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Looking for a rhd Enzo

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari' started by cantwait, Sep 20, 2007.

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  1. cantwait

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    #1 cantwait, Sep 20, 2007
    Hi Guys,

    I would like to buy an Enzo however it would need to be a right hand drive as I live in New Zealand. While of course I would consider any combination, my exterior colour preference is Black followed by Yellow.

    If anyone can help me out with some leads it would be much appreciated.
     
  2. TexasMike

    TexasMike F1 World Champ

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    #2 TexasMike, Sep 20, 2007
    I could be completely wrong but I don't think they made any rhd Enzos.
     
  3. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Napolis, Sep 20, 2007
    Pininfarina can convert one for you. If you're serious I'll put you in touch. They can also paint it any color you wish.
     
  4. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 amenasce, Sep 20, 2007
    This will be a long hunt as there are no RHD Enzos.

    I suggest moving to Europe :)
     
  5. TexasMike

    TexasMike F1 World Champ

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    #5 TexasMike, Sep 20, 2007
    That would be the cheaper option. :)
     
  6. Jimi900

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    #6 Jimi900, Sep 20, 2007
    Good luck with that. Will you post some picture of it when you find one.
     
  7. Pav

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    #7 Pav, Sep 20, 2007
    indeed no RHD ever made... i hope he's serious. would be amazing to see a conversion.
     
  8. WarrenF355

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    #8 WarrenF355, Sep 20, 2007
    As revered P4/5 owner/fchat member stated, pninfarina will do it--at a price. Speaking of Pninfarina, I bought an external harddrive for my laptop the other day made by SimpleTech, designed by Pninfarina. Has Pninfarina down the side of it. It was actually a really cheap HD....
     
  9. cantwait

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    #9 cantwait, Sep 20, 2007
    Thanks for the replies...I wasn't aware they weren't made in rhd, well always learning :)

    there is currently one Enzo in New Zealand, I don't know a lot about the specific car however I would have to guess that he has had it converted because in this country you can not import a rhd vehicle after circa MY1985.

    Will dig a little more...and let you guys know any info worth noting...
     
  10. jorge.rios

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    #10 jorge.rios, Sep 20, 2007
    +1

    If that happens this thread will be like the thread of Jim aka Napolis. The thread of the P4/5

    A must thread in the F-Chat ;)
     
  11. cantwait

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    #11 cantwait, Sep 20, 2007
    Appreciate the offer Napolis, cheers...If I get to that point I'll come back to you...do you know if any have been converted and what the ball park cost would be.

    I just made a call and found out that the Enzo in NZ is infact lhd, so it's not even road legal here and has driven under dealer plates for the limited road time it's had.
     
  12. DodgeViper01

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    #12 DodgeViper01, Sep 20, 2007
    How much does Pinifinaria charge for a paint job?
     
  13. Napolis

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    #13 Napolis, Sep 20, 2007
    They're quite reasonable and do spectacular work. If anyone seriously wants to get in touch with them pm me and I'll put you in touch.


    Best
     
  14. Napolis

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    #14 Napolis, Sep 20, 2007
    I've never heard of one being done. PF did P 4/5 to DOT/EPA standards and I assume there would be some NZ regulation/testing required but I'm sure they could do it.

    Cheers
     
  15. James-NZ

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    #15 James-NZ, Sep 21, 2007
    It would be cheaper to register as a dealer and acquire the dealer plate and pay the annual fee, I would keep it LHD, makes for a great drive on our roads.

    Are you seriously looking into Enzo ownership?
     
  16. Remy Zero

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    #16 Remy Zero, Sep 21, 2007
    There's an Enzo available here. it's in a good condition. if i'm not wrong, the owner put the Enzo up for sale, and bought a 599.
     
  17. Kelsa

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    #17 Kelsa, Sep 21, 2007
    not really. similar story with a member here, couldn't really drive the car with dealer plates due to public liability issue.
     
  18. cantwait

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    #18 cantwait, Sep 23, 2007

    Hi JDM, at this stage I'm researching all the options like I tend to do before any purchase, but yes...if I could get the right car at the right price, be able to import it without rediculous taxes.

    I'm not to keen on the dealer plates idea but will keep looking into it. I'm a driver more than a collector so would like to hit the road at will...
     
  19. Jackmb1

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    #19 Jackmb1, Sep 23, 2007
    Or learn to drive a LHD Enzo.
     
  20. 250californiafan

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    #20 250californiafan, Sep 23, 2007
    The problem is that you cannot register a LHD car in New Zealand.
     
  21. James-NZ

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    #21 James-NZ, Sep 24, 2007
    The one Enzo here has around 10,000kms on it, I would guess that some of these kms have been put on with track use, but i wouldnt think they all have, happy to be wrong on this point but 10000kms would take quite alot of track work.

    Would be great to have another Enzo over here. You should buy one so i can look at it :D
     
  22. cantwait

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    #22 cantwait, Sep 24, 2007
    If that's the case, it's music to my ears...the contact I spoke to who knows the car well said it only had a couple of thousand km's on it.
     
  23. ryalex

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    #23 ryalex, Sep 24, 2007
    Hey James, great to see more Kiwis around. Although I'm Canadian, I graduated from CCNZ there in Temple View, next to Dinsdale. Hoping to get back down to Hamilton next year to show my wife and kids who have never been to NZ.
     
  24. James-NZ

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    #24 James-NZ, Sep 24, 2007

    My goodness it is a small world, how small? I live in Dinsdale, just off the main road to temple view. I have heard rumors that CCNZ will be closing in the near future, such a shame for a school like that to close. Please contact me if you head this way, i may even have room for you to stay, but i digress.


    Please don't take the 10,000 kms as certain, i did not see the gauge with my own eyes. The Enzo was there when i picked up my car, i was talking to James and he advised me of the kms and also some other interesting things regarding the car.

    Have you spoken to LTSA? I have owned LHD cars, I'm sure the regulations can be worked with to find an agreement, and maybe an exemption or permit could be obtained for limited use.
    Bringing an Enzo to NZ is possible, depends on how deep your pockets are.
     
  25. cantwait

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    #25 cantwait, Sep 24, 2007
    Speaking of small world, I was in the dealership when you picked up your car...thought it might be the case and looked in your profile and yes it was. Beautiful car that Black 355, one of the best I've seen. If I remember rightly you were trading in a yellow 911?
     
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