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  1. SAFE4NOW

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    #1 SAFE4NOW, Dec 10, 2019
    There was a Tornado in Dallas Texas October 20th 2019 that caused a lot of damage:
    https://www.weather.gov/fwd/tornadoes-october2019

    This F12 was one such item caught in the path:
    https://www.copart.com/lot/58510239/

    To keep from having to click the link for information:

    2017 Ferrari F12 70th
    Chassis: ZFF74UFA1H0229259
    Miles: 262

    The auction description is vague and leaves out important information like there was standing water inside the car for over 3 days from the rear hatch glass being blown out to the holes in the windshield. The interior is peppered from flying glass and other airborne debris. Leather damaged ranges from minor nicks and scrapes to bucking from water damage, to actual tears from the 2x4's that went through the windshield! Every body panel has some form of damage ranging from dings, scrapes, gouges, dents, peeling paint, to a large hole in the hood where a flying object pierced through. Other than water damage to the control units directly under the hole, there does not appear to be any actual engine damage itself. The engine air filter boxes had standing water in them, though the car was not running when the storm hit.

    The car did run and drive, though roughly, with just about every malfunction message showing on the instrument cluster, as almost every control unit had stored faults and malfunctions. The driver side front rotor had scoring from glass particles caught in and around the brake caliper when the car was transported. This was noted on the insurance estimate.

    The preliminary estimate to repair was more than enough to total this F12 , before any supplements come in to play.

    While I was personally interested in purchasing it , adding glass, and a moderate detail, leaving everything else as-is... then adding a license plate that read " TWISTED " .... as this 70th will forever be known as the tornado car.... why not leave it as a nice conversation starter...

    Anyways, good luck to the bidders, buyer beware , I'm interested to see where it ends up!
     
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  2. SAFE4NOW

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    #2 SAFE4NOW, Dec 10, 2019
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    #3 SAFE4NOW, Dec 10, 2019
  4. Bob in Texas

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    #4 Bob in Texas, Dec 10, 2019
    Score: Tornado 1 (won) F 12 zero
    Interesting to see what happens


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  5. Jaguar36

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    #5 Jaguar36, Dec 10, 2019
    Those are actually just speed holes, $15k option from the factory. Custom paint job is another $10k option.

    Thanks for getting the word out, Copart tends to be... less than honest.
     
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  6. Tire Fryer

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    #6 Tire Fryer, Dec 18, 2019
    So, unfortunately, "TWISTED" and several variations of it are already in use,
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    but I have an idea...
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  7. Marcel Massini

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    #7 Marcel Massini, Dec 18, 2019
    Estimated retail value US$ 550 K?
    Must be a joke.

    Marcel Massini
     
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  8. SAFE4NOW

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    #8 SAFE4NOW, Dec 18, 2019
    I think they meant MSRP...

    But then again, they listed the damage as " front end damage " ....

    S
     
  9. Khalid Al Thani

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    #9 Khalid Al Thani, Dec 24, 2021
    Does anyone know where the car ended up?
     
  10. LARRYH

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    #10 LARRYH, Dec 24, 2021
    A real shame was a nice Taylor made Ferrari that I am sure someone was proud to own... ..
     
  11. Texas Forever

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    #11 Texas Forever, Dec 24, 2021
    I would NEVER buy a salvage Ferrari. Life is short.
     
  12. rossodino

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    #12 rossodino, Dec 24, 2021
    Does anybody know the particulars on what happened, obviously a car like this was garaged was the house leveled, the GARAGE?
     

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