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Discussion in '348/355' started by 1000 Islands Donzi, May 5, 2007.

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  1. 1000 Islands Donzi

    1000 Islands Donzi Karting

    May 2, 2007
    149
    syracuse new york
    #1 1000 Islands Donzi, May 5, 2007
    I have noticed and read that earlier model 348's 89-92 have the lower body painted black. They apparently changed to a mono paint scheme in 93, however I have seen several early models with this lower portion red. Can anyone tell me what the deal is on this? I am interested in an early and one need to know whether this is changed over, (not factory original on the earlier models, and can it hinder/help vehicles value?)
    In other words, do you prefer the mono paint scheme... if you had a lower black paint, would you switch it to red?
    Thank you in advance for your thoughts!
     
  2. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

    Dec 31, 2003
    11,792
    western hemisphere
    #2 Husker, May 5, 2007
    It destroys the originality of the car. Does it look better? In my opinion, yes. Will it hurt resale? Doubtful, in fact, it may help it a little. One of these days when there are few nice 348 examples left out there and they are in the same demand as Dinos are today, the remaining 348 owners will be returning their cars to the paint shops in an effort to restore the originality.
     
  3. Bee Jay

    Bee Jay Formula Junior

    Apr 14, 2004
    751
    Lompoc, Ca.
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    Bernard E. Jones
    #3 Bee Jay, May 6, 2007
    When my car gets here, I plan to paint the lower portions red. In my opinion, it looks much better that way. Eventually I'll bolt on some 355 wheels. I know, I modified my Porsche and Corvette too, and pissed off the purists. I'm not a purist and definitely not a concourse weenie.
    Bee Jay
     
  4. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    May 29, 2001
    18,045
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    #4 f355spider, May 6, 2007
    If not black on the early cars, it is not original, but no big deal, you could get it painted back for less than a grand.
     
  5. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    #5 PAP 348, May 6, 2007

    Welcome to Ferrarichat!! :):)
    I would also paint the lower section, looks alot better. :):)
     
  6. Lars_vet

    Lars_vet Formula Junior

    Feb 25, 2007
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    Lars
    #6 Lars_vet, May 6, 2007
    Mine came red, and if it hadent, I would have had it paintet soon after I got it.. Looks much more modern, lower and sexy.

    But its kinda fake, the guys in the stock early 348 can be proud.
     
  7. FAST348

    FAST348 Karting

    Dec 31, 2006
    100
    West Central Ohio
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    Aric
    #7 FAST348, May 6, 2007
    It's all about what you like - it's your car. I bought my '92ts and love the contrast the black sill and targa top give the car. All red - to much for my taste. As for making the car look lower, I've seen them painted both ways and think the environment the car is in affects that perception more than the paint.
     

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