Ferrari left to rot, I don't get it.

[xsrock]

This Ferrari 308 has been parked for the last year or so in the yard next to a job I have been working on. The windows were left open until about 2 weeks ago. Squirrels got inside and chewed on the interior, rain and snow got inside of it. The guy I am working for said he talked to the owner about it and the guy didn't care. I don't get how someone can let something like this happen. At least put it inside or put a tarp over it or something. I doesn't help that it is one of my favorite cars of all time. I don't think it is for sale and I couldn't afford to fix it up even if it was. Just burns my to see it though.

[inv3ctiv3]

The 308 is known as being the biggest POS ferarri ever built.

[hang&rattle]

I have yet to understand the mental capacity at which people who are like that. Farmers here will hold on to everything and collect it in a field. When they buy a new truck the old running truck gets parked and there it will sit for the rest of its life. When they move out of their house into a new one, the old one just sits, they will not rent it or sell. They must feel a sense of power when they can 'posses'. IDK. Self-centered people are jerks. These type of Americans are the wasteful type in which everything is disposable, ironic, 3-wheeler owners try to salvage as much as possible and re-use, lol.

[fugget1]

I dont know a single farmer that lets anything useful just sit and rot. In my experience, which is alot, it may run but is somehow unrepairable, or uninspectable, and is useless except for parts. But any Ferrari is still a fun pimpin ride. I certainly dont get that.

[WilliamJ]

The 308 is known as being the biggest POS ferarri ever built.

Strong words. Have you driven one? What would you prefer (same era).

Bill

[leviblue]

thats some pricey yard art and in no way folky redneck yard art...... no cinder blocks!!!!!

[Mr_RPM]

Sentimental value...Farmers keeping old stuff might be a very mild type of hoarding.
If Im the original owner to a 20+ year old truck and its dead and only good for part. id just let it sit.
if your not in need of a side job for money or dont have time, trying to sell something or part it out can be a PITA. especially if It means more to me then what I could get for it.

My 110 sure means more then a few hundred bucks to me, if it were broke then why take the time to sell it when I cant get what i want.

just another view...

but doing that to a Ferrari is different, but an old truck is tolerable.

I had a 92 ranger die from rust and wear but still ran, let it rot for 5 years before scrapping it. advertising and parting would have been a mess and not worth the few extra bucks.

[hrspwr]

Sometimes the parts needed to fix something are worth more than the complete running vehicle, I could see an old ferrari worth about $10,000 needing $20,000 in repairs.
Still, its a shame they won`t sell it.

[Thorpe]

Strong words. Have you driven one? What would you prefer (same era).

Yes... They are kinda turdy... How about a DMC instead...

The resto shop I work in, we did a 1964 Ferrari 330 GT and you wouldnt believe how crusty, rusty, and the years of crappy repairs get done on even a "Ferrari"

[code200k]

could be a kit car also,based off the fiero chassis

[inv3ctiv3]

Strong words. Have you driven one? What would you prefer (same era).

Bill

Nope never driven one but have driven plenty of other exotic/expensive cars. Hell I've owned 4 BMW M3's and still have an M3. Not to mention I live in one of the most expensive zip codes in America. Half my friend own ferraris, carrier gt's, ford gt's etc' the 308 is known for being a pos. Look them up on eBay they are super cheap......

[93cr250]

go ask him whats wrong with it

[NINJA]

Look them up on eBay they are super cheap......

Your definition and my definition of "super cheap" are completely different.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

[Thorpe]

^^ Holy crap... The one I drove, guy picked up for $11k...

[UlsterATCFan]

This is sad to see - lets hope this car ends up in the hands of someone who will give it the restoration it deserves