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  1. drsmith30

    drsmith30 Karting

    Jul 24, 2009
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    #1 drsmith30, Sep 1, 2009
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    Hi everyone, I am the successful/lucky/fortunate/? winner of Adams' 328. Took delivery today from Intercity. They just happened to have a truck passing thru and were able to pick it up on Monday. I would have never thought I would go from having the winning bid last Wednesday night to delivery today.

    Big thanks to Adams for working with me to turn this transaction around so quick. He was great to work with and helped however possible. Car is just as described. The paint maybe better. I can't recall the last time I saw black as polished, swirl free as this. My hats off to Brian Barnsworth.

    Car ran beautifully on my way home. Intercity had to drop the car off a few miles from my house due to narrow streets and low hanging branches in my neighborhood. The only negative being I sort of had to sit leaning back since a seat bolt broke when the truck driver was up on the ramp driving it in. The bolt holds the back to the bottom. Thus off to do my first repair...

    I appreciate all the insight I've gained from Fchat over the last several months. I look forward to participating more in the future.

    Here are some pictures. Thanks! David
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  2. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
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    #2 Jedi, Sep 1, 2009
    Major congrats!! Nothing like the 'birth photos' of our cars!

    May you have many enjoyable miles....

    Jedi
     
  3. BassMan

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    #3 BassMan, Sep 2, 2009
    Congratulations you got a great car.

    If Adams mechanic worked a bit faster that would have been me driving it home a few months ago. ;)
     
  4. JohnnyS

    JohnnyS F1 World Champ
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    #4 JohnnyS, Sep 2, 2009
    She is a beauty! I was bidding on that one too, but missed the deadline due to another committment.

    What could be better than one 328? ......... Two 328s! ;)
     
  5. 308nut

    308nut Formula 3
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    #5 308nut, Sep 2, 2009
    Congrats David, she is beautiful. Take care of her and she will bring you years of pleasure



    Wade
     
  6. AHudson

    AHudson F1 Rookie
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    #6 AHudson, Sep 2, 2009
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    I can't believe you bought that pig. At least I filled the crankcase with RESTORE before it left. They say that stuff really works! (Or was it the gearbox? Can't ever keep those straight.) :)

    Anyway, thanks for 'taking action'. I'm still half peeved at the numbers of time-wasting 'pretender bidder' wannabes who sit and ponder for eons, mostly so they can impress their impressionable pals by saying they're 'shopping' for a Ferrari. Congratulations on pursuing and snagging your dream!

    David, you got a very good car, well cared for in its tenure here and before. I suspect its about to enter another phase of great enthusiastic care. Your books and records should be in your hands via UPS today. Enjoy! Welcome to Fcar ownership.
     
  7. drsmith30

    drsmith30 Karting

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    #7 drsmith30, Sep 2, 2009
    so thats why it doesn't have any leaks like most ferrari's.... :)
     
  8. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 Bullfighter, Sep 2, 2009
    Only the red ones leak.

    Congrats!

    I'm biased, but a black/concave-wheel 328 GTS is the best looking post-1970 sports car, and should be a reliable ride for you as well.
     
  9. TheGeeMan

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    #9 TheGeeMan, Sep 2, 2009
    very nice !
     
  10. Rosso328

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    #10 Rosso328, Sep 2, 2009
    Looks beautiful, David. Congratulations!

    And, it's great to have another 328 in the neighborhood. Even if it is a black one.
     
  11. Ferrarista3

    Ferrarista3 F1 Rookie

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    #11 Ferrarista3, Sep 2, 2009
    She looks beautiful!

    Congrats!
     
  12. mustardfj40

    mustardfj40 Formula 3

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    #12 mustardfj40, Sep 2, 2009
    You got a nice deal on that 328! Welcome aboard.
     
  13. 328Nero

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    #13 328Nero, Sep 2, 2009
    I can speak from complete experience being a previous owner of your car...I miss her. Enjoy, you have purchased a fine example. Adams took great care of it during his ownership and I can promise you I did the same.

    Another sweet little tidbit of information is the guy that did the last major here in Houston is also the guy that did the original delivery in 1987 right here at Ferrari of Houston.
     
  14. Nurburgringer

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    #14 Nurburgringer, Sep 2, 2009
    ah so the real reason for the sale comes out: dumped just prior to the dreaded 50k seat-bolt service ;)

    car looks great - congrats and best of luck!

    cheers
     
  15. Easyrider7467

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    #15 Easyrider7467, Sep 2, 2009
    Awesome Color Combo....
    My next fav to red/tan..

    Black 328's look Great!!
     
  16. climb

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    #16 climb, Sep 2, 2009
    Looks great.

    Congratulations.
     
  17. robbie

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    #17 robbie, Sep 3, 2009
    Congratulations .. with the horror stories occasionally showing up on these pages, it's great to hear of a success. BTW, I had to replace that seat bolt .. it shears off in the seat but is not difficult to get out and replace. If that is all you have to do before enjoying it then you are a fortunate guy.
     
  18. GrayTA

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    #18 GrayTA, Sep 3, 2009
    Ooooh, pretty!!!

    Congratulations and welcome to the club!!!


    PDG
     
  19. AHudson

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    #19 AHudson, Sep 3, 2009
    THE AWFUL TRUTH COMES OUT! I am SO embarrassed. Guess the jig is up!

    Good one.

    I agree. There is a lot of "this dealer rammed a hot welding rod up my, um, 'exhaust' by not telling me of the following 32 things..." or over-scrutinizing to the point of deducting dollars for every bent page in the owner's manual. Then there's the ever present ebay misery and woe, which CAN BE dangerous grounds for the unprepared.

    Then there are transactions between car guys/gals who instead of a 'car deal' have a transfer of enthusiasm. Such is, I believe the case here.

    For all the 'good' deals that go down, there is a FRACTION of rough ones where by golly SOMEBODY'S at fault! And those are the ones we hear about, skewing the average toward paranoia.

    Thanks to David for posting a positive experience. And it would've been even better if his check had cleared. ;) Hardy har. Better than a car deal is when you gain a friend.

    Nero328 (Michael) was a great owner of that car too, and I consider him a friend as well. Hey, we're just 'renting' the stuff we own anyway, regardless of what it says on the title.

    Enjoy that car!
     
  20. 328turbo

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    #20 328turbo, Sep 3, 2009
    +1
     
  21. 78-308gt4

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    #21 78-308gt4, Sep 3, 2009
    Memphis Cars Italia hosts an exotic car show annually on Father's Day. One of our members has a black/tan 328 GTS as well. It ALWAYS wins People's Choice for it's category....

    AWESOME CAR
     
  22. David Lind

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    #22 David Lind, Sep 3, 2009
    I think you got the deal of the year thus far! That's one great looking car. Congrats!
     
  23. mike

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    #23 mike, Sep 3, 2009
    Beautiful!
     
  24. GTVeloce

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    #24 GTVeloce, Sep 3, 2009
    Great car and color! Good for you and enjoy safely!
     
  25. Jackmb1

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    #25 Jackmb1, Sep 3, 2009
    Beautiful car! Congrats and have fun.
     
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