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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by MBFerrari, Mar 21, 2009.

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  1. MBFerrari

    MBFerrari F1 Veteran

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    #1 MBFerrari, Mar 21, 2009
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    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-Ferrari-365-GT4-2-2-Rare-Desirable-Collectible-Ferrari-V-12-Nice-Condition_W0QQitemZ140309113085QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item140309113085&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308

    Hey guys, I just saw this one pop up again on fleabay. Did someone here on Fchat buy this one and they are trying to turn it or what? I know some previous comments were that some didn't like the tinted windows, but what else do we know about this car?

    (Edit) I just saw the car sold on ebay for $26.5 from another thread here not that long ago so what gives on the quick sale?

    Thanks,
    MB
     
  2. Ak Jim

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    #2 Ak Jim, Mar 21, 2009
    I was wondering the same thing. The sale might not have gone thru.
     
  3. open roads

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    #3 open roads, Mar 21, 2009
    I had spoken to the seller who is fairly well known, during the last auction. He is offering it again. I would assume that the sale didn't happen.

    We all get another chance.

    I must say that I think this is the one to have.
     
  4. Ashman

    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 Ashman, Mar 21, 2009
    What causes the need for an engine rebuild on a car with 48K miles? These are not flimsy engines.
     
  5. koisokok

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    #5 koisokok, Mar 21, 2009
    good question, i think there is something else with this car, and maybe why the buyer backed out! remember in this world you get what you pay for!!
     
  6. xraygun

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    #6 xraygun, Mar 22, 2009
    The answers to many obvious questions aren't volunteered in the ad copy for this offering.
     
  7. 2NA

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    #7 2NA, Mar 22, 2009
    I wouldn't describe them as flimsy, however they do get run at high RPMs and it's impossible to know how it was treated earlier in it's life. I suspect it was mostly the ravages of time.

    It is not uncommon at all for oil leaks to appear from a variety of places and perhaps a coolant leak or two contaminating the oil. Overheating is a possibility and can destroy an alloy engine pretty quickly. Some deteriorated valve seals and worn guides might make it smoke a bit and with those six side-draft Webers there are a few opportunities for fire, flooding, oil-dilution etc.

    After more than 30 years and 48,000 miles it most likely needed attention.

    Don't be bamboozled by a salesman's claim that it was "rebuilt" without looking at what was actually done and by whom. 2005 is already a while ago. It might still have problems.
     
  8. MBFerrari

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    #8 MBFerrari, Mar 22, 2009
    That's what I figured. It appears to be one of those "too good to be true" deals, and in the Ferrari realm that is almost always a very dangerous thing.
    MB

     
  9. blkprlz

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    #9 blkprlz, Mar 22, 2009
    Hey, who knows w/o scrutinizing the "1 inch of recpts.", I'm sure tails could be told afterwards (depending on....).

    No trans oil cooler, is this typ.?

    Is this a 1st w/ign. wire insulators?

    I noticed the new home for the MSD's.
     
  10. bundas

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    #10 bundas, Mar 22, 2009
    my car a 76, will require head reb. one bank one cly has low compression. 15G cost. price has now gone to 30. no way will this car be repaired. at least not now. cash flow has stopped.
     
  11. 2NA

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    #11 2NA, Mar 22, 2009
    No trans cooler on a manual transmission.
     
  12. blkprlz

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    #12 blkprlz, Mar 23, 2009
    My mistake...., I meant no engine oil cooler, maybe this is an upgrade w/400 series.
     

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