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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Michael Everson, Aug 3, 2008.

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  1. Michael Everson

    Michael Everson Karting

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    Found this poor Ferrari sitting at an apartment builing not too far from my house. It appears to be in very sad condition. Large spots of rust through. Interior badly faded and cracked. I left a note saying that I wanted to buy it. Probably only good for parts though. I dont know any more about it except what the pictures tell. Inspection sticker expired in 2006.

    What do you think? Probably worth 5-6K in parts?

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    Michael Everson, Aug 3, 2008
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  2. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Wow...


    just....


    Wow...


    Mike in Kuwait
     
    mseals, Aug 3, 2008
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  3. sparta49

    sparta49 F1 Veteran Owner

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    I have seen much worse.
     
    sparta49, Aug 3, 2008
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  4. d0nfry

    d0nfry Karting

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    That is a potential great deal especially if you know what it needs to get it running. Pursue this and keep us updated.
     
    d0nfry, Aug 3, 2008
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  5. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

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    Mike, I will make sure that the 348 you sold me will never look like that!
     
    stuckinkuwait, Aug 3, 2008
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  6. Michael Everson

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    How is that 348 treating you? I really miss it.
     
    Michael Everson, Aug 3, 2008
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  7. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

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    I got the 30K service done and it has been running like a clock. Nothing like a 348!
     
    stuckinkuwait, Aug 3, 2008
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  8. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    seeing these things makes me want to throw up...

    It's like seeing a dog in someone's back yard with his ribs showing
     
    Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Aug 3, 2008
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  9. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    With some armor all, a can of matte black paint or two and some strategic camera angles you could easily get $35,000 for it on ebay ;)
     
    Wade, Aug 3, 2008
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  10. Michael Everson

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    Leonardo did you see my latest purchase?

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    This is a replica (of course) As you know I am big into replicas.
     
    Michael Everson, Aug 3, 2008
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  11. xeneize

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    I agree with Dr. Tommy Cosgrove. Not that you should treat it like a garage queen, but at least keep it in descent conditions man.
     
    xeneize, Aug 3, 2008
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  12. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    my 85 looked like that when i bought it. no big deal if you can do the body work and paint yourself. any idea about the mechs? that's where the money enters the equation.
     
    tatcat, Aug 3, 2008
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  13. GeorgeSSSS

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    Really unfortunate.
     
    GeorgeSSSS, Aug 3, 2008
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  14. 308 milano

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    + 1 with Dr. Tommy! I hate to say this but sometimes its impossible to outrun the rust issues know matter how good of a bodyman you are. Lets hope its not gone that far.
     
    308 milano, Aug 3, 2008
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  15. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    Run the VIN and see if it returns with a registered owner...
     
    285ferrari, Aug 3, 2008
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  16. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Sad. Seems like fewer and fewer survive the years. But it is indeed good for those of us who love and maintain our cars!
     
    Ricambi America, Aug 3, 2008
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  17. AustinMartin

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    If I had the cash to buy that car, I would buy it. May be in bad condition now, but give it to the right restoration firm, and it will be running like clock work.
     
    AustinMartin, Aug 3, 2008
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  18. robbie

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    Looks too shiney to have been sitting outside since 2006. How do you know it isn't a beater daily driver?
     
    robbie, Aug 3, 2008
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  19. Robb

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    Not a really good advertising message for "Independent Ferrari Service"...

    I'd make that license plate frame disappear if I worked at IFS...

    Robb
     
    Robb, Aug 3, 2008
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    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Wow...! Is that on a Ferrari chassis? It looks amazing!
     
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  21. mseals

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    Mike, Nice Car! In spite of it being a replica, I would put that in my garage any day... more pics, please?

    Mike in Kuwait
     
    mseals, Aug 4, 2008
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  22. stuckinkuwait

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    Mike,

    That is a beautiful car!!
     
    stuckinkuwait, Aug 4, 2008
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  23. tx246

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    what is the vin? it should be visable through the windshield and on the steering column
     
    tx246, Aug 4, 2008
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  24. Pantera

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    MONEY PIT!.
     
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    +1. Run the VIN and that should give you the name of the last registered owner. If that reveals nothing, then try a title search with that VIN. And if that doesn't help, then get the cops to declare it abandoned, and you can be a good citizen and take it home :)

    Robbie - What are the laws regarding getting a vehicle declared legally abandoned?? That could be the way to go for this 308...
     
    HUTCH91TR, Aug 4, 2008
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