Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[4rephill]

rufusgti said:

You probably have more experience than me at restoring cars but how could it need ten thousand quid spending on electrics. Wires and fuses on a car that can't be that complicated electronically. Also the seats look pretty damn good. I dont see why it would need ten thousand quid on the interior. Even if you totally stripped it out, replaced carpets for new custom made, custom made headlining and door cards. It wouldn't cost anywhere near that.
I'm not saying its not a basket case. I actually agree with your 30k on the bodywork. But i think you're over estimating some of those figures.
I have never owned a ferrari though, never mind restored one.

Yeah, the possible electrical issues on that car are going to be just a few fuses and a bit of wire only - Simple electrical fixes

Looking at the corrosion to the bodywork, the corrosion to the engine bay, and the mildew inside the car around the dashboard ans steering wheel, you're looking at a shed load of earthing faults all over the car, contact corrosion, dodgy connections, seized electrical motors, seized heater fans, failed air-con control unit, corroded fuse panels, non-functioning ignition system, failed fuel pumps, etc., etc., etc.

If you really think that that car needs nothing like £10K in electrical repairs, I strongly suggest you stay away from Ferrari restorations, because it needs a damn sight more than a few fuses and a bit of wire looking at!

[rallycross]

4rephill said:

Yeah, the possible electrical issues on that car are going to be just a few fuses and a bit of wire only - Simple electrical fixes

Looking at the corrosion to the bodywork, the corrosion to the engine bay, and the mildew inside the car around the dashboard ans steering wheel, you're looking at a shed load of earthing faults all over the car, contact corrosion, dodgy connections, seized electrical motors, seized heater fans, failed air-con control unit, corroded fuse panels, non-functioning ignition system, failed fuel pumps, etc., etc., etc.

If you really think that that car needs nothing like £10K in electrical repairs, I strongly suggest you stay away from Ferrari restorations, because it needs a damn sight more than a few fuses and a bit of wire looking at!

What a load of rubbish, would you like the number of a good auto electrician ?
Might save you Many thousands of ££££ on your next project.

[Escort3500]

£10k

[generationx]

RJG46 said:

What we got here then?

Not moved for a while and slowly returning to nature.

I think that's Darenth in Kent? I used to pass it occasionally returniing from Sevenoaks when the M25 was blocked, I originally thought it belonged to the dodgy dealer on the corner. Apparently not...

[Deefor62]

Escort3500 said:

£10k

“Barn find” my a***. That’s been sitting rotting on his drive outside his house for 20 years at least. Had it been in a barn, it would doubtless be in a much better state.

[RJG46]

generationx said:

I think that's Darenth in Kent? I used to pass it occasionally returniing from Sevenoaks when the M25 was blocked, I originally thought it belonged to the dodgy dealer on the corner. Apparently not...

That's the one. I thought it was something to do with the garage too.

[Pericoloso]

Escort3500 said:

£10k

7 bidders have taken the price over 10K too.

[Gav147]

Surely that Impreza must be taxed and thus MOT'd to parked on (what looks like) a public road?

[RJG46]

Gav147 said:

Surely that Impreza must be taxed and thus MOT'd to parked on (what looks like) a public road?

I don't think It's moved for a couple of years and the tyres are going flat. I'll get the reg next time I see it.

[MuscleSaloon]

generationx said:

RJG46 said:

What we got here then?

Not moved for a while and slowly returning to nature.

I think that's Darenth in Kent? I used to pass it occasionally returniing from Sevenoaks when the M25 was blocked, I originally thought it belonged to the dodgy dealer on the corner. Apparently not...

Its in the same position on Street View in 2010 !

[RJG46]

Blimey.

[RJG46]

How do you find older versions of Street View as I didn't know you could.

Figured it out, just click on the date in the top left corner.

[RJG46]

[williamp]

RJG46 said:

Like a swb xjs. I quite like that

[uk66fastback]

rallycross said:

4rephill said:

Yeah, the possible electrical issues on that car are going to be just a few fuses and a bit of wire only - Simple electrical fixes

Looking at the corrosion to the bodywork, the corrosion to the engine bay, and the mildew inside the car around the dashboard ans steering wheel, you're looking at a shed load of earthing faults all over the car, contact corrosion, dodgy connections, seized electrical motors, seized heater fans, failed air-con control unit, corroded fuse panels, non-functioning ignition system, failed fuel pumps, etc., etc., etc.

If you really think that that car needs nothing like £10K in electrical repairs, I strongly suggest you stay away from Ferrari restorations, because it needs a damn sight more than a few fuses and a bit of wire looking at!

What a load of rubbish, would you like the number of a good auto electrician ?
Might save you Many thousands of ££££ on your next project.

There was a guy on here from memory who bought a 928 a few years back that had been left in less than ideal conditions - and the electrical side was a nightmare - didn't he sell it on cos it was just too much work to even get the electrics sorted?

[South tdf]

I know someone who had both a 400i (I think the one in the add is the most desirable carb model) and a 928 S4.

The Porsche electrics are a nightmare, after several years it still has bizarre failures. The Ferrari was much better one the original fuse box was changed but parts are really expensive so I doubt the car in question had any value apart from a parts car

[Escort3500]

uk66fastback said:

rallycross said:

4rephill said:

Yeah, the possible electrical issues on that car are going to be just a few fuses and a bit of wire only - Simple electrical fixes

Looking at the corrosion to the bodywork, the corrosion to the engine bay, and the mildew inside the car around the dashboard ans steering wheel, you're looking at a shed load of earthing faults all over the car, contact corrosion, dodgy connections, seized electrical motors, seized heater fans, failed air-con control unit, corroded fuse panels, non-functioning ignition system, failed fuel pumps, etc., etc., etc.

If you really think that that car needs nothing like £10K in electrical repairs, I strongly suggest you stay away from Ferrari restorations, because it needs a damn sight more than a few fuses and a bit of wire looking at!

What a load of rubbish, would you like the number of a good auto electrician ?
Might save you Many thousands of ££££ on your next project.

There was a guy on here from memory who bought a 928 a few years back that had been left in less than ideal conditions - and the electrical side was a nightmare - didn't he sell it on cos it was just too much work to even get the electrics sorted?

Seem to remember that. It was white I think. The bloke concluded it was going to be a money pit and sold it on I think. Don’t remember sorting the electrics would be £10k though

[sim16v]

I spotted this unloved 928 a couple of years back.



I saved it, and it cleaned up well.




But had lots of electrical issues.

And fuel issues.

And other issues...

[TonyRPH]

sim16v said:

I spotted this unloved 928 a couple of years back.

<snip>
I saved it, and it cleaned up well.

<snip>


But had lots of electrical issues.

And fuel issues.

And other issues...

Was that by any chance out Harrogate way? (On Norwood Lane?)

[Gav147]

sim16v said:

I spotted this unloved 928 a couple of years back.

Looks well now! Cool number plate too