[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by champagne612

Jimmy's hunt sent me on a internet search last night at 2 a.m.

Learned a lot which 212's report covered - there were a few fully restored but they left out the body parts issues.

Regardless - it is the most thought out build I have ever read about from Ferrari.

Sorry to have kept you up late at night, if it were my fault, Doug.

Before, I started this search, my impression of 288 was just superficial facts and visual image/impression only. Seems like the more I learn, the more it is becoming interesting. Did not know that 288 and the few Evo models were the forerunner of F40 (similar design). And on and on.

w/ smiles Jimmy

[champagne612]

It was actually a lot of fun

E-mailed a local owner about his 288 GTO - the owner has a 100 car plus car collection and sends his cars all over the world for proper restoration.

Keep in mind he drives all his cars and often rents out a local track to spend the day tracking his race purpose cars.

My guess his 288 GTO was restored but will confirm and pass along any information - he was also the local Ferrari Club President for many years.

Earlier in the thread I posted his 288 GTO.

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by champagne612

It was actually a lot of fun

E-mailed a local owner about his 288 GTO - the owner has a 100 car plus car collection and sends his cars all over the world for proper restoration.

Keep in mind he drives all his cars and often rents out a local track to spend the day tracking his race purpose cars.

My guess his 288 GTO was restored but will confirm and pass along any information - he was also the local Ferrari Club President for many years.

Earlier in the thread I posted his 288 GTO.

Yes, I remember the pic. Thanx. Your "local" owner is at the top of the totempole, so to speak. Totally beyond my comprehension and simply amazing, Doug. w/ smiles Jimmy

[champagne612]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

Yes, I remember the pic. Thanx. Your "local" owner is at the top of the totempole, so to speak. Totally beyond my comprehension and simply amazing, Doug. w/ smiles Jimmy

Here is an article I found - too bad there is only one shot of the 288

Michiana Brits : Weddle Car Collection

[212Export]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

Thank You, 212. I have read similar detailed specs and indeed 288 is a very complex car. Being the kind of car it is, I am sure previous owners have had accidents now and then, to which my question is ...how and with what materials did they repair with ? Serious doubt repairs as the original materials were that easy. Sure is curious tho. w/ smiles Jimmy

Do you speak GLUE !
No seriously now, The knowledge has grown braodbased since then. Of course its not the same but in case of the F50 my vendor has a own in-house carbon support center ( because of their intense racing activity for private clients) where very seldom parts need to be totally changed but they are repaired instead. They have a bunch of F40 and F50 (as well as 288) clients and told me that in most cases a reparature is the way to go instead of trying to change the whole disrupted part. Close examination will tell you surely lots of stories.

[212Export]

Originally Posted by champagne612

Jimmy's hunt sent me on a internet search last night at 2 a.m.

Learned a lot which 212's report covered - there were a few fully restored but they left out the body parts issues / specific repairs in the repair blog.

Regardless - it is the most thought out build I have ever read about from Ferrari.

The only body panel informational read was ...

A 288 With a Salvage Title

Doug, thanks for the nice Sheehan report. I always like his pragmatic down to earth analysis.

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by 212Export

Doug, thanks for the nice Sheehan report. I always like his pragmatic down to earth analysis.

+1. Thanx, Doug, for Sheehan's article. I enjoy reading his articles, something about his style. w/ smiles Jimmy

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

No progress as yet. Thought I would post a pic for reminder. w/ smiles Jimmy

[wetpet]

good luck jimmy. i'm sure the right one will show up with patience. The few people i have talked to in the know say there are none available. Pretty rare bird when you can't find one! All the more pleasure when you do. I'm sure you have a lot of people keeping their eye out.

[Sandy Eggo]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

No progress as yet. Thought I would post a pic for reminder. w/ smiles Jimmy

I heard about a fellow in Germany that just recently found a wrecked 288 GTO (racetrack incident) and intends to rebuild/restore.

I wonder if this is a potential path for you Jimmy? For some this would be a complete 'non-starter' but thought I would just throw it out there regardless.

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by Sandy Eggo

I heard about a fellow in Germany that just recently found a wrecked 288 GTO (racetrack incident) and intends to rebuild/restore.

I wonder if this is a potential path for you Jimmy? For some this would be a complete 'non-starter' but thought I would just throw it out there regardless.

Thank You, Sandy. w/ smiles Jimmy

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

No progress as yet. Thought I would post a pic for reminder. w/ smiles Jimmy

Heard another one might have surfaced in the UK.

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by Boxer

Heard another one might have surfaced in the UK.

If you are referring to the one at DK, yes, I found that out couple days ago. Thanx, Boxer. w/ smiles Jimmy

[Sandy Eggo]

Assuming you know about this one but just in case ...

1985 Used Ferrari 288 GTO at Canepa Design Serving Scotts Valley, IID 8025097

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by wetpet

good luck jimmy. i'm sure the right one will show up with patience. The few people i have talked to in the know say there are none available. Pretty rare bird when you can't find one! All the more pleasure when you do. I'm sure you have a lot of people keeping their eye out.

Thanx, Ed. Happy holidays to you. w/ smiles Jimmy

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by Sandy Eggo

Assuming you know about this one but just in case ...

1985 Used Ferrari 288 GTO at Canepa Design Serving Scotts Valley, IID 8025097

Thanx, Rick. Yes, but this one's got issues. Thanx. w/ smiles Jimmy

[wetpet]

interesting dealer. Man would i love to have this, first 200mph lap in nascar. 40 years later they can only do 212mph. Someone call them up and ask them how much.

1969 Used Dodge Charger Daytona at Canepa Design Serving Scotts Valley, IID 5111490

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

If you are referring to the one at DK, yes, I found that out couple days ago. Thanx, Boxer. w/ smiles Jimmy

Yes, it would be the new one that just surfaced at DK. I believe there might also be another one coming upi for sale on the continent.

[Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS]

Originally Posted by Boxer

Yes, it would be the new one that just surfaced at DK. I believe there might also be another one coming upi for sale on the continent.

Yet another one ? That, I am not aware of. w/ smiles Jimmy

PS. Could that be the one owned by a famous cartoonist in France or Belgium ?

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

Yet another one ? That, I am not aware of. w/ smiles Jimmy

PS. Could that be the one owned by a famous cartoonist in France or Belgium ?

Not sure if it is or not. Believe Nigel is hunting down the details.