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  1. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

    Dec 20, 2009
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    Monterey, CA
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    Miguel Foncerrada
    #1 Mfoncerrada, Apr 12, 2010
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    I recently purchased an 84 Mondial Cabriolet. Odometer shows 25K miles...seems low but it does look and sound tight, so it's possible it's right....my mechanic thinks it is a low milage car.

    It had a few issues: lights didn't pop up, 16 year old metric tires, very low engine power and original belts...

    Found 348 wheels on eBay and had major service done (Cavallo Motorsports - great work). The power issue turned out to be bad ignition wires, and the headlights had a bad connection at the switch. So all in all it now runs like it was intended to. A great fun car (I've put about 900 miles on it in the last 3 weeks!).

    Here are some pictures
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  2. CarreraScott

    CarreraScott Formula Junior

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    #2 CarreraScott, Apr 12, 2010
    Very nice. The more I see Mondials, the more I like 'em.
     
  3. hank sound

    hank sound F1 Veteran

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    #3 hank sound, Apr 12, 2010
    That beautiful black paint brings all the body elements (bumpers) into one flowing mass.

    She's beautiful. Congrats :)

    Cheers, Hank
     
  4. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

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    #4 Mfoncerrada, Apr 12, 2010
    Thanks!

    I do think they are lovely cars, especially in black. The interior was redone in Conolly leather a few years ago and is immaculate (pictures don't do it justice). Lots of fun to drive once you get used to it...not a fast take-off car but handles so well at (relatively) high speed

    I personally like chrome wheels - but I see they aren't very popular on Ferraris...I guess it's just in my blood...=)
     
  5. maestro8

    maestro8 Formula 3
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    #5 maestro8, Apr 12, 2010
    Congrats on the purchase... I've got an '88 cab in black and tan, but the leather is not nearly as nice as yours. Seeing your pictures makes me think twice about the price of a re-skinning... looks great!

    It's funny you mentioned your ignition wire problem. I had the same issue. The previous owner had a major done, but cheaped out on the wires, giving me an engine with a rolling miss. After putting on factory wires ($$$), she's as good as new. I took her on an 800 mile road trip the next weekend, top down through the AZ desert out to the CA coast. Ain't these cars a gas?

    I'm putting 355 wheels on my mondi and have been considering a paint / chrome job on 'em. Your chrome job looks stunning. Thanks for sharing.
     
  6. ace_pilot

    ace_pilot Formula Junior

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    #6 ace_pilot, Apr 12, 2010
    Nice! Black is the only way to go with a mondial. Like above, it blends in all the "bits" that people don't really like. Not too sure about the chrome wheels... a little too "bling" for me.

    Ace
     
  7. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

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    #7 Mfoncerrada, Apr 12, 2010
  8. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

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    #8 Mfoncerrada, Apr 12, 2010
    I don't think many Ferrari enthusiasts like the chrome....but I couldn't help it...=)
     
  9. JV's89

    JV's89 F1 Veteran
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    #9 JV's89, Apr 12, 2010
    I agree with Ace about the color. Black Mondial cabs are beautiful. I think the cars understated design benefits from the chrome wheels.
    Enjoy!
     
  10. UpNorth

    UpNorth Formula 3
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    #10 UpNorth, Apr 12, 2010
    Congrats!
    About the chrome...it's your car, enjoy it the way you like it!
     
  11. johng

    johng Formula 3

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    #11 johng, Apr 12, 2010
    nice! love those top down ferraris!
     
  12. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

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    #12 ferrari 512 tr, Apr 12, 2010
    i have a mondial cabriolet in blu sera with panna leather
    i also have a 348 spider with 360 wheels.
    after seeing yr beautiful nera mondial cab
    i might put the 348 wheels on mine.

    Beautiful car brother
     
  13. tim@timmikel.com

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    #13 [email protected], Apr 12, 2010
    Gorgeous!

    Congratulations!

    Tim
     
  14. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

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    #14 jeffQV, Apr 12, 2010
    Great looking car mate, chrome wheels are a matter of taste and choice!
     

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