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  1. LRacine

    LRacine Rookie

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    #1 LRacine, Aug 12, 2014
    Last edited: Aug 12, 2014
    I'm a retired engineer, have driven Porsches most of my life (still own the ones I purchased many years & rebuilds ago... 356A, 911S & 930, a real Porsche doesn't have water in it's engine..) I will do my own maintenance including belt changes, I value a car that's been properly maintained. I can travel anywhere in the USA to pick up a car. I am not looking for a perfect ultra low mileage car... I want a car that is a driver. and can live with some imperfections.

    The purchase will be all cash and I would prefer to buy directly from the owner. I've been watching sales and auctions for some time, I have a good grasp of actual current sale prices,and the difference between those that actually sold, and those that are overpriced with bs reserves and sitting unsold. If you have a car that you think might be what I'm looking for, please contact me at [email protected]; and provide a description of what you have. I am not a dealer or affiliated with one, I try not to waste people's time, would appreciate the same courtesy. Thanks Louise Racine
     
  2. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

    Jan 11, 2012
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    #2 godabitibi, Aug 12, 2014
    Louise Racine sound like a french Canadian name. Are you Canadian?
     
  3. LRacine

    LRacine Rookie

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    #3 LRacine, Aug 12, 2014
    I'm a citizen of North America... lol (both).
     
  4. okiedude

    okiedude Formula 3

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    #4 okiedude, Aug 13, 2014
    Just missed that one for $65K. Bummer.
     
  5. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

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    #5 godabitibi, Aug 13, 2014
    Good luck with your search Louise. If you don't mind a car that is not perfect there is one in Ontario at a decent price. Red on Tan.
     
  6. diSCUDsted

    diSCUDsted Formula Junior

    Feb 23, 2010
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    #6 diSCUDsted, Aug 13, 2014
    Good luck with your search. I too think a 512 TR is in the near future. Having said that, there's quite a delta between an 86 Testarossa and a 512M.
     
  7. ceb39

    ceb39 Formula Junior

    Sep 17, 2012
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    #7 ceb39, Aug 14, 2014
    Friend of mine is Switzerland just sent a flyer for 512 TRs for sale there. There are about 15 and all are less than $100K.

    If interested PM me.

    ceb39
     
  8. LRacine

    LRacine Rookie

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    #8 LRacine, Aug 14, 2014
    "there's quite a delta between an 86 Testarossa and a 512M."

    Yes, and the price paid for the car will reflect it.... and 512M seem to be a bit harder to find.
     
  9. ARTNNYC

    ARTNNYC F1 Rookie
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    #9 ARTNNYC, Aug 14, 2014
    Check Craigslists in Florida as there is a nice one for sale there for 59k
     
  10. Ron500E

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    #10 Ron500E, Aug 14, 2014
    I owned an 85 TR when they were new and it wasn't just the worst car I ever owned, it was the worst ANYTHING I ever owned.
    I saw the flatbed driver from LFSC more often than I did my wife.
    I must say I was never surprised with the car, it nearly always let me down....
    You're wise to look for an 86 and later I suspect.
    Kind Regards,

    Ron
     
  11. LRacine

    LRacine Rookie

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    #11 LRacine, Aug 14, 2014
    I called, thanks for the heads up.

    That is the car at Blue Merlin in Stewart, with the salvage title, going to drive it and look at documentation tomorrow.
     
  12. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

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    #12 godabitibi, Aug 14, 2014
    Good luck! Keep us posted and report the car condition.
     
  13. ARTNNYC

    ARTNNYC F1 Rookie
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    #13 ARTNNYC, Aug 14, 2014
    Good luck...it could have been light damage for an insurance company to consider the car a total since the values were so low yet repairing costs so high!
     
  14. gsjohnson

    gsjohnson Formula 3

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    #14 gsjohnson, Aug 14, 2014
  15. DoctorV8

    DoctorV8 Formula Junior

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    Houston, TX
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    #15 DoctorV8, Aug 15, 2014
  16. okiedude

    okiedude Formula 3

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    #16 okiedude, Aug 15, 2014
  17. 88Testarossa

    88Testarossa Formula 3

    Sep 25, 2012
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    #17 88Testarossa, Aug 16, 2014
    Is that a radio antenna on the left rear panel? Odd
     
  18. okiedude

    okiedude Formula 3

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    #18 okiedude, Aug 16, 2014
    Good call. Old skool cell antenna mount?
     
  19. Todd308TR

    Todd308TR F1 World Champ

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    #19 Todd308TR, Aug 19, 2014
    TR and 512 yes; M no way. The M is the ugliest car Ferrari every made.
     
  20. LRacine

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    #20 LRacine, Aug 22, 2014
    Looked at and went for brief ride in the TR... a few days prior the battery had died, they put the charger on wrong terminals and smoked the alternator. 120 amp alter. wow!! Took it out (hot battery no alternator) and it ran v bad.... Bosch fuel injection not happy.. maybe low volt or perhaps damaged...

    She drew blood before I even rode in her. The props failed (while inspecting the engine) the hood came down on my head... fleeting thoughts of the movie Christine flashed through my head.. along with stars..... lol

    Driver seat has wear/hole. Tires old. Past maintenance records indicate a issue with battery going flat. Really needed to take it out and put a load on the engine and drive train.

    The owner is a charming petite lady, she does not have the physical strength to muscle the car around.. and is miserable driving it. lol

    I'll pass on this one.......
     
  21. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

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    #21 godabitibi, Aug 22, 2014
    Like they say part of the fun is in the search. Good luck and keep us posted with your finds.
     
  22. TexasRossa

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    #22 TexasRossa, Aug 22, 2014
  23. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

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    #23 godabitibi, Aug 22, 2014
    Louise just bought a car. The white car on EBay.

    Congrats to her and I hope she will love it and have fun.
     
  24. Sales@CNCMOTORS

    Sales@CNCMOTORS Formula 3

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    #24 Sales@CNCMOTORS, Aug 22, 2014
    I just sent you an email on what we have :)
     
  25. belluno

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    #25 belluno, Oct 28, 2014
    Hi Louise,

    I am new here too, same as me.. Porsche driver, Porsche owner, mech engineer (not retired) and looking for a TR or a 328

    Did you buy the car? happy?

    Best,


     

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