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Martian O said:
A Ferrari sporting Red Bull livery! 
Nothing like mixing it up a bit 
In my defence though, it's just a copy of a 360 GTC ALMS car that ran at Daytona in 2004
Joe Macari used to run a darker blue Red Bull 430 too. Unfortunately F1 rivalries have probably seen the end of that particular crossover, I'd imagine.
Funnily enough I ran the car for six months like that and only ever had one negative comment about it being 'inappropriate' and that was from an elderly FOC member... It was suggested to me later that I should have stickered it as Torro Rosso - hindsight is a wonderful thing!
Bernie_78 said:
Any tips for a prospective buyer? I've just started to research a purchase in the next couple of months, preference is for a spider for circa 40-45k.
Being honest its a dream being realised and having to pinch myself its even feasible!
I was doing the same two years ago......do a search as the question is asked on here regularly and also on the F forums. Being honest its a dream being realised and having to pinch myself its even feasible!
Look at a few before you buy to get a feel for the standard. Unless you know the car inside out and the provenance you need to seriously consider a PPI to make sure there are no surprises. Factor in any work that is needed and the standard of preparation.....A 'cheap' car can soon be a very expensive one if it needs a major service, ball joints and a clutch. Decide your wants and musts up front so you know what you can compromise on.
Finally give Tim at Walkersport a ring. He sells a lot of good 360's and knows a significant number of them. He also has a good buyers guide on his site.
Bernie_78 said:
Any tips for a prospective buyer? I've just started to research a purchase in the next couple of months, preference is for a spider for circa 40-45k.
Being honest its a dream being realised and having to pinch myself its even feasible!
Plenty of help available both here and on club scuderia, just ask.Being honest its a dream being realised and having to pinch myself its even feasible!
As mike says be wary of ball joints, £250 a corner just in parts, belt service not as bad as the 355 as you don't need to remove the engine, however you will almost definitely need to replace the tensioner bearings at £140 from memory and there are 2 of them unless replaced with hills at last belt service.
Don't think like I did that your life savings of £40k, which is a hell of a lot of money in anyone's book lets be honest will mean everything you look at will be perfect, I looked at some real crap among the 10 I looked at searching for mine so be aware.
If your looking for a spider then buy now don't wait until March April time as prices will rise a bit.
Talk to Roger at the Ferrari Center, Mike at Rardley, and Tim at walkersport, all very nice guys that can help you in your search, a private car isn't necessarily the cheapest / best way forward.
It was very frustrating and at times a real waste of time and money each weekend but worth it in the end.
Enjoy your search if you can ....
Advice for a prospective buyer? Do it.
But agree with above, plenty of threads here that cover what to look for. Have a look over in Club Scuderia as well.
I bought mine from Tim at Walkersports. Paid slightly more than private but gave me peace of mind as to the quality of the car. Lots of duds out there, people who can afford the car on finance but not the maintenence. He's always been at the end of the phone if I've had a question/concern as well.
Had it for 3 months, done 3000 miles and it's not missed a trick.
Enjoy the looking/buying experience!
But agree with above, plenty of threads here that cover what to look for. Have a look over in Club Scuderia as well.
I bought mine from Tim at Walkersports. Paid slightly more than private but gave me peace of mind as to the quality of the car. Lots of duds out there, people who can afford the car on finance but not the maintenence. He's always been at the end of the phone if I've had a question/concern as well.
Had it for 3 months, done 3000 miles and it's not missed a trick.
Enjoy the looking/buying experience!
I'd recommend Autofficina in Surrey. I think they have a couple of 360's for sale..
I did have a good chat with Tim at Walkersport also, very knowledgeable and recommended 308/328 and 360 very strongly.
The last thing I remember him telling me was DON'T buy a 430.... guess what I bought? Yes - a F430F1 spider! Oh well!!
I did have a good chat with Tim at Walkersport also, very knowledgeable and recommended 308/328 and 360 very strongly.
The last thing I remember him telling me was DON'T buy a 430.... guess what I bought? Yes - a F430F1 spider! Oh well!!
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