In the market for an F40. Any words of wisdom?

Athrill is right about the street, though.

The only time Pinnacle Motorsports puts 'em on the street is to check the tune up. We blast right by the Houston Mounted Patrol stables. LOL


At about 110.

You don't hurt these cars on the track, one bit. Unless you hit something.

 

The suspension makes the euros nice - Can raise and lower it as needed.

 

Actually, I see one on the streets of Houston pretty often.

In the vicinity of Rice University. My car was set up on display as "Art" one morning at the Campus Gallery, and he came zipping thru intercampus drive! Kinda trumped my 308GTB, ya know?

I'm sure you have to pay attention.

The adjustable suspension might be just the ticket!

 

Rick (zsnnf) - An F-Chatter in So Cal has one with the adjustable suspension & drives it all the time - I think it has close to 30K miles. The suspension is a huge plus - It was parked next to a US F40 & that is when I could really see the difference!

 

ROW = Rest of World. Typically exactly the same or quite similar to a European specification. As opposed to a USA car, a GB car, etc.

Rob


BTW, the F40 in the living room deal did actually happen, as I stated, I was employed at the store that did the delivery at the time. And yes, it's long gone.

 

there was a 90 F40 5K miles on ebay a couple weeks ago, starting bid 250K, no bids

 

Email from Patrick Persichini at fmsocal:

"Neil, sorry to take so long to get back to you...F40: one local owner since new, 5k miles and always serviced with us, major service about 400 miles ago (2yrs) incl. timing belts, never tracked, shows awesome, paint is great (even for F40's, which never have good paint), no chips or fades, interior great save for seat belt backer loose around seat fabric, keys, books (w/o pouch), teflon plastic skid plates installed under spoiler, stock everything, no modifications. Asking $330k, obo...please advise, Pat".


It seems like a nice car but... 30k to high. I don't kow about you guys but I'm not happy with a car unless I get a deal on it. Just the way I tick I guess.

 

There is a big difference in asking price and selling price around these things.

 

I have never liked having to barter just to get a reasonable price though. If the car is worth 300 grand, put that sticker on the window. If not go screw yourself and the horse you rode in on. Ahem *cough* I mean of course you are right. Doesn't it make the salesman seem shady to have the price jacked up for a car we both know is worth 30g's less? Then you have to hear him say "I'm losin' my shirt here, come on, it's as low as I can go. Ah what the heck you seem like a nice guy, how 'bout 320 and we call it a day?" Yeah, that instills confidance!

 

Steve,

Nice meeting you and your son at Cavallino on Saturday. Steve Daley at Miller Motors might have a very nice car available. Call him at 203 629-3890.

Jon

 

I've seen this car. It is very nice.....

 

Were you in it? Is it in the top 5% in the country or in the top 30%?

 

No Steve, I'm not F40 ready yet. I'm just getting a feel for the market these cars are in. It will be a few years before I can seriously start looking for an F40.

 

Steve....have you seen the one advertised at SportAuto yet?

Here's the link...

http://www.sportauto.cc/C999fer90red/index.htm

Think their asking $295k.

 

Nick Soprano had one in last time I checked-- but his site is down now:

http://www.motorclassiccorp.com/

I believe his number is 914-997-9133 .. Tell him "Kenny" sent you- I've basically grown up in his shop.. Great guy!

 

I have a very nice example that can be had for $300K. No stories all services done, no paintwork or damage. I have had over forty different examples over the past ten years. This is by far one of the nicer examples.

I can be reached directly at 619 840 7811. Good luck in your search.

Regards,

Bill Noon

 

Just FYI I would not worry about old turbo seals causing an engine bay fire. Even if the seals were bad oil could not physically leak into the engine bay unless the oil feed or return line was the source of the leak (very unlikely). Any oil leaking from the turbo seals would end up burning in the exhaust system or pass through the engine. The result would be the same black/grey/white smoke out the tail pipes whenever the car went under boost caused by the oil burning in the exhaust system or engine. IF the car is making full boost and not smoking the turbos are fine so don't get talked into an unneccssary repair.

 

Hi Bill saw you at Cavallino, congrats on your race victories.

I need a Daytona, let me know if you run across one that would be a Platinum winner at Cavallino. I am sorry I did not hear from you when we talked about you bringing the 333SP to Buttonwillow in 2002. I rented the track for 2 days, would have been nice to have purchased that car from you.

I will see you in August, you have my number if you find something I might be interested in... Chris Parr

 

thread back from the dead......
price discussion is good humor

 

Hi Ross, yes true and very nice!.I bought mine some 4-5 years after.....perhaps in 2-3 years we all speak about the prices of the F12 TdF.....but than why we paid 850k eur for them and now in 2023 they are 250k.....

ciao Oscar

 

I have a sneaking suspicion your money is safer parked in your F40 than your F12 Tdf - enjoy both in health and happiness