Queen Mother F'r S/N 12647

"The horror........the horror!"

 

I think the peek inside the garage says more about what happened than anything else. Is this car a total??
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oh my goodness

 

"This car could easily be restored to original"

Uhu...

 

330 LMB inspiration ...

 

Actually, good resto project if cheap and ok basic condition.

The bodywork could be fixed without too much prob...the spoiler might be a little difficult...leave it

I'd drive it to the FCA Nationals for free admission, room, and board. Same goes for Pebble Beach. only condition would be weld on a left exhaust extension to match the right.

 

i sorta like the fact that someone had the balls to do it (back in the day) but it is a bit of a hideous frankensteins monster and needs restoring

 

IS IT A NIGHTMARE?! IT CAN'T BE TRUE! I WANT TO WAKE UP, WAKE UP, WAKE UUUUUUP!!!

 

I think we should refer to this car as 'Marcel' in all subsequent conversation.


I've seen worse cars brought back -- and it is steel and not alloy. I actually find it tempting to do so - I wonder if he still has the bumpers?
I do dig the megaphones...

 

Ok, you hayseeds - I'm puttin my money where my mouth is about bringing her back -
I'm the current high bidder!
Anyone else?

 

I think I see the image of Enzo in that oil drip tray! Perhaps the seller could get the faithful to make a pilgrimage to his shrine, and pick up some loose change at the same time.

 

Go for it, man!!

 

...at least until my wife or accountant find out!

 

You're married Russ????

 

I wonder how long it has been driven without the air cleaner top?????

Regards,

Jim Walker

 

I just notice the "boxer" treatment - the black sills. I can only hope that the condition of the tailpipes, such as they are, means that the exhaust is straight-piped. A racing thoroughbred such as this "don't need no stinkin' mufflers"

 

I like the drip pan displayed prominently in front of the car. That kind of bravado indicates a certain lack of shame..... perhaps a profound lack of shame.

 

It's too hard to tell, but I'm going to go for the top one.

 

Get rid of the side custom vents and scoops, paint it a dark metallic color, add correct wheels, and it may actually look pretty decent. 365s look better without their heavy bumpers, IMHO.

Only thing I would add would be to remove the awkward rear 3-light setup, and replace it with a 2-light job, which is pretty easy to do, and can always be returned to stock (not that it matters in this case).

Car was probably in an accident at some point in it's life, I should think. Otherwise, why bother with all the custom work?

 

You could actually order the car with Daytona wheels so they are OK. I think these wheels , or Borranis, do something to minimise the bulk of this car compared to the standard slotted mags.

 

The wheels look spray-Kryloned and clear-coated, but fit well with the overall ambiance of this unique homegrown oneoff.

The car would look immediately less dorky with removal of the big shields and the hokey intakes under the rear windows. Wheel cleanup, and repaint in a magnesium shade along with tire replacement would also help.

The interior is a bit dirty but otherwise quite nice. The grimy engine bay, missing air filters and shroud top ring a loud neglect bell, although it all looks to be in good condition and would be very decent with a cleanup.

Borranis are the only wheels that look proper with the standard 365 model, especially in view of its stylistic heritage.

I like the remaining exhaust extension. The other one needs to get welded back on. It looks aggressive and no-nonsense, and I'd guess is the end of some form of straight-thru system. Probably sounds downright beastly

Borranis are the only wheels that look proper with the standard 365 model, especially in view of its stylistic heritage.