Panic buying a pandemic Ferrari

[dunc69]

She looks stunning. Seems the paintwork has come up beautifully!

Good luck with the engine. Looking forward to the video later with a beer once the kids are asleep!!

[wjb]

jackpe said:

Here is a pic though..doesnt she look amazing? done loads of little bits already..BUT won't really be bale to enjoy till I work out what the situation is with the engine.

OP, all i can think of is The Cannonball Run when i see that 308.

She's absolutely gorgeous.

[niggtv]

It looks great in the video! Any sign of previous colour, or does it look like it had a full stripdown respray?

Really hope the smoking resolves itself - does the oil look fresh?

[V8fan]

I'm surprised you already have it. The information on the CCA website is that delivery will be after the end of the movement restrictions! Is it because the storage charges would have mounted up?

From their FAQ:

Where will the car be if I have been successful in purchasing it?

You will be notified when your vehicle is being delivered to our central collection point EM Rogers in Northampton (NN5 7UA). This will only happen after the Covid-19 lockdown has been lifted.

There will be a £25 +VAT handling fee and £10+VAT per day storage fee from this point. You can collect from Northampton or EM Rogers, our transport partners, can offer a longer storage service/delivery service if required and this can be arranged by contacting them

[jackpe]

V8fan said:

I'm surprised you already have it. The information on the CCA website is that delivery will be after the end of the movement restrictions! Is it because the storage charges would have mounted up?

From their FAQ:

Where will the car be if I have been successful in purchasing it?

You will be notified when your vehicle is being delivered to our central collection point EM Rogers in Northampton (NN5 7UA). This will only happen after the Covid-19 lockdown has been lifted.

There will be a £25 +VAT handling fee and £10+VAT per day storage fee from this point. You can collect from Northampton or EM Rogers, our transport partners, can offer a longer storage service/delivery service if required and this can be arranged by contacting them

Because the sale was moved to online one the car never went to them on the first place. It was in storage quite close to me. I’d paid the auction people but they would not release the funds to the seller till I received the car. It made me
Nervous to know the money was in limbo with a third company during these tough times. The people storing it were happy enough to deliver As they are still allowed to work. We took precautions like keeping distance .. etch.

[Paracetamol]

I’m hoping the drive clears up the smoke. Looks to be white which is oil burning usually right?

Perhaps an oil change and some forte type additives? I don’t know much about valve seals etc. On one of my cars I had a valve guide issue which produced smoke but only after idling for a while.

Good luck. It’s a pretty car and I love the side mirror design.

[dunc69]

Enjoyed the video. The start of a great journey.

Hopefully a run will sort the rings - fingers crossed.

[BBRMj]

With the topic title in mind... What do you think this would have gone for at auction 3 months ago? (Back when the world looked normal)

These are stunning looking cars, I’m looking forward to you getting it running well and making a video about how it drives. If it’s an enjoyable drive and doesn’t cost too much to put right you’ve got a tremendous car for the money.

[craig_m67]

Quick question, is that a Duetto/GT hubcap in the living room?

Great vids, love your approach to it all
I’ve driven nothing but Alfa’s for the last 30odd years, so she’ll be right.
Italian tune up as they all say, see if you can get the rings to bed and or sweep off any glaze

Cheers!

[jontysafe]

Paracetamol said:

Having viewed a Ferrari 458 in January I made a sensible offer but the seller wasn't really happy with it...a few days later he accepted it and so I sent a deposit. He called to say he has to travel to Northern Italy and would like to do the transaction before he left but then ignored my call and went....and sent my deposit back.

I was upset at the time but I guess I had the last laugh! I don't wish him any ills but he really screwed up over GBP5k and I am sat on the cash and not a shiny red thing that cannot be driven anywhere!

Edited by Paracetamol on Monday 6th April 09:04

I put a deposit on something Italian a few weeks ago too, still waiting for it back after I got cold feet as the lockdown occurred.

[67Dino]

Great thread and videos, enjoying the story. Will follow with interest!

[Paracetamol]

jontysafe said:

Paracetamol said:

Having viewed a Ferrari 458 in January I made a sensible offer but the seller wasn't really happy with it...a few days later he accepted it and so I sent a deposit. He called to say he has to travel to Northern Italy and would like to do the transaction before he left but then ignored my call and went....and sent my deposit back.

I was upset at the time but I guess I had the last laugh! I don't wish him any ills but he really screwed up over GBP5k and I am sat on the cash and not a shiny red thing that cannot be driven anywhere!

Edited by Paracetamol on Monday 6th April 09:04

I put a deposit on something Italian a few weeks ago too, still waiting for it back after I got cold feet as the lockdown occurred.

Will you get it back given its you who had the change of heart? Had the seller not sent the money back to me I would have felt obligated to going through with the purchase but his greed and ego got the better of him...he just wrote to say he is finally coming back and would lilke conculude the deal...good luck to him

[jackpe]

craig_m67 said:

Quick question, is that a Duetto/GT hubcap in the living room?

Great vids, love your approach to it all
I’ve driven nothing but Alfa’s for the last 30odd years, so she’ll be right.
Italian tune up as they all say, see if you can get the rings to bed and or sweep off any glaze

Cheers!

Yes it is!! I used to have a 1750 GTV, also had a 1961 Giulia Spider. Nice story on the GTV on my channel!

[jackpe]

niggtv said:

It looks great in the video! Any sign of previous colour, or does it look like it had a full stripdown respray?

Really hope the smoking resolves itself - does the oil look fresh?

Nope, no sign of the white anywhere!! Which is good news!!

[jackpe]

Paracetamol said:

I’m hoping the drive clears up the smoke. Looks to be white which is oil burning usually right?

Perhaps an oil change and some forte type additives? I don’t know much about valve seals etc. On one of my cars I had a valve guide issue which produced smoke but only after idling for a while.

Good luck. It’s a pretty car and I love the side mirror design.

Thank you buddy.. I’m doing some more fettling today and will take it out soon and see if it clears!!

[niggtv]

jackpe said:

niggtv said:

It looks great in the video! Any sign of previous colour, or does it look like it had a full stripdown respray?

Really hope the smoking resolves itself - does the oil look fresh?

Nope, no sign of the white anywhere!! Which is good news!!

Excellent!

[RicksAlfas]

wjb said:

OP, all i can think of is The Cannonball Run when i see that 308.

I was thinking just the same!

These bleeds?

[jontysafe]

Paracetamol said:

jontysafe said:

Paracetamol said:

Having viewed a Ferrari 458 in January I made a sensible offer but the seller wasn't really happy with it...a few days later he accepted it and so I sent a deposit. He called to say he has to travel to Northern Italy and would like to do the transaction before he left but then ignored my call and went....and sent my deposit back.

I was upset at the time but I guess I had the last laugh! I don't wish him any ills but he really screwed up over GBP5k and I am sat on the cash and not a shiny red thing that cannot be driven anywhere!

Edited by Paracetamol on Monday 6th April 09:04

I put a deposit on something Italian a few weeks ago too, still waiting for it back after I got cold feet as the lockdown occurred.

Will you get it back given its you who had the change of heart? Had the seller not sent the money back to me I would have felt obligated to going through with the purchase but his greed and ego got the better of him...he just wrote to say he is finally coming back and would lilke conculude the deal...good luck to him

I have been promised it back, to be fair it wasn`t a huge amount. Feels very strange not to have a car currently but at least I`m not paying for something I can`t currently use.....glad we live approx. 4 mins walk from Spinneys.
On the car front I`m pretty undecided what to buy.

[JBT]

Cracking purchase, sir! I don't know why, as I would have imagined they would look out of place on a car like this, but the Cibie spots look fantastic on it.

It looks like it has the larger optional 16" wheels as well?

[jackpe]

JBT said:

Cracking purchase, sir! I don't know why, as I would have imagined they would look out of place on a car like this, but the Cibie spots look fantastic on it.

It looks like it has the larger optional 16" wheels as well?

Does indeed, not sure if they were ordered when new or added later!