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  1. ricardo teixeira

    ricardo teixeira Formula Junior

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    #1 ricardo teixeira, Oct 9, 2009
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    Hi,

    As some fchaters know, I am on a quest for my first Ferrari.

    I believe that the time as come to complete one of my life goals.

    So, I am asking my father to look around and test drive as many 348 units that surface in my home country. Unfortunately I work abroad and cannot do this. Also, my home country (Portugal) is somewhat small and the exotic car market is also proportional.

    Recently the news of my interest on a Ferrari went around the classic car owners groups and someone invited my father to take a look at another Ferrari….

    What was offered to my father was no more no less than an almost new F40…

    The car has very low mileage, equivalent to the ride from the dealership to the owner’s house, were it was put on a custom made trailer, were it remains up to today. Basically it was kept on the trailer and moved around this way. The odometer shows the total of 495km…… I believe this as close to a brand new car as possible (probably there are some 40 or 50 km cars for auction)….

    Unfortunately the car is starting to show the years thru oxidation and the final price has an extra “digit” over my budget…

    I give you the photos….

    Regards,
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  2. Napolis

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    #2 Napolis, Oct 9, 2009
    Pretty wild the things that are still tucked away.
     
  3. ricardo teixeira

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    #3 ricardo teixeira, Oct 9, 2009
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  4. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #4 Ferrari 360 CS, Oct 9, 2009
    Thanks for the pictures but its so sad that this car has done nothing but look pretty its whole life thus far, in reality its had not life, its given no passer by the joy of seeing an F40 in full flight, the roar of the turbo's and the mere sight of that evocative shape at speed.

    Ferrari's are meant to be driven, to give the driver an amazing driving experience and to inspire everyone that is fortunate enough to see and hear a Ferrari being driven as Enzo intended.
     
  5. Napolis

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    #5 Napolis, Oct 9, 2009
    Ditto.

    What year is this car?
     
  6. amenasce

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    #6 amenasce, Oct 9, 2009
    Poor F40. If i could afford it, id rescue that puppy and go hit the track for a month !
     
  7. rossocorsa13

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    #7 rossocorsa13, Oct 9, 2009
    Good luck on your search...

    The pros/cons of buying an essentially brand new garage queen have been debated before, so I will refrain. :)

    However, I agree that it is sad that this car has never so much as seen its own redline...

    :(:(

    Please keep us updated and informed on your quest!
     
  8. ricardo teixeira

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    #8 ricardo teixeira, Oct 9, 2009
    I believe it's a 1990 unit
     
  9. Napolis

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    #9 Napolis, Oct 9, 2009
    Thanks!

    Good luck in your Quest!
     
  10. FerrariF50lover

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    #10 FerrariF50lover, Oct 9, 2009
    Poor car. I dont know why people dont understand that its a car and its made to be driven. The car would need entirely gone through to make sure it was road worthy.
     
  11. PAP 348

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    #11 PAP 348, Oct 9, 2009
    Waste of a car! :):)

    Thanks for the pics Ricardo! :):)
     
  12. PaulK

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    #12 PaulK, Oct 9, 2009
    You guys would hate me but I would spruce this up a bit and keep in on display inside my house. Total time capsule. I love it.
     
  13. ricardo teixeira

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    #13 ricardo teixeira, Oct 9, 2009
    With the original fuel tanks, and probably original timing belts..... and sized turbos.... would you even risk to start it up to ear its roar?......
     
  14. agup48

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    #14 agup48, Oct 9, 2009
    I hate you! :D

    Can I come sleep over in it?

    [size=-5]and even sneak it out[/size]
     
  15. PaulK

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    #15 PaulK, Oct 9, 2009
    To be honest, if I ever bought a car to display as an art time capsule, I would be sure to have another to drive!
     
  16. Ferrarista3

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    #16 Ferrarista3, Oct 9, 2009
    Hopefully she will soon find a new owner who will make-up for her lost time.
     
  17. SSNISTR

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    #17 SSNISTR, Oct 9, 2009
    Exactly, what a waste!
     
  18. Latsyrc

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    #18 Latsyrc, Oct 9, 2009
    That's what scale models are for! :D
     
  19. Boxer365

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    #19 Boxer365, Oct 10, 2009
    I believe I have heard a bit of history on this F40. It was the first one officially delivered in Portugal. Has been quietly on the market for some time.

    From what I have heard there are only 3 currently registered in the country.
     
  20. F430Modena

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    #20 F430Modena, Oct 10, 2009
    ihihi

    63-CX-98 / QQ-84-29 / QT-36-63 / QT-86-68 / MQ-14-44/ 88-06-HJ Left to sweden...
     
  21. Dipsomaniac

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    #21 Dipsomaniac, Oct 10, 2009
    it's sad to see a gorgeous car deteriorate in this way .. it's going to require an almost complete rebuild to make it road worthy again .. as for attempting to start it now .. I wudnt dare try
     
  22. ClassicFerrari

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    #22 ClassicFerrari, Oct 10, 2009
    That's sad. Cool story but sad to see it stopped sooo long. Look at those brakes! :(
     
  23. Boxer365

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    #23 Boxer365, Oct 10, 2009
    Impressive. When I asked Ferrari, they only knew of three.
     
  24. SSNISTR

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    #24 SSNISTR, Oct 10, 2009
    Surface rust, would wear off in 30 seconds.....car needs some TLC, but honestly isn't that bad. Could/should be put back on the road. What a waste of a iconic beast.
     
  25. thecarreaper

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    #25 thecarreaper, Oct 10, 2009
    sad.
    waste.
     
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