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@@6996brandyl the trim around the pad actually helped give me something to push on to get the pad tucked under the sheet metal! Thanks for watching!

@@henkhoogenraad6473 each detail makes this car closer to correct! Thanks for watching.

@@lyonheart84 you’re more forgiving than I am! It’s a waste of time and money when simple details can be copied to get things right! If the owner didn’t care, that one thing, but I’m surprised a trimmer wouldn’t ask these questions before sewing something up! Thanks for watching.

I'm sure some of the materials used by other Italian manufacturers were similar. Thanks for watching!

probably more thermal than acoustic. Thanks for watching!

@@theoldmotor4811 I think there were pictures of the rockers off and being repaired. I’ve seen worse! Thanks for watching.

@@lyonheart84 I have to hand it to Gullwing for still talking to me, but it’s a testament to their bare bones salesmanship. The black car has its needs, but it wasn’t a total basket case. It’s just a shame I couldn’t take it out for a real drive. Thanks for watching!

@@philreynolds6018 yes. Some polishing was done before reassembly. Thanks for watching!

A running driving GTE these days is solidly in the mid to high $300K range. Spectacular examples can sell in the 4s and even 5s, but restoring one will easily cost $300K or more. Metal work is the most expensive second to finding missing parts. The thing with 250GTEs is there's a bottom to their lowest prices because their "donor" parts are so expensive and rare. Rebuildable engine cores can cost $75K. That's not including the distributors, intake manifolds, water pumps, and accessories. I've seen transmissions sell from $10-25K! Rear differentials for the same price.Many of the parts on a GTE can be used on the more expensive 250GT models like the Lusso, SWB, and GTO which are 7 and 8 figure cars. Buying a "donor" for a few hundred thousand all of a sudden doesn't seem so expensive for someone who owns a 250SWB. Whenever I see pictures of GTO reunion event in some exotic location, I wonder how many of them have "cheap" GTE engines installed so they can preserve the original matching number block while hammering their car on the track!? This is why you often see a GTE with a chevy drivetrain after a car was stripped for its most valuable parts! This unfortunate economy can sometimes be good for a GTE, as its prices follow the escalating prices of her sisters. They also offer a lot of the same experiences of driving a SWB or Lusso without the 7 figure price tag. Sorry for the long reply, but I would say this car is probably priced right and if I could get it closer to $300 or under, that would be better, but with one caveat, don't restore this car unless you want to spend double what it'll be worth. Fix it, drive it, enjoy it.

@@tomyangnet thanks for that. I noticed Gullwing is saying the car is a runner, which it obviously isn't. They have another example same price and looks to be nicer, but who knows.

@@johnandrews3568 they said it was running and driving the week before, but it wasn’t when I came to see it!

@@rustyturner431 less and less people work on their own cars, but the new owners need to at least understand why they have to keep up on the service! Thanks for watching

@@tomyangnet I keep running into people who've been royally screwed on old cars (and mostly NOT Ferraris) because they didn't have even a modest idea of what makes a car in worthwhile condition. Cruel as it sounds, let the buyer beware is still an operative idea. I'm an old guy, and I've had all my cars and bikes for dogs' years, but I always got informed before pursuing a purchase....even when I had lots of money coming in. So many fellows these days see shiny paint and lovely upholstery and have no idea what a compression test is!

@@rustyturner431 very true, and it might come from not growing up around them. We’re lucky to have learned early on!

@@rustyturner431 if someone has the patience and a commitment to spend some money, this car could be slowly be brought back. It’s right on the bubble.

@@tomyangnet I dunno...looks to me like the buyer would wind up with a LOT of money in a pretty-average GTE...but then, I have only a vague idea of what a GTE is currently worth, or what a shop like yours would change to put this one right. If it were me, I'd just look for a better car to begin with. I've had literally dozens of exotics over the years, but the only "rough" one I ever bought was my first Ferrari, a 340 Mexico with a Chevy SB drivetrain. I'd have been better off finding a nice '57 Vette...but it would probably have cost more!

@@rustyturner431 that 340 Mexico with a missing drivetrain might cost the same as this GTE and cost an additional million to get the engine and driveline made. Believe it or not, it could even make financial sense if you had a couple million and a few years to play with it. The GTE is another kettle of fish. They’re asking $329K. A good running driving example is probably closer to $400K. $70K put into this one will not make it into a $400K car, but $5-8K can probably make it into a decent driver. The suspension will still need to addressed, and there are the leaks, but they can be done in the future. Not many people have a few hundred thousand to put into a car, alas this GTE sits and waits.

@@tomyangnet Well, the Mex was just a shell of a Ferrari, EVERYTHING else was Chevy. I have no idea what happened to it; I sold it to a fellow from Midland, Texas who was not Jim Hall. I'm sure it would be worth a ton of money if restored...but I didn't have enough money to get it sorted out, much less restored (finding the proper drivetrain, etc). I DO regret not buying my old friend Henry Manney's GTO...but it ws kinda ratty and I have never learned how to do body or interior work. Still, I got to drive it a couple times late at night on both freeways and the PCH, while our wives drank all the bubbly and sorted out the world of dance (they were both ballet dancers). I also wanted a new Alfa GTV, and HNM wanted about the same price for the GTO. In my all-knowing wisdom, I did not see how it could be worth $4500!

@@tomyangnet Yeah, I'm very glad I started buying cars like this way back when they could be had for fairly-sane prices. A few years ago I had to explain to my insurance man (a new fellow, as my old guy retired) that I had now paid more for insurance premiums than I had expended to BUY my 2 Ferraris. He could not quite fathom that...and I live in a village on the south island of New Zealand. Premiums hereabouts are nothing like the USA or Europe.

Probably not, but I bet 20-30 hours of work would get a running a driving car. Unfortunately, the 6 figure buy in price scares most people away.

There's always something in the background that might be worth a second look! That's how they get you! Thanks for watching!

Hahaha, so true

@@Selmerpilot the flashy showrooms and auctions can do the same thing. Buyer beware!

@@supersonique001 the warehouse of dreams…some of them nightmares!

@@tomyangnet A veritable 'Twilight Zone' !

@@tomnielsen4469 glad you like watching!

@@richardg8651 I wear a lot of hats when it comes to my clients! Thanks for watching.

It was like a crash course in 250GTEs! Thanks for watching!

@@tomyangnet I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, classic Ferrari owners any driving distance from your shop are LUCKY, as my kids would say, U Da Man 👍🏼

Pictures can be deceiving. The paint was not bad, nor was the interior, but the engine compartment and undercarriage were a mess. I'm kind of disappointed with all the extraneous labels that asks why? All the knobs already had letters on them. The owner couldn't remember "L" is for lights, and "F" is for fog lights? Thanks for watching

I also remind buyers that hiring me does not insure a 60 year old car will continue to perform as I determined! I tell them I don't have x-ray vision, or a crystal ball to predict a future, but I can take my experience and apply it to a car to determine if it had been cared for properly, and isn't about to fall apart. Queen Mothers are wonderful cars and keeps up well in traffic, as long as you can find space for parking when you arrive, especially in the UK! Thanks for watching!

There are NO advocates for the buyer and everyone lies, or bends the truth. Sellers lie about why they're selling, brokers don't ask or answer the questions that will sink a sale. Buyers are left with the deception of a car that they love and wanted for a long time. This may be extreme, but I could not imagine going into buying a Ferrari or any high dollar car without some kind of expert. Thanks for watching

@@tomyangnet Could not agree more with your statement! From experience with Ferraris I have had I trust no one especially the wheeler dealers of exotics regardless of their flashy world reputations and even less the auction houses that prey on illusion and provenance! No wonder Leno thinks the way he does about Ferrari!

@@supersonique001 it’s not just about Ferrari, but used collector cars in general!

@@tomyangnet thanks for being upfront about this. Too many people who know better remain quiet, fearing I don’t know what. Sorry to miss you this year at LRP.

@@vizsla54 The whole business of car sales is based on fooling the buyer into writing a check!

You'd be surprised at how many people around New York would consider the cost of that car their weekend entertainment allowance. It's peanuts to them. He probably saw one of Tom's videos and thought 'Hey, old Ferraris are kind of cool, maybe I'll get one. I have some time to kill.'

I have met guys who spent their whole lifetime admiring Ferraris dreaming of the day they would one day own one, and when the time came, I found out they never even sat in one or driven one!? It happens all the time, and I am often the guy trying to convince them or dissuade them from the purchase!

There are thousands of distractions for your money, especially in a city like NY, and thousands of people willing to take advantage of that!

@@tomyangnet Count me as one of those guys, Tom! But I'm about to take the first step and sit in and drive my first vintage Ferrari. Hopefully it leads to a purchase, but if not it's all part of the process. By the way, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You have an engaging delivery style...just a natural communicator! Keep up the good work!

@@Beldar77 I’m glad you like the videos! Good luck with your first drive and let me know how it turns out!

I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for watching it!

I love cars as much if not more than the next guy, but realize the business banks of these emotions. Some of my job is to be voice of reason! Thanks for watching.

Those ashtrays are available in reproduction, but I think they're about $1200 bucks! Badges are a few hundred...

@@stevesachs7414 I was looking forward to shooting footage of a the test drive through the streets of queens! Thanks for watching!

@@JohnS1961 right on the bubble. She has some needs!

@@robertbcope kind of matched the rest of the car!

I got replacement bushings and rollers from Maranello Parts in the UK. They make mod kits that use small roller bearings but I feel they are overkill for a street car. Thanks for watching!

@@johnandrews3568 welcome to my channel, and thanks for watching!

@@supersonique001 information is key. Staying in touch with the owner and making a logical plan for the repairs is important. Thanks for watching!

are they going to collect all of them and grind them up? get real.

@@gitchermotrrunnin the factory gets their parts pretty much from the same suppliers as I do. There are some mods you can do to the valve train, but I don’t think the benefit outweighs the complexity. Other builders may disagree. Thanks for watching.

@@sylsi3380 everything is a compromise and you have to weigh price, durability, and budget. Thanks for watching.

@@1BCamden as someone once told me, “ there’s a lot going on in there!” Thanks for watching!

@@susannero6401 it’s imperative with these cars and their owners! I own a lesser model and treat them all like they’re my own! Thanks for watching.

Those are my three favorites as well, plus Jay Leno of course.

@@sayrerowan734 more subscribers comes with all your help in liking, sharing, and commenting. It really gets UA-cam to let people know about it. I’m really at the mercy of the algorithm! I’m happy to entertain the few that have found this channel and know it’s dealing with some very rare machines and some esoteric mechanicals, so consider yourself fans of small secret society! Thanks for watching!

@@claudiomarangone614 er, Tom, but you’re welcome! Tunable for watching!

@@Selmerpilot would a DLC coated version be compatible with the hardness of the cam? It’s a real balance of material hardness so the sacrificial part wears before the other. Thanks for watching!

@@tomyangnet Sure they would be. DLC coated tappets are common with direct actuated cams etc.

@@robertbcope I didn’t want to say it several weeks ago when I first took this car out for a test drive, but told myself it would be a good idea to take a peek inside. Especially since this car is new to me. I’m sure glad I did! Thanks for watching!

@@gte930d it’s always good to take a peek under those valve covers! Thanks for watching!

@@JimMaxwell-cn3be Roger was very generous to let me drive his car, no matter the speed!

I'm about to strip a timing chest in the next few weeks, and it if find trick you're missing, I'll let you know!

As people's collections get larger, it's a common problem with not using these cars. Life also gets in the way, so collector cars have a tendency to sit idle. Thanks for watching.

@@supersonique001 anyone who works on old Ferraris has one. It’s nearly impossible to get the ignition system dialed in without one! Thanks for watching.