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Sadly selling the 550

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  1. Grant

    Grant Karting

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    I recently bought a gorgeous 98 Rossa Barchetta/Tan 550 with my father (split all costs) who lives in Calif. I live in Denver and Dad has never even made it here to see the car. Unfortunately, his financial situation requires that we sell the car. It is fully maintained and sorted - a great looking and driving car. Please see my ad here:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=2078

    Thanks for looking,
    Grant
     
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  2. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    You're welcome. Wish I could swing it... that's what I have into my
    '86 328 at this point!!!!

    So sorry you have to sell.... good luck in the sale. Hope you can
    come back to the F-club later.

    Jedi
     
    Jedi, Sep 16, 2009
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  3. Grant

    Grant Karting

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    Thanks, Jedi!
     
    Grant, Sep 16, 2009
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  4. Grant

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    Oh, forgot to mention that it has Tubi exhaust. How do I add this to my ad (don't see the edit button any longer)...
     
    Grant, Sep 16, 2009
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  5. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

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    Sorry to hear that. Good luck with the sale.

    But surely your dad should drive it before it goes?


    Onno
     
    JazzyO, Sep 16, 2009
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  6. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran Owner

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    ain't no fun right now, i may follow your route very soon. all the best. at least keep us posted on the results
     
    bundas, Sep 16, 2009
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  7. fou

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    That one sounds and looks like a winner for some lucky person
     
    fou, Sep 16, 2009
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  8. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Sorry to hear it.
    That price is disappointing to see.
    Guess my 2000 with 37K miles is worth about 25 bucks and a cup of coffee! :)
     
    italiafan, Sep 16, 2009
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  9. Grant

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    That's what I told him, but he said he'd rather not get attached to it...
     
    Grant, Sep 16, 2009
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  10. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Beautiful color combo.
    Can you post a few more pics of it here in this thread, e.g. the interior?

    I also own a 98 550. Great car.
    Sorry to see you're selling it, but best of luck to you & your Dad.
     
    toggie, Sep 16, 2009
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  11. Grant

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    I know I need to take better pics - I'll try to do that soon. Here's the best one I have with interior shown:
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  12. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Grant- Somebody is going to get a lot of car for not very much money. She is very pretty and in really great shape. Same mileage as my 2004.

    Good luck on the sale and hope your father wins the lottery so you do not have to sell her.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
    tazandjan, Sep 16, 2009
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  13. Grant

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    Thanks, Terry! You have been one of the reasons I've enjoyed my brief Ferrari ownership experience as much as I have!
     
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  14. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    Sorry to hear you're selling.

    Good luck with the sale.
     
    Bas, Sep 16, 2009
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  15. ryankjb

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    Sorry about your bad luck. That is a gorgeous car, and someone is going to be very lucky to have it.

    I can understand why your dad doesn't want to drive it, I drove one once and didn't want that ride to end.
     
    ryankjb, Sep 16, 2009
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  16. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I just looked at your ad..

    That's a good looking example, maintianed by known sticklers for quality...

    A very fine deal indeed, and wishing you and your Dad better adventures in the furue!
     
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  17. Derek at FoD

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    Good luck with the sale! I've driven that car a few times over the years and recall when we sold that 550 to the original owner. Whomever buys this car will get a well sorted Maranello at a great price!
     
    Derek at FoD, Sep 16, 2009
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  18. dromer

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    She is coming to LA !! Grant it was a pleasure doing business with you. I looked quite a few cars and only two cars were in the running. Garrett in SF also has a beautiful example.

    Remember to look us up in LA when you come in

    Dave
     
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  19. Grant

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    Dave - Enjoy it! It was a pleasure meeting you too.
    -Grant
     
    Grant, Sep 26, 2009
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    Dave,

    You have a PM.
     
    Emartleb, Sep 28, 2009
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  21. dromer

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    I just returned your info.
    Dave
     
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  22. dromer

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    One more thing. Ferrari of Denver was a real pleasure to deal with. They sold the car to the first owner and were very helpful with records, PPI and holding the car for the transport.

    Very professional

    Thanks
    D
     
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  23. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    The best thing that can happen to a Ferrari is to go from one FChatter to another. In this case Grant to Dave.

    Congratulations to both of you. If there is one thing I love, it is over-maintained, or, should I say, super-maintained, cars, and this one qualifies.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
    tazandjan, Sep 28, 2009
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  24. 365GTC/4

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    Hey Dave
    The advert is now gone so there is only the 1 photo on page 1 of this thread. In any case that 1 photo is enough to show a real nice car. I really like the dark red/dark tan combo. It suits the car. It looks like the long chase and wait were worth it. Great news.
    Cheers
    John
     
    365GTC/4, Sep 29, 2009
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  25. dromer

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    Wow. 550's are a hell of alot of car for the $. probably best value out there. Very nimble car given the weight and power.

    John, Perhaps we need 550's for regular runs and C/4's when carbs are required. Only problem is that its gonna be tough to get me out of that comfortable 550

    D
     
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