It's A Big day.....02986 Purchased | FerrariChat

It's A Big day.....02986 Purchased

Discussion in '206/246' started by Skippr1999, Jan 11, 2017.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 3
  1. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,510
    It's not every day that dreams come true. I have a faint memory of seeing a Dino around 1975 at the Auto Show at the Charlotte Convention Center when I was in 1st grade. It was Silver with Black interior. There was a placard in the windshield that said Dino. As a 1st grader, the word Dino was easy to remember.

    Fast forward 41 years. After owning a 308QV, 328GTB, 355 Berlinetta, and a Challenge Stradale, I still wanted that beautiful image I saw 41 years ago. My quest began because I was out of garage space and my wife was tired of not having "her" spot in the garage. What to do ?
    After exploring the expansion of my 1936 garage to store my existing cars, I decided to sell two Alfas and a 930Turbo and use the proceeds along with garage renovation funds to buy the Dino. At the end of the day, I didn't want more garage, I wanted the Dino to go with my other mid-engine Ferraris!!! With that decision made, I asked for help from you guys in locating the right car for me.

    Around Thanksgiving I was contacted by part time broker Ken Sargavakian on this forum. Ken had a prospect who had first started discussing selling his Dino in 2011. It had taken him 6 years to be ready to sell and he wasn't really excited about doing so even now. Through patience and Ken's tenacity, a deal was struck this week and the car became mine this morning. If anyone has the pleasure dealing with Ken, I recommend him without question.

    The car is a two owner, mainly California car
    29,567 documented miles
    Silver / Black ( just like I saw in 1975)
    Complete history and records.
    Books, tools, jack, wheel chock
    One respray in original Silver color
    New seats and carpet. Original door cards, headliner, and dash

    It's a pretty original car which I'm sure will need some refreshing mechanically, but the purchase price leaves some room for that.

    Hopefully it will turnout to be all I hope it is. If not, I'll make that way myself.
    I'm happy with the purchase and want to thank Ken and those on the Forum that helped in my search. Thanks even to the folks I clashed with during the process. These exchanges educated me to areas I didn't know about and made me a more knowledgable buyer.

    May the Rust Gods be with me.......

    Skipp
     
    Skippr1999, Jan 11, 2017
    #1
    sarmendariez05 likes this.
  2. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,510
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Skippr1999, Jan 11, 2017
    #2
    sarmendariez05 likes this.
  3. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,510
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Skippr1999, Jan 11, 2017
    #3
    sarmendariez05 likes this.
  4. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2002
    Messages:
    6,638
    Location:
    Toronto / SoCal
    Full Name:
    Rob C.
    Many congratulations and be sure to drive the wheels of of it!
     
    Nuvolari, Jan 11, 2017
    #4
  5. threepedal

    threepedal Rookie BANNED

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2016
    Messages:
    40
    Location:
    By Apple's Spaceship
    Full Name:
    Mark Joey
    GREAT LOOKING in SILVER!!!

    Usually dreams become reality through HARD WORK...unless you last name is Carnegie & grew up with a silver spoon in your crib & a trust fund

    Congratulations!
     
    threepedal, Jan 11, 2017
    #5
  6. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,510
    Lots of incredibly hard work !! Thanks !
     
    Skippr1999, Jan 11, 2017
    #6
  7. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2004
    Messages:
    40,486
    Location:
    Purgatory
    Full Name:
    Clifford Gunboat
    Looks like a GREAT car.

    I can't wait to see it!
     
    UroTrash, Jan 11, 2017
    #7
  8. 4CamGT

    4CamGT F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2004
    Messages:
    2,798
    Location:
    Southern California
    Congratulations!! I love silver Dinos!!

    Freeman
     
    4CamGT, Jan 11, 2017
    #8
  9. stevenwk

    stevenwk F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2007
    Messages:
    5,517
    Location:
    Metro Detroit/Encino
    Full Name:
    Steven
    Beautiful.
     
    stevenwk, Jan 11, 2017
    #9
  10. Julia

    Julia F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2014
    Messages:
    8,955
    Location:
    Houston
    So beautiful. Congratulations!
     
    Julia, Jan 11, 2017
    #10
  11. MarkT

    MarkT Karting

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2004
    Messages:
    180
    Location:
    mountains-NC
    Full Name:
    Mark Turczyn
    Good for you- very nice. If you ever drive up the Blue Ridge North of Asheville please post me- would love to see your Dino
     
    MarkT, Jan 11, 2017
    #11
  12. jag312

    jag312 Karting

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2015
    Messages:
    110
    Location:
    Minden, Nevada
    Full Name:
    Edward Peterson
    Congratulations. You are going to love it.
     
    jag312, Jan 11, 2017
    #12
  13. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,510
    Thanks guys. Many of you posting were a great help to me and I appreciate your input. I look forward to giving back where possible. I do the basic maintenance on my other F cars which were derived from the Dino and look forward to exploring where it all began.
     
    Skippr1999, Jan 11, 2017
    #13
  14. gbutler

    gbutler Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2005
    Messages:
    542
    Location:
    Charlotte, NC
    Full Name:
    Glenn Butler
    Congrats -- now Charlotte has a GT and a GTS!!
     
    gbutler, Jan 11, 2017
    #14
  15. swift53

    swift53 F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2007
    Messages:
    8,286
    Location:
    E.S.
    Full Name:
    Alberto
    Congratulations Skipp!

    Welcome to Dinoland!

    Regards, Alberto
     
    swift53, Jan 11, 2017
    #15
  16. dwhite

    dwhite F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    May 30, 2003
    Messages:
    3,511
    Location:
    Bklyn, NY/Vero Beach
    Enjoy. A GT which would be my preference. Good job.
     
    dwhite, Jan 11, 2017
    #16
  17. nis1973

    nis1973 Formula Junior

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2013
    Messages:
    493
    Location:
    NYC/CT
    Beautiful!
     
    nis1973, Jan 11, 2017
    #17
  18. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2003
    Messages:
    6,660
    Location:
    Texas
    Full Name:
    Shawn
    Congrats Skipp!!!

    I am glad you found a Dino and have come back to join us, I imagine you will find we are actually a very friendly group.

    I bought 03930 from Kent Johnson and he was very helpful in the process. It is one of the cars I mentioned buying sight unseen.

    He is a good guy and loved your Dino.

    Your Dino was delivered through Diagnosis and Service on 3/8/72.

    The original buyer was:

    James Conger Jr.
    4409 Strand
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

    Another interesting thing about this Dino is most Dino's had a 1 year warranty (if even offered by the Dealer), but for some odd reason, the Dino was held under warranty until 6/7/73.

    I am guessing that is something Conger must have negotiated, as it isn't something I think I have seen before.

    Shawn
     
    tx246, Jan 11, 2017
    #18
  19. cnpapa24

    cnpapa24 F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2014
    Messages:
    3,659
    Location:
    NOLA
    Full Name:
    Chris
    Many congrats! Enjoy it in good health!
     
    cnpapa24, Jan 11, 2017
    #19
  20. dinogts

    dinogts Formula 3 Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2005
    Messages:
    2,466
    Location:
    Hanging with Thor Thorson
    Excellent!
     
    dinogts, Jan 12, 2017
    #20
  21. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,510
    Amen Brother ! We need to go drive them around town in tandem. What a great sight that will be.
     
    Skippr1999, Jan 12, 2017
    #21
  22. pshoejberg

    pshoejberg Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2007
    Messages:
    1,824
    Location:
    Denmark
    Full Name:
    Peter H
    Congratulation with the purchase! Beautiful color, silver is a winner.....-:) I can guaranty that you are in good hands in the Dino forum.

    Best regards

    Peter
     
    pshoejberg, Jan 12, 2017
    #22
  23. 19633500GT

    19633500GT F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2010
    Messages:
    13,085
    Location:
    Blueberry
    Full Name:
    Muffin-Tops
    Skipp. Thanks for the kind words on helping facilitate your Dino purchase.

    You (as a buyer) we're easily one of the most straight forward guys I've dealt with in awhile.
    I'm happy we both stuck this one out haha :)

    The GT is going to look great in your row of FCars!

    -Ken S.
     
    19633500GT, Jan 12, 2017
    #23
  24. miurasv

    miurasv F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2008
    Messages:
    10,754
    Location:
    Cardiff, UK
    Full Name:
    Steven Robertson
    When I first saw a Dino as a young boy I was absolutely mesmerised by it. Today it still has the same effect on me. Congratulations!!!
     
    miurasv, Jan 12, 2017
    #24
  25. Skippr1999

    Skippr1999 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,510
    It was definitely a bit of an odyssey!! But it worked out largely because if YOU.
     
    Skippr1999, Jan 12, 2017
    #25
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page