsome car. Looks like you got a great one.
Drive it and enjoy.
- Ron Frohock

 

Wow what a nice car! Enjoy!

 

Congrats, she looks really nice.