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Road Trip - 328 GTB

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  1. 1stFerrari@71

    1stFerrari@71 Formula Junior

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    #1 1stFerrari@71, Sep 16, 2016
    I just had my 75th birthday (8 September) and my old car's been complaining for some time now that it needs to see some country other than South and Central Texas so tomorrow, Saturday, September 17, we're leaving from 60 miles NE of Dallas for Albuquerque and Santa Fe - round trip about 1300 miles....

    So, if you see an old guy in a silver 328 on Texas 11, US 82, US 287, I-40, and parts of Route 66 it's me - or the guy with the other silver 328 GTB - I don't think he comes this far north in his car - but, at any rate, wave..... :)


    To quote myself: "No one on his death bed ever said, "I wish I'd driven the Ferrari less."
     
  2. Borca

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    #2 Borca, Sep 16, 2016
    Congratulations on your adventure!!! Good luck and Godspeed!
     
  3. AMA328

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    #3 AMA328, Sep 16, 2016
    Used to be a speed trap in Estelline. Childress, other than being the armpit of North Texas/Panhandle, often has DPS on the loose(both are on 287).

    Be very careful headed west, out of Amarillo on I-40 until Vega(30-ish miles), as this is a very popular drug-net stretch. LOTS of DPS pulling over out of state cars, etc. They'd probably like a little horsie on their trophy case, too :)

    If you really wanna haul it, there's some decent opportunities once you clear Adrian on I-40, well into New Mexico, with a few cops around the cities(Tumcumcari, Santa Rosa). Scenery is decent, if you like a more desert type look.

    If you're gonna overnight in Amarillo(good halfway point), best selection of hotels is out west, by the mall, at Soncy & I-40.
     
  4. 308 milano

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    #4 308 milano, Sep 16, 2016
    That's quite a long while to have a smile on your face. You sure about this?
     
  5. 1stFerrari@71

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    #5 1stFerrari@71, Sep 16, 2016
    Well aware of 287 and 40 - been driving West all the way to California since '63 - and used to make the Dallas/Amarillo trip half a dozen times a year as my wife's family was from Amarillo.

    Eating dinner at the Japanese place on Soncy tomorrow evening with friends.

    I drive the speed limit in my 328 unless I'm in an area I am familiar with.... 328s aren't all that fast - yes, fast enough, though, to get tickets.....

    Thanks for the thoughts and suggestions.

    Jj
     
  6. 1stFerrari@71

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    #6 1stFerrari@71, Sep 16, 2016
    I am! I am!

    Bought my 328 to drive. Have had it a bit more than three years now, have put about 30K miles on it..... car has about 51K on the clock....
     
  7. AMA328

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    #7 AMA328, Sep 16, 2016
    IF the Japanese place you're thinking about is on north side of I-40, bit east of Soncy, that's the good one. There is(used to be?) a Japanese joint much farther south, actually on Soncy that I've heard not good things about(I've never eaten there). The first one I listed is very popular and has good grub.

    Enjoy :)

    Sounds like you don't need a trip guide. I only did one lengthy trip in a 328, as no cruise control + cramped seating + going way too slowly for extended periods got really old, really quickly. Still, managed 20+ mpg going 80+, which ain't so bad...

    Great cars for shorter trips and around town buzzing, tho.
     
  8. 1stFerrari@71

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    #8 1stFerrari@71, Sep 16, 2016
    Retired AF guy and his Pilipina wife own the one I go to most of the time. They've got a good bar and the sushi isn't bad.... not as good as the West Coast and Japan, mind you, but for a place where most people passing through only think of the "Big Texan"...it ain't bad... :)
     
  9. PAP 348

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    #9 PAP 348, Sep 16, 2016
    Safe travels Joel!! Please post pics when you can. :)

    I hope I am still driving my Ferrari when I am 75 years young like yourself. :)
     
  10. ar4me

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    #10 ar4me, Sep 16, 2016
    Yes, enjoy. Any road trip is great - in a Ferrari, even better. What more can you ask for? :)
     
  11. TJsBeer

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    #11 TJsBeer, Sep 19, 2016
    Love this!
     
  12. raider1968

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    #12 raider1968, Sep 19, 2016
    Have a great time!
     
  13. M. Brandon Motorcars

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    #13 M. Brandon Motorcars, Sep 19, 2016
    I did a 1200+ mile roadtrip this summer in my 1984 Mondial QV Euro coupe, up to the FCA Nationals, from Houston to Columbus, OH. I had a ball, and the car didn't miss a beat. (And I won the "longest trip in a Ferrari" award!)

    These cars are much tougher than most people give them credit for. Enjoy your trip!
     
  14. DIGMAN52

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    #14 DIGMAN52, Sep 20, 2016
    Well done on driving to New Mexico ! If you need Santa Fe restaurant, or things to do recommendations let me know. We go several times a year.
     
  15. LAracer

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    #15 LAracer, Sep 22, 2016
    Sounds like a fantastic idea. If you're spending some time in Santa Fe and you want to experience an unbelievably good road, head to Los Alamos (40 min north of SF), and take Hwy 4 through the mountains, past Jemez Springs, onto 550 and I25, and back to SF (or Albuquerque). It can be done in 3-4 hrs, but there's plenty of interesting stops along the way, so take your time. Drop me a pm for more info or if you want to make it a convoy.
     
  16. 1stFerrari@71

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    #16 1stFerrari@71, Sep 30, 2016
    LAracer - just saw your post (just back night before last and did not check the forum while gone.)

    I did go to Los Alamos and did run around a bit. Drove 14 a couple of times up to Madrid and Cerrillos... after leaving Cerrillos I turned off to drive across country to Santa Rosa where I spent the night...

    ... next morning I drove US 84 to Ft. Sumner, then to Clovis, and on to Morton, Texas, where I left US 82 and ended going into the Denton/McKinney on 380 - BIG mistake - they've been working on that section of road since Noah built the ark and it's still a mess.... arghhhhhh......

    Will post photos and a few words one day this weekend....

    Getting ready to drive the 328 to New England and, likely, on up into Canada and on over to Nova Scotia in a couple of weeks....
     

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