Italian Edition Mondial

This means it's a Euro model which was Federalized to US Standards.

 

Decode the VIN to see if it agrees, or doesn't agree, with being a LHD euro delivery.

I think "Federalized" was a fairly variable term in those days so you might want to know just what really was changed or not (although it's probably more important to have the right paperwork for presentation to the authorities rather than the present status of the car itself ):

1. catalytic converter(s)?
2. air injection system?
3. Lambda feedback control added to injection system?
4. Fuel evaporation control system?
5. Sidemarker lights?
6. Bumpers?

This isn't even close to the full list of differences (and what's important, and what isn't important, is different for different people), but just some of the larger items that come to mind for a knowledgable Seller or Buyer to know and consider IMO...

 

also the quick check is the center idiot gauge between the spedo and tach, top of the idiot gauge for Euro carts is the turn signal arrows the US one has the slowdown lights on the bottom pushing the order of the lights up one. pictures would make this description so much easier to understand.

 

VIN decoder confirms a Euro LHD car. So now you know what it is. Do you need recommendations on where to advertise the car?

 

Here is the decoder I used:

The 1st digit Z = Italy
The 2nd digit identifies the badge. F = Ferrari
The 3rd digit identifies the manufacturer. F = Ferrari
The 4th digit identifies the engine.
A = 308 2-valve injected USA
A = Testarossa European
A = 612 Scaglietti
B = 308 2-valve carb wet sump Euro
B = 408 prototype
B = 575M Maranello
C = 308 2-valve carb dry sump Euro
C = 328 Swiss w/catalyst 1987-1989
C = Enzo Ferrari
D = 512 BB
D = Challenge Stradale
E = 400i
E = PPG prototype
F = 308 2-valve carb Australia
F = 348 USA 1989-1990
G = 308 2-valve carb USA & Japan
G = F40 Euro
H = 308 2-valve injected Euro
I = Not used
J = 512 BBi
K = 208 Turbocharged
K = 348 Euro early
L = 308 QV Euro
L = 512 TR
M = 308 QV USA 1983
M = F40 USA
N = 308 2-valve injected Australia
O = Not used
P = 288 GTO
P = 355 w/Motronic 2.7
Q = Not used
R = 308 QV Australian
R = 348 USA
S = Testarossa USA & Japan
S = 456 w/Motronic 2.7
T = Testarossa
T = F50
U = 308 QV USA 1984-1985
U = 348 Euro late
V = F512 M
W = 328 Euro
W = 456M w/Motronic 5.2
X = 328 USA & Japan
X = 355 w/Motronic 5.2
Y = 412
Y = 360
Z = 550
The 5th digit is used for seatbelts/airbag system
A = 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front
B = 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front plus 3-point non-inertia belts for rear
C = 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front plus 2-point inertia belts for rear
D = 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front plus 3-point inertia belts for rear
E = Seen on some 2+2 for Australian market; no airbag?
G = Passive restraint system (Active belts with manual lap belts)
J = Seen on Euro F40
K = Seen on >1990 Mondial T Cabriolet US versions
L = Air bags, manual seat belts plus UCRA* in the rear seats
M = Passive restraint system (Canada)
N = Automatic passive restraint system
P = Air bags with 3-point inertia belts for front and inertia belts for rear
R = Air bags, manual seat belts and force limiter
S = Air bags, manual seat belts plus UCRA*
T = Air bags, manual seat belts with pretensioners
U = Air bags, manual seat belts with pretensioners plus UCRA*
V = Air bags, manual seat belts with pretensioners and force limiter plus UCRA*
W = Air bags, manual seat belts and force limiter plus UCRA*
X = Seen on racecars and prototypes
Y = Seen on Euro 612 Scaglietti
Z = Seen on Euro Enzo Ferrari
* UCRA = Universal Child Restraint Anchorage system
The 6th & 7th digit identify to specific model
01 = 308 GT4 (ZDF)
01 = 308 GTBi (ZFF)
02 = 308 GTSi
03 = 308 GTB
04 = 308 GTS
05 = 512 BB
06 = 400i Automatic
07 = 400i 5-speed
08 = Mondial 8
09 = 512 BBi
10 = 208 GTB Turbo
11 = 208 GTS Turbo
12 = 308 GTB QV
13 = 308 GTS QV
14 = Mondial QV Coupe
15 = Mondial QV Cabriolet
16 = 288 GTO
17 = Testarossa
18 = 308 Convertible
19 = 328 GTB
20 = 328 GTS
21 = 3.2 Mondial Coupe
22 = Unknown
23 = Unknown
24 = 412 Automatic
25 = 412 5-speed
26 = 3.2 Mondial Cabriolet
27 = GTB Turbo
28 = GTS Turbo
29 = 328 Convertible
30 = Testarossa Spider
31 = Unknown
32 = Mondial T Coupe
33 = Mondial T Cabriolet
34 = F40
35 = 348 TB, GTB & GTC
36 = 348 TS & GTS
37 = 408
38 = Unknown
39 = Unknown
40 = 512 TR & F512 M
41 = F355 & 355 F1 Berlinetta
42 = F355 & 355 F1 GTS
43 = 348 Spider
44 = 456 GT & 456M GT
45 =
46 = F50
47 =
48 = F355 & 355 F1 Spider
49 = 550 Maranello
50 = 456 GTA & 45M GTA
51 = 360 Modena & Modena F1
52 = 550 Barchetta Pininfarina
53 = 360 Spider & Spider F1
54 = 612 Scaglietti
55 = 575M Maranello & Maranello F1
56 = Enzo Ferraro
57 = Challenge Stradale
The 8th digit is for the market the car was manufactured for:
A = LHD North America
B = LHD European
C = RHD UK
D = RHD Australia
J = LHD Japan (also JAP or JPN)
S = LHD Sweden or Switzerland
T = LHD Middle East
X = Other (oneoffs, prototypes & race cars)
The 9th digit is a USA CHECK DIGIT for Ferraris for markets other than North America this digit is always a 0 except for Japan where it may be an A or a P.
The 10th digit designates the model year and is used only on Ferraris manufactured for the North American and some Middle East markets. On cars for other markets this will always be a "0" (zero) except for Japan where it sometimes will be a "P" or "N".
A = 1980
B = 1981
C = 1982
D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
I = Not used
J = 1988
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
O = Not used
P = 1993
Q = Not used
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
U = Not used
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Y = 2000
Z = Not used
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
The 11th digit designates the assembly plant which for Ferrari is always Maranello = 0
The 12th -17th digits are the chassis/serial number

 

Subscribe and put it in Ferrariads.com. Subscribe to the Ferrari Market Letter and put it in there. Those will be your two best places to start.

 

What's he asking for the Buick?

 

Never mind, just looked at the website.

 

I've seen it listed in a couple of places, including eBay and Craigslist. Where is the car now, Orlando or Tampa?

Also, I'm not up to date on importation requirements so... does it come with the EPA/DOT documentation (see Steve's post above)?

 

Looked closely at the car and description. It looks like a nice example, I really like the color. How many miles does the car have on it now? You have some nice pictures on the website, I see the rust issue near the gas cap. Can you take a picture of the color sticker? The motor looks clean, interior has typical wear for My guess is the car as advertised would sell for about $20K given the rust issue.

 

On the engine hood. Pop the hood and you'll see it, it is a yellow sticker with the paint code.

 

They didn't make factory convertibles on a TR (I think). Do a search here for the Slutmobile and you'll find something that will interest you.

 

Welcome to Euro land.
I have a 1981 "B" car also.

Check left hand door frame for ARB sticker.
Check inside door for Side Impact Anti-intrusion Door-frame bars.
Check stupid a$$ front orange markers, (look like zits on a supermodel.)
Check stupid a$$ bumpers.

But,
Aluminum Euro fuel distributor.
No smog pump in my clean headers.
No EGR.
Euro cams.
Fiberglass bumperetts.
No sunroof.

These are good points and are all for free

 

And how do you manage/navigate the paperwork side? You've got EPA/DOT papers? No one's ever even asked to see them? You have no emission inspection -- neither periodic nor on initial registration?, etc.. Just curious...

 

for me and my euro mondi, it was brought into CA during the grey days. anyways, once it's reg'd here you'll just have the smog to go thru, and all the smog places I've been to haven't seen these cars before and don't ask questions. heck the smog computer doesn't even have he info, they input it. I just got my SC thru smog without a question, ran thru cleaner then it ever has under NA. it's getting it federalized that makes it pointless and $$$$ if it's never been to CA before.

 

Thanks for the info -- but does this mean that there'd be more difficulty reselling your Mondial outside of a CA county with easy emission requirements? I know what you mean about the staff at the emission test location , but it is surprising they don't at least want to see something that looks like a cat -- or do you have cats on it?

What were you're latest test results on the Mondial and what were the test limits?

 

Unless your ARB (CARB now) sticker has an "X" under "Cat",,,
,, then you don't need them. (ha ha)
Plus, you will run under a higher CO limit, for older cars.

I will install cats for my inspection, , then run a custom exhaust made from various SS parts.
(Don't want to spend for a "Tubi.")

Grey market cars rock!
Again,, check that left door frame.

Edwardo

P.S. It is harder to smog in Denver, CO then in LA, California. I used to run my car up to Park County, CO each year to registure it.
NO SMOG there.