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212 "Bumblebee" - Any info?

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by Guaruja, Aug 23, 2009.

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  1. Guaruja

    Guaruja Formula Junior

    Feb 15, 2006
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    Andre R
  2. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 23, 2002
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    Jim Glickenhaus
    The Bonhams catalogue was pretty extensive. Looked nice, non original block which I was told exists and is owned by Bamford. NS.


    Best
     
  3. Guaruja

    Guaruja Formula Junior

    Feb 15, 2006
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    Andre R
    Great - thanks for the info as always!
     
  4. 275gtb6c

    275gtb6c Formula 3
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    Oct 30, 2006
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    Dear Jim,

    It did sell! for quite some money actually: 804k USD, or about 560 k EUR. That is a lot for an odd numbered car. As far as I know, the color scheme is not original, but might be wrong in this. Nice looking car though! With the original engine would have fetched about 100k more.

    ciao
    Oscar
     
  5. bigodino

    bigodino F1 World Champ
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    Wasn't this Vignale once owned by Don Nelson? I think he posts here.
     
  6. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks. It was a really nice looking car.

    Best
     
  7. ColdWater

    ColdWater Formula Junior

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    bicoastal USA
  8. tongascrew

    tongascrew F1 Rookie

    Jan 3, 2006
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    Hi, Go to Google; enter 'ferrari 0197EL' and you will ge the web site for this car. tongascrew
     
  9. deichenb

    deichenb Formula Junior

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  10. don

    don Karting

    Jan 7, 2004
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    Dunedin Florida USA
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    Don Nelson
    In answer to several questions, as I owned the car for many years, and did the original restoration - - - -The original color was a darker shade of yellow/black. The original motor/ trans was not with the car, so I installed 1901 250GT motor and 4 speed O/D gearbox. I did this as there was no 212 motor available anywhere in 1976, and the installationof a 250 had been so successful in my 212 Barchetta 0136, which I also aquired as a basket case with no motor.
    There have been a few changes to the car over the years, which now has different bumpers, rear parcel area, etc; etc; and is missing the original vents in the front fenders.
    Don
     
  11. Ed Niles

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    Glad you're with us, Don Nelson. You must have plenty of tales to tell, and this is the place.
     
  12. piloti

    piloti Formula 3
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    Hi Don
    Good to find you here. Long time no see. Hope you're keeping well.
    Nathan
     
  13. deichenb

    deichenb Formula Junior

    Apr 3, 2007
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    Don,

    If you ever want to spend time with a local old Ferrari, my 250 PF will be back in St. Petersburg from Francois' shop in October. It would be my (and my car's!) pleasure to visit with you at your convenience.

    Forza,
    David
     
  14. don

    don Karting

    Jan 7, 2004
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    Don Nelson
    Hi Ed,
    Many, many years ago (1969 perhaps), my Dad found your office on a visit to LA, to get the paperwork for me to join the FCA. I believe I also met you in the UK at John Starkey's house for dinner. John and I are still good friends, and he lives not far away down here in Florida. Best regards, Don Nelson
     
  15. don

    don Karting

    Jan 7, 2004
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    Don Nelson
    Hi Nathan, it is a long time ago. Just made contact with Brian Harvey again too.
    It seems like we're all coming out of the woodwork ! Regards, Don
     
  16. don

    don Karting

    Jan 7, 2004
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    Don Nelson
    Hi David, I would like to see the PF sometime, Just let me know when and where. If there is anything you want for the car, just let me know, as an old friend of mine has a stack of PF parts !
    Regards, Don
     
  17. deichenb

    deichenb Formula Junior

    Apr 3, 2007
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    I'll definitely bring the PF by in October. I hope she's running fine and not in need of anything from the stash, but she's going on a 1000 mile rally before returning to FL, so we'll see! We can grab a good beer at the Dunedin brewery. Looking forward to meeting you.

    Forza,
    David
     
  18. Simon

    Simon Moderator
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  19. Tom Roland

    Tom Roland Formula Junior

    Feb 14, 2006
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    I grab this occasion to remind tyou a Private Message I sent you a while ago re. 0486.

    Thanks for your answer.
     
  20. tongascrew

    tongascrew F1 Rookie

    Jan 3, 2006
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    Hi, I have pictures of the car with the darker yellow. And it is darker. Even darker than a "school bus" yellow.If nothing else it's nice to know my printer was reasonably accurate. just one man's opinion tongascrew
     

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