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Ladies and Gentlemen, we (almost) got him, the search for my 328GTS..

Discussion in 'Europe' started by PBE624, Jan 4, 2006.

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  1. PBE624

    PBE624 Formula Junior

    Jan 18, 2005
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    Frank
    #1 PBE624, Jan 4, 2006
    Hi to all,

    as some of you may know (especially Ton :) I have been on the lookout for about 18 months to buy a decent 328 GTS in Belgium.

    Seen several, and drove several (see previous posts...) and it seems I have come across the one I want. Test drove it yesterday and was very nice (even in this shxxxtx weather..)

    So, normally I will conclude the deal (and pay) next Monday !!

    Here some specifics:
    chassisnbr: ZFFWA20B000076317
    Colour : Red/tan with dark brown carpeting
    First circulation on the road: 29/3/1988

    This is a pre-ABS model but already with revised door handles.
    Car is original Belgian car, -garage Francorchamps- and has been with same 2 owners since beginning (car was owned under company name and driven by 2 company owners; they are switching to F430)
    - full service history Francorchamps until 1994; then car was stored for longer period and has been driven again in last couple of years with service history from GIPI Moteurs in Brussels (this company specializes in restoration of beautiful cars; saw a couple of Astons DB5, Mercedes Gullwing , several Ferraris etc... in their garage when I came there for the test drive)

    mileage: 69.900 km with last full service (including belts) done in May 2005.

    Car seems clean although interior could do with some clean up (especially roof and rear lining as seems to be the case in all models I saw during my quest...)

    missing: tool kits (will have to find a set on e-bay or somewhere else)
    also; trunk zipper doesn't work anymore but this would be fixed prior to sale.

    So, hopefully it will turn out to be a 'no surprises' car and I will be able to post some pics next week.

    Meanwhile, I would like to thank all the board members who gave their advice (especially Ton) and if anybody has some more info on the history of this car, always welcome !

    Once I have the car, I will take it to Protech Gent for body and wheel protection - see also protechgent.be - seems to be a reputable protech dealer as they also do work for Ferrari garage Monza in Gent

    Cheers,
    Frank
     
  2. TinaDK

    TinaDK F1 World Champ

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    #2 TinaDK, Jan 4, 2006
    Wow congratulations :):) Can't wait to see pictures :)
     
  3. 348holland

    348holland Formula 3

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    #3 348holland, Jan 4, 2006
    Congrat! 328 is a beautiful car. But remember... it's a She!

    You (almost) got HER!
     
  4. GTE

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    #4 GTE, Jan 4, 2006
    Well, my congratulations in advance! That´s a very very nice car. Any chance of pics when you finally get her?
     
  5. alx355gt

    alx355gt F1 Veteran

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    #5 alx355gt, Jan 4, 2006
    That's great! Congrats allready! :D Enjoy her!

    Since you saw and testdrove several 328's... did you also see the red/black 328 GTS that is for sale at Beerens in Antwerp? What's your opinion on that one?

    And of course, also looking forward to see the pics :)

    Greets, Alexander
     
  6. rpmtifosi

    rpmtifosi Formula 3

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    #6 rpmtifosi, Jan 4, 2006
    Congrats!! :)

    Looking forward to see some pics!! :)

    I bet you can't wait to collect her? ;)

    GRTZ.... Guy
     
  7. Dino 208gt4

    Dino 208gt4 F1 World Champ

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    #7 Dino 208gt4, Jan 4, 2006
    Congrats Frank!!
    Have lots of fun with her.
    Hope we will meet you during one the Ferrari events this year.
     
  8. Wolfgang

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    #8 Wolfgang, Jan 4, 2006
    CONGRATULATION FRANK :) & a very warm welcome in the F drivers group :)
    Well done and we are waiting for the first pics from a beautiful 328 and its proud new owner.

    Wolfgang
     
  9. flyingboa

    flyingboa Formula 3

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    #9 flyingboa, Jan 4, 2006
    As far as I am concerned, F driver means Ford driver for me at the moment...
    Ferrari being just a sweet memory. Welcome in the club, 328 rules.
    Ciao
    Eugenio
     
  10. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
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    #10 Wolfgang, Jan 4, 2006
    LOL; Eugenio sounds like its realy time now to move back to Italy!!!!!!!
    F = Ford.....tzzzzz, have you lost all your italian blood over there in Manila;)?
     
  11. flyingboa

    flyingboa Formula 3

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    #11 flyingboa, Jan 4, 2006
    No, it is simply impossible even to think about driving an F(errari) car here. I have met just one guy owning one: he only drives it inside the village. What a waste.
    Ciao
    Eugenio
     
  12. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
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    #12 Wolfgang, Jan 4, 2006
    Eugenio,
    do you want me to send you some DVD/VHS Ferrari-Hardcore-Porns to surrive this misery? Please advice me and its my pleasure to help my friend out in the sticks;)
     
  13. henkie

    henkie La Passione...
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    #13 henkie, Jan 4, 2006
    You could send him the Josefine Mutzenbacher sequels... ?
     
  14. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
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    #14 Wolfgang, Jan 4, 2006
    ROTFLMAO,
    Damn, how old are you that you know this vintage porn? - ages ago....
    Anyway, believe Eugenio needs a Ferrar-Driving Video to get a stiffy down under in Manila;)
     
  15. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

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    #15 GTE, Jan 4, 2006
    I dont even want to know what that is...
     
  16. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
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    #16 Wolfgang, Jan 4, 2006
    you dont wanna know:D
    (i.e. driving in a F group on some empty country roads....very fast,
    driving on the empty autobahn on a early sunday moring f***** fast,
    all together: 12 months lost of licence and 1 year jail:D ;))
     
  17. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

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    #17 GTE, Jan 4, 2006
    ohw...heheh, I thought it involved horny guys and some Ferrari- exhaustpipes.
     
  18. flyingboa

    flyingboa Formula 3

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    #18 flyingboa, Jan 4, 2006
    Yes, DVD Thanks :D
    Eugenio Dalla Rosa
    101 Palosapis Corner 103 Ipil Ipil
    Ayala Alabang Village
    1780 Muntinlupa
    Metro Manila
    Philippines

    You allways know how to help a friend.

    Ciao
    Eugenio
     
  19. Dutchman

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    #19 Dutchman, Jan 4, 2006
    Frank,

    That is great news!!!!! Congratulations!
    Let's try to meet as soon as we both have our cars. I can't wait to see your new toy.

    Welcome to the club!
     
  20. PBE624

    PBE624 Formula Junior

    Jan 18, 2005
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    #20 PBE624, Jan 4, 2006
    Ok, it's a she; I got it... :)

    Yes Ton, will let you know when I have HER...

    Alexander,
    Car at Beerens has been for sale quite a while; first saw HER at the garage in St. Niklaas where she was undergoing 'surgery' at the expense of about 6,000 Euro.

    Then owner took her back in June 2005 and wanted to sell it for 38.000 Euro. Probably couldn't get his price and gave it to Beerens for sale (had a look at it recently)

    However, after having spoken to people at garage where she had been reviewed, they explained that she was not in such a terrific state (oil leak, some rust etc...) and also no history

    car is now for sale at 34.000......

    would recommend thorough PPI at Ferrari Antwerp !

    Will keep in touch once I have pictures of HER...
    btw, price I will be paying is 38.000 Euro; not cheap but I estimate that history and maintenance is worth something more...

    Ciao

    Frank
     
  21. alx355gt

    alx355gt F1 Veteran

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    #21 alx355gt, Jan 4, 2006
    Frank, thank's a lot for the extra valuable info on the 328 at Beerens.
    I've seen the car listed quite a while on Autoscout indeed. Intresting to know that the car was "prepared" at "High Performance" in Nieuwkerken/Sint-Niklaas, not that far from my home :)

    However, I have an illusion less again :( For the second time in a month I was blinded by an online-ad that was too good to be true :( Reading the attached description made me think it could be a great deal... but off course, in an ad they always enlighten the bright sides... Another reason that still scares me about a Ferrari purchase for now... You have to be so damn' careful when buying a second hand car, even more so when it's a Ferrari... :( I can only hope that, when I finally have the guts to seriously start my hunt, I will see the snake pits before I fall... :(
     
  22. hedge

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    #22 hedge, Jan 4, 2006
    looking forward to seeing it! 328's rule
     
  23. Malfark

    Malfark F1 Veteran

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    #23 Malfark, Jan 4, 2006
    Welcome Frank to the club of 328 gentlemen! I can't wait to see your new car :D MARK
     
  24. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

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    #24 hedge, Jan 5, 2006
    Don't listen to him, he's biased.



    I however am not, I just think that they rule.
     
  25. Malfark

    Malfark F1 Veteran

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    #25 Malfark, Jan 5, 2006
    Noisy git! ;) MARK
     
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