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In addition to the interior color, "slipping transmission, crease in front near headlight, torn driver's seat" sounds pretty scary. Cosmopolitan Motors had this for sale in 2002, listing it for $22,500. The current seller is "cosmotor" so sounds like the same people. Despite all of the"wealthy colle...

Wayne

I just noticed that we both have the EXACT same join date! September 3, 2002.

Is that weird or what?

John

Welcome also, Wayne! Good to see you here. I couldn't imagine that you haven't been lurking here for a while, given your interest and knowledge of the older cars.

Can't help you, but can wish you luck in your search. The search isn't as much fun as the owning, but its close!

John

Man, is this guy in for a shock! The engine rebuild alone will cost him more than the car would ever be worth with a flood/salvage title. All of the other parts will result in him having the world's most expensive 400i by a factor of 2 or more. Of course he is soliciting "publicity" for the magazine...

My 1983 400i also has a turning circle of 40 feet and I am constantly getting surprised as I maneuver in parking lots by having to back up before getting into a space.

I would guess that the front suspension design doesn't allow as much steering lock as on some other designs.

John

Hey fest!

I had your s/n as 32365, not 32635. Did I get it wrong? Wouldn't do to have erroneous info in my 400i database!

Thanks,

John

QUOTE: John, S/N 4001 is now my car which I purchased from Heritage in December 2002 for that price (which included California sales tax). 51000 miles and is in quite good order. The previous owner had put about $7,000 into it just before selling it. (tires, brakes, tuneup, etc). Rudy END QUOTE Rudy...

On the 400i, which is a later version of the 365GT4, the paint code is on a label on the top inside of the trunk's rear fascia panel, right next to the trunk lid striker latch. Also, if you register your car on the Ferrari Owner's Site, it will tell you the original factory paint color on your car. ...

Oh Erik!

We try and try and try and try and now this! Where have we gone wrong?

LOL, congratulations on a stablemate for your V12. Nothing like having a couple of different styles of Ferrari caviar in your garage!

John

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 Mech...

Cavallino Mercato guide shows range of $32-$65K for 250GTE. These are estimates of actual selling prices.

FML average asking price index for 250GTE is $44,757 and shows an increase of 13% from one year ago.

John

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 c...

Certainly Francois would be an excellent, if not superior, choice as well. Not to mention at a lower hourly rate, I'm sure.

John

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

Tillman From your description of the car's condition, mileage and 20+ year storage status, you are looking at significant dollars to get the car road worthy and into respectable driver status, not to mention additional costs if you were to bring it up to show status. For starters, engine rebuild ($2...