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  1. Ferrari 360 CS

    Ferrari 360 CS F1 Veteran

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    #1 Ferrari 360 CS, Nov 8, 2008
    Am sure there are many people that can tell me more about this model as I know very little apart from the fact 3.7 and 4.0 liter versions were availible. A friend of mine has been offered one of these cars, a 1965 3.7 liter version that still has Lucas injection, I was under the impression this system was very un reliable.

    Are these cars considered collectable?
     
  2. wbaeumer

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    #2 wbaeumer, Nov 8, 2008
    Today the LUCAS-system can be sorted! Depends on who is doing this!!

    Yep, its a collectable (any classic Maserati is worth to be collected) but don`t expect Ferrari GTO-value within the next 126,5 years!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
  3. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #3 Ferrari 360 CS, Nov 8, 2008
    Well thats what makes me a bit sceptical as to if anyone here in South Africa has any experience sorting what seems to be a very troublesome system, what I understand is that most cars were converted to Webers.
     
  4. italiancars

    italiancars F1 Rookie

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    #4 italiancars, Nov 8, 2008
    First find someone that can set up the fuel injection correctly then weld the hood shut.
     
  5. wbaeumer

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    #5 wbaeumer, Nov 8, 2008
    Without an experianced mechanic I would advise to convert the car to carbs!

    Its a fantastic driver and in particular with the 4.0-liter engine!!!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
  6. carnutz

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    #6 carnutz, Nov 10, 2008
    Nice article on the 4 liter Mistral Spyder in the November issue of Classic and Sports Car magazine. It looks quite different with Starburst mags. I prefer Boranni wires.
     
  7. f308jack

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    #7 f308jack, Nov 11, 2008
    Jacques,

    There are people here who can set up the fuel injection.

    Mistral is a great car!
     
  8. thecarnut

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    #8 thecarnut, Nov 12, 2008
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    Two weekend ago I drove my Mistral spyder to the Hiltom Head concourse (700 miles round trip) and in the middle of summer it was driven to a show in Lexington, Kentucky (800 miles round trip). The car is running on its original fuel injection. I think replacing the injection system with Webers is a crime and Walter should be ashamed for suggesting it. Walter .. it is a joke .. calm down :)

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  9. f308jack

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    #9 f308jack, Nov 12, 2008
    The spyder is an absolutely stunning car. There is one much identical to the pics above here in Cape Town, and I just love it.

    It is said that the spyder shares panels with the AC 428 Frua convertible, more specifically the doors. Is there any truth in that?
     
  10. wbaeumer

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    #10 wbaeumer, Nov 13, 2008
    Ivan,
    I like the WEBERS more due to the better visual aspect. If your car runs fine with the LUCAS-system....great! No conversion needed!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
  11. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #11 Ferrari 360 CS, Nov 14, 2008
    Good to know...a Mistral may be comming onto the market at some stage...
     
  12. snj5

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    #12 snj5, Nov 14, 2008
    Anybody else but me spot the Maserati Mistral Coupe in the new James Bond Movie, "A Quantum of Solace"?
     
  13. BluMalago

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    #13 BluMalago, Nov 14, 2008
    Yep, there is a thread on it already. Beautiful car and the movie wasn't bad either.
     

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