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Trying to pass a 365 GTB/4 off as a 365 GTS

Discussion in '308/328' started by Free, Jan 20, 2005.

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  1. Free

    Free Karting

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    Duane Baker
    #1 Free, Jan 20, 2005
  2. Drew Altemara

    Drew Altemara Formula 3

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    #2 Drew Altemara, Jan 20, 2005
    SN 16857 is shown as a USA spyder in the Braden and Roush Daytona book. Though this could be an error in the book, what makes you believe 16857 is a conversion?
     
  3. Free

    Free Karting

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    #3 Free, Jan 20, 2005
    The Ferrari ID stamp plate on this car has it listed as Ferrari 365 GTB/4 which is a berlinetta isn't it? I thought the original spiders were listed as GTS/4.

    Am I wrong?
     
  4. Free

    Free Karting

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    #4 Free, Jan 20, 2005
    After checking around it appears that some other spiders have the GTB/4 stamp plate as well so I am apparently wrong about this. I had always thought the original 120 or so spiders carried the GTS/4 stamp plate.

    Well hell. I was hoping he mislisted it as an original. I was looking for a GTB/4 conversion. :)
     
  5. Drew Altemara

    Drew Altemara Formula 3

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    #5 Drew Altemara, Jan 20, 2005
    Well, I see your point. The type clearly says GTB/4. I'm just not familiar enough with these to know if maybe all original spyders carried a GTB/4 desigination on the body plate. FCI is know to be a very reputable dealer.

    I have to admit you got me. It will be interesting to see what some others who may be more familiar with these say. Thanks for pointing this out.

    Regards,

    Drew Altemara
     
  6. Cenzoooo

    Cenzoooo Karting

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    #6 Cenzoooo, Jan 21, 2005
    It is real and he wants $450 for it... at least that's what he said.
     
  7. Ashman

    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Ashman, Jan 21, 2005
    I think that when the spiders were produced their official designation was "365 GTB/4 Spider". The GTS designation came about later from the public, not the factory.

    John
     
  8. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 Napolis, Jan 21, 2005
    This is true with the 275 GTB NART Spyders as well. (except for JS NART which has a GTS plate)
     

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