400i Series 2 5-speed on eBay - s/n 50679

[Frrarinut]

I have been searching around after your comment and I have found a few references to Ferraris being delivered in France with clear turn signal lenses. This lines up with my own observations in Europe. Does anyone else have any feedback on this?

Originally Posted by dstacy

Thats what I thought. A while back someone told me it had been changed back to the 400i clear/amber lens but I doubted that claim.
Thanks for the info

[dstacy]

Originally Posted by Frrarinut

I have been searching around after your comment and I have found a few references to Ferraris being delivered in France with clear turn signal lenses. This lines up with my own observations in Europe. Does anyone else have any feedback on this?

Looks like there is only one part number to me without any footnotes.....but what do I know about 400's?

.

[blkprlz]

Another Pozzi import

[dstacy]

Originally Posted by blkprlz

Another Pozzi import

Never noticed that emblem on the grille before Bruce. Has it always been there and I just missed it?

[samsaprunoff]

Good day All,

Just documenting these cars, as they come up...

Cheers,

Sam

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferra...item2c64e09889

84 Ferrari 400i 5 Speed
Color: Grey Exterior with red Interior
Mileage: 74200 miles
Location: Kitchener, ON Canada
VIN: ZFFEB07000050679
Chassis: 50679
Reserve Auction: $11700.00 USD (14 bids 8 Days remaining)

1984 Ferrari 400i with the rare and highly desirable 5 speed manual transmission, in the classic color combination of Grigio Ferro Metallic, with red leather interior in very good condition. There are no rips or tears in the leather, and in general the leather looks very clean and nice. The original red carpets in good condition, black dash, mostly original factory paint, very clean California car, 74,200 miles from new, fully documented history file, very strong engine, starts and runs very well, the manual transmission shifts very well, fresh TRX tires, clean Ontario title, 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, top speed 155MPH, This car is marked as both 400GT and 400i on its factory build late. It is titled under its Ferrari chassis number 50679. Its VIN number is ZFFEB07000050679. The Ebay system does not recognize the actual VIN of a 400GT, so it won't allow me to list it as a 1984. This car was imported to California from France and we have the DOT certification documents. These 400i Ferraris have been undervalued partly because most of them were automatics. The manual transmission completely transforms the car. Running it through the gears is a joy. It pulls strong and hard in every gear. It is a fabulous high speed highway cruiser, it handles very well with crisp turn-in and high cornering ability. 90 percent of the performace of a Daytona for 10 percent of the price. Half of the price of the next cheapest V12 Ferrari. Prices are rising, now is the time to invest. I invite you to please inspect this car before bidding to satisfy yourself as to its condition. This car is available to be viewed by serious bidders in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. If you would like to take delivery in Buffalo New York please call me for more information. We will happily arrange shipping to any worldwide location at the buyer’s additional expense, after full payment funds have cleared.

[dstacy]

well now isn't THAT interesting..............

[Ashman]

Originally Posted by dstacy

well now isn't THAT interesting..............

Yes, INDEEDY!

[blkprlz]

Some serious tending needed on those tangled up FI lines @ distributor & bent up lines @ injectors.

Originally Posted by dstacy

Never noticed that emblem on the grille before Bruce. Has it always been there and I just missed it?

No Dave, I added the cavallino. Being that these F-cars are the most expensive longest running series production model in all of F's history, I could never figure out why the 400's never had them. The 365's & 412 did, I think somebody was asleep @ the wheel.

[Pyrford Ranger]

When I bought my 84 400i 5 speed it came with the same badge too. I thought it was original! I like it though
(can't add a pic from iPhone. )

[dstacy]

Originally Posted by Pyrford Ranger

When I bought my 84 400i 5 speed it came with the same badge too. I thought it was original! I like it though
(can't add a pic from iPhone. )

It wasn't original but I actually thought it looked pretty good on Bruce's car

[180 Out]

Originally Posted by blkprlz

No Dave, I added the cavallino. Being that these F-cars are the most expensive longest running series production model in all of F's history, I could never figure out why the 400's never had them. The 365's & 412 did, I think somebody was asleep @ the wheel.

It was so Brigate Rosse members wouldn't recognize a capitalist pig needing a knee-capping in their rear view mirrors. By the time they saw the logos on the rear of the car it was too late.

[aidanparte]

Originally Posted by blkprlz

Some serious tending needed on those tangled up FI lines @ distributor & bent up lines @ injectors.




No Dave, I added the cavallino. Being that these F-cars are the most expensive longest running series production model in all of F's history, I could never figure out why the 400's never had them. The 365's & 412 did, I think somebody was asleep @ the wheel.

Hi Bruce

Do you remember where you got the emblem from?

Aidan

[dstacy]

Originally Posted by aidanparte

Hi Bruce

Do you remember where you got the emblem from?

Aidan

One of those would look pretty good on your car Aidan

[blkprlz]

Originally Posted by dstacy

It wasn't original but I actually thought it looked pretty good on Bruce's car

Thanks, I think the 400's measure up to it 'for sure'.

Originally Posted by 180 Out

It was so Brigate Rosse members wouldn't recognize a capitalist pig needing a knee-capping in their rear view mirrors. By the time they saw the logos on the rear of the car it was too late.

LOL

Originally Posted by aidanparte

Hi Bruce

Do you remember where you got the emblem from?

Aidan

Hey Aidan;

I bought it from Daniel @ RicambiAmerica, I so much wanted to mount the sculpted version but it's not correct for the period. I think it's time for all of us to make this improvement on the model. B.

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/parts_...&V=diag&I=3506

[dstacy]

If we all put it on our cars we could call it "the Bruce" or we could say the car had been "Bruced" or even say "that is one of the 400i "b" models"

[Steve Magnusson]

Originally Posted by blkprlz

Some serious tending needed on those tangled up FI lines @ distributor & bent up lines @ injectors...

That's a good example of a "Lambda" system being added/cobbled on -- note the frequency valve and plumbing just in front of the forwardmost oil filter (placed in the return lines from the WURs to alter the control pressure):

[aidanparte]

Thanks for the info and comments. I think I will Bruce my 400!

Aidan

Originally Posted by blkprlz

Thanks, I think the 400's measure up to it 'for sure'.


LOL



Hey Aidan;

I bought it from Daniel @ RicambiAmerica, I so much wanted to mount the sculpted version but it's not correct for the period. I think it's time for all of us to make this improvement on the model. B.

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/parts_...&V=diag&I=3506

[blkprlz]

Originally Posted by Steve Magnusson

That's a good example of a "Lambda" system being added/cobbled on -- note the frequency valve and plumbing just in front of the forwardmost oil filter (placed in the return lines from the WURs to alter the control pressure):

Oh yeah, well looky there...good observation Steve!

Originally Posted by Steve Magnusson

...control pressure):

I'm thinkin' that a letter or word was to be placed after the colon, but 'what' is the question.

Originally Posted by dstacy

If we all put it on our cars we could call it...we could say the car had been "Bruced"...

Is that like juiced?
How 'bout Brucified?
If Aidan mounts one we could call it the Series 1A model!

[blkprlz]

Anyone notice in Steve's pic that he posted that the driver's side intake conveyor is indented & the other isn't? I've noticed the indented ones on the 412's & figured that was part of the FI remapping /air flow dynamics improvement to bring the HP back to 340. Was it because one was replaced or did Maranello release it that way on this particular car?
Matter of fact, I discovered that I had a vacuum leak where the vacuum valve return hose connects to the underside of the driver's side conveyor (probably from someone yanking the conveyor off unaware of it). I saw that Eurospares had 'new' ones in stock for each side so I ordered a pair only to receive a new 'indented' one for the driver's side & a used 'unindented' for the other side. I don't know, it doesn't seem or look right that way.

[Highmiler]

Originally Posted by Steve Magnusson

That's a good example of a "Lambda" system being added/cobbled on -- note the frequency valve and plumbing just in front of the forwardmost oil filter (placed in the return lines from the WURs to alter the control pressure):

Here's mine by way of comparision. It has the DC Johnson system.
Greg