https://www.slatteryauctions.com.au/product/6412/1002607/perth-unique-cars/1996-ferrari-456-gt $79k spent on it recently?
Wow, $79k bill, That’s enough to put you off Ferrari’s for a while [emoji51] Mines having a major atm, I sincerely hope it’s not as severe [emoji849]
Most likely replacement of the valve guides. Like any 456, there will still be long and expensive list of design faults to correct. It was a period of poor quality components for all Ferrari models. A real shame, because the 456 is fabulous to drive.
I really like the look of them and like the Porsche 928 in person they’re an Icon waiting in the wings [emoji237]
Have you got another Ferrari in mind Ian, I miss seeing the 575, boy you could throw that thing around [emoji12]
A good 928 is likely to be a happy ownership experience. Even the best 456 is going to break your heart.
I sold the 575 because I rarely drove it and I ran out of storage options. Nothing has changed but if/when an interesting V12 restoration project comes up I might jump in again.
There’s a White 928 around our area, it just stops me in my tracks every time I see it, If I ever get the opportunity it would have to be this model https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1994-porsche-928-gts-auto/SSE-AD-7152974
65k Klms in the last 5 years with a mix of track, everyday driving and some GG lunacy, and the only breakdown it’s had was the rear shock let go. The only reason it failed was because of one of the accumulators which I now know should be replaced every 50k klms or so. And at a couple of hundred dollars each coupled with easy replacement, it’s a no brainer. Admittedly I did have to do a lot of work to it upon purchase to get it to where it is, but that’s because of deferred maintenance and as you correctly said, rectifying inherent design faults. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mine's due at the end of next year. I could probably push it another year or two, but I like doing them every 4 years. Probably overkill considering the quality of modern belts etc.
