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  1. slimwhitman

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    #1 slimwhitman, Jul 30, 2009
    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 it’s 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
     
  2. open roads

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  3. SonomaRik

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    #3 SonomaRik, Jul 31, 2009
    that looks very nice: and the A pillar looks normal, not overly beefed up
     
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    #4 carguyjohn350, Jul 31, 2009
    Agreed! Why would they not produce this instead of the 550 PFB?
     
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    #6 anunakki, Aug 1, 2009
    Slutmobile....yuuummmmm
     
  7. F40org

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    #7 F40org, Oct 18, 2009
    The 3 Straman-Convertibles based on the 456GT:

    1st: s/n 100281 nero/tan

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    2nd: s/n 100890 blue/tan

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    3rd: s/n 101250 rosso/tan

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  8. tr0768

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    #8 tr0768, Oct 18, 2009
    Did he use any identifyling lables or name plates? Were there any paticular identifying charicteristics for his conversions.

    My 400i has a manual top, soft tonneu cover and no sun visors. No exterior stiffeners either underside or around the doors.

    Howard Musolf
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    #9 open roads, Oct 19, 2009
    Earlier this afternoon I was out in the 550 Straman Spyder posted above and she is wonderful.

    Serial number ZFFZR4A6W0111226.
     
  10. sluggo32

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    #10 sluggo32, Dec 6, 2013
    I met Richard Straman in 1974. He converted a Daytona coupe to a convertible. At that time the cost was $25000 which included the conversion and paintwork as well as some interior modification.

    He was very cool and knowledgeable. He delivered on time.

    Is he still in business?
     
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    #11 134282, Dec 6, 2013
    You can't have a registry without serial numbers. We need serial numbers! Stan, thank you - do you know the serial number of the other cut Maranello?
     
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    #12 ross, Dec 6, 2013
    did you get that from another fchatter? i think he offered me this car years ago when he was getting divorced.
     
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    #14 Ed Niles, Dec 6, 2013
    Hello, Howard M! You've been around almost as long as I (89 now). Glad to see that you're still doing Ferraris.
     
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    #15 GrayTA, Dec 6, 2013
    Good stuff here!!!



    PDG

    sent from Io, innermost moon of Jupiter
     
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    60479 86 testarossa spyder is now mine
    Built for blackhawk museum founder Ken Behring in 1990
    Taking delivery next week
    PPI and carfax and extensive service documents
    Make this car a winner
    So excited!
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    #17 Jack-the-lad, Dec 6, 2013
    That is a beauiful car. I'm in Ft Lauderdale. If I'm ever over your way I'd love to see it.

    Jack
     
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    #18 open roads, Dec 6, 2013
    The other 550 is owned by the man that started Guess Jeans, lives in LA, and has several cars,. He was discussed here, but I do not remember if that serial number came out.

    The gentleman I bought it from is a doctor in Tampa named Ed. I would like to see him and reunite him with the car for lunch maybe. Something neat to do. I think about 2006 he was chatting more. I do not believe he is here often now.
     
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    #19 VIZSLA, Dec 6, 2013
    That is sweet.
    I doubt that the factory could have done it better.
     
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    #20 Andrewo, Dec 6, 2013
    From the last I heard the Guess guy kind of went nuts and lost all his money. One time when I drove by he had 7 550/575s, 1 F430, and one 612 (all in red and yellow) in his driveway but they are all gone now.
     
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    #21 BLUROAD, Dec 6, 2013
    I know a guy............
     
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    #22 Jack-the-lad, Dec 6, 2013

    who knows a guy......
     
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    #23 BLUROAD, Dec 6, 2013
    I know a guy.............................With one.................

    Real and Spectacular...
     
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    #24 Jack-the-lad, Dec 7, 2013
    I know a guy.....

    ....who'd like to buy it!
     
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