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Discussion in 'Europe' started by Lars Theunissen, Jun 1, 2007.

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  1. Lars Theunissen

    Lars Theunissen F1 Veteran

    Mar 2, 2005
    5,783
    Munich, Germany
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    Lars Theunissen
    #1 Lars Theunissen, Jun 1, 2007
    Hello Ferrari friends around the world,

    For about 17 years now, I have been keeping a database on individual Ferrari cars by serial number (chassis number, VIN). Since about six years, I have added a similar database on modern Lamborghinis too (Countach to current production).

    This means I collect details like model, colours, plate and ownership history, when/where a car has been for sale (with mileage and price), crashes and modifications.
    For me it is very interesting to follow the individual cars this way, as many have quite surprising histories. You will see some examples originally delivered in Europe being sold to the USA, going through several owners & dealers there, being sold to Japan, then back to the USA, meanwhile having been restored with new paint & interior. Just as an example!

    Now, there are thousands of people (or should I say: men) worldwide taking down numbers and keeping databases on airplanes or trains ("spotters"). But car-s/n-spotters are somehow a much more rare species. So I'm wondering, are there more people with the same hobby/passion like me out there? If yes, it would be nice to get in touch with you!
    You can respond to this thread, or send me a pm if you like.

    Ciao,

    Lars T.
     
  2. joopjoldersma

    joopjoldersma Formula Junior

    Dec 6, 2003
    364
    Holland
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    Joop Joldersma
    #2 joopjoldersma, Jun 3, 2007
    Hi Lars,

    I also "collect" s/n's, but with it I like to have one (or more) pictures. and (if possible) the VIN. Without counting, I think I have some 25000 individual cars. I am (very slowly) working on a database with the s/n's and one pictures per s/n. But my computer is not quite up to it presently. I know it is an impossible job, but it keeps me busy.
    Ps 1: I have seen your pictures on the net (no s/n's however).
    Ps 2: I have met yout father a couple of times at FCN meetings.

    Joop
     
  3. Lars Theunissen

    Lars Theunissen F1 Veteran

    Mar 2, 2005
    5,783
    Munich, Germany
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    #3 Lars Theunissen, Jun 4, 2007
    Hi Joop,

    I have just sent you a pm.

    Meanwhile, concerning your ps1: Indeed, I don´t list s/ns with any pics I show on the internet because I know some owners would not be too happy about that. And of course I want to respect their privacy concerning this.

    Best regards

    Lars T.
     
  4. seb37

    seb37 Karting

    Feb 25, 2007
    98
    Avignon (FRANCE)
    Full Name:
    Sébastien
    #4 seb37, Jun 4, 2007

    Hello
    i have a site http://ferrari308qv.free.fr
    only about the 308qv with a database of 392 s/n of this models with a lot of picture. If you have some serial of this model with or without picture i am
    very interresting !!
    (the site is in french ;) , to found serial number go to 'N°de serie" down in the right side , and after "listing des 308qv" )
    Thanks
     
  5. putje

    putje Karting

    Jul 31, 2005
    119
    Belgium
    #5 putje, Jun 4, 2007
    There are a lot of people who collect (Ferrari) Chassis numbers but many keep there collection secret : (
    I also collect Chassis numbers and the ones i'm 99 % sure of (and have pictures of) i put on my site : http://www.ferrari-world.be/ferrariworld_main.htm
    You are free to use the info ! maybe you can help me out with some of your collection ?
     

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