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F40 for my grandson

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  1. Dorsetgem

    Dorsetgem Karting

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    Just picked this up off of eBay for my grandson for Christmas, 22 years old and in mint condition. Seems a shame for it to start getting a beating but it is a toy.
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  2. drbruno

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    You're officially the coolest grandpa!
     
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  3. 88Testarossa

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    Very cool. One day, he just might own the real thing.


    Sent by incredibly fast electrons
     
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  4. qedqeq

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    Can you be my Grandpa too?? I want one!
     
    qedqeq, Dec 2, 2015
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  5. Jay GT4

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    22 years old...needs a major service...
     
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  6. finnerty

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    Cool !

    Out of curiosity, what did it cost ?

    Does it have a motor (electric) or is it pedal powered ?
     
    finnerty, Dec 2, 2015
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  7. Sean308

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    Love it
     
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  8. Dorsetgem

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    A bit of a bargain as it cost $70 aud but needs two new batteries which were $70. Two speed electric motor with reverse and hand brake and upgradable to three speed with additional motor. Oh and a horn and movable seats
     
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  10. DMWC

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    What a great present to buy for your grandson - well done Glen
     
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    Cool !
     
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  12. GrayTA

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    Obviously thats a US model since the drivers side is on the Left (correct), so you should send it to me immediately.


    Great find!!!




    PDG
     
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    My daughter, who will be 18 in February, had this car toy when she was about 2 years old. She wore out the controller and I rebuilt it with one from another toy so she could keep driving it. After she out grew it I put it in the garage. It is still there, if it stops raining this week end I think I'll take it down, park it next to the Dino and shoot some pictures for the forum.
     
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  14. Dorsetgem

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    If you need any new parts for it I found a company on the web that can supply them. tiger imports.net
     
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    I always loved the F40, but also always wanted to see the cabriolet form of the Supercar. I guess this is it. Really cool.
     
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  17. 4rePhill

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    Just noted this post:

    Unless it was once the Sultan of Brunei's, then surely all F40's should be LHD, US market or not! :confused:



    As to LHD being the "correct" side - Really?

    RHD must really be the correct side because it is the "right" hand drive! ;)
     
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  18. 2dinos

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    Be sure the timing belts are fresh. Also, get a car cover! :)

    Very cool!
     
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    Great photo :)
     
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  20. 308steve

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    Be Careful, being it's a 'replica' you're sure to catch hell from some of the forum :)
    I squeezed a 12v trolling motor battery into my grandsons jeep - wheel stands and burned thru the plastic tires in no time.
     
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