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  1. ferrarifixer

    ferrarifixer F1 Veteran BANNED

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    not when new of course, but for ages... no record of when changed... but before 1990.

    car was owned by Mike Cox of West Surrey Racing at the time when mega drivers were coming through the F3 team... Senna, Hakkinen, Barrichello, Brundle etc etc... Probably got done then.. but only guessing.
     
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    AWESOME looking car FF!! :)
    Why do you want to sell him? :)
     
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  3. ferrarifixer

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  4. ferrarifixer

    ferrarifixer F1 Veteran BANNED

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    Thanks.

    I don't.
     
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  5. carl888

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    Rob, Hmmm, a DB6 and a Jew Canoe, well.......

    I did like the DBS V8 with Fuel injection though I have to admit. I couldn't belive how fast it was, just incredible and really nice inside with a gaggle of smiths instruments and looking down the bonnet reminded you of Jean Shrimpton's tummy. I love quirky cars and that model with Fuel Injection fitted the bill. The problem I have with the early Ason Martin's is the value and I've not seen too many good restorations, apart from some rippers from Ken Ward. With an alloy skin rivited to a steel frame, it only lasts so long yet they command such high prices in average condition.

    IMO, the best value sports car from the 1960's is a Maserati and they are built just as badly as an Aston Martin. I can't belive you could buy a DB5 for 150,000 pounds yet you could buy a really nice Sebring or better, a late Ghibli 4.9 with power steering for 1/4 the price with a proper engine and a dry sump........and they are MUCH MUCH better to drive.

    Regards,

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  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    You did say you would eventually sell it...............:):)
    Why?? Great looking car. Had enough, or will you sell it and chase up a 550? :)
     
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    gee, nice pics of the clutch, who took those.

    I just realised your boxer plate DRU...... rhymes with Jew ;)

    Regards,

    Carl.
     
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  8. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    That clutch looks familiar. :eek: BB also twin plate eh? :)
    That exorst looks horn too. :D Looks very nice on car pic. :)
     
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  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Are you trying to imply something carl? ;):)
     
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  10. ferrarifixer

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    one day... a long way off at present though... gotta do a top end rebuild (sodium valves) and belt service, new discs all round, compliance and rego, few bushes etc etc...

    I've got a to do list with it... first item will be ticked off on Friday... Phillip Island.... had a practice in an F50... now for some real balls!!
     
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    yes, happy snaps courtesy of "I can't tell difference between Leica and canon" Carl888

    DRU is from Exeter I believe
     
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    Nothing implied, Phil and me meet once a week at the Synagogue.

    Regards,

    Carl.
     
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    That's me, I took that with the Nikon though!

    Regards,

    Carl.
     
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    is she Kylie and Danni's under age sister?
     
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    When I first went on AFR runs one would join us (early 80's), it looked as stunning as that photo! And was quick on the highway!
     
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    Leica like M3.
     
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    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Fair enough. :):)
     
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    Well Jon,

    A well set up one is great! They are surprisingly nimble and their reputation as being a fast truck is completely unfounded. Even a non PS version has significantly lighter steering than a Daytona. Great engine, great steering, OK brakes, sound good and rust like hell!

    Regards,

    Carl.
     
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    How long till the 308 passed you?
     
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    I see in the second pic there is a 348 behind the F40, but.........ahead of the BB! :D:D:D
     
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  23. ferrarifixer

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    you'll BOTH keep.....

    but, since you asked, the 308 driver was pleasantly surprised when I passed him... he came to ask what I had done to the car as I out braked him... but it was just tyres... Thruxton is a BB track... VERY fast long straights/kink

    and the 348/F40 shot.... it was a novice session at Silverstone... I caught them both... despite that understeer!
     
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    so you're going to PI before you do the valves and belts? how long since the belts were done?
     
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  25. ferrarifixer

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    ages and ages and ages... since before I met you.. which is how I gauge my life now.
     
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