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  1. Bill S

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    #3101 Bill S, Mar 6, 2010
    Congratulations Chad! We look forward to hearing about your ownership experiences!

    I wonder if we could say Carbon is an Avatar for hire. That is, you see everything he sees as if you were there.

    Now if we could only taste, smell, feel and hear what he tastes, smells, feels and hears...

    Or maybe not.
     
  2. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #3102 joe sackey, Mar 7, 2010
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  3. 90koenigTR

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    #3103 90koenigTR, Mar 8, 2010
    Hey Joe,

    Out of curiosity, is it still possible to send an F40 to Italy and have Michelotto refit the car to LM specs? What might be the cost of such an endeavor... out of curiosity. Having seen the pics of the blue car and read the history, apparently the modification is not unheard of, right?

    Thanks,
    Vj
     
  4. Tenney

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    #3104 Tenney, Mar 8, 2010
    http://www.michelottoautomobili.it/
     
  5. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #3105 joe sackey, Mar 8, 2010
    Yes it can be done, Michelotto would be only too happy to oblige. They can do a full LM conversion, or some under-the-skin upgrades to simply make the car more focused.

    Note though that the blue Pilot Aldix (74045) car was actually converted in period to run at Le Mans in 1995 & 1996.
     
  6. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #3106 joe sackey, Mar 8, 2010
    Sorry I forgot to comment on cost, and to be honest I have never asked and simply dont know. I suppose it all depends on the extent of the upgrades required.
     
  7. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #3107 joe sackey, Mar 8, 2010
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  8. 90koenigTR

    90koenigTR Formula Junior

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    #3108 90koenigTR, Mar 8, 2010
    Thanks for the speedy reply. One more -probably not the last, sorry- question: do you know where Nick Mason sourced his redesigned rear plexiglas window? Approximate cost? The inability to distinguish black &whites in the my r-v mirror is getting irksome =^) Thank You
     
  9. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #3109 joe sackey, Mar 8, 2010
    This man will have the answer to that question.

    Bob Houghton

    [email protected]
     
  10. of2worlds

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    #3110 of2worlds, Mar 8, 2010
    73015?
    CH
     
  11. SSNISTR

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    #3111 SSNISTR, Mar 8, 2010
    Also should be noted that the car would still be considered a "fake" LM. Even if they convert it. Since it is not an official car like 74045 etc.

    BUT, as long as it's known to be a converted "regular" F40 those guys are the best in the world to do any upgrades, that is for sure. And the thing would be a beast. If I recall, didn't someone in England have theirs converted to near LM spec about a year ago?
     
  12. joe sackey

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    #3112 joe sackey, Mar 9, 2010
    I think so.
     
  13. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #3113 joe sackey, Mar 9, 2010
    Well perhaps fake is a strong word. After all, it only becomes a fake if it is being represented as an original.
     
  14. SSNISTR

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    #3114 SSNISTR, Mar 9, 2010
    Agreed, hence the quotes. And bottom paragraph....
     
  15. RufMD

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    #3115 RufMD, Mar 9, 2010
    Congrats Chad ! Enjoy the beast to the fullest...looking forward to your impressions :)
     
  16. joe sackey

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  17. RufMD

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    #3117 RufMD, Mar 12, 2010
    Got it, thank you Joe. Congrats to the new owner !
     
  18. SSNISTR

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    #3118 SSNISTR, Mar 12, 2010
    Beautiful car and beautiful house.
     
  19. joe sackey

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    #3119 joe sackey, Mar 14, 2010
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    U R welcome.

    Anyone looking seriously for an F40 please contact me ASAP by e-mail below.
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  20. spg993tt

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    #3120 spg993tt, Mar 15, 2010
    4 x 1.4mt of the f40 nomex material.
    a pair of rear carbon fender wheel pieces, factory delivered.

    nice stuff to have if you're a long term holder , especially the seat fabric.

    they are in the ads section.
    PM if interested,

    -steve
     
  21. SSNISTR

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    #3121 SSNISTR, Mar 15, 2010
    I'm sure somebody will grab that fabric.
     
  22. Drew Altemara

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    #3122 Drew Altemara, Mar 16, 2010
    "Congratulations to the new owner of 92779, and Jas you have an e-mail on this potential event candidate."

    After a trouble free transaction through Joe and a major service 92779 will find a new home in the Heart of Dixie. Thanks Joe for a good, honest, hassel free transaction.

    Have been looking for about 5 months in earnest and this one fit the bill for how I plan to use it.

    Never driven an F40; guess I'll have to learn.

    Drew
     
  23. joe sackey

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    #3123 joe sackey, Mar 17, 2010
    Drew: Thanks for the kind words. I was honored to make it happen.
     
  24. SSNISTR

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    #3124 SSNISTR, Mar 17, 2010
    Congrats! And DRIVE it!
     
  25. joe sackey

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    #3125 joe sackey, Mar 17, 2010
    Well it has almost 14,000 miles already, and he bought it to continue its tradition of regular use.
     
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