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71 Dino GT on Ebay

Discussion in '206/246' started by 2thmvr, Jul 13, 2010.

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  1. 2thmvr

    2thmvr Karting

    Feb 24, 2008
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    Huntington Beach
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    Sam
  2. GermanDino

    GermanDino F1 Rookie

    Aug 14, 2007
    3,487
    Germany
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    Matthias
    this car looks from the pictures very original and promising , I think it`s definitively worth a closer inspection...
    Regards Matthias
     
  3. 4CamGT

    4CamGT F1 Rookie

    Jun 23, 2004
    2,798
    Southern California
    All,

    Please help Sam out! He's a great car guy and loves Dinos! He belongs to the "RGRUPPE"(a special group of Porsche "Sports Purpose" enthusiasts) and would be a great home for a Dino. He also is enjoying an E-Type roadster. Please help him find a great Dino! He's not afraid of a bit of work. Maybe you're thinking of selling? Send him a PM.

    Freeman
     
  4. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Jan 20, 2004
    40,476
    Purgatory
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    Clifford Gunboat
    Car looks great!
     
  5. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
    79,379
    Houston, Texas
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    Bubba
    "low" miles, two owner, looks nice....
     
  6. 500tr

    500tr Formula 3

    Feb 28, 2004
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    Germany
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    Volkmar Spielmann
    Yes, this car seems to be very interesting in my mind, too.
     
  7. GerryD

    GerryD Formula 3

    May 5, 2010
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    Guido
    #7 GerryD, Jul 14, 2010
    Last edited: Jul 14, 2010
    Call them and ask about it. Ive been to this place before and it has a great reputaion. They also have one of Michael Schumachers F1 mechanics and designer of some of the parts on the 360 and 430 working there. Daniel at Recambi knows them well. Here is their # 1-905-264-9982
     
  8. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 11, 2008
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    Vegas baby
    #8 TheMayor, Jul 14, 2010
    Last edited: Jul 14, 2010
    It's very similar to my old Dino. Mine was a '70 and had about 300 less on the VIN. Mine also had knock off wheels using a spanner. Same color inside and out.

    It's a euro model which I prefer. The USA models had different (non flush) front turn signals, ugly side markers and did not have amber rear turn signal lights. And, euro models had a little more power and less emissions stuff.

    The interior is original and a bit worn.

    Owning one is interesting. Remember it's not much in creature comfort but it makes up for it in personality. You only have 180HP or so but the Dino engine is like nothing on earth. What it lacks in power it makes up in emotion. And, you can drive it with gusto and not break every speed limit in the books.

    To me, this looks like a really fine car. I can't tell you if the price makes sense though.

    If it were my car, I'd pull that Ferrari logo off the back. It's the only tacky thing I can see on a rather unmolested car.

    It's good the trans is rebuilt. I rebuilt mine and it made a world of difference. Replacing 2nd gear synchro allows you to shift when cold without going 1st to 3rd. Still, I would double clutch to save the synchros.

    If it has good records, it's definately in the minority for Dino's.

    Just remember it's an old car with no A/C or anything else like it. The interior can get rather warm from heat entering from the radiator upfront. The seating position is a bit laid back and the seats have no side support. If you're a tall guy, it's going to be tiny and short of headroom. It's old school all the way. A bit crude by today's car standards but wonderful in it's own way. It reminded me of all cars built in the 60's.

    You will need a good mechanic who is familar with it. They don't break a lot but the car will really work poorly if the carbs aren't set up properly. Not many know much about Weber tuning now adays.

    Good luck! I'd say check it out for sure.
     
  9. dino clay

    dino clay Karting

    Oct 31, 2007
    185
    san mateo, cal
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    clay cavanaugh
    thinking of selling mine

    You cannot be in a hurry as it is almost ready for oaint

    several months away, but you would have a say in the rest of the work as it progresses which is a rare thing.

    clay
     
  10. dino clay

    dino clay Karting

    Oct 31, 2007
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    clay cavanaugh
    I looked at the add for this car, it looks like an excellent find and I aalmost believe the milage though most lie about it. The price is very realistic also

    clay
     
  11. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 19, 2008
    39,163
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    Terry H Phillips
    Daytona is a reputable firm and they have a relationship with Ricambi. I have ordered parts from them and they have been very reliable.

    Looks like a nice Dino and apparently in those days Canada did not use the US standards for cars so it would be Euro spec all the way. Have to look up when they adopted our DOT and EPA standards.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  12. GermanDino

    GermanDino F1 Rookie

    Aug 14, 2007
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    #12 GermanDino, Jul 14, 2010
    Last edited: Jul 14, 2010
    correct, my #01100, Canadian delivery, has instruments with English labeling and a miles speedometer, everything else is European specification...

    regards Matthias
     
  13. Jamie H

    Jamie H Formula 3
    Owner

    Aug 28, 2009
    2,425
    Puslinch,ON
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    Jamie
    I have seen the car several times as I too have been considering it. PM me if you want to talk about it. The fellow's at Daytona are good guys and the car is as represented in the ad.
     
  14. Hawkeye

    Hawkeye F1 Veteran
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    Sep 20, 2009
    8,177
    I wonder if the Ferrari badge is on 2 posts that have been drilled into the car or a flat badge fixed on the car with adhesive? Anyone know?
     
  15. Jamie H

    Jamie H Formula 3
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    Aug 28, 2009
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    Jamie
    Drilled, unfortunately....
     
  16. 2GT

    2GT Formula 3

    Aug 25, 2008
    1,842
    Western NY
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    Fred
    It's a very clean and original-looking example. One odd thing I noticed, though, is the placement of the radio antenna, inboard of the roof buttress. Normally, it would be positioned to the outside of the buttress, on the rear fender. Nonetheless, it bears further examination. It looks like it would make someone a very happy Dino owner! Fred
     
  17. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
    79,379
    Houston, Texas
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    Bubba
    Easy enough to fix.........
     
  18. DinoLasse

    DinoLasse Formula Junior
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    May 26, 2009
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    Lars
    Sharp eyes, Fred! You are right, the antenna is mounted a bit further inboard compared to the usual location. Looks a bit strange. All the more reason to take it out and fill the hole, at the same time the holes for the Ferrari badge are filled...

    Other than that, the car looks good. The interior looks original and unmolested, even though it may need some work. All that is reflected in the price, though, which sounds quite reasonable. Definitely worth a closer look.
     
  19. GermanDino

    GermanDino F1 Rookie

    Aug 14, 2007
    3,487
    Germany
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    Matthias
    Hello Lars, I´ve seen a few Canadian Dinos with this strange antenna position....
    I think the Canadian importer fitted the antenna always in that position when they instalted the radio themselves.
    Regards Matthias
     

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