How long did your Classiche factory certification take?

scudF1 · Mar 21, 2017

Green308GTSi said: ↑

My 308's Classiche certification was completed in October 2006. I believe I was the first 308 to complete the program and one of the first 5 Ferraris in the US to complete the program.

The program took about 6 months to complete because some of Algar's photographs were rejected. During the process my 308 was transported to a show in Orlando and the next set of photographs were taken by Classic Coach Repair in New Jersey. Some of those photographs were also rejected and the third set of photographs were taken by Ferrari of Orlando.

Ferrari S.p.A. challenged that the California Emission System on my 308 was not Factory original and when I produced the original Window Sticker the Factory relented.

S.p.A. never found my build sheets.

I have been invited and participated in many events available only to Classiche Certified cars.

I decided to participate in the certification program because the Classiche brochures stated that there were two ways to determine if your Ferrari was factory original, (1) Concours judging and (2) by the Classiche Program. However, concours judging does not match up component numbers such as engine, transition, etc.

My 308 was also awarded the FCA 2003 Vintage Preservation Award and a FCA preservation award for 2014 and another Preservation Award at the Cavallino Classic in 2015.

With the both the Classiche Certification and Preservation Awards, I am satisfied that I am able to document that my 308 has been driven (50,000 miles) and maintained as factory original.
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Wow... It sounds like a long and painful process. On a good note I'm glad you got it done. Congratulations.

Rosey · Mar 22, 2017

Green308GTSi said: ↑

My 308's Classiche certification was completed in October 2006. I believe I was the first 308 to complete the program and one of the first 5 Ferraris in the US to complete the program.

The program took about 6 months to complete because some of Algar's photographs were rejected. During the process my 308 was transported to a show in Orlando and the next set of photographs were taken by Classic Coach Repair in New Jersey. Some of those photographs were also rejected and the third set of photographs were taken by Ferrari of Orlando.

Ferrari S.p.A. challenged that the California Emission System on my 308 was not Factory original and when I produced the original Window Sticker the Factory relented.

S.p.A. never found my build sheets.

I have been invited and participated in many events available only to Classiche Certified cars.

I decided to participate in the certification program because the Classiche brochures stated that there were two ways to determine if your Ferrari was factory original, (1) Concours judging and (2) by the Classiche Program. However, concours judging does not match up component numbers such as engine, transition, etc.

My 308 was also awarded the FCA 2003 Vintage Preservation Award and a FCA preservation award for 2014 and another Preservation Award at the Cavallino Classic in 2015.

With the both the Classiche Certification and Preservation Awards, I am satisfied that I am able to document that my 308 has been driven (50,000 miles) and maintained as factory original.
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My photos needed to be taken a few times too. All part of the process I guess.

Albert-LP · Mar 24, 2017

My last Classiche certificate took just four months. But they forgot to write the plate number at page 1! The fun thing is that the Classiche inspector leaved the Classiche department by foot, crossed the road in front of the Factory (via Abetone Inferiore) and walked into the Toni Auto shop to inspect the car lifted and prepared for the inspection.

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