Panic buying a pandemic Ferrari

[jackpe]

Hello PHrs!!

Just wanted to let you all know after 3 years the InfluEnzo was finally fixed.. I enjoyed it for a few months and then it was sold to a chap in Texas. It has been an incredible journey.. huge ups… and down. Sorry if I eventually stopped updating the thread here but I was short of time and figured that any of you still interested would be checking the videos in any case. If you’re interested there’s a couple of recap videos on YT showing all I spent to fix it and the goodbye video..

I was so stoked when PH featured an article on this car when I first bought it. This is just a short note to to thank you and PH with all my heart as you guys really helped make this car popular on YouTube and that’s what eventually meant I was able to go full time.

Am looking for another project.. possibly a Pantera.

[lost in espace]

Thanks for the video content Jack, what a journey you have been in so far.

[996Type]

The videos have been brilliant, thank you.

I know of a Pantera for sale locally, DM me if interested.

[996Type]

In fact, here’s the link…

https://www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk/de-tomaso-p...

I’ve viewed it in the flesh and it’s lovely, but call them to discuss, they are a friendly bunch….

[Ian-27xza]

Thanks Jack for your huge efforts on this (and your subsequent cars).

The Infuenzo brought me to your channel a couple of years ago and I think I've seen most of your videos since. I ran a 205 1.9 GTI for nearly 200,000 miles and your Pepe experiences resonated hugely!

The Influenzo has ben responsible for a lot of late night viewing......and quite a lot of Autotrader searches!

[ChevronB19]

996Type said:

In fact, here’s the link…

https://www.classicandsportscar.ltd.uk/de-tomaso-p...

I’ve viewed it in the flesh and it’s lovely, but call them to discuss, they are a friendly bunch….

Ooh, that’s *really* nice. I no supercar (especially an old one) would be cheap to run, but given its underpinnings it is surely a semi rational choice?

[996Type]

It’s unrestored (and better for it) and in good condition.

The engine is basic US American muscle but believe the gearbox was the same in the GT40.

Access is a bit of a nightmare and you would have to watch for corrosion.

I believe they were flawed from the get go and it’s been up to subsequent owners to finish the job that the designers started!

Lovely car in the flesh…..

[youngsyr]

Really enjoyed your Influenza content and many of your other videos!

[Court_S]

Shame it’s been sold Jack; it’s been an enjoyable journey getting the car running properly.

[RicksAlfas]

I missed this first time round and have just started watching the videos. They really are a great looking car.

(Also a flashback to Covid craziness and how sunny it was in lockdown 2020)!

[LanceRS]

Thanks for the content Jack. Shame that the car’s gone, was hoping to see you get to enjoy it.

Still, looking forward to the new adventure.

[AndrewGP]

Thanks for documenting the journey Jack, it’s been a great to follow such a rollercoaster of emotions! It certainly proved with enough patience and resolve anything can be achieved. That last shot you took from the front just before it went on the trailer also showed what a pretty car they are.

Looking forward to whatever the replacement is

[carinaman]

Thanks for the videos.

[jackpe]

996Type said:

It’s unrestored (and better for it) and in good condition.

The engine is basic US American muscle but believe the gearbox was the same in the GT40.

Access is a bit of a nightmare and you would have to watch for corrosion.

I believe they were flawed from the get go and it’s been up to subsequent owners to finish the job that the designers started!

Lovely car in the flesh…..

Thanks all for your replies and for this link to a Pantera.. my budget won’t cover a sorted car.. and that won’t be any fun for YouTube!