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  1. Michael Everson

    Michael Everson Karting

    Nov 5, 2005
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    #1 Michael Everson, Aug 3, 2008
    Found this poor Ferrari sitting at an apartment builing not too far from my house. It appears to be in very sad condition. Large spots of rust through. Interior badly faded and cracked. I left a note saying that I wanted to buy it. Probably only good for parts though. I dont know any more about it except what the pictures tell. Inspection sticker expired in 2006.

    What do you think? Probably worth 5-6K in parts?

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  2. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 9, 2007
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    #2 mseals, Aug 3, 2008
    Wow...


    just....


    Wow...


    Mike in Kuwait
     
  3. sparta49

    sparta49 F1 Veteran
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    #3 sparta49, Aug 3, 2008
    I have seen much worse.
     
  4. d0nfry

    d0nfry Karting

    Nov 13, 2007
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    #4 d0nfry, Aug 3, 2008
    That is a potential great deal especially if you know what it needs to get it running. Pursue this and keep us updated.
     
  5. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

    Jul 25, 2004
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    #5 stuckinkuwait, Aug 3, 2008
    Mike, I will make sure that the 348 you sold me will never look like that!
     
  6. Michael Everson

    Michael Everson Karting

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    #6 Michael Everson, Aug 3, 2008
    How is that 348 treating you? I really miss it.
     
  7. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

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    #7 stuckinkuwait, Aug 3, 2008
    I got the 30K service done and it has been running like a clock. Nothing like a 348!
     
  8. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Aug 3, 2008
    seeing these things makes me want to throw up...

    It's like seeing a dog in someone's back yard with his ribs showing
     
  9. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 Wade, Aug 3, 2008
    With some armor all, a can of matte black paint or two and some strategic camera angles you could easily get $35,000 for it on ebay ;)
     
  10. Michael Everson

    Michael Everson Karting

    Nov 5, 2005
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    #10 Michael Everson, Aug 3, 2008
    Leonardo did you see my latest purchase?

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    This is a replica (of course) As you know I am big into replicas.
     
  11. xeneize

    xeneize Karting

    Dec 26, 2005
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    #11 xeneize, Aug 3, 2008
    I agree with Dr. Tommy Cosgrove. Not that you should treat it like a garage queen, but at least keep it in descent conditions man.
     
  12. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ
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    #12 tatcat, Aug 3, 2008
    my 85 looked like that when i bought it. no big deal if you can do the body work and paint yourself. any idea about the mechs? that's where the money enters the equation.
     
  13. GeorgeSSSS

    GeorgeSSSS Karting

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    #13 GeorgeSSSS, Aug 3, 2008
    Really unfortunate.
     
  14. 308 milano

    308 milano F1 Veteran

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    #14 308 milano, Aug 3, 2008
    + 1 with Dr. Tommy! I hate to say this but sometimes its impossible to outrun the rust issues know matter how good of a bodyman you are. Lets hope its not gone that far.
     
  15. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #15 285ferrari, Aug 3, 2008
    Run the VIN and see if it returns with a registered owner...
     
  16. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
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    #16 Ricambi America, Aug 3, 2008
    Sad. Seems like fewer and fewer survive the years. But it is indeed good for those of us who love and maintain our cars!
     
  17. AustinMartin

    AustinMartin F1 Veteran

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    #17 AustinMartin, Aug 3, 2008
    If I had the cash to buy that car, I would buy it. May be in bad condition now, but give it to the right restoration firm, and it will be running like clock work.
     
  18. robbie

    robbie F1 Rookie

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    #18 robbie, Aug 3, 2008
    Looks too shiney to have been sitting outside since 2006. How do you know it isn't a beater daily driver?
     
  19. Robb

    Robb Moderator
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    #19 Robb, Aug 3, 2008
    Not a really good advertising message for "Independent Ferrari Service"...

    I'd make that license plate frame disappear if I worked at IFS...

    Robb
     
  20. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #20 134282, Aug 4, 2008
    Wow...! Is that on a Ferrari chassis? It looks amazing!
     
  21. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #21 mseals, Aug 4, 2008
    Mike, Nice Car! In spite of it being a replica, I would put that in my garage any day... more pics, please?

    Mike in Kuwait
     
  22. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

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    #22 stuckinkuwait, Aug 4, 2008
    Mike,

    That is a beautiful car!!
     
  23. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran
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    #23 tx246, Aug 4, 2008
    what is the vin? it should be visable through the windshield and on the steering column
     
  24. Pantera

    Pantera F1 Rookie

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    #24 Pantera, Aug 4, 2008
    MONEY PIT!.
     
  25. HUTCH91TR

    HUTCH91TR F1 Rookie

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    #25 HUTCH91TR, Aug 4, 2008

    +1. Run the VIN and that should give you the name of the last registered owner. If that reveals nothing, then try a title search with that VIN. And if that doesn't help, then get the cops to declare it abandoned, and you can be a good citizen and take it home :)

    Robbie - What are the laws regarding getting a vehicle declared legally abandoned?? That could be the way to go for this 308...
     
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