I don't know the specifics of this case.
But a 2+2 without its v-12 might have been transformed into a GTO or
Testa Rossa or California Spyder (etc.) replica.
That is, buy the cheapest possible v-12 Ferrari; give a custom
coachbuilder a hundred grand or so to build a new car; and slap a
genuine number plate and driveline on the new car. The replica might
even be a net moneymaker -- even if advertised as a replica, and even
to a knowledgeable buyer -- because of the rarity and desirability of
the cars they reproduce. During the late eighties, especially, this
kind of thing happened quite a lot.
You're left with an empty shell of a Ferrari 2+2, which change hands
relatively cheaply. And, actually, the missing glass might suggest
that this thing has been a parts car at some point. Though it's in
pretty good condition, overall
If this guy wants to drive it, good for him. I hope it's quicker than
the bastard who cut this car up in the first place, in his phony TR (or
whatever).
I've thought of doing a similar thing myself; though I'd probably go
for something with a set of giant webers on top. A Cobra-style 289,
maybe.
Anyway, it's possible that I'm wrong, and the seller here took out the
v-12 because it's too much bother. In which case, AAARGH.
But my first thought, seeing a motor-less 2+2, is that it's been used
in a replica. I think the number plate should be visible in the engine
bay pic... not seeing it tends to reinforce my suspicions.
Matt
PS. I am re-sending this; I sent it from the wrong account a minute
ago. Apologies if it double-posts.
On Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at 10:48 AM, WSpohn4@aol.com wrote:
> _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
> eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6212&item=4
> 518906732&rd=1_
> (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/
> eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6212&item=4518906732&rd=1)
>
> Arghhh!
>
> Bill
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