Congratulations, El Wayne!

Thank you all!

 

Once again, thanks to all of you! Here are the details:

1963 250 GTE series III, chassis number 4289, burgundy/black, cosmetic (and partial mechanic) restoration by Skip McCabe a few years ago and still in excellent condition today, with the exception of the few items that I listed in the other thread. I don't have access to any good photos of the car right now but it's featured, along with Alan Boe's 3339, in Cavallino #127 (Feb/Mar 2002), pgs 24-30.

And here's the (somewhat long and boring) story:

When I first decided to go ahead and purchase a Ferrari earlier this year, I began by looking at the more affordable 2+2s, as my wife wasn't quite convinced that spending $100K+ for a toy was a good idea. I did a little research and spoke to a couple of sellers, including Bill Domm, owner of 4289. Bill mailed some photos of the car and it's restoration to me and asked that I return the photos if I decided not to go ahead with the purchase. I also mentioned to GTE owner and F-car historian Alan Boe that I was in the market.

Around the same time, I became aware of a 365GT 2+2 for sale at Lamborghini Dallas and decided to go ahead and make an offer on that car. Jonathan Peck, whom you all know from here on F-Chat, was very helpful with getting me photos and such of the queen mother but, after I made my offer, he never responded again. Apparently I was just too low! A week or two went by with no response and, before calling him up, I took my wife to see the ex-Harrah queen mother that was for sale at Heritage Classics. "It's a boat!" was her response. "Why don't you just spend more and get something you really want?" Ahh, permission!

So I began to focus on finding a 330/365 GTC. After some searching (and watching GTC prices soar), it became clear that the undervalued Daytona would make a better investment, so I expanded my search to include both the GTC and Daytona. I think you all know where that got me, so I won't go into details. Anyway, to make a long story not-quite-so-long, I once again changed my mind and began looking at GTEs, 330 Americas and PF Coupes (see the other thread).

During our discussion in that thread, I received an email from Alan Boe asking if I was still in the market for a GTE. When I responded that I was, he recommended that I contact his friend, Bill Domm, who was selling the Cavallino car, 4289, so I did. Bill was a little puzzeled. I had completely forgotten that we spoke earlier in the year and that I still had photos of his car in my desk drawer (that I was supposed to return but never did)! Anyway, we struck up a deal, I had the PPI performed by Continental Auto Sports (as several folks in the Chicago area forum are aware - thanks for your help) and Bill offered a discount based on the vehicle's flaws.

The car will be picked up and delivered after the first of the year. End of story. When it does arrive, I will be sure to post tons of pics. Thanks again to all of you for your help and input!

 

I knew that would get a response out of you!

 

Go right ahead!