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  1. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

    Nov 26, 2003
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    #1 riverflyer, May 24, 2015
    Last edited: May 24, 2015
    Hi all, after an intensive search and a lot of guidance from my friend Sherpa 23, I pulled the trigger on my first 348.
    I did not intend to buy a 348, but about 5 weeks ago I saw some pics and contrary to many years ago when I had a 355, I really like the feel and style of the 348.
    I also like the idea of the mechanical feel of this vintage era. I don't have the car yet but am confident I am getting a very good car and if the intrigue wears off or I change my mind, I will not get hurt.
    She's a 92 TS with 21900 miles, a fresh belt service, water pump and clutch. Service records go back to 1996 and are very complete. All the interior bits have been redone, has tools, case, cover, all books and manuals and 2 keys. She has had 2 owners. The seller took me on an exhaustive 25 minute walk around and answered all my questions over many (trust me!) phone calls. Has even given me a written money back window with free return shipping.
    I will add to this when I get the car, but that won't be until mid+ June as we are going to be unavailable to get delivery until then. Here are some pics though that I thought I would share.
     
  2. MAD828

    MAD828 F1 Rookie
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    Congratulations I'm a fan of the 348 with the black on red trim. The engine bay looks very clean.
     
  3. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    #4 riverflyer, May 24, 2015
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  4. bballto

    bballto Karting

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    May I ask, did you buy in the 30's, 40's or 50's?
     
  5. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    Congrats! Looks sensational! :)

    Looking forward to seeing more pics. Congrats and enjoy. :)
     
  6. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie
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    Nice 348!

    Are you looking for /have you been able to locate a set of stock wheels?
     
  7. RaginBull

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    That's like asking him how big is dick is
     
  8. RaginBull

    RaginBull Formula Junior

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    Congratulations! What a beautiful example, love the wheels!
     
  9. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Congratulations. Sounds like a very clean deal, especially with the money back guarantee AND the free shipping. The seller obviously stands behind his vehicle.
     
  10. SoCal1

    SoCal1 F1 Veteran
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    Jun 14, 2011
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    Congrats, enjoy her

    Love mine :)
     
  11. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    Dave, yes I hope to get a set of stock wheels to go with all the other sets in my garage!
    Always good to have. Seller is supposed to contact former owner who might have them still.

    Thanks to all for the good wishes.
     
  12. Wade

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  13. bjwhite

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  14. driveitdaily

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    I live about 15 miles from rayco , if that car is local to our area the owner must not have driven it much. , i 've never seen or heard of it . This is a small town , there are only a few around here , and this one is unknown to me , looks like a nice car . Good luck. ! Respectable people there at rayco .theyve been in business as long as i can remember .


    1994 ferrari 348 spider , third owner purchased may 2013 w/ 27804 miles
     
  15. bballto

    bballto Karting

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    Thanks BJ.
     
  16. Stentboy

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    As was Ferrari.
     
  17. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    John, If you find yourself close to Rayco, swing by and pm me your impressions. I found the owner, his wife and service manager to all be very nice, helpful and straight forward....all very good qualities when buying long distance!
     
  18. IAmNotCasey

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    Well bought, congrats! Looks very clean, I know you will enjoy it.
     
  19. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Welcome to The 348 Brotherhood.
     
  20. Robb

    Robb Moderator
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    Welcome and congrats. Great looking car.

    Robb
     
  21. Dohangs

    Dohangs F1 Rookie
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    Congrats! Great looking 348!
     
  22. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

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    thanks all, very much looking forward to getting the car. We are traveling and I have to wait until 3rd week in June to get the car. Seems like a long time!
     
  23. TheOnlyest

    TheOnlyest Formula 3

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    #24 TheOnlyest, May 28, 2015
    Last edited: May 28, 2015
    Looks super clean! But i'm confused about this being a '92?? They stopped using that roof antenna after 1990, and they changed the front grille after 1991.
    And it has a July 1991 build date? That doesn't make any sense either? Typically production of any given year model begins in September of the previous year?

    Not trying to make waves, but something is weird... My instincts tell me that this is a 1991 and someone added the roof antenna. Its entirely possible that this car was not first sold until sometime in 1992, but there may a story on this car you'll want to be aware of.
     
  24. peterdavid911

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    Mines a 93 with roof antenna too.
     

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