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1968 GT2+2 at Barrettjackson- Stance quesiton

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  1. mibi

    mibi Karting

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    #1 mibi, Sep 21, 2013
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    see attached pics. I have been looking for nice 365GT2+2, and this interesting color combo, but limited pics show what looks to be a real problem in Front and rear heights. can anyone provide any insight, history on this car, and problem ares to look more closely at?
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  2. mibi

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    #2 mibi, Sep 21, 2013
    no VIN listed but to be sold this weekend in vegas
    Lot Number: 734
    Auction: LAS VEGAS 2013
    Status: AVAILABLE
    Sale Type: RESERVE
    Price:
    Year: 1968
    Make: FERRARI
    Model: 365 GT 2+2
    Style: 2 DOOR COUPE
    VIN:
    Exterior Color: SILVER
    Interior Color: BLUE
    Cylinders:
    Engine Size:
    Transmission:

    Description
    A matching numbers example produced in 1968 in Silver (Argento) with blue interior and blue carpet. Equipped with air conditioning and power steering. Winner of the Preservation Cup at Cavallino in 1992. Highly preserved with only 39,000 original miles and comes with original books and tools. This car is an absolute pleasure to drive and the level of preservation makes it very unique.
     
  3. Jamie H

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    #3 Jamie H, Sep 21, 2013
    I agree.

    The rear looks fine but the front is low for sure.

    I would suspect that the front springs are fatigued and need to be replaced. The ones in our car where replaced before we bought it. Preservation class is great but you can't ignore safety over preservation.

    As a tech I look at all suspension components as wearing items much like brake pads and tires.

    Good luck if you are bidding, the QM is a great car and a nice drive
     
  4. xs10shl

    xs10shl Formula 3

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    #4 xs10shl, Sep 21, 2013
    You also see it on GTCs with a similar suspension setup - sometimes it happens when a restorer accidentally swaps the front and rear springs on the shocks.
     
  5. damian in nj

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    #5 damian in nj, Sep 21, 2013
    Isn't the auction next weekend??
     
  6. geno berns

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    #6 geno berns, Sep 21, 2013
    These cars came with air suspension that often fails. Many had the air suspension swapped out for a regular type...
     
  7. IanB

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    #7 IanB, Sep 21, 2013
    Not quite. They have Koni hydraulic self leveling struts on the rear, combined with a coil-over shock absorber. The self levelers are often replaced by a second coil-over. I don't know why - they are entirely rebuildable.

    The car posted here has sagged front springs, not difficult to fix.
     
  8. mibi

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    #8 mibi, Sep 21, 2013
    yes auction is next week. appreciate everyones help. my 456 had those complicated leaky shocks, actuators, nitrogen bombs, etc, and to be honest, I never felt it was that much better than a simple good shock and coil. sounds like if thats all thats wrong, no big deal. i just didnt know if there was some other problem like a suspension mounting rust issue that was common to these cars. this is the worst one I have every seen.
     
  9. RJR89

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    #9 RJR89, Sep 21, 2013
    I have no idea if its right or wrong, but when i first saw the pic the firs thing that came to mind was it looked off, but again, not sure how its supposed to look.
     
  10. Jamie H

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    #10 Jamie H, Sep 21, 2013
    Same amount of space between the top of the tire and wheel well front and back
     
  11. trainsplanesandautos

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    #11 trainsplanesandautos, Sep 21, 2013
    The car looks high in the rear, the space between the fender and tire front and back is equal on my car. I suspect the rear suspension has been changed in some way.
     
  12. bill365

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    #12 bill365, Sep 22, 2013
    Low front, high rear
     
  13. mibi

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    #13 mibi, Sep 29, 2013
    sold for over 170K. anyone on the board see the car in person?. Some of the other auction houses are better at giving information over the phone about a car, even including a person to go over the car and discuss over the phone for free. Unfortunately, Barrett Jackson not, so I didnt bid. prices are strong.
     

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