8175 by the Compiegne castle

8175 featured on Direct Auto TV Show

A trip to Rene Sontrop's workshop

Rene Sontrop is one of the best Jaguar expert in France. He's located near Auxerre, 150 miles south from Paris.
My friend Vincent had to take his E-type to Rene. I joined him there to enjoy Rene 's workshop atmosphere and allowed 8175 to make a trip on the countryside.

A trip to Rene Sontrop's workshop (2)

A trip to Rene Sontrop's workshop

WHEELS

The wheels needed attention. I first bought new knock-off to Borrani in Italy and gave my wheels to a alloy polishing specialist in the Paris area, S.I.P.E

8175 is fitted with 205x70 Michelin XWX tires like the Maranello factory used to deliver them at the time, they are the very best tires can bring to such a 60s GT car

History

FACTORY DELIVERY DETAILS

• Date of manufacture : 1966/01/04
• Version : Serie 2 – 2 headlights
• Paint : Chiaro Blu – 19343 M It.
• Interior : Pelle Nera Franzi
• Alloy wheels
• 5 speed gearbox
• 40 DCZ/6 carbs
• Serial number (chassis) : 8175
• Engine number : 8175
• Internal engine number : 1354
• Serie 1 dashboard

OWNERS

• 1st owner : Mr PARODI (Italy) – 1966/1/9
• 2nd owner : Mr MACERI (USA) – unknown date
• Borrani wire wheels fitted
• 3rd owner : Mr PREVOSTI (Italy) – 1990
• Part of the collection of Mr PREVOSTI, dry stored, untouched for 16 years
• Sold at the RM Auctions Sales – Automobiles of London – Lot # 256 - 2007/10/31
• 4th owner : CURRENT OWNER (France)
• UK MOTed & registered FHJ 406D – 2008/1/9
• Delivered by carrier to France showing 154 km since restoration – General check-out & overhaul – 2008/02/28
• Issue of Certificate of conformity by FERRARI SPa - 2008/09/26
• France registered 390 RMC 75 - 04/02/2009

Engine

Certainly the main reason why we can be lunatic enough to own such a car, a awesome Ferrari V12 - 4.0 L - 3 weber carbs nestled in a understated and so elegant 60's classic.

Inside

A sunny sunday, place de la Concore

A sunny sunday of february, we decided to take 8175 out with my good old friend, Fred the geek. On our way, we crossed a Ferraris gathering place de la Concorde, in the center of Paris. We stopped by to have a look and chat with a couple of owners. These are pictures taken by a participant and found on the net. Thanks Mr E. Clio !

At this stage, exterior mirrors had been fitted, 8175 was still waiting its French registration.

june 6 2008

8175 just brought back to her second home after the break in has been done.
All the needed will be done including improvement on both fuel pumps whish still suffer from 16 years without being driven, the fuel tank will be washed up again among others tasks

Note the Daytona registration, this car has been delivered new to Mr Michelin.