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Dino 00468 - The Mysterious Dino

Discussion in '206/246' started by tx246, Aug 26, 2011.

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  1. HMB-Dino

    HMB-Dino Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Especially since the listing shows a BMW 507 (a friend of mine has **2**) rather than a DIno...
     
    HMB-Dino, Aug 31, 2011
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  2. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    DriverSource is a big, (fairly new) dealer here......I'm not kicking that cage!

    They must be under the impression that all is "okay" with the car.
    Maybe they looked at it as closely as the Auction House...

    I don't think they have a rep posting here, but they are very well known in our local market.

    I nominate tx246, to drop in and give them the "bad news".

    Let's crack open some door panels and get the chalk Ferrari Job numbers, or some other component stampings.
    Maybe we can close an Interpol Cold Case here.
     
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  3. UroTrash

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    It will be interesting to see what they do when they discover the problem with the VIN.
     
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  4. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    They'll stomp it down like a big lump under the rug, that's why I'm not going!!

    They operated The Vault, that would be a good place to store it a few years, until "things blow over"....
     
    BigTex, Aug 31, 2011
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  5. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Thinking about it, the mismatched "4's are not an issue as the frame designation stamping was by the vendor, the other digits by Ferrari.

    But they really need to do something about the column plate, wipe it clean and have Hightech Signs do a nice engraving job on that.
     
    BigTex, Aug 31, 2011
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  6. UroTrash

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    Do you think if they sell this car would they need to disclose to the buyer that it might be stolen or reconstructed or some other reason for a weird VIN?
     
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  7. UroTrash

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    And if it was stolen, could the original owner claim it?
     
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  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    There's so many variables there.

    If an insurance claim has paid off it is THEIR car.

    On cars this old people have passed on.

    Strictly from a curiousity standpoint it should be sorted out, the current exchange of info (like Matthias' database) make this sort of thing MUCH harder to do in the modern times.
    The fact that the VIN does not match the year is now a pretty glaring error.
     
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  9. BigTex

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    My insurance gets frustrated entering 5 digit VINs.

    I doubt they'd want to hear of a FOUR digit VIN!! :D
     
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  10. 500tr

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    This car is 'burned' for all markets.
    Only thing one can do is to find the right story behind it, get the car restamped to it's original VIN with the help of Ferrari Classiche.
    Nice to see how this chatboard works for all the enthusiasts of Dino's.
     
    500tr, Aug 31, 2011
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  11. BigTex

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    I dunno Volkmar, I found this place months AFTER buying my first 308GTB!
     
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    OK guys, who's going to let DriverSource in on the little secret?
     
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  13. BigTex

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    Their phone number is in the book, Ms. Pulinya Wanker....maybe you could inquire as a potential buyer?? :D :D :D
     
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    Not for sale anymore...and they ARE aware of the funny stuff.

    Regards, Alberto
     
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  15. HMB-Dino

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    I sent them an email early this morning suggesting they look into how a 1972 could have a VIN that couldn't possibly be for a 1972. They said they would.
     
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  16. swift53

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    I saw a post from an auction house asking where HMB was....

    Regards, Alberto
     
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  17. dm_n_stuff

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    Driver's Source is fully informed about this car.

    They have pulled it from the market while they try to sort it out.

    I've had several emails back and forth today with the sales manager there.

    I believe they will get it figured out, and act accordingly.

    D
     
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  18. HMB-Dino

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    Funny guy!...I'm changing my location to El Salvador
     
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  19. swift53

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    Good idea. Here, we know how to fend off the auction houses, and the assorted baddies, they tried it (only) once....;)

    See you at Mavericks.

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    I saw this car at the auction, and believe me the last thing the new owner has to worry about is the serial number. This was one of the worst dinos I have seen in years.
    body, shot
    engine, shot
    exhaust shot
    interior, horrible
    25 dollar tires
    need i go on? I was amazed at the 120k bid

    what do I know?
     
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    Part car! I bet piece by piece $200,000 on eBay.
     
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  22. Rock

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    I hate to say it but there wasn't many good parts.

    this car will need plenty of money to make right.
     
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    Rocco, you know....

    Regards, Alberto
     
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  24. 4CamGT

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    I'd love to see this Dino reunited with its true identity. It would give the dealer and auction house an opportunity to get a lot of credibility and positive publicity from the automotive enthusiast community. I'm sure this forum would endorse and celebrate this. Not a time to run and hide. We're all watching!

    Freeman
     
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  25. Pantdino

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    I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask how you know the engine is shot just by looking at the outside of it.
     
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