Yellow Ferrari in flames at Lalor Park

[Express]

Yellow Ferrari in flames at Lalor Park



ZENON KOSMIDER,
The Daily Telegraph

12 November, 2016


See Web link below for video of fire


A QUICK stop at an ATM has ended up costing one man a whole lot more than expected when his Ferrari burst into flames.

In a terrible start to a Saturday morning, the man is believed to have parked his Ferrari on Freeman St, near the Northcott Rd intersection in Lalor Park, to stop quickly at an ATM.

When he returned to his car, he noticed flames coming from the rear of the vehicle — which he unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish.



Hot ride goes up in flames. Picture: Adam Taylor



The vehicle has been towed away. Picture: Adam Taylor



A wipe over with ArmorAll will be needed to restore this interior. Picture: Adam Taylor


NSW Fire and Rescue attended the incident, about 9.30am and worked to extinguish the fire.

The incident is being treated as not suspicious by police, and the luxury car has been towed away from the scene.



Flaming Ferrari.



Rough way to start a Saturday. Picture: Adam Taylor



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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...b2da2c79da8f25

[.:4:.]

Another backyard chemist..... that happened only 5 minutes up the road from me.

[gcg2503]

It had to set itself on fire out of shame from the rims the owner defiled it with

[Express]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

It had to set itself on fire out of shame from the rims the owner defiled it with

A self inflicted mercy killing.

[XR6_power]

They paid all that money, for a flash car that has burnt to the ground. I can't remember any Falcons or Territories doing that, unless someone set them
on fire of course...

[DJM83]

Anyone see the turbo in the last picture?

[aussie muscle]

Originally Posted by XR6_power

They paid all that money, for a flash car that has burnt to the ground. I can't remember any Falcons or Territories doing that, unless someone set them on fire of course...

still, it'd be heartbreaking to have it happen, especially if you loved the car.

it must have been a fairly hot fire. it looks like the aluminium has melted off the rear fender.

[pursuit57]

Originally Posted by aussie muscle

still, it'd be heartbreaking to have it happen, especially if you loved the car.

Surely he's insured and can get himself a replacement to ease the pain !
But really needs to think about what aftermarket rims can go with it...

[Mercury Bullet]

Seeing as though it's been lowered and has those rims I doubt very much that it would be insured.

[X-AHH]

At least it's the right colour for a lemon.

The vehicle history would be good to read.

I wouldn't wish that outcome on anybody though.

[Yellow_Festiva]

That car was for sale very recently on carsales.

Twin turbo, heavily modified. Lots of $$$ put into it.

Was cheap as well.

Perhaps we will hear more about this.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Yep. Not there anymore.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Just said on the news he bought it 3 months ago for 100k.

I'm sure it was still for sale a month ago.

[lra]

Originally Posted by Mercury Bullet

Seeing as though it's been lowered and has those rims I doubt very much that it would be insured.

TV reports that it was not insured .......WTFH !!!

[383hq]

That car was on an online auction prior to the car sales add.
Didn't sell at the auction for $100k.
Fuel /oil line fault over exhaust on a mega dollar supercar - it's all just a coincidence, and any allegations of a jewish stocktake will quickly be dispelled

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=au

[malazn mafia]

Ferraris really don't age well, that model looks ugly as sin, burnt out or not.

[XR6_power]

Originally Posted by aussie muscle

still, it'd be heartbreaking to have it happen, especially if you loved the car.

it must have been a fairly hot fire. it looks like the aluminium has melted off the rear fender.

Sorry, that was a nasty comment to make. You wouldn't wish this on your worst enemy. Although, if they were driving this car around without insurance, that's a pretty silly thing to do..

[GXL078]

Originally Posted by XR6_power

They paid all that money, for a flash car that has burnt to the ground. I can't remember any Falcons or Territories doing that, unless someone set them
on fire of course...

Only the Everest that did it on the road test fairly recently.
http://www.news.com.au/finance/busin...be3b7b875a04cd

Ferrari of a certain type have a habit of overheating the rear brakes and setting fire to the bodywork.
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...25779200013F40

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by XR6_power

They paid all that money, for a flash car that has burnt to the ground. I can't remember any Falcons or Territories doing that, unless someone set them
on fire of course...

This is a weird place for an arson attack to occur, driving down the road with the owner in the car.

This ferrari fire has nothing to do with Falcon's or Territories.
All makes of car catch on fire randomly all the time. It's unlikely you will see it happen, but a google search will find almost all makes and models of car on fire in the middle of a random road.

Yes I am A Ferrari fan. If this car is highly modified it would be interesting to see what caused the fire.

[xr8cam]

Originally Posted by pursuit57

Surely he's insured and can get himself a replacement to ease the pain !
But really needs to think about what aftermarket rims can go with it...

You would be suprised how many people with really expensive things dont have insurance or they let it lapse because they think it won't happen to them. What was he doing in Lalo,mighta been lost!

[2011G6E]

I'm sorry....but when I was 17 and started driving, my first car was a little 1953 Austin A30. It cost me $250 off a mate (registered), and even THAT I got insured for basic and cheap third party, fire, and theft.

How the hell can you buy a hundred grand car and not have any insurance on it??

[Express]

Can't afford to insure them, can't afford to drive them.

Like big boats, easy enough to afford one, hard to be able to find the cash to keep up with the maintenance.

[XR6_power]

Originally Posted by Ben73

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This is a weird place for an arson attack to occur, driving down the road with the owner in the car.

This ferrari fire has nothing to do with Falcon's or Territories.
All makes of car catch on fire randomly all the time. It's unlikely you will see it happen, but a google search will find almost all makes and models of car on fire in the middle of a random road.

Yes I am A Ferrari fan. If this car is highly modified it would be interesting to see what caused the fire.

Well well, it's amazing what you find on Google! I've been a car enthusiast since boyhood (a good 30 years) and have never heard of inherent problems with the Australian built Fords catching on fire. (I don't remember any recalls relating to faults causing fire)

It's not to say I disagree with you that they have caught on fire. (you've provided evidence of one!) One can only surmise that a few here and there have had shoddy repairs done (or arson attack!), resulting in a four wheeled bonfire where no one's having much fun!

[Express]

Originally Posted by XR6_power

I've been a car enthusiast since boyhood (a good 30 years) and have never heard of inherent problems with the Australian built Fords catching on fire. (I don't remember any recalls relating to faults causing fire)

I've often heard people say they got smoked by a Ford.

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Ferraris really don't age well, that model looks ugly as sin, burnt out or not.

Looks are subjective but...I think these aged quite well.
250 GTO -


288 GTO


250 GT Berlinetta


Modern Ferrari's (1995 onwards) i agree with you, but they are a case of form following function.

[XR6_power]

Originally Posted by Express

I've often heard people say they got smoked by a Ford.

That's a ripper!

[383hq]

Originally Posted by XR6_power

Well well, it's amazing what you find on Google! I've been a car enthusiast since boyhood (a good 30 years) and have never heard of inherent problems with the Australian built Fords catching on fire. (I don't remember any recalls relating to faults causing fire)

It's not to say I disagree with you that they have caught on fire. (you've provided evidence of one!) One can only surmise that a few here and there have had shoddy repairs done (or arson attack!), resulting in a four wheeled bonfire where no one's having much fun!

You must have been the only person that didn't hear of the F series testing that went wrong in the early '80's. The Engineer that use to sit next to me had one go up in flames right about where the Melbourne F1 circuit is, (Albert park), peak traffic and all...

The cached link posted earlier to the old auction page shows the engine bay - it looked like a quality twin turbo install, lots of shiny bits, but with the heat from the localised fire melting metal, my guess is the oil line to the turbo (it's over the exhaust) or a fuel line (which would be close to the exhaust)
Packaging is tough in those mid mounts...
Unlikely to be electrical with the heat melting aluminium in such a small area IMHO (Had a cortina burn electrically once, different outcome)

[turbodewd]

Worst. Rims. Ever.

[FG50T]

No one who gives a damn about a Ferrari wouldn't put aftermarket wheels on it. Never.

Secondly, turbocharged too? Screams drug dealer to me.

[commodorenutt]

Reminds me of this yellow Lambo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYpRTEcyqGw

Must be something with the colour......


Edit: seems it's not uncommon in any colour Lambo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCHqEIRC2c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Swlt6jF7Y