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If you could only have one Ferrari...

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by FutureF, Mar 30, 2020.

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  1. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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  2. AandSC

    AandSC Formula Junior
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    The F430 we own. It’s been a dream car since they introduced it. I know it’s not the fastest, most expensive, most rare, etc. But it’s a special car to me.
     
  3. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
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    if we are dreaming.....why dream small?

    250gto series 2 for me thank you very much.
     
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  4. Eddie.h

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    Agreed. I like my Mondial. Ahhh.


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  5. mclaudio

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    P3/4 #0856 (after a confirmation test drive). Otherwise, stay with what I have.
     
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  6. willrace

    willrace Three Time F1 World Champ
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  7. PhilNotHill

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    La Ferrari Aperta

    Rear mid engine V12

    Window over the engine

    Topless option

    Just what the doctor ordered
     
  8. Ferrari 308 GTB

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    312T,with a team of mechanics to 'service' it.
     
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  9. DGS

    DGS Six Time F1 World Champ
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    With what other marque could you even consider the premise that the car will outlast you? :p
     
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  10. AlfistaPortoghese

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    Shiv,

    The driver makes a lot of difference, of course. I have no trouble believing you’re a more experienced driver than me, so I most certainly will not accept that challenge! :p:D

    What I meant was cars from a distant era have handling characteristics (brakes, aerodynamics, throttle response, etc) that render them moving trucks by today’s standards, being more of an investment than actually being a pleasure to drive.

    I mean, from a comfort and fun point of view, I’d take the Speciale Aperta over the 288 to, for instance, as a foreigner, know rural Texas or go from NY to Florida or Boston.

    Old cars, imvho, are terribly one sided and heavy, hot, unresponsive. Modern Ferraris can be as comfortable as your BMW 7er or Mercedes-Benz S, and as fast as no Ferrari has ever been before. Modern Ferraris adapt to your style and help you achieve the pinnacle of that driving style. They adapt to YOU, whereas older cars make YOU adapt to it.

    The OP gave room to healthy ambiguity, so if you have to have just ONE Ferrari, some will choose a particular model with the investment side in mind, others with driving first and foremost in mind. There are vintage car fans, and modern car fans. As I see it: No wrong answer!

    Kindest regards,

    Nuno.
     
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  11. colombo2cam

    colombo2cam Formula Junior

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  12. FutureF

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    This is insanely pretty!
     
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  13. italiafan

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    I’m not sure how many here have actually driven a vintage car, much less lived with it for regular use...generally speaking they suck.
     
  14. sixcarbs

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    250 California LWB or SWB

    Under $1 million in today's market:

    512 BB Carb car, never Federalized, the LAST analog Ferrari.
     
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  15. colombo2cam

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    I would strongly disagree - great vintage cars that have been well maintained are regularly used and are properly set up have a soul that can not be duplicated by modern technology. While it is true that they are no where near as fast and are not as sticky as the newer cars....... they handle better, they may not stick as good but they handle better. The gears make more sense as you had way less horsepower etc so the engineers needed to be more exact. you can actuality drive one around corners slide the rear and go listen to the noise and loose yourself like you are in your own world.
     
  16. tomc

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    Pretty. What is it?
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  17. colombo2cam

    colombo2cam Formula Junior

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    250 LM -
     
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  18. m5shiv

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    Light weight makes certain cars magical. And those days aren't coming back ! At 1159 kg the 288 continues to be a superlative drive with plenty of brake, chassis and suspension performance that can and will embarrass modern heavy and much larger cars once you give her some decent rubber.
     
  19. italiafan

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    I suppose you may be right, but I restored and regularly drove a ‘59 Maserati 3500GT, and it was scary. Brakes were horrible, severe body roll, modest acceleration, always the fear of breaking down, fear of being hit by some dope in a Ford F-250, fear of bursting into flames like a Roman candle, could barely see out rear mirror (I’m tallish), no side mirrors, no seatbelts, no safety anything in superleggera body, oh...and tires sucked. I might of missed a couple more items. :)
    Traded it for a 2011 458 Italia which was a screaming good sports car...a real driver’s car. I see the Speciale and SA as the “pinnacle” of that amazing series; a great blend of old and new. Fast enough to make you scared but not so fast you can’t play with the rev range.
    All differing opinions are of equal weight of course, all good fun.
    Be safe out there!
     
  20. colombo2cam

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    I am sorry that you had a car that gave you all those issue as well as sensations - my comment was that there are a plethora of great vintage cars that do not suck some are awe inspiring and create an emotion that is to some epic. I hope you enjoy your ride a 458 itlaia is a great car. The statement that "generally speaking they suck" is untrue and a bit harsh.
     
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  21. mikesufka

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    First thought was F50 ( never even seen one before ), but now I’m leaning toward 812 ( never seen one of those either - lol )

    Fun to ponder tho ...

    MDS
     
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  22. plastique999

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    All around goodness, Speciale...
    Of all time ....F40

    This would be an interesting question in 25 or 50 years


    Sent from my 16M
     
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  23. Ryan...

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    While there are certainly faster, more exotic, and "better" Ferraris available, I'd go with a 360 CS and try to put 200k on it!
     
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  24. epb0

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  25. m5shiv

    m5shiv Formula 3
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    I'm going to cheat by listing my trifecta

    288 GTO (heritage)
    458 Speciale (track)
    F12 TdF (daily)
     
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