Talk about a project!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-328-GTS-Needs-extensive-engine-work_W0QQitemZ280205460454QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280205460454
Documenting ZFFXA20A7G0062099 62099 This poor car was left in the rain in Houston and the engine appears to have suffered significant water damage as a result. An initial evaluation of the car shows the engine to be frozen and water in the air intake hose. No evaluation of the electrical system has been conducted. Engine is in place. A few parts are missing including air intake cover and air conditioning compressor. Body and interior are in good condition. This car is being offered AS IS and without warranties. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
how, in the hell, did "that" much water get in a injected cars engine, unless the plugs were OUT of the engine, in the rain ???????????? agree on the parts..... at that price i am surprised T Rutlands has not scooped it up. it would be like a feeding frenzy, with all those fresh red 328 parts floating about.
I just cont understand why anyone would leave a car like this in the rain, money or not its just not done. If not rain then flood? I agree with above, how could that much water get into the engine from just rain?
That is a flood car sure it was left out in the rain then a flood hit it! Not unfixable but why bother. I also like the fact that there are not pictures of the interior or the front end. Just the engien left in the rain my ass
Don't forget about the 145K miles on the clock --- even if the car had been well cared for, it would still be in need of major components R&R. My guess is that with that kind of mileage, the engine finally let go, and then it was parked outside --- with the intake hose / filter removed... plus who knows what else... Talk about "ridden hard and put away wet" --- literally, in this case. Hell, if the body is straight and clean, that alone is worth $10,000 to someone willing to spend the time parting it out. If everything else (minus the engine and trans) is good --- it may be worth $20,000+ as a rolling chassis...???
Not a 328 expert here....can someone tell me whats wrong with the wheels and tires? Are the tires undersized?
I'm with the flood crowd - hell maybe it's a Katrina car. A lot of those (not Ferraris though) going around being passed off as 'no issues'. There's no way rain did what we're seeing in the pics. Even if the hood were propped open (which is unlikely, esp considering the struts are shot on half the 328's out there it seems) I don't think rain could collect in that amount.
I was thinking of popping out to LV to see the car. I asked for some pics of the interior and if the car could be viewed. Here is what the guy said... Dear rimoore, Hi, The car is at Penske-Wynn Ferrari dealer service department where she may be viewed." It's at "Penske-Wynn"? They must be so proud. Hopefully they are keeping it out of site. I don't think people want to see a soggy 328.
It does not look too promising, I just can't imagine the night mare it would be to restore the car and the $$ involved. When you are done you could have bought a new F430
If it's a flood car (hard to argue otherwise), all the valuable stuff is probably corroded (switches/switchgear, motors, gauges, hardware), and we know the mechanicals are toast. Unless you're cutting it up for body panels, I really don't see all the enthusiasm for this car at $10K. After 145K miles, I'm guessing the useful trim parts (driving lights, grille, etc.) are going to be in ugly shape. Could you part it out for more than $10K? Maybe, eventually, but it's not a windfall. I'm guessing Rutlands would have bought it if it was a collision car that had been pristine before impact. My two lira...
The body panels are worth a lot, especially the front. Some other parts may be useable. The wheels and glass are salable. The transaxle may be OK. Dave
I'll put in my vote in for the flood car scenerio. Could it be that someone in LV bought it off craigs list or something thinking they got a smok'in deal, then took it to W/P to have them look it over and found out the bad news and is now tring to unload it? I know, I have an imagination but I wonder how far off I am??? Cheers!
Anyone seen the ad for Carfax, (CAR FIRE no scratch that --NEW PAINT). I wonder what this one would say (CAR SWEPT AWAY IN FLOOD no scratch that --MOTHER NATURE WASHED THIS CAR).
A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 12 record(s) for this 1986 FERRARI 328 GTS (ZFFXA20A7G0062099). Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 06/20/1986 185 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Grand Prairie, TX Title #12400551 Title or registration issued First owner reported Loan or lien reported 03/08/1990 33,600 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Grand Prairie, TX Title #26416122 Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported 04/01/1994 59,078 California Inspection Station Los Altos, CA Passed emissions inspection 04/07/1994 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Austin, TX Title #00022200042213117 Registration issued or renewed Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported Passed safety inspection 04/07/1994 Texas Motor Vehicle Dept. Dallas, TX Title #00022200042213117 Title or registration issued Loan or lien reported If you are buying this vehicle from a private seller, check to be sure any associated lien on the vehicle has been paid off. 03/14/1997 89,642 California Inspection Station Los Altos, CA Passed emissions inspection 07/29/1999 26,000 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Engine serviced Electrical system serviced INCONSISTENT ODOMETER READING Hmmm...hard to tell whether this reading represents an odometer rollback or a clerical error. Confirm the mileage with your dealer or qualified mechanic. 01/31/2000 30,510 Service Facility Vehicle serviced 04/18/2000 30,511 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Engine serviced 08/31/2000 33,254 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Electrical system serviced 03/08/2001 137,217 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Cooling system serviced 04/12/2001 137,287 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Engine serviced Lubed oil and filter changed Transmission serviced
