Goldfinger

I was inspecting one of my project Mondials with Jurgen today and we found out that one of them, currently in red, was originally a golden one. The sticker inside the trunk displayed ''ORO CHIARO' and in some places where the red paint comes off, you can indeed see the original color, also on the inside of the doors.
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Pay close attention to the beer can on top of the roof - yes, you're in Belgium!

 

Exactly! That's how we get things done in Belgium.��

 

Just for the record: I had a fruit juice . Great work you're doing for the community to keep our cars running.
Best
Jurgen

 

I would actually expect a crate of beer

 

from what I read, only 4 Mondial Coupe exists in the world! That would mean that mine's one of them. Extremely rare, I can only find pics on the net of 1 golden coupe. It has been painted in red, but not very well done because here and there you can see these small bubbles appearing under the paint (no corrosion!). This one will need a paintjob anyhow...

 

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Wow... a rare find !

 

I used to have a gold car. I really liked it. And it never looks dirty...

 

Will you be resprying her back to Oro Chiaro? I do hope so. Best of luck with the restoration project.

 

Yes, I am planning on doing that, once I have the correct color composition. I wonder if there are only 4 in the world: how many are known and still exist?

 

My salute to you for going back to original.

The Coupe looks fantastic in Gold. Here's a RHD QV that was recently for sale.
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Stefan,
I know of:
in Mondial 8
41359, C market model
46159, D market model

coupe
47293, US model. See 1983 Ferrari Mondial QV Original Owner Major Service Just Done Super Rare Color. for sale: photos, technical specifications, description
42625, B market model.

and in Cabrio
50687, US model, once/now in NL
54315, US model. See Pedigree Motorcars: 1985 Ferrari Mondial - Pictures - Delray Beach, FL
47507, US model

Colour ref. see Color Codes - Ferrari Paint Cross-Reference
I also have a Glasurit paint code chart here at home.
For 1980: Oro Chiaro Metallizzato = FER 106
For 1981: Oro Chiaro Metallizzato = FER 103/00C
Fof 1983: Oro Chiaro Metallizzato = FER 104/00C

If you like I'll bring it along next time we meet so you can check it out.
Best
Jurgen

 

Hello all Mondial owners...Trying to locate the foam piece that attaches to the under side of the front hood that with the hood closed the foam piece locates on top of the radiator..Any suggestions for me ? Thanks Rod

 

Rod, many have gone the alternative, cheap, home depot way before you.
See:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/mondial/389931-foam-above-radiator.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/mondial/330789-engine-insulation.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/mondial/285563-mondial-t-front-lid-rad-foam-dimensions.html
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/technical-q-sponsored-algar-ferrari/90664-mondial-8-radiator-foam.html

best
Jurgen

 

Welcome Rod, busy aren't we?

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Alden

 

Just so darn cool!!

 

Concerning my 42625: it was for the Suisse market, after that it went to Germany where it got painted in red, now it's in Belgium

 

The more I investigate the car, the more signs I see it was in gold:
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That is indeed a stunning color for the Mondial!

 

I just did a check at FMA Antwerp and confirmed that it has a tan interior and black carpets, but did not see any color code. I asked them to have it checked at Ferrari in Italy (each question to F in Italy costs 250 euro apparently).

It was delivered in Switserland in 1982, but that dealer no longer exists. Does anyone know what became of 'Ferrari Suisse' ?

 

Did you tried to put your question in the swiss thread ?
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/europe/335681-swiss-thread.html

 

I'm having it repainted in September this year.

 

I had the production files checked of this Oro Chiaro Mondial and I was struck with the result.

The exterior color is indeed F103 = Oro Chiaro
But the interior was recorded as black with red carpets. Currently, the interior is tan with tan carpets. I don't know how reliable the records are, but it must have been a hell of a job to transform the black interior into tan.

And finally: it was delivered to its first customer in Switzerland!

 

That is so cool... I love the rare color Mondials.

 

Yours included Jeremy!