[Spridgets] No LBC - Affordable Ferrari on CraigsList

[Chris King]

That's rather like the situation I find myself in with the Cosworth
Vega. Even some simple things, sich as rear brake hardware, drums, or a
lower radiator hose, are hard to find or aren't made anymore. EFI
computers, injectors, sensors, fuel pumps, etc are available used, with
NOS stuff commanding good money on ebay.
 
Fortunately, there's the Cosworth Vega Owners Association, which has
spnsored some limited runs of essentials such as timing belts, engine
gaskets, and such wich are for sale through the club.
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Larry Daniels [ladaniels at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: 12/2/2007 3:17:26 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Affordable Ferrari on CraigsList 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pdxpete" <pdx.pete at verizon.net> 
To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2007 2:04 PM 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Affordable Ferrari on CraigsList 


There was an interesting article, written by Ferrari broker Mike
Sheehan, in 
the December issue of Sports Car Market. He said that any Ferrari this
side 
of the 512 BB (circa "76 - '81) will represent a "challenge" to maintain
and 
restore. Apparently some model-specific parts, especially the
electronics, 
just might not be available outside of a salvage yard. (Ferrari also
uses an 
SD3 diagnostic computer that is not compatible with the standard OBD2 
boxes.) In terms of the cost of parts that are available, he cites the 
prices associated with 355 parts .... 40 valves at $179 each, flywheels
at 
$4,100 a pop, etc. 
================================ 

I never had a Ferrari, but I do recall a Corvette who's parts were three
times those of any other Chevy. Then I got a Porsche 911 and wished I
still 
had the Corvette. Highway robbery. 

You don't need as deep of pockets to buy that stuff as you do to
maintain 
them.