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Discussion in 'Chicago' started by [email protected], Dec 3, 2004.

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  1. regnad@docwho.org

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    #1 [email protected], Dec 3, 2004
    I'm not sure if any of you all are interested, but I just dropped off my father's 275 GTB/4 at Lake Forest Sports Cars. It's been sitting for quite awhile (20 years!) w/o being turned over... needs some attention (to say the least) but it's still a sight to see. LFSC is supposed to wash it today or tomorrow, and it's got velocity stacks installed on the Webers... sure is beautiful :)

    I'll post some pictures I snapped today as well.

    It's in good shape, all things considered (well, at least it was able to roll :) and is slated for a long-term project, so it'll be sitting for awhile.

    But you might just see it on the track in 2005 in some historic races, so keep an eye out :)
     
  2. regnad@docwho.org

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    #2 [email protected], Dec 3, 2004
    About to see daylight for the first time in 20 years...
     
  3. regnad@docwho.org

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    #3 [email protected], Dec 3, 2004
    Getting ready for the journey...
     
  4. regnad@docwho.org

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    #4 [email protected], Dec 3, 2004
    On the road!
     
  5. David_S

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    #5 David_S, Dec 3, 2004
    Sorry to hear that beauty has been sleeping for so long. Hope to catch a glimpse of it once it is back in action!
     
  6. tifosi12

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    #6 tifosi12, Dec 3, 2004
    Welcome to FChat Sean!

    What a beautiful car, please keep us posted about the progress of your baby. Looks beautiful.

    In case there is a waiting list: I'd like to put my name on it for a ride.
    :)
     
  7. regnad@docwho.org

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    #7 [email protected], Dec 3, 2004
    Sure will keep you all updated, if you want to hear about it...

    Lee at LFSC has promised to take lots of shots of it to document the job - hopefully I'll get a shot of it after it's been washed :) That inch of dust doesn't do it justice...

    Believe you me, after it's back in running order it's going to get driven a bit more than once in 20 years... not going through this all again :)
     
  8. thecarreaper

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    #8 thecarreaper, Dec 3, 2004
    my jaw hit the floor when i saw this. there must be a story behind the car, your father, and why its been sitting! i hope it all works out for you.
     
  9. spike308

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    #9 spike308, Dec 3, 2004
    How could this happen??!!!??
    I would have stole it !
     
  10. spike308

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    Does dad have anything else hiding???
     
  11. regnad@docwho.org

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    #11 [email protected], Dec 3, 2004
    As to the car's story/history... I don't know everything, but here's a bit.

    Father started with a Lambo Miura S. Traded that (flat, if I remember) for a 330 GTC/2 (1967 I think).
    My uncle (father's brother) got the car some time in the 70's (possibly from Joe Marchetti) and put a few miles on it at some regional tracks.
    They ended up swapping cars around '78. The 275 sat in the garage in Winetka for about 6 years until it went into storage in 1985... where it pretty much stayed.

    It's got arounk 26k miles on it. Was never whacked, though the original color may have been grey (if so, it may be going back to that). Engine's original, as is the interior. It's pretty much set up for racing as it is now - the velocity stacks and there are at least 3 fire extinguishers in the car.

    So there's the story; if you were around the north side of the city or the northern suburbs in the 70's or early '80's you might just have seen it before. Short of that it's only company has been boxes (and, more recently, my Rockola jukebox).
     
  12. FerrariFrank1

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    #12 FerrariFrank1, Dec 4, 2004
    Well,once you get that baby Rolling,you must join us on some Drives!...Don't worry....we'll surround that baby with our cars to keep it safe...:)
     
  13. Chelle

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    #13 Chelle, Dec 4, 2004
    wow... wonderful car... I guess I know where I'm going for lunch monday... LFSC is like 10 minutes from my office.. will try an get some pics if ya don't mind
    why oh why would anyone let that sit 20 years though??
    Chelle
     
  14. spike308

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    #14 spike308, Dec 5, 2004
    You gonna keep her after fixing her up??
    The 275 is one of my favorites!
    Hope she stays in good company here in Chicago!
     
  15. amenasce

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    #15 amenasce, Dec 5, 2004
    Amazing. keep us updated !
     
  16. tifosi12

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    #16 tifosi12, Dec 5, 2004
    I hope to see that car in my rear view mirror on one of our drives next year. Or ahead of me, doesn't matter. As long as I hear her roaring!
     
  17. bpu699

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    #17 bpu699, Dec 5, 2004
    Nice. I believe thats the car I saw at LFSC this saturday, when I finally picked up my first testarossa - the white one. It now has a new home...
     
  18. regnad@docwho.org

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    #18 [email protected], Dec 5, 2004
    Did you notice if they had washed it yet?

    Oh - congrats on the rossa!
     
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    #19 FerrariFrank1, Dec 5, 2004
    Hey,you got that White Testarossa! Great! Yeah,I think it was a really nice,exceptionally clean car. And,at a great price,too.

    I do hope that you will be joining us for Drives and Events come Springtime....:) (I sent you a couple Private Messages on the FChat Venue.)
     
  20. tifosi12

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    #20 tifosi12, Dec 6, 2004
    LOL. So did I. The poor guy gets spammed by FOC...

    Well, we really, really are happy when a mighty 12 cylinder joins our ranks. Only once did we have the honor of a TR amongst us this year.
    :)
     
  21. RocketBoy

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    #21 RocketBoy, Dec 6, 2004
    Sean,

    What a neat story with your Dad's 275. I hope everything goes by well as it has the promise to be one of the most gorgeous cars ever discussed about here on Fchat. Tell Lee that the Candyman said hello. The whole service team at LFSC is filled with great and friendly people who treat you as well as they do the cars and the pride in their work. As mentioned, welcome to the Chi-town section of Fchat.

    RocketBoy
     
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    #22 RocketBoy, Dec 6, 2004
    Bo,

    Congrats on that TR. It is such an interesting color combo and I am sure a lot of the people who were curious about that car ( here on Fchat, ) will give you all the praise and questions you can handle. It is a lovely choice and I hope you turn all the heads you like and crack enough satisfactory smiles for your own pride. Nice choice, have fun.

    RocketBoy
     
  23. bpu699

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    #23 bpu699, Dec 7, 2004
    Thanks Rocket Boy...

    I actually like the aggressive interior...

    I have a owned a black caddy with lipstick red interior - affectionately called the "pimp-mobile" by my classmates...

    Was looking at a black/red 930 too...

    The interior looks great - I don't think I would want an all red interior, but a black dash/console, with red seat/carpeting looks cool. When you drive it - you are looking mostly at black leather...

    Not everyone's cup of tea - I'm twisted, I know. I really considered ticket-me-yellow and arrest-me-red, but decided on ignore-me-white, so I can keep my liscense a little longer.
     
  24. spike308

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    #24 spike308, Dec 7, 2004
    Bo -
    can't wait to see the TR....
    as far as the color combo... If all Ferraris were red/tan (like mine), it just would not be that exciting to get together with other Ferrari guys/gals!
    Kind of like women, some look good tall, some thin, some with more athletic, some with big personalities... well, you get the idea.
    Just enjoy more of the proverbial spice of life!
     
  25. spike308

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    #25 spike308, Dec 7, 2004
    .... and Sean, as stated in many - a- threads, the 275 is in GREAT hands!
    they (LFSC) treat me with my used, low end Ferrari with all the attention and respect that I would imagine they treat their new-car buyers.
     
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