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Discussion in 'Vintage Ferrari Market' started by 330 4HL, May 27, 2014.

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  1. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran
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    I hate mod stuff, but if this was my car, I wouldn't dare change back to factory spec.

    This is, one of the few, verified mod done back in the day, before values dictated modification.
     
  2. peterp

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    #27 peterp, Jun 2, 2014
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    If this was a recent mod, then there's no question it would be better to restore it back. Since it was done in period and commissioned by a well-known owner, then it's less clear-cut what the right thing to do is. It would look better going back to 4 headlights, but it's also kind of cool to preserve a one-off. I still think the car would look better today if they kept the bumper and grill color as it was originally:
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  3. Simon1965

    Simon1965 Formula Junior

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    One thing to consider is that when you drive it you can't see the front so who cares. Just drive that great v12 and forget about it.
     
  4. 330gt

    330gt Formula 3

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    This was done prior to 1969.
     
  5. peterp

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    That's why part of me feels it should be preserved. The good thing for the new owner is that there is probably no stigma either way. Preserving it would be great since it's a period one-off. On the other hand, restoring back to 4 headlight could also be considered being a good custodian since there is a valid reason why it was a one-off. I wonder what the initial reaction was from the person who commissioned the work when they first saw it back in 196X.

    In many ways, the design was challenged from the start by changing only the front end and by creating an angular design that didn't mesh with the curved shape of the rest of the body. If they had rounded the headlight covers and the front end instead of creating a reverse cow catcher, it probably would have looked great and there likely would be a lot less ambiguity about whether it should be preserved.
     
  6. open roads

    open roads F1 Rookie

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    Today it looks like an oddity. Back in period, I imagine it was the new "hot", in a Citroen SM kind of way.

    I agree that it lacks cohesion and if it had been done a bit different, it might be working better today.


    Granted it's no Drogo. But I like it for what it is. A statement about Ferrari having moved people to have artistic aspirations for a while.

    It also documents what might happen if you miss it just a little.


    I would not alter it today.



    BTW. Wasn't there a time when the 4HL was considered a near miss?
     
  7. Vincent Vangool

    Vincent Vangool Formula 3

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    Good thing it wasn't a barn find. Could you imagine the poor sucker dropping from a heart attack when he caught an unsuspecting eye full of that thing?

    Seems Like no one was ever able to figure out who did the conversion for Mecum from the original thread.
     
  8. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    That car needs to find the right owner. It's not everyone's cup of tea but its worth preserving.
     

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