GimmeShelter Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 A 'lockdown' purchase that I can blame on the 'Things I'm Currently Drooling Over' thread, I'm looking forward to taking delivery of this in the next week or two I haven't seen the physical car yet, but I did a lot of due diligence before wiring a deposit over, and as the government lockdown guidelines are now changing, it looks like I'll be able to drive over and see it this week. LHD is a deliberate choice, with future Continental touring in mind; and as a consequence, my LHD 996 turbo will be for sale: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Part of the purchase deal was that the car would have a new clutch, brakes and front ball joints. The dealer has been kindly keeping me up to date with the work: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLewis Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Great purchase, I did some laps around Silverstone a few years ago in a 430, absolutely brilliant. sure you’ll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift911 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Looks good. A great way to look forward to getting back on the open road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flappa2 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Awesome set of big boys toys _ enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Ferrari envy! What a car to drive around Europe in. My latest Classic car or Auto Italia mag highlighted these as being very attractively priced lately but did also forewarn that annual running costs can be mental if something awkward to get at goes wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvy Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Excellent purchase - they look fab! I used to often bump into a local one of these and we'd always have a little tussle - great cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 That's a lovely looking thing. I bet you can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondrian Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Gorgeous toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks, guys, for all the positive comments. I've received some more photos, of brakes and front ball joints: The car is now apparently at the painters', for the front PU to be painted (due to stone chips). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axel Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 what the spec etc on the turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Hi, Axel 2001, LHD, C08, tiptronic, Seal Grey with terracotta (extended) leather & wood veneer interior (nicer than it sounds), 46,280 miles, first owner for ten years, then me for nine, cherished & pampered, almost entirely unmarked. I had the wood veneer sections on the steering wheel replaced with chestnut brown leather, making it two-tone terracotta and chestnut. Apart from that, it's as it left the factory. Edited May 13, 2020 by GimmeShelter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Won't work for Axel then - he needs honking big turbos and 800hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Looks like a good job on the paintwork: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Just had a thought - gold wheels FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Am I alone in preferring the silver? Though I must admit, gold Campagnolos look great on red 911s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX P Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 10 hours ago, GimmeShelter said: Am I alone in preferring the silver? Though I must admit, gold Campagnolos look great on red 911s. Nope, I know lots of people love gold on red but I hate it. Silver or grey/anthracite all day long for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, ALEX P said: Nope, I know lots of people love gold on red but I hate it. Silver or grey/anthracite all day long for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX P Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Busybee said: What are you trying to say Haith? All I see is a dirty wheel that needs cleaning and repainting in silver or grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, ALEX P said: What are you trying to say Haith? All I see is a dirty wheel that needs cleaning and repainting in silver or grey Gold wheels on red cars rock my world mate 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 Actually, gold AND silver does work well with that red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Sir has made an excellent choice 😀 Excited for delivery pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 Thank you! No delivery yet (scheduled for next Saturday) but I did take a drive over to see it on Saturday (in a properly socially-distanced manner: just one-on-one, the vendor opened the doors, bonnet and engine lid, I didn't even touch the car): 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 That's two great lock down purchased, Paul's SL500 and this F430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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