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Need advice on buying a 1989 328 GTS in long term storage

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  1. Beard Bros.

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    #76 Beard Bros., Dec 19, 2018
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    So after much research I decided to give my 328 to the Lake Forest Ferrari dealer here in IL. Both of the Ferrari dealers here in IL were very professional and helpful with my inquiries for service and past history with my 328. My decision for the Lake Forest dealer hinged upon them having done the last major service and I have a friend with a 355 that gets his car serviced there also and he spoke highly of them. On Monday 12/17/18 they sent an enclosed transport to get my 328 since it cannot move on its own. Their enclosed transport trailer was very nice and was perfectly setup for wide cars with low ground clearance. We hooked up the winch and pulled it up in the trailer, then it was all tied down and off to the dealer. First off they will do a belt service then start the car and evaluate any further needs. After all the service is done on the 328 I am going to have them perform a Classiche Certification. I am going to their facility for a tour sometime in the next couple weeks. I will post some pics afterwards.

    Here are some pics of my 328 getting picked up and in their service dept.
     

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    #77 bertrand328, Dec 19, 2018
    Did you discover history of the first early years of your car ?
     
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    #78 Beard Bros., Dec 19, 2018
    The only history I have on the car from new is the carfax report that shows it was sold new in Texas and then went to the dealer in Illinois. The Illinois dealer that got the car from the first owner no longer has any paperwork to trace that history.


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    #79 bertrand328, Dec 19, 2018
    Thanks for sharing James. May be the Ferrari dealer could get information about the original dealer of this car ?
     
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    #80 Rossocorsa1, Dec 19, 2018
    Hope it all goes well. Feel free to bring any questions here if things arise.
     
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    #81 Beard Bros., Dec 19, 2018
    I will ask them to put an inquiry into Ferrari to see if they have that 1st owner info and release it to me.
     
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    #82 ginoBBi512, Dec 26, 2018
    ebay, if a u can find, many parts are not longer around, Ferr Parts Calif usa, , GT car parts Az usa , Ricambi usa , T rutlands usa, and op is right, criminal price, but Ferr Parts like s to make good deals
     
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    #83 Beard Bros., Dec 28, 2018
    I received a call from the Classiche manager asking me what I knew about the body color painted top on my car. I told him as far back as I have history on this car the top has always been red. He and the owner of the dealership are in agreement this top looks like it was done at the factory, as was I after inspecting the paint and the surrounding trim. They also told me that there were such options on late 1989 328 GTS models. I guess we will see when the report comes back.
     
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    #84 bertrand328, Dec 29, 2018
    A factory option should be listed on the period price list. Could be a special order ?
    The Classiche manager asks you ! It's not the man who must have the answer(s) ?
     
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    #85 Beard Bros., Dec 29, 2018
    I believe he was asking me so as to include my knowledge of the history of the car in his report.
     
  11. Carguy81

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    #86 Carguy81, Jan 6, 2019
    Looks like a great car. Looking forward to seeing the results once it's running. Looking at a fairly similar vehicle...
     
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    #87 eyeman1234, Feb 10, 2019
    What option (if any) does one have then if the Teves ABS is not rebuildable?
     
  13. BigTex

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    #88 BigTex, Feb 10, 2019
    Very nice!

    Never used! LOL!
     
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    #89 BigTex, Feb 10, 2019
    Frame designation of the 308/328 series....
     
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    #90 BigTex, Feb 10, 2019
    ReOriginals, (here in Texas) that fabric is rare but recreated periodically....
     
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    #91 BigTex, Feb 10, 2019
    The dealership does the inspection and then relates the "known facts" to Maranello….

    Richardson was the location of Ferrari of Dallas, when this vehicle was new.
     
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    #92 yelcab, Feb 11, 2019
    There are no new ones, only used ones. You can find some systems from Alfa Romeo that fits.
     
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    #93 Beard Bros., Feb 11, 2019
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    #94 BigTex, Feb 11, 2019
    Lets just degree these cams in.....good on them!!

    IF "the books" can be found, the Warranty Coupon booklet is the only place, that the dealer starts it off with hand written info on the date and first buyer, after that, the coupons get torn off as periodic services are done for at least 6000 miles, even longer if they continue to use that dealer.

    That would be one "of the books" that everyone talks about.
    Owners Manual is the other one.
     
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    #95 BigTex, Feb 11, 2019
    Put film on the big vertical lower driving lights....shatter one and you will cry....NLA...all gone.

    Bad design!!
     
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    #96 Beard Bros., Feb 11, 2019
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    #97 WJC, Mar 8, 2019
    Any updates on this story? Certainly an interesting read!
     
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    #98 Beard Bros., Mar 8, 2019
    Update 3/8/2019 - The major service is done and the car is running good! No big surprises, just a few leaky lower seals, had to pull the starter and get it loosened up from not being used and needed a brake system flush on top of the items done on the major service. This week it will be getting the new tires installed and road tested. After it is all sorted out the 328 gets its photos and documentation done for the Classiche, then I get to bring her home!
     
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    #99 WJC, Mar 8, 2019
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    Congratulations on this project! Sounds like it must be a lot of fun! I am starting my search for a 308 GTS and hope to have as good as luck as you have experienced.
     
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    #100 Beard Bros., Mar 17, 2019
    Update 3/17/2019 - All the road tests with the new tires and service are now complete. Acceleration and braking are very good along with everything working as it should. Now they will complete the Classiche documentation and I should have my 328 back soon! I am very excited to get behind the wheel and experience driving a Ferrari for the first time!
     
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