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No of RHD 355s in Britain

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Robertb, Aug 18, 2004.

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  1. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2003
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    Anyone know how I'd find out how many RHD 355s were imported into Britain, broken down by GTB/S/Spider?

    Better still, does anyone have the numbers?

    Robert.
     
  2. F328GTS

    F328GTS Formula 3

    Apr 27, 2004
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    Hi Robert,

    Maranellosales.com have some figures:

    355 Berlinetta
    Total World Production: 4915
    UK Imports: 408

    355 Spider
    Total World Production: 3714
    UK Imports: 454

    Hope this helps...

    Nigel.
     
  3. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

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    Nigel,

    That's perfect, cheers.

    It's surprising that more Spiders were imported than Berlinettas, given the UK's 'challenging' climate...

    Following on from your MSL source, I've just looked on Ferrari UK's search site and to complete the set:

    GTS- total world production 2577, UK imports 360

    Robert.
     
  4. Bukem

    Bukem Karting

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    Robert - it is surprising as you said, but I read some time ago that the UK has more convertibles per capita than Spain, France and Italy put together. Seems that when we catch a glimpse of the yellow thing in the sky, we don't want to miss the chance to bask in its rays...

    Ben.
     
  5. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

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    having lived in Portugal and Spain you would not want to be in an open top car in the daytime in the summer! Great for evening cruising though!
     
  6. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2003
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    True! I must confess I tend to keep my GTS roof on in the bright sunshine. Can't beat open top driving at dusk though...

    The above figures really do highlight how rare Ferraris are, even a 'mass produced' one like the 355. Only just over a thousand RHD 355s in all three variants imported over 5 yrs. Compare that to Porsche...

    Robert.
     
  7. Boxer 512

    Boxer 512 Formula Junior
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    May 5, 2004
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    The number's that have been mentioned on here are accurate, but are only for the F355 Models, What about the 355F1 Models ?

    Seb
     

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