1967 Ferrari 330 2+2 - Restore Project

jwar · 05-02-2008, 11:25 AM

Anyone have any advise about buying and/or restoring a 1967 330 2+2? I have found one in need of complete restoration that I can get cheap (55k). Any clue how much it costs to totally restore?

alsaautomotive · 05-02-2008, 12:45 PM

Unfortunately it depends totally on condition & what is required in terms of parts.
Main considerations are mechanical condition & body condition - these are the 2 main areas that costs can escalate on & are subsequently difficult to estimate. I can't help you with much mechanical advice (calling Boxer???) but I can give you a guide on the body if you can provide some more details of it's condition:thumbup:
Best wishes, Al.

jwar · 05-02-2008, 05:22 PM

I just got back from having my Ferrari mechanic check it out... interior is good- needs a few things, but nothing that will break the bank. Wheels need to be done over and engine... still a mystery. It's not running so looks like we're going to have it towed and put up and checked out. Could be a big deal and too much $$. Any clue on a total re-haul for a 330 engine? I'm thinking 35-50k?

'75 308 GT4 (Peter) · 05-19-2008, 10:59 PM

Checking the date, I may be too late to add a worthwhile reply to this thread, but for future reference, please read these articles written by Michael Sheehan, that sheds light on the subject of Ferrari restorations:

http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages...=SCM_200602_SS

http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages...=SCM_200603_SS

http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages...=SCM_200510_SS

Keep in mind, even though the subject cars are brought up to "Pebble Beach" standards which requires alot of extra, minute-detail work, even restoring a car to "driver" standards will still be in the 1000's of hours of labour, plus, parts prices are still the same...

Boxer · 05-20-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jwar

I just got back from having my Ferrari mechanic check it out... interior is good- needs a few things, but nothing that will break the bank. Wheels need to be done over and engine... still a mystery. It's not running so looks like we're going to have it towed and put up and checked out. Could be a big deal and too much $$. Any clue on a total re-haul for a 330 engine? I'm thinking 35-50k?

Sorry, just saw this tread. Rebuilding the engine will be a $30-60k job depending on how much work need to be done.

In this case I think you are still better off buying someone elses restoration. By the time you are finished this could be a $80k bargain or a $150k money pit.

Thomas Carey · 05-21-2008, 07:03 AM

From an investment stand point I think you are much better off buying one that has already been restored. More often than not the average person spends more on a restoration than the car will be worth upon it's completion. If you were able to do all or most of the work yourself it would be a different story I am sure.

Best Regards,

Thomas Carey

05-02-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
jwar Owner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California Ferrari Life Posts: 44	1967 Ferrari 330 2+2 - Restore Project Anyone have any advise about buying and/or restoring a 1967 330 2+2? I have found one in need of complete restoration that I can get cheap (55k). Any clue how much it costs to totally restore?

05-02-2008, 12:45 PM	#2
alsaautomotive Master Mechanic Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Wales, UK Ferrari Life Posts: 490	Unfortunately it depends totally on condition & what is required in terms of parts. Main considerations are mechanical condition & body condition - these are the 2 main areas that costs can escalate on & are subsequently difficult to estimate. I can't help you with much mechanical advice (calling Boxer???) but I can give you a guide on the body if you can provide some more details of it's condition:thumbup: Best wishes, Al. http://www.alsaautomotive.co.uk

05-02-2008, 05:22 PM	#3
jwar Owner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California Ferrari Life Posts: 44	330 2+2- Back from "eye over" inspection I just got back from having my Ferrari mechanic check it out... interior is good- needs a few things, but nothing that will break the bank. Wheels need to be done over and engine... still a mystery. It's not running so looks like we're going to have it towed and put up and checked out. Could be a big deal and too much $$. Any clue on a total re-haul for a 330 engine? I'm thinking 35-50k?

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05-19-2008, 10:59 PM	#4
'75 308 GT4 (Peter) Owner Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: B.C. Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 575	Checking the date, I may be too late to add a worthwhile reply to this thread, but for future reference, please read these articles written by Michael Sheehan, that sheds light on the subject of Ferrari restorations: http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages...=SCM_200602_SS http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages...=SCM_200603_SS http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages...=SCM_200510_SS Keep in mind, even though the subject cars are brought up to "Pebble Beach" standards which requires alot of extra, minute-detail work, even restoring a car to "driver" standards will still be in the 1000's of hours of labour, plus, parts prices are still the same...

05-21-2008, 07:03 AM	#6
Thomas Carey Join Date: Apr 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 45	From an investment stand point I think you are much better off buying one that has already been restored. More often than not the average person spends more on a restoration than the car will be worth upon it's completion. If you were able to do all or most of the work yourself it would be a different story I am sure. Best Regards, Thomas Carey