250GTE S/N 3045 on FML
250GTE S/N 3045 on FML
Hello all,
has anyone on the list gone to check out the 250 GTE advertised in the current Ferrari Market Letter? I just got off the phone with the guy. Seemed like a nice enough guy. Car has a 20 yo DIY restoration, and been in storage for the last 5 yrs. Just wondering if it is worth pursuing? I'm out here in AZ and don't have the time to fly out myself. Any ideas on a good PPI guy in/near Stamford, CT?
Best regards,
Udo
has anyone on the list gone to check out the 250 GTE advertised in the current Ferrari Market Letter? I just got off the phone with the guy. Seemed like a nice enough guy. Car has a 20 yo DIY restoration, and been in storage for the last 5 yrs. Just wondering if it is worth pursuing? I'm out here in AZ and don't have the time to fly out myself. Any ideas on a good PPI guy in/near Stamford, CT?
Best regards,
Udo
The 323 exchange is next door in Stamford. If I can get some time this weekend between kids' softball games, toy sailboat regattas etc. I'll try and take a look to report back.
The dealer nearby is Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, CT and they could do a PPI.
John
The dealer nearby is Miller Motorcars in Greenwich, CT and they could do a PPI.
John
John Ashburne
1983 400i 5 speed, silver/black
1983 400i 5 speed, silver/black
O.K., since it's near me and I feel obligated to the Forum, I spoke w/ Tony, the owner just now. He is in Stamford, CT. Car is 2 towns over in Port Chester, NY. Car not driven in 5 years. Doesn't want to sell, but can't afford garage rent. Hmmm. Tony works in the Greenwich, CT boatyard. He did the resto himself. He said that he spent ~$45m. Would rather have a PPI done after he has changed the old gasoline out and redone some other fluids and "a few things".
If Francois cannot do the PPI, I can help anyone who is interested arrange to have Performance Outfitters in Stamford, CT do it. They are the ones who do work on my car when Francois is too busy. They prepped it for the FNA 612 Scaglietti intro. I will also give it a visual and get photos if you're really serious. My office is also in Stamford, CT. Call me with any questions.
If Francois cannot do the PPI, I can help anyone who is interested arrange to have Performance Outfitters in Stamford, CT do it. They are the ones who do work on my car when Francois is too busy. They prepped it for the FNA 612 Scaglietti intro. I will also give it a visual and get photos if you're really serious. My office is also in Stamford, CT. Call me with any questions.
Jack Horner, 1966 330 GT 2+2 Series II, s/n 8325 (x-1981 Mondial 8, s/n 36213)
Art, A 330 GT 2+2 Series I (4 Headlight) recently traded in the NY tri-state area above $65m, slightly below the $69+m asking price. So I'll bet you're looking good.
This 250 GTE is $55m, condition still uninspected. The May 2004 edition (number) of the British magazine Classic & Sports Car has a German-listed 250GTE at E65m x ~1.17 = $76,050.
This 250 GTE is $55m, condition still uninspected. The May 2004 edition (number) of the British magazine Classic & Sports Car has a German-listed 250GTE at E65m x ~1.17 = $76,050.
Jack Horner, 1966 330 GT 2+2 Series II, s/n 8325 (x-1981 Mondial 8, s/n 36213)
Hmmmm, ad says "completely restored", but that was 20 years ago by the owner himself and car not driven in FIVE years. We all know that it is possible for an owner to do a superb restoration, right Tom? ;-) But Tom Yang restorations have got to be the exception rather than the rule.
Owner wants to change out the "old gas" and other fluids and "do some other things".
I wonder if the car will even start, and if it did, I'm not sure that I would want to drive it until after checking out the brakes thoroughly. I can see a dried out seal blowing out and having the pedal go to the floor at the worst possible time.
$55k seems like all the money for a car that likely will need some significant work to make it roadworthy again, but I'm not up on my 250GTE pricing. Maybe if it was a good restoration to begin with and has been stored properly in the meantime, it would be possible to get it up and running without overpaying.
Jack, if you're going to see it, I'd be interested in tagging along.
John
Owner wants to change out the "old gas" and other fluids and "do some other things".
I wonder if the car will even start, and if it did, I'm not sure that I would want to drive it until after checking out the brakes thoroughly. I can see a dried out seal blowing out and having the pedal go to the floor at the worst possible time.
$55k seems like all the money for a car that likely will need some significant work to make it roadworthy again, but I'm not up on my 250GTE pricing. Maybe if it was a good restoration to begin with and has been stored properly in the meantime, it would be possible to get it up and running without overpaying.
Jack, if you're going to see it, I'd be interested in tagging along.
John
John Ashburne
1983 400i 5 speed, silver/black
1983 400i 5 speed, silver/black
Recent 250GTE ads in FML:
Jan 2004 s/n 4167 Silver/black, v. original late car $62,500 (raised to $72,500 in Feb) Heritage Classics
Nov 1, 2003 s/n 2899 ground up restoration perfect car with over $120K invested, never driven on street since restored. $89,000.
Sept 6, 2003 s/n 4047 Maroon/black Mechanically sound, no rust. $50,500.
June 14, 2003 s/n 4747 Black/red, 71,000 miles. Restored and rebuilt engine. $78,500
December 14, 2002 s/n 4001 Dark blue with saddle, lovely original example, rust free with books and records. $49,500.
John
Jan 2004 s/n 4167 Silver/black, v. original late car $62,500 (raised to $72,500 in Feb) Heritage Classics
Nov 1, 2003 s/n 2899 ground up restoration perfect car with over $120K invested, never driven on street since restored. $89,000.
Sept 6, 2003 s/n 4047 Maroon/black Mechanically sound, no rust. $50,500.
June 14, 2003 s/n 4747 Black/red, 71,000 miles. Restored and rebuilt engine. $78,500
December 14, 2002 s/n 4001 Dark blue with saddle, lovely original example, rust free with books and records. $49,500.
John
John Ashburne
1983 400i 5 speed, silver/black
1983 400i 5 speed, silver/black