Straman convertible registry I have been building a Straman Convertible Registry for many years. This registry includes all conversions including Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Mitsu 3000GT, Nissan 300ZX, Honda CR-X, Firebird/Camaro, Cadillac and many more. I have purposely not made attempts to get too deep into the Ferrari conversions because they seems to already be well researched by members here. But I think its time for me to ask a few questions of the experts on this forum. My data shows that R. Straman built convertibles from: Ferrari Daytona Ferrari 275GTS/4 Ferrari 400i/412, Ferrari 512BB Targa Ferrari Testarossa Ferrari 456 Ferrari 550 Maranello Others may very well exist, but since I have not been tracking the Ferrari conversions, this list may be incomplete. I am hoping that you can provide me with the total estimated number built for each model Ferrari. My records from a 1990 publication show that they built 40 Ferrari Daytona spyders, 9 Ferrari 275GTS/4, 51 Ferrari 400i/412, 3 Ferrari 512BB Targa, 22 Ferrari Testarossa. I have found the counts from that same publication to be questionable for the non-Ferrari conversions, so I wonder how accurate they are for the Ferraris. Any photos you can share will also be helpful. Also, any Straman statistics or interesting stories you care to share are welcome. Did any of you meet Richard Straman? Had any of you been to the shop before it closed? Does anyone know what year they closed?...it seemed to be about 1999 or 2000. Please reply to this thread, or email it directly to me at kcdesoto1 (at) hotmail.com
There were only 2 512BB targas by Straman, and a few from Lorenz. He also did a few 512TRs, but everything I can find he only did 5. Can't help you with serial numbers yet but I'll check on the 512BB. Might be able to get one for you. Also he did ONE 456 which was also turbo charged. Awesome car. I love the Straman stuff. They guy did it right. I saw a Strawman Testarossa and it is one of the most incredible cars.
