Saw this on ebay and it has a familiar history and look to Byron's 348....
Saw this on ebay and it has a familiar history and look to Byron's 348. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6212&item=2484062342&rd=1
Sure looks like it to me. Besides, I dont know how many other red 348 challenges were dropped from a tow truck in California Man I miss the sound of that car! Just amazing!
Byron, Please give us a update!!!! and call me on my cell when you have time I want a new track car....
Man, I believe it is Byrons car! I miss that sound also, it was so beautiful, I heard him comming down the road and it took nearly 20 seconds before I could actually see him! It was sweet . Somebody should by it back, and return it back to SoCal, so we can hear it once more.
Yes, this is my old car. Here are some details about the mechanicals: - The new a/c was installed by the owner before me when it was converted back to street - I put in a fresh battery and replaced the old starter with a Nippondenso unit - I had the alternator/ac belts replaced at FX performance when the a/c belt snapped on me - I had to change the bracket, too (ordered from GT Autoparts) - I put in the MB Quart Speakers and full alpine system (some of you may recall my custom box!), but removed the head unit when I sold the car - it's now in my M3!! - Carl and I took apart the tranny when it failed on me on the 405... spent about $2500 in parts - boy was that fun! - I had the 30k done at FX; while the engine was out, rebuilt my water pump unit, replaced the water pump, replaced much of the oil pump/chain assembly, but didn't change out the O2 sensors - Just 200 miles before destruction, I put on brand new brembo rotors all around and new cobalt friction race pads... amazing stopping power!! - It had some issues with the throttle cable getting stuck while I was on the track, but it's not a big deal - just lubing some springs would do the trick - The car shifted well, but notchy when cold - don't know if that has been resolved - When I had it, it had a racing clutch and lightened flywheel - it grabbed like there was no tomorrow! (don't know if that was replaced or not) Mike if you are interested in the car, we can talk in more detail and I will tell you about my ownership of the vehicle. The car was an absolute blast to drive, though. I'm not sure how well they did the frame pull (as the pictures don't show it) or how well the suspension was repaired, but cosmetically, it looks great. The current owner did a great job in making it look like how it should! No damage in the last 10 years is false. The last owner before me killed a deer during a 348 challenge practice lap... it dented the hood and shattered the windshield - both were replaced w/o additional damage to the car. The car was nicknamed the "Deerslayer" the rest of the season! I don't want to comment publicly about the title or vouch for the integrity of the repairs... all i know is that it looks great and I miss it!! Byron
This was posted by the seller on ebay: On Jul-11-04 at 12:59:06 PDT, seller added the following information: I have an offer outside of Ebay and the vehicle will be sold once I receive deposit. Is that any one of you in CA by chance? B.
BYRON,YOU ARE NOT LISTED ON THE PHONE DIRECTORY IN IRVINE,CA...I AM IN MONTREAL ,CANADA.I WILL PAY FOR THE CAR TOMOROW.I NEED SOME ASSISTANCE: DO YOU STILL HAVE THE BOOK POUCH? CARFAX IS CLEAN,NEVER SALVAGED....? WHEN IT FELL OF THE TRUCK,HOW MUCH FRAME DAMAGE AND WHERE? IS THIS A TRUE 348 "CHALLENGE " EDITION? DID THEY MAKE IT IN 89? CHALLENGE? EDITION .... GOOD A GOOD PRICE FROM THE SELLER.JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE ALL SUSPENSION PARTS WERE DONE AND FRAME IT IS WAS BENT... ANYONE PLEASE PROVIDE SOME INFO.... MY EMAIL IS: [email protected]
Hey Steve, I called you and spoke with someone, not sure who it was. A lot of that info. I did not know and I am upset that no one told me. I am having second thoughts about selling the car, I think I might keep it. This is VERY VERY upsetting for me, I never knew the car was yellow! I will probably refund your deposit and hold on to the car. Thanks steve maman <[email protected]> wrote: i am ready to fax but dont have your fax #....going out to luch now,back in 2 hrs...got "lots" of info on the car ......not well dscribed on ebay .ferrarichat .com has lots of info that io am sure you are fully aware of.the check is ready and i will get a flight to come see/pay for the car.waiting for the fax # and will call you later to discuss a few things...... in any case,this car is tainted for life ! the world knows its story ! ----- Original Message ----- From: Madison Jeremy To: steve maman Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 6:25 PM Subject: Re: Ferrari 348 Ok, I will accept $30,000. Once payment is received I will release the car. steve maman <[email protected]> wrote: my offer is 30000$. i will be the high bidder on ebay,you can end the auction early leaving me the winner.but again,the deal is 30 000$. ----- Original Message ----- From: Madison Jeremy To: steve maman Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:28 PM Subject: Re: Ferrari 348 Here are the rest of the pictures. I will fax the back of the title and also my driver's license. My bank info is. [removed by Rob] Thanks Jeremy steve maman <[email protected]> wrote: fax me the back of the title as well.... i will need all your banking information for wire transfer as well as a fax copy of your drivers licence.a name of contact at your bank. i have already located a transporter for drop off of the car.. all wil be fine and professionally handles... ----- Original Message ----- From: Madison Jeremy To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 10:37 PM Subject: Re: Ferrari 348 Hey Steve, you can call me @ (425) 761 6061. I will give you the fax # when you call because I have to plug it in. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks Jeremy [email protected] wrote: Question about your item Dear lowlow59, ok, if i get an email from you soon,i can paypal a deposit now...it is 10 pm my time...here for another 1-2 hours....or else,in the morning... Item # Item Title Listing end date 2484062342 Ferrari : All Models Jul-14-04 Thank you, theprancinghorse1 Need help calculating shipping cost? Use the Shipping Calculator. Is this message an offer to buy your item directly through email without bidding on and winning the item on eBay? These "off eBay" transactions violate eBay policy and may be unsafe. You can click here to report it. Learn more about safe trading. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- eBay treats your personal information with the utmost care, and our Privacy Policy is designed to protect you and your information. eBay will never ask their users for personal information, such as bank account numbers, credit card numbers, pin numbers, passwords, or Social Security numbers in an email. For more information on how to protect your eBay password and your account, please visit User Account Protection. This eBay notice was sent to [email protected] based on your eBay account preferences and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. To change your notification preferences, click here. If you would like to receive this email in text format, click here. Copyright © 2004 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Because it has a "history". BTW I own the car now. It will be back for sale although I am more inclined of keeping this one for myself. Just always loved this car and was pretty bummed out when I sold it immediately to Byron in 2002. So unless someone pays what the car is worth....it will be my driver.
hehe... isn't it funny how round the world is? haha... Martin, maybe I'll buy it back from you again one day - boy, did I love that beast of a 348!!... I know you told me the minute I sold it that you had 1st right to buy it back... (shhh, don't tell Zinzell... hehe) It's funny how that actually came true! Well, it would be strange if I flew out to FL and went out to Moroso with you in my former car! LOL... Well, now you can actually drive the thing on Homestead (you remember when I didn't let you before?!!!)... Maybe someone else will make a home for this car again in CA - I'm just glad that it's on the road again... and with a clean bill of health, too. B.
