97 Ferrari 456 GTA bought in auction

[fastgerman]

Thanks guys, have emailed the SKF Uk team, will report back.

In the mean time I’m Googling away ‘ ferrari skf 157900’, which brings up some similar questions on the Ferrari Chat forums with no solution. The 348 has a bearing available but the 355, 456 and 550 seem to need the entire hub (what my current research tells me). Have asked Rardleys also who are investigating. Guess a lot of owners are happy to pay £1k + fitting for a wheel bearing…

[fastgerman]

Thank you, yes I saw that one, along with a 355 query from 2005 that was still going strong in 2016 with no solution.

Looks like I’m paying £1k for a wheel bearing pending responses to various online companies, garages and SKF themselves

Edited by fastgerman on Monday 7th March 15:05

[fastgerman]

Afternoon, quick update on the old girl :-)

Still enjoying the car, although not sure how much longer I can justify keeping her with a house build going on that is consuming everything.

Anyway, my car will be at the Goodwood Sunday Breakfast this weekend - will stick some pictures here https://www.instagram.com/fast_german/

Slightly off topic, a friend of mine has pointed me in the direction of the ZF 8HP gearbox for a retrofit option. If you Google 'ZF 8HP retrofit' you can see forums for E36, E46 and E90 BMW's, Range Rover etc. Could be an interesting option. Here's a kit for a 90's Toyota Supra for info - https://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/garage-whifbitz-z...

Edited by fastgerman on Thursday 28th April 16:46

[fastgerman]

Yes good to make some events this year - went to Members Meeting 79 a couple of weeks ago also.

Only thing to be fixed at the moment is an intermittent locking issue on the drivers side. I can lock and engage the alarm but have to get in the passenger side and open the drivers door to get where I want to be :-)

[fastgerman]

Great time at Supercar Sunday today, some pics of the old girl:







More pictures and videos including an onboard convoy here - https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTM0Mj...

[fastgerman]

Buonasera..

You may have noticed the cheapest Ferrari for sale on Pistonheads right now.

Need some help with some detective work after trying the usual suspects. I have MOT history only 2006 to 2012:

WJ Taylor and Sons, Oxford - 2006
County Garage, Glasgow - 2007
Douglas Park, Glasgow - 2009
Calder Road Garage, Glasgow - 2010
Nass-Tech Autos, Leicester - 2011

Chassis number - 108335
Reg - P16MRB to 2006, CON377A to 2010, P343HBC from 2011

If anyone knows any magic databases I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!

Ps reason for sale attached

[fastgerman]

Thanks guys :-)

Yes sorry to be selling and will have a picture change around soon I think. Picture 3 has an engine bay shot but a bit far away.

Cheers

[fastgerman]

To conclude the thread - she has sold for the asking price after an inspection at SMDG.

An absolute ball ache selling the car, worst ever but has gone to a great home! Excited for the new owner to enjoy the car with his family including 2 young kids.

In hindsight the car would have gone to Collecting Cars.