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428 Frua Forum / Pssst! Is this 428 a steal?

« on: March 16, 2010, 11:09:37 »

Having seen some of the prices achieved recently I have to say I'm stunned... or maybe it is a feeling of sad resignation that one's hearts desire has slipped into a distant galaxy.
   
   Perhaps it's a vogue and reality will return and such cars CAN be owned by those who have always appreciated them rather than a five minute celebrity plaything.
   After all Frua isn't an Aston that seems de riguer to 'the set' along with Rolex, Dom Perignon and dumb blondes.
   Perhaps with more cars coming to the market the supply will modrate prices a little for the hopefull.
   Here's another one I've just found which, to my mind, seems sensible. Expect I'll be trampled in the rush!!
   
   http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1557643.htm
   
   What do others think?

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428 Frua Forum / Another Frua for sale

« on: November 19, 2009, 12:39:44 »

Anyone spotted this one coming up soon?
   Just confirmed for sale yesterday apparently.
   
   http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/78254
   
   Now this is just what I've been waiting for... for years!
   I think it's the perfect body colour after dark green.
   Can anyone tell what the correct colour/code is on this one?
   Pity the inside colour is like a tarts handbag. Why couldn't it be cream leather?
   Shame the recession is having to control the wallet at the moment.
   Be interested to see what the bidding goes to? Anyone planning on going?
   David

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428 Frua Forum / Sad Frua

« on: May 26, 2008, 13:06:04 »

Morning All,
   Happy wet and windy Bank Holiday Monday!
   Following on from another thread about updating a register of the whereabouts and ownership of these cars, I came across this the other day.
   It's in the Haynes Motor Museum in Yeovil Somerset.
   Sadly, whilst other cars appear to be in good condition, this one seems to have sustained some damage, as a result I should imagine of being moved around within the display. There are several dents on top of the bonnet and on top of the passenger front wing as well as creases in both doors. Finally the souvenir/collectors have debadged it! [!]
   Best regards, David
   
   
   
   

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428 Frua Forum / AC for Auction

« on: May 23, 2008, 00:14:06 »

Evening everyone,
   Just thought I'd let you know that Frua 428 is coming up for auction on 8th June 2008 at H&H if anyone is interested.
   Good luck,
   Regards, David.
   You will need to paste this into your browser as I'm no good at attaching links!
   
   http://www.classic-auctions.co.uk/lotdetail.php?lotid=24836&aucid=2764

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428 Frua Forum / Bonhams Sale 21.04.2008

« on: April 17, 2008, 22:57:07 »

Evening gentlemen,
   Much as I'd like it myself, I thought I'd do the decent thing and draw your attention to a sale at Bonhams on 21st April 2008.
   It's for an original Frua sales brochure - Lot 62.
   The link is below. Let us know who buys it, and no squabbling!
   Good luck,
   Regards David
   
   http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=3859430&iSaleNo=16246&iSaleSectionNo=1

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428 Frua Forum / Another chopped Frua

« on: March 16, 2008, 23:56:48 »

I've just read a thread about a 428 having been 'chopped' for the chassis for sale in Germany... whilst having an idle look through various sites I found another - this time in France.  Have a look in classiccarsforsale.co.uk
   With a roughly fabricated and inaccurately detailed body I can't imagine it will attract a buyer at anything other than kit car level.
   A shame really.
   It's difficult to chastise too heavily though... what does one do with a 428 that is rusted out, overheated block and broken windscreen etc? - altruism comes at a very high price. This may have something to do with the so called 'depressed' values and in reality there can't be many who would want to pay a high price for the privilage of owning a financial black hole. Last year classic car magazines quoted price guides for an example such as that at Hurst Park in the region of £25K. And then very few know of them and probably prefer the widely recognised italians even though they rust as well.
   It's seems there comes a time, with a silent tear in the eye, when one eventually has to the let the mistress go :'-)

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428 Frua Forum / Long nose

« on: February 27, 2008, 20:12:07 »

I've tried to register to be able to post but not had any response.
   Was just wondering if any one knew of any photos of the AC cobras which were made in the mid 1960's which had the 'long nose' finish at the front of the bonnet. If so could you point me in the right direction to view photos of the same.
   Many thanks,
   David