308GT4 Storage Find

The other lesson here is that, although we lose a car to a crash or fire occasionally, the vast majority of the cars will be here when we are all long gone - plan accordingly ...

 

Google indicates that this car has been talked about before on FChat:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/308-328-sponsored-yellow-compass-group/532241-308gt4-storage-find.html

 

Which TSB? The only one that I've seen related to the A/C featured different vents.

 

Right on all counts.
The rear most exhaust shroud is easy to remove the front one not.

 

I'm in complete disbelief myself gentlemen, but the story is indeed true. I was skeptical myself when I received the call from the PI and thought it was some joke. It actually took him about 30 minutes of explaining before it finally clicked who he was speaking of.

There was actually more to my post but part of it was deleted by the admin as I unknowingly broke some rules. I wasn't just telling a cool story, I did a google search on the Chassi and it led me here. There was a gentlemen that had some posts about this car from last year. He even had pics and had just made an offer. He said he would post the outcome but never did and the last post was in Sept of 2016. I figured he could give me some pointers and tell some me some awesome things I should know about this car. We'll they deleted all of that stuff because was I was asking for advice on selling, pricing and what he offered. Apparently, it's a no, no to ask those types of questions.

It's a beautiful story but unfortunately with the way of the world today some have made some really harsh comments. I am a woman ( not a guy as some had assumed) and of course I've been asked if there was some weird relationship or if he was a creep. He was a great person with an even better heart. He was a close friend of my parent's from as far back as I can remember and never once was he inappropriate.

There are still good people in this world....R.I.P. RM and thank you so so very much!!!

 

Well the guy is going out to see it Friday. I think his number will be a bit more realistic once he's laid eyes on it.

 

Um yeah, I think he may have thrown that figure out there to keep me from having conversations with others

 

Why are you selling it? This is a great story and the Gt4 is a great fun car.

 

Well agreed. But they all need quite a bit of love and expense and this one will need some work to get it usable again. So if the lady is not up for all that then maybe it's better to sell it on.

But she should try and get at least a ride in it.

 

Well if you decide to bring it back to TX, Rifledriver who posts here is in Austin and Bob Norwood is in Rockwall and either of them can get your pony running again. Don't let your average mechanic anywhere near the car except to change the oil, and even then there are some nuances. It will need a mechanical "going through" expect to spend $10K if no major parts need replaced. Usually when a car is parked, there is a reason! Make sure they take a look at the A/C! (well some of the GT4s don't have A/C and are only good for cooler climates.)

 

I don't mean to sound skeptical. As an owner of a solid driver '75 GT4 with less miles and no damage I'm very interested to hear what you are offered for your car in the condition as described by Noah_AMF. Good luck with the sale. If they pass on it, feel free to send them my way.

 

So I have to ask why merge the two threads. Yes they are talking about the same car but two completely different stories. Just muddies the waters if you ask me. Still a cool story and best luck whatever you decide to do with it Kandi!!

I agree you should try to get a ride in it even if you do sell it though.

I guess the $68k part was the part that was edited out? Don't know why, seems silly to me unless Kandi was offering the car for that price.

 

Spoken like a true bottom feeder trying to shake a vehicle from an inexperienced new owners hands as cheaply as possible a dissuade any other interested party from further examination.
This one gets my vote for ****** bag post of the year.
Owned a body shop for over 25 years. take this to a reputable repair facility to get answers. Not someone throwing out accusations on the Internet.

Oh, and throwing out a verbal offer does not constitute a contract. Good grief..

 

If she can sell this car for $60k+ I have a car I want her to sell for me!!

I didn't get the impression Noah was bashing the car trying to ward off other potential buyers, but do still get the impression that he still wants to buy the car. So what? He was being pretty honest about what's wrong with the car.

 

Not all Euro spec. GT4 cars came with rear window defroster's, quick text to James at Euro Spares confirmed that. My own 1985 Euro Quattrovalovle also come with clear back glass.
The frame damage you allude to looks nothing more than a typical Italian weld that may have cracked, ( questionable from your picture) seen this before on some later 308 chassis and the tar coating coming off the frame.
Muffler damage can occur from pulling into a driveway. Puts into question your "rear ended hard enough to break the back glass "theory.
Fairly certain I've never referenced this as a $60,000 car but I'm also certain it's not a $20,000 either.
As far as throwing out a verbal offer and considering it a legal binding contract.. it's been recognized for centuries that crossing ones fingers behind their back null/voids any agreement/ Conversation.. go figure.

Best of luck Kandi and congratulations once again on Ferrari ownership! Get your vehicle checked out at a reputable repair facility, they will usually give you an estimate for free and with this little machine I'm sure they would do it just for the privilege of seeing one in the flesh.

 

I think the $60k+ number was edited out of Kandi's first post for some reason. I don't think that was attributed to you. You make some good points too. I just thought your name-calling was uncalled for. Simply my opinion and doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. I'm still trying to figure out why the threads were merged. Just because they are about the same car? Again, just my opinion.

 

Check your PM please sir. Is it a 74 or 75?? The letter I received from Rick said it was a 75....???

 

Hey there, I merged the feeds inadvertantly. Not only am I an inexperienced Ferrari owner I clearly am lacking in the chat area as well I don't think I realized you had some experience with this specific car ( 09606 )....????

 

Unfortunately the guy that made me the 68K offer didn't exist!! A gentlemen that I purchased a 2106 Passat from took a liking to me and wanted me to believe he was working on my behalf so he called and told me a friend of his made an offer. Long story short the guy was not only a fake and a fraud, he was married and listed as a felon in Hillsborough county Florida.....geesh!!

 

Unfortunately the guy that made me the 68K offer didn't exist!! A gentlemen that I purchased a 2016 Passat from took a liking to me and wanted me to believe he was working on my behalf so he called and told me a friend of his made an offer. Long story short the guy was not only a fake and a fraud, he was married and listed as a felon in Hillsborough county Florida.....geesh!! So, I am indeed still in ownership of this beauty.