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How i can find out the original color

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by Mondial_Switzerland, Oct 24, 2015.

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  1. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
    171
    Switzerland
    Hi

    My english is not very well - sorry for that. How i can find out (on the web maybe?) what was the original color of my Mondial Cabriolet by delivery? is there a possibility online with the VIN? Any other Ideas? Im almost sure, that my Mondial was white instead off red as it is now.

    Thanks for helping
     
  2. stekkefun4

    stekkefun4 Formula 3
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    Nov 22, 2006
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    Hey, if your car has been spotted by a VIN spotter, then its colour can be found in the F-Register database: Home | F-Register
    You need to sign up, or if you can give me the VIN, I'll look it up for you
     
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  3. Leighton360

    Leighton360 Karting

    Mar 31, 2014
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    Try Tony Willis at Maranello Concessionaires .. message me for his e mail address
     
  4. jtremlett

    jtremlett F1 Rookie

    Feb 18, 2004
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    Not for non-UK cars. The best bet is to ask your local Ferrari dealer or email Ferrari directly.

    Jonathan
     
  5. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
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    Switzerland
    #5 Mondial_Switzerland, Oct 24, 2015
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  6. stekkefun4

    stekkefun4 Formula 3
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    That is because your car hasn't been "spotted" yet by these people. I haven't found it in the F-Register DB either. Best is to contact the Ferrari importer in Switzerland
     
  7. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
    171
    Switzerland
    Ok, i see i have no other chance to find it out online. so i have to contact a official local dealer here in switzerland - too bad :(
     
  8. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    No you can try registering as an owner at Official Ferrari website and it used to be that if you log your car in My Ferraris after some weeks or months the original color suddenly appears
     
  9. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
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    #9 Mondial_Switzerland, Oct 24, 2015
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    Thank you, i was allready registered a few years ago, that's why i know, that my car was white before. after 7 years of my registration i was wondering if i have allready access. the webpage has complete change in the past years, i have found the login but i see only my registered cars but no additional information like 7 years ago as you can see on the attached image
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  10. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    Usual story: newer is rarely better - as you show the latest version drops the earlier detail
     
  11. MvT

    MvT F1 Rookie

    May 25, 2013
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    If not taken away or changed. Open the trunk lid and on your right should be a sticker mentioning a color. Hope it is a different color then your Mondial is at the moment and if is it is highly likely that was the original color.

    A different check on the body is to popup the light pods and screw of the black panel maby even take out one of the lights to have a look in the back what color it was. If it is painted the same color as now take sanding paper and sand a spot on the inside when a different color appears. This is the best area to determine the real color.

    All the best,
    Tijn
     
  12. Matthias Urban

    Matthias Urban F1 World Champ

    Mar 5, 2005
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    Car is currently Rosso Corsa with Beige int. and has a Nero top. Was finally spotted in November of 2013. The rims have been aftermarket then and it looks like it wears vinyl sticker shields.

    When I "registered" my car with the owner side I remember the few data given included the orginal colour.

    Best

    Matthias Urban
    one of "these people" :)
     
  13. Matthias Urban

    Matthias Urban F1 World Champ

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    PS: if you share the complete VIN (car looks like a Euro or Swiss spec. car, what would make it ZFFLC15B000059089 or ZFFLC15S000059089) with me I might be able to provide you with delivery colour and some additonal details. PM would be best, if you are interessted.
     
  14. Matthias Urban

    Matthias Urban F1 World Champ

    Mar 5, 2005
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    another PS: I've noticed the VIN from the picture with my Book, it's indeed ZFFLC15S000059089, I will try to find out...
     
  15. Matthias Urban

    Matthias Urban F1 World Champ

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    matter solved, you've got a PM

    that's how quick "these people" are ;)
     
  16. stekkefun4

    stekkefun4 Formula 3
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    I luv these people !
     
  17. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
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    Switzerland
    Hi Matthias

    You got an answer, and you made my day! Thanks a lot for your assistance, and please wirght me back - many, many Thanks!
     
  18. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
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    #18 Mondial_Switzerland, Nov 4, 2015
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  19. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    Well done - exactly how & who did you contact ? Others might appreciate this information
     
  20. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
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    #20 Mondial_Switzerland, Nov 6, 2015
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  21. Cadillacbart

    Cadillacbart Formula Junior

    Nov 26, 2013
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    Love the white. I almost bought a white t cab before I found my car. I think the white looks fantastic !
     
  22. Leighton360

    Leighton360 Karting

    Mar 31, 2014
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    You certainly dont mess around .. thats quick work in preparing the car .

    Looking forward to seeing the end result . Well done .
     
  23. Mondial_Switzerland

    Oct 6, 2008
    171
    Switzerland
    #23 Mondial_Switzerland, Nov 7, 2015
    Last edited: Nov 7, 2015
    Your right, we don't mess around. i dont know how you call that in englisch, but this is not the color, this ist the "paint filler" after that we have to grind the whole car, then we start with the painting :)
     
  24. 400manualCA

    400manualCA Rookie

    Aug 29, 2017
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    Hello,
    I've been reading this past post and was amazed at how these chats can find info that seems to be hidden from clear site. I have a similar issue to @Mondial_Swwitzerland. I have a 1982 400i GT manual. The car is currently in Rosso Corsa over Beige. I checked F Register with the VIN number and Rosso Corsa/Beige was the result. Does this mean the car came off the factory floor in this color? OR was this the last color that the car was spotted in and entered into their database?

    The VIN for the car is ZFFEB07B0000 41909. Any help would be great, especially from "those guys" who seem to have some secret telephone line with Ferrari.
     
  25. enzo360

    enzo360 F1 Veteran
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    Hello,
    that would mean your car was spotted in that colour combination by "those guys" (I love this :) ).
    By no means it would mean it was original that way, unless you or a previous owner confirmed this to one of "these guys" being original (invoice, other colour found under the R/C, etc..).
    Best from "one of them" LOL... man, sounds like a line from Men In Black

    Jurgen
     

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