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  1. uberlink

    uberlink Formula Junior

    Apr 23, 2012
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    Twin Cities, MN
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    Mark Johnson
    #1 uberlink, Sep 25, 2015
    My 1995 456 GT manual in yellow on black. 18k miles should be here on Sunday. Paid $65k, if people are curious, and I understood there was another buyer at that price point.

    Not sure if that's a bit high, but I absolutely love Ferraris in yellow! Since so few 456s were made in yellow, I felt like I had to jump.

    http://ebay.to/1QE9Zn6

    It has a fresh major. When I get it, the rear shocks are coming out and heading for deltavee. Otherwise, hoping for a dry fall so I can enjoy it a bit before winter.

    This will be my third Ferrari, after a yellow 1980 308 GTSi (gone but not forgotten), a red on tan 1986 Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet (sold and awaiting shipment).

    So far, I've come out even or ahead on each if my Ferraris. Here's hoping this one doesn't break the streak!
     
  2. gsjohnson

    gsjohnson Formula 3

    Feb 25, 2008
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    #2 gsjohnson, Sep 25, 2015
    Hey congrats! I'm partial to yelo too :)
     
  3. au-yt

    au-yt F1 Veteran

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    #3 au-yt, Sep 25, 2015
    Hi Mark

    Congratulations and welcome to the 456 fraternity!!!
     
  4. Rbtrader

    Rbtrader Karting
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    Rich Becherer
    #4 Rbtrader, Sep 25, 2015
    Very nice car, and I think it is a good price. You will enjoy it!
     
  5. mjh366

    mjh366 Karting

    Jul 26, 2007
    172
    Kerrville Texas
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    Mike hoskins
    #5 mjh366, Sep 25, 2015
    When I bought my 456M it had 13K on it and leaking shocks also, I just lived with the leak and kept an eye on the oil level and they self healed once the car got some use. Just a thought.
    Good luck and Enjoy!
     
  6. au-yt

    au-yt F1 Veteran

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    #6 au-yt, Sep 25, 2015
    +1 My service guy said just keep an eye on the power steering fluid level and when there is puddle on the floor !! do something
     
  7. papou

    papou Formula 3
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    #7 papou, Sep 25, 2015
    Great looking ride,Deltavee is a wise call.
     
  8. 360modena2003

    360modena2003 Formula 3

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    #8 360modena2003, Sep 26, 2015
    Make sure to change the change the rear shock accumulators! Cheap (same as the ones found on BMW X5).
     
  9. galileo

    galileo Formula Junior

    May 20, 2011
    334
    #9 galileo, Sep 26, 2015
    you stole that car for that price! 20k was left on the table, I've been looking for one and theres no inventory.
     
  10. Mr. V

    Mr. V Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    1,247
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    #10 Mr. V, Sep 26, 2015
    These are great cars (I own a '95) but can cost quite a bit to "sort out."

    Basically they're elegant, essentially hand built bits of automotive art that can blast down the road like a raped ape.

    Welcome to the club.
     
  11. MoeD

    MoeD Formula 3

    Aug 1, 2007
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    #11 MoeD, Sep 26, 2015
    Congratulations!! Welcome to the Club ;)

    I've loved the 456 since it came out and the first time I saw one was in Yellow down in Ft. Lauderdale and I was in Awe over the car

    She's hott! in Yellow- You will love her...
     
  12. Lionworks Auto

    Lionworks Auto Formula 3

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    #12 Lionworks Auto, Sep 26, 2015
    Gorgeous! and great to see a proper 3 pedal. I've loved mine. Can consider bigger rims and spacers to help update the look if not a purist... Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  13. rp456

    rp456 Karting

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    #13 rp456, Sep 26, 2015
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  14. uberlink

    uberlink Formula Junior

    Apr 23, 2012
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    Mark Johnson
    #14 uberlink, Sep 26, 2015

    I think so! Rumor has it only two factory yellow 456s were ever imported to the US (let alone manuals).
     
  15. stardoc

    stardoc Formula Junior

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    #15 stardoc, Sep 27, 2015
    Gorgeous gorgeous car. Congratulations, and thanks for posting the price point. IMHO I think you got a smoking deal. Manual 456s will be 6 figure cars so you did well.
     
  16. galileo

    galileo Formula Junior

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    #16 galileo, Sep 27, 2015
    I agree ^^^. 6 figure cars soon. It's inevitable, front engine V12 and gated with emense power and classic design.
     
  17. michael platzer

    michael platzer F1 Veteran

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    #17 michael platzer, Sep 28, 2015
    Very good looking car! i was looking for a yellow one too but was unable to find a decent one. So i went for the more common TdF/beige MGT manual.
     
  18. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #18 PAP 348, Sep 28, 2015
    Yellow 456 looks cool!
     
  19. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

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    #19 oss117, Sep 28, 2015
    Welcome to the club: you will enjoy the 456
     
  20. redcaruser

    redcaruser Formula 3

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    #20 redcaruser, Sep 28, 2015
    Your yellow M? Sensational!
     
  21. 456rogers

    456rogers Karting

    Oct 29, 2013
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    Idaho Springs CO
    #21 456rogers, Sep 28, 2015
    beautiful car.....congratulations
     
  22. rp456

    rp456 Karting

    Apr 26, 2007
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    #22 rp456, Sep 28, 2015
    Thanks Daniel for the compliment. Also, thanks Mark for starting this thread. I've always wondered where and how many yellow manual 456's were out there. I've been trying to figure this out for the last 8 years.
     
  23. redcaruser

    redcaruser Formula 3

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    #23 redcaruser, Sep 29, 2015
    With pleasure rp456!
    IMO the yellow color in combination with the black wheels emphasize the beautiful lines of this car (elegance combined with the right amount of sportiness) in perfection.
    I have never seen this combination before, congratulation to your car and your taste.
     
  24. uberlink

    uberlink Formula Junior

    Apr 23, 2012
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    Twin Cities, MN
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    Mark Johnson
    #24 uberlink, Sep 29, 2015
    I discovered some light damage to my car last night once I got it into the light. Based on before-shipping, during-load, and immediate post-unload photos, it's clear the car got bumped in transit.

    Before:

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    During load:

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    Immediately after:

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    See how the panel gap has changed? And see the little crack beneath the right tail pipe?

    I will deal with it with the shipping company, and I am not letting it ruin my day.
     
  25. redcaruser

    redcaruser Formula 3

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    #25 redcaruser, Sep 29, 2015
    It seems to me that something went wrong, annoying things like that.
    Anyway, rejoice over your beauty, this trifle is resolved quickly.
     
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