Help for 275GTB LongNose #08191

Thank you so very kindly,Terry (Taz), for your comment and input. If I end up buying this alloy model, I doubt I would bother to correct the front, grille shape. However, I appreciate deeply and it's comforting to see a ballpark figure for the project (albeit, $50K is still a substantial amount). Here in Japan, I am positive it'll cost much more ! I am aware that your aformentioned GTOs are prime examples of accidents and repairs and modifications, but then, we all know they belong in another dimensions (4th or 5th dimensions ???). Come to think of it, I may be mad afterall or I am in the midst of a midlife crisis !?!? How dreadful ... Sorry, didn't mean to end my rant in a negative mood. Thanx again for your wisdom. Much obliged. w/ smiles Jimmy

 

Hello Ono: Thanx a bunch for your support. Actually the BB pics I loaded in the Ferrari Life Forum, http*//www.****************/forums/showthread.php?t=9238 in the BB section come to around 600 pics. If anyone is curious, please take a look. The works were done by the previous owner half a dozen years ago. Parts costs along came to around US$40,000. The guy was a tinkerer and it was his dream to work on a BB. As for the tormenting 275GTB #08191, I have made up my mind and the decision to acquire "her". I would like to thank all of you individually for your comments and supports, but let me suffice and say THANK YOU, collectively. I'll be heading out to LA at the latest by early April, upon where I shall transfer money. The deal should finalize by mid April, hopefully. THANX to you all for your help. I am deeply grateful. I'll keep all of you updated. w/ big smiles Jimmy PS. Onno, I am still in the state of serious consideration to join you all in the Ferrari Life Epic Drive II (FLED II). That would definitely be one of my Bucket's List. PPS.It appears that I am not allowed to show "the other" Ferrari Life site in this FChat ...

 

As stated earlier, collectively, I thank you all for your comments, advices, and overall help and guidance. I stopped by the broker today to pay a deposit. Bunch of mechanical parts, engine parts, and odds & ends were in several boxes. More documentations are on its way from the current owner. I'll be returning to LA sometime late this month or early April for a visit and at this time, I would be wiring the balance from my account in LA to finalize this deal. This car has been returned in 2005 from Italy (undergoing full mechanical restorations) and has clocked only 1,300km to date. Probably, it'll take a while to break in the engine. As mentioned before, some modifications were rendered. Muffler system has been completely replaced by stainless steel system. Larger, more eficient radiator fan has replaced the original. Interior doors' armrests were removed and replaced by door pull of 250GT Lusso's. Amenity pockets added. Shift knob changed to the 250GTO's round, silver knob. Rear leather back behind seats changed to Lusso's cross-pattern leather lining. Mechanically, the car has no issues, maybe some minor things. Simply amazing for a car that is almost 45 years old. I shall keep you all up-to-date. Thanx a bunch. w/ smiles Jimmy

 

A long belated silence. If anyone care to see, my 275GTB #08191 is shown on Youtube. I did not know of this and I happened to find it by chance. This was done by my friend, vintage Ferrari broker, who borrows my cars quite often for shows and events. He did this without my knowledge. This was taken in Yokohama, Japan at a parking/rest area by the Bay Bridge in Yokohama. At least you can hear the engine and horn sound. The car is FINE. w/ smiles Jimmy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIOTtSZCv0c

 

I thank you all for the inputs and comments. I have acquired the history and build sheets from Marcel Massini. He owned this car himself in the '80s. As for the front grille issue, it is clarified now. The first owner in 1966, upon purchase, modified the lower part in order to accomodate additional driving lights. (Thank goodness it wasn't due to crashes). The history is clear and clean. As you can see, the car is FINE. w/ smiles Jimmy

 

Yes, Onno, thank goodness that issue is behind me now. The car has undergone several color changes and moved around the world, otherwise, it is a car with clean bill of history. Kinda like that horn sound myself, by the way. w/ smiles Jimmy