85690 Ferrari F40 wanted!

poppy84 · Mar 16, 2006

I'm looking for C/N 85690 F40. I know is actually in UK!

Thanks in advance for any information!

jtremlett · Mar 22, 2006

Yes, I believe this car is in the UK. You're best bet is to e-mail the UK Ferrari Owners Club. They may be able to pass on a message to the owner for you.

Jonathan

poppy84 · Mar 22, 2006

How can I send a message to the UK owners club??

Thanks

jtremlett · Mar 23, 2006

Try this link http://www.ferrariownersclub.co.uk/contact/index.asp

If that doesn't work pm me and I'll give you an e-mail address.

Jonathan

F40org · Mar 23, 2006

poppy84 said:

I'm looking for C/N 85690 F40. I know is actually in UK!

Thanks in advance for any information!
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Hello Poppy,

if my information is correct it is your former F40 - AN 586 BY?
In 2005 it was for sale in UK with approx. 24.000 km.
One of the last plates in UK was F40 TPO.
I could check if there is something about it in my "archive".

poppy84 · Mar 23, 2006

I know it was for sale in UK. I know the plate F40 TPO...but i'm looking for the last owner.

Thanks!!

F40org · Mar 23, 2006

poppy84 said:

I know it was for sale in UK. I know the plate F40 TPO...but i'm looking for the last owner.

Thanks!!
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I'm not sure but if I remember correct it was sold by Micheal Sheehan [email protected]

Try it by him, maybe he could help.

The cars was serviced at Ferrari UK (Maranello Concessionaires) in May 2005. One more trace?

SefacHotRodder · Mar 23, 2006

It was for sale on qv500.com in September of last year with plates "F40 TP0"

F40org · Mar 24, 2006

SefacHotRodder said:

It was for sale on qv500.com in September of last year with plates "F40 TP0"
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Yes, it was qv500.com not Micheal Sheehan.

QV500.com
76 East Avenue
Bournemouth
BH3 7DB
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 761 441
Mobile: +44 (0)7732 182272

Editor: Ben Tyer E-mail: [email protected]
Technical: Rob Beeson E-mail: [email protected]

GOOD LUCK!

Chris.e.wilson · Oct 4, 2012

Poppy84 / Andrea - hi - i'm the owner of c/n 85690 that your father used to race. Would be good to get in touch as I have many questions to ask - great car with a great history!

poppy84 · Oct 5, 2012

Chris you have PM.

F40 LeMans · Oct 5, 2012

Congratulations Andrea.. finally you find it.

mattymouse33 · Oct 5, 2012

Bloody hell, 6 and a half years!!

Hakan458 · Oct 6, 2012

Wow, amazing stuff on FChat!

poppy84 · Oct 6, 2012

Yes, I've found her and she's fine and in good hands.

That's really an amazing stuff, and the beggining of a new chapter of 85690 amazing life.

Bill S · Oct 6, 2012

Best thread ever! 3/16/06 post to 10/4/12 response. Is that a record?

omd78 · Oct 7, 2012

Pictures? Anyone?

Gr. Martin

JeremyJon · Oct 7, 2012

didnt find specific images, but this from google search;

http://www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1162656558/

Ferrari F40 chassis number �85690� is a unique, race-winning example of only 16 recognised Competizione cars that were prepared for GT racing in period. This particular car is one of the most well known and widely documented F40s that competed in the Italian GT Championship, and has featured extensively in a number of books and other publications produced since the mid-1990s.
Following the conclusion of its original competition career, the car returned to use as a road vehicle (minus its racing livery) and thus represents an exceptional example of a road-usable F40 with the added benefits of its race-developed engine, competition history and provenance.
F40 chassis number �85690� was delivered new to Pierre Alexandre Popoff of Lerici, Italy in July 1990. Designer of the Mugello racing circuit in Italy, Popoff was a close friend of Enzo Ferrari and an enthusiastic member of the Ferrari Club Italia. Popoff had �85690� modified by Ferrari�s close collaborator Michelotto, official builder of Maranello�s GT sports racers since the late 1970s, and entered it in the Italian GT Championship from the inaugural 1992 season.
During its competition career, �85690� was developed through a variety of permitted upgrades to maintain the car�s competitiveness as the series evolved, including up-rating the engine to GT specification (circa 540-560bhp). Between 1992 and the end of the 1994 season, Popoff contested 27 Italian GT Championship races in this car, winning twice (in his final season) and finishing on the podium on seven other occasions.
�85690� was pictured extensively in and on the back cover of Sergio Cassan�s definitive 1995 book F40 da Corsa and has been the central feature of a review of F40 Racing in a recently published issue of Ferrari Collection by Fabbri Editori. The car has also been pictured and mentioned in various other books and publications, relating to its role in the Italian GT Championship series, and featured in and on the cover of Evo magazine in the UK (December 1999 issue). �85690� is also the subject of highly detailed models produced by Herpa of the car in its racing livery at both 1:43 and 1:87 scale.
After its competition career was over, �85690� reverted back to a use as a road car, albeit with the highly tractable race specification engine still in place. The proven robustness of this engine and general reliability of the car is demonstrated by its regular and problem-free use over the last seven years in the UK, which is supported by a full Ferrari specialist service history since importation to this country in 1997. The car has not suffered any notable mechanical faults since 1999, when both IHI turbochargers were replaced by a Ferrari UK main agent following the failure of one unit. The original turbochargers were replaced with updated IHI units (specified by Ferrari as a replacement OEM part) able to withstand higher boost pressures and thus provide increased durability. The engine remains visually standard in appearance apart from its high-flow F40 LM oil filter, but is believed to remain mapped for a marginally higher boost pressure to provide optimum performance with a less-restrictive-than-standard exhaust system. The car is presented in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, fully comparable with the very best F40s available, and has covered just 23,650 kilometres from new. It underwent a major service at Maranello Concessionaires in May 2005, including belt replacement, and is ready for use on the road or track. A quantity of highly desirable spares accompanies this car, including standard (OEM) and sports exhaust rear systems, original OEM catalysts (not certified functional or required for UK), original F40 car cover and carry bag, and Herpa 1:43 and 1:87 scale models.
The car is offered with its original registration paperwork, owner�s manual and fully stamped service book, confirming Pierre Popoff as the first owner, together with racing history and copies of some of the publications referred to above demonstrating its provenance. It also possesses a current road fund licence and Swansea V5 document, and is MoT�d until May 2006.
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poppy84 · Oct 7, 2012

JeremyJon said: ↑

didnt find specific images, but this from google search;

http://www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/1162656558/
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I've got many pics...will post in the next days.

omd78 · Oct 8, 2012

poppy84 said: ↑

I've got many pics...will post in the next days.
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Cool!

Gr. Martin

willcrook · Oct 8, 2012

how romantic!

Garretto · Oct 8, 2012

Found some pictures in this link:

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14250/lot/353/

Dino V · Oct 8, 2012

Love reading stories like this.

poppy84 · Oct 8, 2012

Garretto said: ↑

Found some pictures in this link:

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14250/lot/353/
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The car remained unsold at that auction.

So 85690 was traded with a brand new F430 at Maranello Egham (UK).

JeremyJon · Oct 9, 2012

poppy84 said: ↑

I've got many pics...will post in the next days.
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yes please

a few from the bonhams link;

The ex-Pierre Alexander Popoff, 1992-94 Italian GT Championship
1990 Ferrari F40 Competizione Coupé
Registration no. F40 TPO
Chassis no. 85690
Engine no. 22707
Estimate:

£170,000 - 220,000
US$ 270,000 - 340,000
220,000 - 280,000

Footnotes
Ferrari F40 chassis number 85690 is a unique, race-winning example of only 16 recognised Competizione cars that were prepared for GT racing in period. This particular car is one of the most well known and widely documented F40s that competed in the Italian GT Championship, and has featured extensively in a number of books and other publications produced since the mid-1990s.
Following the conclusion of its original competition career, the car returned to use as a road vehicle (minus its racing livery) and thus represents an exceptional example of a road-usable F40 with the added benefits of its race-developed engine, competition history and provenance.
F40 chassis number 85690 was delivered new to Pierre Alexandre Popoff of Lerici, Italy in July 1990. Designer of the Mugello racing circuit in Italy, Popoff was a close friend of Enzo Ferrari and an enthusiastic member of the Ferrari Club Italia. Popoff had 85690 modified by Ferraris close collaborator Michelotto, official builder of Maranellos GT sports racers since the late 1970s, and entered it in the Italian GT Championship from the inaugural 1992 season.
During its competition career, 85690 was developed through a variety of permitted upgrades to maintain the cars competitiveness as the series evolved, including up-rating the engine to GT specification (circa 540-560bhp). Between 1992 and the end of the 1994 season, Popoff contested 27 Italian GT Championship races in this car, winning twice (in his final season) and finishing on the podium on seven other occasions.
85690 was pictured extensively in and on the back cover of Sergio Cassans definitive 1995 book F40 da Corsa and has been the central feature of a review of F40 Racing in a recently published issue of Ferrari Collection by Fabbri Editori. The car has also been pictured and mentioned in various other books and publications, relating to its role in the Italian GT Championship series, and featured in and on the cover of Evo magazine in the UK (December 1999 issue). 85690 is also the subject of highly detailed models produced by Herpa of the car in its racing livery at both 1:43 and 1:87 scale.
After its competition career was over, 85690 reverted back to a use as a road car, albeit with the highly tractable race specification engine still in place. The proven robustness of this engine and general reliability of the car is demonstrated by its regular and problem-free use over the last seven years in the UK, which is supported by a full Ferrari specialist service history since importation to this country in 1997. The car has not suffered any notable mechanical faults since 1999, when both IHI turbochargers were replaced by a Ferrari UK main agent following the failure of one unit. The original turbochargers were replaced with updated IHI units (specified by Ferrari as a replacement OEM part) able to withstand higher boost pressures and thus provide increased durability. The engine remains visually standard in appearance apart from its high-flow F40 LM oil filter, but is believed to remain mapped for a marginally higher boost pressure to provide optimum performance with a less-restrictive-than-standard exhaust system. The car is presented in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition, fully comparable with the very best F40s available, and has covered just 23,650 kilometres from new. It underwent a major service at Maranello Concessionaires in May 2005, including belt replacement, and is ready for use on the road or track. A quantity of highly desirable spares accompanies this car, including standard (OEM) and sports exhaust rear systems, original OEM catalysts (not certified functional or required for UK), original F40 car cover and carry bag, and Herpa 1:43 and 1:87 scale models.
The car is offered with its original registration paperwork, owners manual and fully stamped service book, confirming Pierre Popoff as the first owner, together with racing history and copies of some of the publications referred to above demonstrating its provenance. It also possesses a current road fund licence and Swansea V5 document, and is MoTd until May 2006.
It can only be a matter of time before an historic series catering for 1990s GT cars is organised and, with its impressive period racing history, 85690 may once again take its rightful place on the grid alongside the McLarens, Jaguars and Porsches of its era.
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