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How to trace the history of a car

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by Bob Zambelli, Dec 14, 2004.

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  1. Bob Zambelli

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    Suppose I wanted to know the ownership history of my 330 GTC - original dealer, first owner, etc.
    How would I go about getting this information? Mine came from FAF (first V-12 they ever sold, I was told) and before that, Ed Waterman. Those are the only two dealers and the only history I know.
    So, who bought it new? And, who else owned it before I did?
    Any suggestions????????????????????????????

    Bob Zambelli
     
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    Gerald Roush @ FML should know. He comes by every now and then
     
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    Thanks, Chris - I'll check in tomorrow.
    Bob
     
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    Pm the user "NNO", he works with Gerald and should be able to ask him personally. Hope that helps
     
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    Send Carbon (NNO) some christmas cookies in the shape of an Enzo and I'll bet he would convince Gerald to share whatever he has in his database for your car. Hell, if your car was originally from FAF, Gerald probably knew/saw/worked on your car. In return for the info, I would give to Gerald whatever history you know about your car for his database, even if it is only the transaction when you bought it.
     
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    Send Gerald an email at [email protected]

    I'm sure that he'll be happy to share with you whatever he knows about this car. In exchange, feel free to offer him any other information on other Ferraris that you know about. Odds are that he already has this info, but he'll appreciate anyway.

    Dale
     
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    Get creative and contact anyone you can find that had the car at any time.
    I found an old credit card receipt under the seat of my car. After an interesting search I found the second owner. After contacting him and meeting one year in Monterey, he sent me a package containing original service records from 1960 to 1969 as well as the original owners manual!!
    It can really be worth the trouble.
     
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