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250 LM Repro coming up for auction

Discussion in 'Recreations & Non-Period Rebodies' started by amenasce, Aug 27, 2009.

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  1. toto70_0

    toto70_0 F1 Rookie

    Sep 14, 2004
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    NETHERLANDS
    And it is at "NO RESERVE"
     
  2. drew365

    drew365 Formula Junior

    Jun 22, 2004
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    The Valley, L.A.
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    Andy Ritter
    I remember a real LM used to show up at the Virginia City Hillclimb many years ago, late '80's. I always got a thrill watching it take off from the line. I have some photos of it some where. It was owned by a doctor and he drove it to the event. The good old days.
     
  3. Jeff Kennedy

    Jeff Kennedy F1 Veteran
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    Oct 16, 2007
    6,542
    Edwardsville, IL
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    Jeff Kennedy
    Yellow? Then probably Lou Sellyei. If I remember correctly he is/was from the Reno area so it wasn't far. 5909 was driven from the Bay Area at least once.

    Jeff
     
  4. teak360

    teak360 F1 World Champ

    Nov 3, 2003
    10,065
    Boulder, CO
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    Scott
    I remember seeing it advertised for sale in the past. I don't remember the price.
     
  5. drew365

    drew365 Formula Junior

    Jun 22, 2004
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    The Valley, L.A.
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    Andy Ritter
    Yes, that was the owner and it was yellow. I believe he had some other nice cars also. Someday I'll drag out my old photos and scan them. There was a real CA Spyder there along with the LM one year.
     
  6. alebart3

    alebart3 Formula Junior

    Jun 5, 2008
    275
    Dear Ferrarichatters,
    I don't own a Ferrari...but I was noised from the legal protection of the brand "Ferrari"
    they made around all take this name.
    I'm a modeler and the price was higher than in the past because only the autorized factory may produce a model!
    What about real cars, real repro cars, sold at those high prices, and noising the vintage real market?
    Why the Ferrari don't act again this kind of things?
    Ferrari doesn't like modelers?
    refards,
    Alessandro
     
  7. schwaggen

    schwaggen Karting

    Apr 22, 2006
    104
    Miami FL
    Slightly OT, but I gotta say...that LM Stradale is maybe the best looking F car ever.

    I know the owner is on Fchat- mroz?
     
  8. Boudewijn

    Boudewijn F1 Rookie
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    May 15, 2003
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    The Netherlands
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    Boudewijn Berkhoff
    Previous owner that is.
     
  9. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 17, 2001
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    Joe Mansion
    When will RM post more info !!
     
  10. f308jack

    f308jack F1 Rookie

    Jun 7, 2007
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    Jack Verschuur
    Wow, I can't believe that we're all getting so positively excited over a replica.

    Agreed, a very nice one, still with (as mentioned) its' faults, but nevertheless a very nice car indeed.

    I'd also like to see more details and descriptions. I suspect they left the sparewheel in the car with the engine-bay photo to hide the transaxle...

    I also find some of the photos to be shot from 'strange' angles, and hope that RM will show the car from the more usual angles when they publish a little more information.
     
  11. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary Owner

    Oct 23, 2002
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    Jim Glickenhaus
    Personally I don't find any of these cars hard to drive or scary. They are fragile and one should keep that in mind before you do something stupid.

    On the street I've found mufflers, electric cooling fans, better alternators and a good battery help.

    I really don't think you could build a "Clone" for what you can buy a replica for.

    If you're interested in this one talk to and call Shelby Meyer at RM.

    He's a good guy.

    I'd also have DK help you with a PPI and sort should you buy it.

    Talk to David.

    Feel free to mention my name to those guys.
     
  12. schwaggen

    schwaggen Karting

    Apr 22, 2006
    104
    Miami FL


    Hmmm....Where is it now?
     
  13. readplays

    readplays Formula 3

    Aug 22, 2008
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    New York City
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    Dave Powers
    Sold from CA to MEX last fall, IIRC.

    Best,
    Dave
     
  14. tongascrew

    tongascrew F1 Rookie

    Jan 3, 2006
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    george burgess
    Oh please please don't wait. Drag out those pics now and give us a look see. thanks just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
  15. Ed Niles

    Ed Niles Formula 3
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    Sep 7, 2004
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    Edwin K. Niles
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  16. bigodino

    bigodino F1 World Champ
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    Apr 29, 2004
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    Peter den Biggelaar
    Engine number used in the Schermerhorn replica is presumably 4007.
     
  17. Bill_OBrien

    Bill_OBrien Formula Junior

    Oct 28, 2004
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    Houston, TX
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    Bill O'Brien
    So if you tried to drive this car in Italy would they impound and crush it?? I wonder what Ferrari's views on a replica being advertised as a Ferrari are......

    It does look like a beautiful car.
     
  18. Julio Batista

    Julio Batista Formula 3

    Dec 22, 2005
    2,397
    They most certainly would; thereby rightly (IMO) and legally destroying an unauthorized fake.

    In Italy, thank God and the Italian legislators, there are no Ferrari collections riddled with fakes passed as authentic. When you see a great car, you now it's real.

    In Switzerland, on the other hand...
     
  19. Julio Batista

    Julio Batista Formula 3

    Dec 22, 2005
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    A great looking car, and the owner had the brilliant idea to add an extra Ferrari script on the nose. This avoids confusion and kindly reminds us which automotive brand the prancing horse stands for.
     
  20. Chuck Queener

    Chuck Queener Karting

    May 18, 2006
    145


    Jeff,

    I don't remember making that comment about Phil. He might spin once in a new car but it would never happen again unless there was a mechanical failure. He was always aware of a vehicle's vices and the reason he never drew blood in a race car was his deep rooted sense of self preservation. I might have said to keep your foot in it if the tail came out but could steer with the throttle and it didn't take much to break it loose. It was better behaved on faster bends. They look great.

    Someone here thought the LM was a better handling car than the GTO. They were faster as each new generation is almost always an improvement. I've had the good fortune to put many miles on both and there is no comparison. It's not for nothing that GTOs are at the $28M mark. I can't remember but LMs are in the $4.5/5M for a good reason.

    Regards,
    Chuck
     
  21. Jeff Kennedy

    Jeff Kennedy F1 Veteran
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    Oct 16, 2007
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    Chuck,

    Yes, your comment to me was a warning on how to keep me from doing anything too stupid with the car and not about Phil.

    Jeff
     
  22. Ferraripilot

    Ferraripilot F1 World Champ
    Owner Project Master

    May 10, 2006
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    John!
    That rear hatch is all wrong though. The butress length/angle I mean. Still, what a fun car
     
  23. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

    Nov 20, 2002
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    Pete
    I think better handling is not the right term. More traditional or more forgiving handling might be a better term.

    GTO's are more expensive because any old fool can drive one (heck even I could :)) and there are many, many classic events thery can be used in, from wine tours to track events.
    Pete
     
  24. drew365

    drew365 Formula Junior

    Jun 22, 2004
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    Andy Ritter
    What is the stainless steel cylinder in the engine bay of the California Spyder? Also, it looks like he chromed the heat shields over the headers. Owner definately liked a bit of bling.
     
  25. Chuck Queener

    Chuck Queener Karting

    May 18, 2006
    145
    UPDATE: My mistake, an LM (5845) went for $7,035,600 at RM's Ferrari Leggenda Passione on May 18, 2008 in Maranello.

    CQ
     

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