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Rory: MOST new buyers in this market are not aware of this nuance to the certification process. They think the "Red Book" will guarantee them a...
Brian: Classiche's misrepresentation is in claiming a Red Book certifies the car is like it was when it was built. For many early Ferraris, this...
Marcel: My source is a Midwest dealer.
FYI, Ferrari dealers are now being pressured to do at least one certification per month.
John: For pre-1970 cars, the certification gets heavily into body shape and trim pieces, as well as interior components and gauges, plus engine...
If all that has been discussed comes true, the naturally aspirated V-8 versions of the Gran Turismo Sport will be the last of the Maserati's to...
Concour awards, Classiche Certification and "original, as built", rarely meet at the same point.
Certifying a 328, or 355 versus a 212, 250, 275 etc., is apples and oranges. Totally different experiences and knowledge level (lack of) by...
A 1976 Avanti II is worth more than $10,800 today, but not huge amounts of money.
Mike: Yes, that is the rod in question. My current thoughts are it should be set whenever a new clutch is installed, by observing how far the...
Tim: it is NOT 0714. 0714 is "black" and under my care.
My Ghibli SS (probably the same on all single disc clutch Ghibli's) has the normal adjust rod at the slave cylinder to set clutch free play....
Alberto: The problem of judges competency is exaggerated in the Ferrari world by the value of the cars and the difficulty in restoring them....
I am glad you with me that Koni North America knew what they were doing.
Alberto: The thread is about how concours judges have failed to comprehend the nuances in how the 275 exhaust systems were installed at the...
Dustin: I agree with your observations and findings.
Terry Myr was an very good, honest mechanic who was also a very poor business man. This is not uncommon in the craft trades.
