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zagatoes30

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Looks nice in there photos, assuming it is structurally sound and the price is right go for it, you might need to spend a few quid but these are awesome cars when right and given the way average to bad ones are falling further good ones will be appreciated in years to come
 

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So, inspection very positive, despite the poor service history - a little surface rust on the subframes, but just needs rubbings down and treating.

So I did......

Its now going to the same specialist in Lisbon for a big service, and some other minor mechanical bits and pieces, plus new front tyres to replace the 16 year old ones! There they will then undertake all the bits of cosmetic work to return it to excellent condition. Suspect it will be a few months until it makes its way down here to the Algarve, but can’t wait to be cruising around in it later in the summer.
 

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So, today’s the day I collect my 14k kms 2005 QP5 DS from Lisbon. It’s had a thorough mechanical recommissioning, underbody treatment, dent removal, and sticky plastic reconditioning. The Ferrari specialists at NZN in Lisbon say it’s a very good car and may actually have been serviced more regularly than the service documentation suggests. More than a little excited…
 

zagatoes30

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Congratulations, a good Duoselect QP5 is great car especially if you plan to keep and use sparingly running costs shouldn't be horrendous
 
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Well done! Couldn't be happier for you. Its a great feeling. When you take an informed 'punt' on a car and it has a happy ending.
Obviously I came very late to this thread. Thinking it was more recent. But, I had to keep reading. Hoping there'd be the ending that transpired. I was going to say, in response to your original question. It sounded like the car had been abused by others and not the owner. Hence the dings etc. And if bought with the biggest risks priced in, along with the remedial work. You'd have to be very unlucky to get stung with major work.
I would almost say that this is the textbook way to buy one of these cars. Drive different versions, so you know what you're looking for. Wait until you find exactly what you want, or as near as you think you'll get. Get the car examined and the work needed, priced. Then haggle like an Arab. Its not complicated.
 

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Home after a wonderful drive back from Lisbon. It didn’t miss a beat and drives like the nearly new car it’s mileage says it is. After wheel refurbishment and new tyres, it had a full alignment which the mechanic said has transformed the way the car drives. It certainly drives beautifully now and feels very stable but also responsive. The 25 year Ferrari/Maserati trained mechanic spent 20 minutes on a familiarisation drive with me, mostly explaining how to maximise clutch life. His opinion on the eternal “go into neutral while stationary” question was “always”!

Looking forward to spending some time with her to get to know her properly over the next few days.
 

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First clean and an opportunity to get to know her up close and personal - all the blemishes to that I will resolve over the coming months. But, the inside, apart from a Bluetooth Loudlink and aluminium pedals is blemishless and needs nothing. It’s incredible…like nobody ever sat in it.

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I am, but we have lots of Italians here in the Algarve too. The tax position is quite advantageous for money laundering, and horses heads are much cheaper here too
 

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I am, but we have lots of Italians here in the Algarve too. The tax position is quite advantageous for money laundering, and horses heads are much cheaper here too

It was talking about the Spanish plate