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Yellow 246 GT in the UK

Discussion in '206/246' started by amenasce, Sep 23, 2014.

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  1. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 amenasce, Sep 23, 2014
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  2. isuk

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  3. sp1der

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    The grille does not look quite right either, being a bit too square?
     
  4. Nuvolari

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    Later grilles were like that. Grille opening looks ok to me for a later car.
     
  5. isuk

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    The grille opening is correct. It just looks odd because the bumpers have been mounted incorrectly. I love the line in the ad - "Possibly The Finest Car Currently Offered For Sale Anywhere."

    A bold claim when the following items are not correct -

    Hard to say for certain but it looks like the headlights fitted are not the correct original Carello lights
    Lower satin blacking lines are incorrect
    Satin blacking lines are missing from all of the shutlid areas
    Underside of the engine lid has been painted gloss black when it should be satin black
    Reproduction steering wheel with a reproduction horn push
    Interior has been retrimmed in what looks to be a non-original leather colour but could be Tabacco? It's hard to tell from the photo.
    Inner sills are covered in carpet instead of black Dino vinyl
    Edging trim on the carpets is the wrong colour for those carpets vs factory finish
    Plastic heel pads on the carpets are not the correct set
    Door cappings are trimmed in the wrong material
    Seat centre cushions are mounted incorrectly
    Dash looks to have been recovered in alcantara instead of "mousehair"
    Quarterlight window catches are missing
    Window winding mechanism blanking covers missing
    Original Cromodora wheels and stainless hubcaps have been replaced by Campagnolo wheels (modern reproductions)
    Cam covers have been painted black when they should be bare aluminium
    Stainless exhaust fitted as opposed to original ANSA system
    Car has the wrong owners manual (should be red cover not blue cover)
    Various hoses in the engine bay should be braided
    Sticker on top of carb air box lid is wrong for a UK car .....etc.....

    It looks like a really nice car and the list above could be rectified by a buyer with an eye for detail. From the records I have it was delivered new in Rosso Chiaro with black vinyl interior.
     
  6. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    I'm getting pretty tired of the claim that a particular car is 'the best anywhere' and feel that those who make such a claim should have their feet put to the fire to prove it.

    What ever happened to 'nice clean car' and leave it at that. All these BS theatrics by car sellers is nothing new but I have seen too many people misled into thinking their turd was really a gem.
     
  7. TonyL

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    don't forget the missing qtr light catches!!

    As you say a bold claim, I overheard a similar suggestion at goodwood last week as well.
     
  8. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Considering it sold for $449k, im guessing they will ask close to $500k.
     

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