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Recommended independent Ferrari Mechanic in Melbourne

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  1. Ants39

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    Hi All,

    Looking at picking up a 355 GTS and wanted to get it inspected and checked by an independent Ferrari specialist/mechanic here in Melbourne - can anyone recommend someone to go to that they can vouch for based on personal experience?

    Cheers,

    Anthony
     
    Ants39, Jan 17, 2022
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  2. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Graeme Vincent if he's still around or Tim at Black Stallions

    The other replies here should be interesting
     
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  3. JonM

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    I've been using Paul @ https://sportscarservices.com.au for my 360 & very happy.
    He does a wide variety of classic & sports cars - Ferrari, Lambo, Maserati etc.
    Lorbek also use him for the cars they sell.
     
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  4. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Is that the place they had a big fire and some cars stolen ?
     
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  5. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Not to put too fine a point on it...
     
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  6. 365GTC/4

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    OK I'll be first. How about Sandro?
     
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  7. Ferraridoc

    Ferraridoc F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Is he out?
     
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  8. 365GTC/4

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    Yep apparently.
     
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  9. Ferraridoc

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    Maybe he can ask Howard for a loan to get back on his feet.
     
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  10. 365GTC/4

    365GTC/4 F1 Rookie

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    Yes and Simon H too.
     
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  11. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    He's GAY ???!!!!

    You learn something new every day on Ozchat :p
     
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  12. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Black stallion in Ringwood as has been suggested. Look no further.

    Tim has many years experience with Ferraris and knows what's what.
     
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  13. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    No, but it's very close.
     
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    Isn't everyone on here? Why do you think Greg's spa is so popular?
     
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  15. Ants39

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    Thanks for the recommendations guys!
     
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  16. wrxmike

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    And make sure that who you choose to do the PPI, isn't the mechanic that has been servicing the car - too much opportunity for a conflict of interest.
     
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  17. Ants39

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    Ahh good advice, thank you :)
     
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  18. moretti

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    I know someone that got stung by that method
     
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    Sweet.


    Silly signature here to annoy KIAI
     
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  20. Aircon

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    I think there's a web page about it

    Which one of you was the dumbass who was going on about my signature again? Was it JJ? I wonder if he's worked out out yet.
     
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  21. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    That'll be $500 thanks
     
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    look at all his friends on F/book
     
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  23. Arvin Grajau

    Arvin Grajau Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    BSM would be the logical choice.
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