275GTS barn find
275GTS barn find
Great story Tom. Been said plenty of times before but this is why so many of us enjoy these old cars. The cars are great but the people behind them are even better. So much history and passion. I look forward to following the resurrection story and seeing the tyres hit the tarmac again in anger.
John
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And I spread the gospel today. Went out with the local Ferrari club. I had the only old banger and non red car !!!! Most had never seen a carby car. They were amazed at how fantastic it sounded and how fast it was especially on the bumpy uneven country roads where their ground effects are pretty useless. The C4s old supple suspension and high profile tyres just ate up the bumps. I passed a few of them at speed with the engine near red line to let them hear what a real engine sounds like. They had never heard anything like that before. So a few more modern car owners got to appreciate the work of Mr Colombo.
John
Failure is not an option. It comes bundled with Windows.
Failure is not an option. It comes bundled with Windows.
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Thanks John,
As stressful as this deal was, everyone was very happy with its outcome. I know it was very hard for Lee to see the car go away on a flatbed, but I think there was some solace to know we were going to take good care of his baby.
Tom
As stressful as this deal was, everyone was very happy with its outcome. I know it was very hard for Lee to see the car go away on a flatbed, but I think there was some solace to know we were going to take good care of his baby.
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
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Great Job Tom!!!!
That will be a fun one, cant wait to see it progress and the final product.
Zac
That will be a fun one, cant wait to see it progress and the final product.
Zac
1970 365 gt 2+2 13137, 1997 550 Maranello, 1969 Lamborghini Miura S, 1973 365 GTB/4 Daytona
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Great work and job well done, Tom. Congrats. I can fully appreciate the emotional aspects of this whole affair. So many emotions at stake. Still, life goes on. Great that things turned out well. (You could have called me too !!!). Looking forward to the worthy endeavor. w/ smiles Jimmy
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This one will be a lot of fun to follow. Not only is it a great car, but there will be plenty of work for us to vicariously join in on. I am glad your patience paid off!
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Well, you have to let me know in advance that you're interested in something like this Jimmy!Jimmy Chen Shiba wrote:Great work and job well done, Tom. Congrats. I can fully appreciate the emotional aspects of this whole affair. So many emotions at stake. Still, life goes on. Great that things turned out well. (You could have called me too !!!). Looking forward to the worthy endeavor. w/ smiles Jimmy
Thanks everyone for your support. I can't wait to start tearing into this car, but first we have to clear out some of the work in front of us!
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
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ATTABOY!
Malcolm
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