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Bathed In A Yellow Glow
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Another backyard chemist..... that happened only 5 minutes up the road from me.
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It had to set itself on fire out of shame from the rims the owner defiled it with
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They paid all that money, for a flash car that has burnt to the ground. I can't remember any Falcons or Territories doing that, unless someone set them
on fire of course...
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it must have been a fairly hot fire. it looks like the aluminium has melted off the rear fender.
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But really needs to think about what aftermarket rims can go with it...
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Seeing as though it's been lowered and has those rims I doubt very much that it would be insured.
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At least it's the right colour for a lemon.
The vehicle history would be good to read. I wouldn't wish that outcome on anybody though.
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That car was for sale very recently on carsales.
Twin turbo, heavily modified. Lots of $$$ put into it. Was cheap as well. Perhaps we will hear more about this.
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Yep. Not there anymore.
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Just said on the news he bought it 3 months ago for 100k.
I'm sure it was still for sale a month ago.
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That car was on an online auction prior to the car sales add.
Didn't sell at the auction for $100k. Fuel /oil line fault over exhaust on a mega dollar supercar - it's all just a coincidence, and any allegations of a jewish stocktake will quickly be dispelled http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=au Last edited by 383hq; 12-11-2016 at 07:41 PM. |
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Ferraris really don't age well, that model looks ugly as sin, burnt out or not.
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Sorry, that was a nasty comment to make. You wouldn't wish this on your worst enemy. Although, if they were driving this car around without insurance, that's a pretty silly thing to do..
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http://www.news.com.au/finance/busin...be3b7b875a04cd Ferrari of a certain type have a habit of overheating the rear brakes and setting fire to the bodywork. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...25779200013F40 |
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![]() This is a weird place for an arson attack to occur, driving down the road with the owner in the car. This ferrari fire has nothing to do with Falcon's or Territories. All makes of car catch on fire randomly all the time. It's unlikely you will see it happen, but a google search will find almost all makes and models of car on fire in the middle of a random road. Yes I am A Ferrari fan. If this car is highly modified it would be interesting to see what caused the fire. Last edited by Ben73; 12-11-2016 at 10:15 PM. |
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You would be suprised how many people with really expensive things dont have insurance or they let it lapse because they think it won't happen to them. What was he doing in Lalo,mighta been lost!
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I'm sorry....but when I was 17 and started driving, my first car was a little 1953 Austin A30. It cost me $250 off a mate (registered), and even THAT I got insured for basic and cheap third party, fire, and theft.
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Bathed In A Yellow Glow
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Can't afford to insure them, can't afford to drive them.
Like big boats, easy enough to afford one, hard to be able to find the cash to keep up with the maintenance. |
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It's not to say I disagree with you that they have caught on fire. (you've provided evidence of one!) One can only surmise that a few here and there have had shoddy repairs done (or arson attack!), resulting in a four wheeled bonfire where no one's having much fun!
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Bathed In A Yellow Glow
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I've often heard people say they got smoked by a Ford.
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250 GTO - ![]() ![]() 288 GTO ![]() 250 GT Berlinetta ![]() Modern Ferrari's (1995 onwards) i agree with you, but they are a case of form following function.
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That's a ripper!
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![]() The cached link posted earlier to the old auction page shows the engine bay - it looked like a quality twin turbo install, lots of shiny bits, but with the heat from the localised fire melting metal, my guess is the oil line to the turbo (it's over the exhaust) or a fuel line (which would be close to the exhaust) Packaging is tough in those mid mounts... Unlikely to be electrical with the heat melting aluminium in such a small area IMHO (Had a cortina burn electrically once, different outcome) Last edited by 383hq; 12-11-2016 at 11:56 PM. |
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No one who gives a damn about a Ferrari wouldn't put aftermarket wheels on it. Never.
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Reminds me of this yellow Lambo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYpRTEcyqGw
Must be something with the colour...... Edit: seems it's not uncommon in any colour Lambo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCHqEIRC2c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Swlt6jF7Y Last edited by commodorenutt; 13-11-2016 at 04:14 AM. Reason: Added 2 more links |
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