Re: SPF GT40 MKI P2164 for sale
Jack, have you ever driven a 456? I had one for a while and it's an amazing f-car. Less expensive than a 550/575 and a helluva car. They were something like $225,000 new back in the day - you get a lot of car for the used-car price. The styling isn't to everyone's taste but the combination of luxury and performance is great. The 12 cyl with a borla exhaust is like AC/DC and pavarotti combined with a bit of mozart thrown in. I hit every tunnel I could think of the first day I got it home. Worth a look.
SPF had problems with the early models, there are some small screws that backed out on the E brake which in many cases locked up the rear tires. Its a simple fix with a small bolt and nylock nut. The wheel bearing issue seems to be hit and miss, I have never had a problem with wheel bearings and check them every time I service the car or before an open road race, my car was Dennis Olthoff's car so I'm sure he checked many things before pushing it on my trailer. There are electrical issue in the early cars also, being so limited in numbers most of these fixes have already been completed but I found and did mine early in SPF teething and think all the new cars have these problems ironed out, we will find out when a few of the new guys get their cars. As for the support under the transaxle, its just a extra brace so under hard acceleration it doesn't allow the transaxle to squat causing the headers to come in contact with the sway bar. The only thing holding the transaxle to the car is those two holes on the top plate. The neoprene bushings I found to have two much movement so I made mine solid, I plan on changing my motor mounts to solid also, its a smart move for a motor that make almost 600 ft lbs of torque.
I had two Bentleys at one time Cliff, a 47 and an all aluminum 54, I regret selling the 47, it was a fun old car with lots of luxury and the price I sold it for it was worth keeping.
Mike I drove a R8 yesterday, as the dealer (one of my good friends) said its Jekyll and Hyde, it feels like the car is driving it self, great breaks, loads of power and fantastic stereo, heated seats, cruise control and traction control.The jury is out on the R8 but really thinking 550 575 Maranello F1 is going to be my next car, I have more experience with Ferrari's than Audi's anyway.
Jack, have you ever driven a 456? I had one for a while and it's an amazing f-car. Less expensive than a 550/575 and a helluva car. They were something like $225,000 new back in the day - you get a lot of car for the used-car price. The styling isn't to everyone's taste but the combination of luxury and performance is great. The 12 cyl with a borla exhaust is like AC/DC and pavarotti combined with a bit of mozart thrown in. I hit every tunnel I could think of the first day I got it home. Worth a look.
