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My Ferrari now, after 9 years.

Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by The Red Baron, Feb 14, 2010.

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  1. Vintage V12

    Vintage V12 Formula 3

    Aug 11, 2004
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    The car looks fantastic. Great color combo. Thank you for posting the details.
    I was wondering about the solid brake lines. It is my understanding that they should be copper platted. They look cad.
     
  2. The Red Baron

    The Red Baron Formula 3

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    Most of the items mention were that way when I bought the car. The air box had the crinkle finish. Most of these items seem easy enough to correct. Was there any difference in RHD models or from model to model.
     
  3. Vintage V12

    Vintage V12 Formula 3

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    I really like the sequence they used to paint the car after all the mechanicals went in. The car looks amazing.
     
  4. creafield

    creafield Formula Junior

    Oct 21, 2004
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    Philip
    I have seen a 275GTB/4 in Sydney, Australia (K.M.) presented with a black crinkle cold airbox finish .. also done by Auto Restorations. The problem is when the bonnet (hood) is opened the airbox and cam covers sort of hit you in the face :):).

    I spoke to Alan at Quail Lodge in 2007 about that finish and he thought that was correct. I was SURE it was satin. We do not see enough 250/275 models in Oz to form a definitive 100% opinion about 'correctness' in issues such as airbox grilles .. which to be honest in England and Monterey I have seen many in metal, and so many painted black.

    Personally I am a long way from a 100% originality 'freak' .. however 'sock you in the face items' MUST be correct. The smaller ones are what seperates 96+ and 94

    Philip C
    PS Red Baron ... that is the loveliest Lusso I have ever seen. The paint colour is, IMO, absolutely perfect.
    Who was it who said that when a Lusso entered the Concours green it was like an elegant Sophia Loren appearing amongst a bunch of twittering schoolgirls?
    Without doubt NZ is fortunate to have Auto Restorations, a testament to the drive of Allan and others. Australia with 4 times the population has NOTHING like it.

    PPS .. If you show your car in NZ again then PM me I will come over just to see it :):)
     
  5. regaliaconcours

    regaliaconcours Formula Junior

    Jul 6, 2006
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    MICHAEL REGALIA
    To be absolutely correct the airbox top and bottom are satin black with a FISPA silkscreen(yellow) at the front edge center on the top lid, and the center grille is satin/electroless(not polished) nickel and the fasteners are tristar natural finish. Regards, Mike
     
  6. creafield

    creafield Formula Junior

    Oct 21, 2004
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    Greetings John
    Thanks for that .. posted to my memory bank.

    I was sure on the metal grille and satin finish on airbox, less so on the silk screen or the metal sticker for that model. The top radiator. hose is a bit hard to see as well.

    Regarding the footrest .. I too wondered whether there was any difference here between Right and Left HD cars. The difference between the f/rest against the transmission tunnel (RHD) and inner guard (LHD) has produced quite a few variations in more modern cars I have noticed??
    Regards
    Philip C
    PS to be honest I am 99% sure when I am SURE, then it is a sliding scale down to BIIK! :)
     
  7. geno berns

    geno berns F1 Rookie

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  8. The Red Baron

    The Red Baron Formula 3

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    I had a look at a very original Lusso. The guy has done nothing to the car at all since it left the factory and unfortunately it looks that way. But I noted the fastners on the air box were just round knobs not the tri-star knobs. Possibly there was a few variations.

    Re the foot rest side panelling, standard is being just on the accelerator side. The paneling I have is in there temporary on the other side, it un-clips from the carpet so you can not notice it has been there. purely there to protect the carpet.
     
  9. John Vardanian

    John Vardanian F1 Rookie

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  10. The Red Baron

    The Red Baron Formula 3

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    Ok I see what you are saying. I always thought the clear was a throw away item once the car left the factory. Similar to the thin plastic protection used today.
     
  11. John Vardanian

    John Vardanian F1 Rookie

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    You would think so, but as you can see it is sewn within the beading of the carpet. But most likely these got discolored and became eyesores, so people ripped them off.

    john
     
  12. TheGreat348

    TheGreat348 Karting

    Jul 15, 2008
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    This car is just absolutely sensational. Gorgeous! Congratulations and enjoy it in good health!
     
  13. djblu

    djblu Formula Junior

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    WOW ZEE!

    awesome post! Glad i was not following it and got it all in one WALLOP!
    AMAZING work and u have the patience of a saint!

    I cant close my gaping mouth at those pics of the colour and the final work!

    Thanks so much for sharing.
     
  14. 4za

    4za Formula 3

    Feb 18, 2005
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    Awesome looking car! Now put some serious miles on it. :)

    What's up next?
     
  15. cptndon

    cptndon Formula Junior
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    Red baron you have a PM.
     
  16. The Red Baron

    The Red Baron Formula 3

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    Yes, lease send a pm.
     
  17. John Vardanian

    John Vardanian F1 Rookie

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    #142 John Vardanian, Mar 2, 2010
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    Red Baron, to make the point about the "satin" chrome finish of the grill Mike is talking about... this is not a Lusso, but all the same.

    john
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  18. regaliaconcours

    regaliaconcours Formula Junior

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    John, Nickel, NOT chrome! Mike
     
  19. John Vardanian

    John Vardanian F1 Rookie

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    Right you are, Mike. I am a hasty reader.
     
  20. markboyd

    markboyd Rookie

    Mar 7, 2008
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    What is a C/4 doing with CENTER air scoop on the hood??
    Mark
     
  21. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Jan 14, 2007
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    I'm afraid you jumped the gun there, Mark. If you spent a little more time reading, you would have realised that this is the Vintage section, which discusses every Ferrari from 1947 up to and including the GTC/4

    Nobody said this was a GTC/4, it is a 250GT Lusso.

    Welcome, by the way.


    Onno
     

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