WOW- TR for 35K

vetconstruction · 12-01-2010, 07:08 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...EF:MOTORS:1123

No connection to this but.......interesting all the same.

bryanp · 12-01-2010, 11:15 AM

hmmm, if this ad is for real, what are the odds it has had its engine-out belt replacement anytime in recent history; this century?

sunskr · 12-01-2010, 11:47 AM

So what would the cost for 30,000 mile engine out service, and go thru the transmission and clutch.

T.C.F.B. · 12-01-2010, 11:50 AM

Budget 15-20K to bring her back up. Argue a bit off the price for the amount of work due and it'd be a good resurrection.

Single mirror centerlock car with a black interior. Nice and rare combo.

lashss · 12-01-2010, 12:02 PM

Appears to be US spec?

For a real enthusiast, that's a detractor...could explain the pricing as well.

LS

barcheta · 12-01-2010, 12:14 PM

There are no cheap Ferraris

wetpet · 12-01-2010, 01:00 PM

is that a 275 next to it under the cover?

Killer58 · 12-01-2010, 02:05 PM

Looks like that engine bay has a few leaks. I'm not familiar with the TR, but seems like the work required and the asking price combined brings it close to current market value, i.e. no bargain.

But I agree, a potential resurrection. Potential being the operative word.

ECSofVirginia · 12-01-2010, 04:38 PM

If you don't expect much from the car it could be gone through "quick and dirty" so it's driveable and then sell it to the next guy at a "reaosnable" price.

There's a lot of TR's like this in the world...serviced just enough to keep 'em on the road.

360 Modena · 12-02-2010, 05:35 AM

The sum of the parts is worth greater than the total.

Buy it and part it out to Rutlands and/or in F-Life ads.

sunskr · 12-02-2010, 09:51 AM

I have email out to the seller when was the last engine out and belt service that was done and when. No response in 2 days, which I would believe that the car has never had any basic service done.

355dreamer · 12-02-2010, 10:32 AM

Anyone want to go for a drive Saturday and look it over with me? I love 85 TRs!

360 Modena · 12-02-2010, 12:48 PM

Wish I could go with you to inspect and test drive but I am tied up this weekend. Maybe ask Richard to go with you?

ECSofVirginia · 12-02-2010, 03:02 PM

hmmm...what time are you thinking LC?

360 Modena · 12-02-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECSofVirginia

hmmm...what time are you thinking LC?

Oh-oh, sorry. I forgot we had a local master mechanic among us Chimps! My bad

Sounds like a PPI to me

ECSofVirginia · 12-03-2010, 04:06 PM

Oh C'mon now...I can participate as an enthusiast without generating an invoice...it'll just be with less detail

355dreamer · 12-03-2010, 05:02 PM

Thanks for the offer Josh. I'm afraid if I go, well, you know...
Ms. LC isn't too happy about the cafe bike. I don't think this would help my cause.

barcheta · 12-03-2010, 06:30 PM

its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission

bst1 · 12-04-2010, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunskr

I have email out to the seller when was the last engine out and belt service that was done and when. No response in 2 days, which I would believe that the car has never had any basic service done.

He answered in the Q&A section. Said it was the year before he bought it, so at least 5 years. So definitely consider the price of a necessary major in your thinking. Looks nice cosmetically. Mileage is certainly reasonably low. What's a 12 cylinder major run these days? $12k? He says the tires are new, that's a plus.

ECSofVirginia · 12-05-2010, 05:35 AM

Adding a dilapidated TR to the collection probably wouldn't accrue many brownie points.

Although it is entertaining to get a phone call with: " I just bought a car and my wife can't know about it, can I have it dropped off at the shop for some work and I'll come get it in a couple weeks?".

12-01-2010, 07:08 AM	#1
vetconstruction Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bristow, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 57 Name: Michael A. Whitlow	WOW- TR for 35K http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...EF:MOTORS:1123 No connection to this but.......interesting all the same.

12-01-2010, 12:14 PM	#6
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	There are no cheap Ferraris Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

12-01-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,603 Name: Ed	is that a 275 next to it under the cover? Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

12-01-2010, 04:38 PM	#9
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	If you don't expect much from the car it could be gone through "quick and dirty" so it's driveable and then sell it to the next guy at a "reaosnable" price. There's a lot of TR's like this in the world...serviced just enough to keep 'em on the road. Exotic Car Specialties www.ECSofVirginia.com 201 Davis Dr. Suite L Sterling, VA 20164 703.421.5356

12-02-2010, 05:35 AM	#10
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	The sum of the parts is worth greater than the total. Buy it and part it out to Rutlands and/or in F-Life ads. 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

12-01-2010, 11:15 AM	#2
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	hmmm, if this ad is for real, what are the odds it has had its engine-out belt replacement anytime in recent history; this century?

12-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#3
sunskr Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 59	So what would the cost for 30,000 mile engine out service, and go thru the transmission and clutch.

12-01-2010, 11:50 AM	#4
T.C.F.B. Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Neck, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 70 Name: Brian McKeown	Budget 15-20K to bring her back up. Argue a bit off the price for the amount of work due and it'd be a good resurrection. Single mirror centerlock car with a black interior. Nice and rare combo.

12-01-2010, 12:02 PM	#5
lashss Join Date: Nov 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 240	Appears to be US spec? For a real enthusiast, that's a detractor...could explain the pricing as well. LS

12-01-2010, 02:05 PM	#8
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Looks like that engine bay has a few leaks. I'm not familiar with the TR, but seems like the work required and the asking price combined brings it close to current market value, i.e. no bargain. But I agree, a potential resurrection. Potential being the operative word.

12-02-2010, 09:51 AM	#11
sunskr Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 59	I have email out to the seller when was the last engine out and belt service that was done and when. No response in 2 days, which I would believe that the car has never had any basic service done.

12-02-2010, 10:32 AM	#12
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Anyone want to go for a drive Saturday and look it over with me? I love 85 TRs!

12-02-2010, 12:48 PM	#13
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	Wish I could go with you to inspect and test drive but I am tied up this weekend. Maybe ask Richard to go with you? 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

12-02-2010, 03:02 PM	#14
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	hmmm...what time are you thinking LC? Exotic Car Specialties www.ECSofVirginia.com 201 Davis Dr. Suite L Sterling, VA 20164 703.421.5356

12-03-2010, 04:06 PM	#16
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	Oh C'mon now...I can participate as an enthusiast without generating an invoice...it'll just be with less detail Exotic Car Specialties www.ECSofVirginia.com 201 Davis Dr. Suite L Sterling, VA 20164 703.421.5356

12-03-2010, 05:02 PM	#17
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Thanks for the offer Josh. I'm afraid if I go, well, you know... Ms. LC isn't too happy about the cafe bike. I don't think this would help my cause.

12-03-2010, 06:30 PM	#18
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

12-05-2010, 05:35 AM	#20
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	Adding a dilapidated TR to the collection probably wouldn't accrue many brownie points. Although it is entertaining to get a phone call with: " I just bought a car and my wife can't know about it, can I have it dropped off at the shop for some work and I'll come get it in a couple weeks?". Exotic Car Specialties www.ECSofVirginia.com 201 Davis Dr. Suite L Sterling, VA 20164 703.421.5356

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