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Any really special cars in Atlanta?

Discussion in 'South Central - USA (TN, MS, AL, GA)' started by ddemuro, Feb 1, 2007.

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  1. ddemuro

    ddemuro Formula 3

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    Hey guys,

    Moved to Atlanta recently and I'm wondering - have we got any really spectacular supercars in Atlanta? The spotters thread revealed we've got an Enzo, by the owner of FoA - is that the only one? Any Veyrons, F40s/F50s, McLaren F1s, or other ultimate supercars to look for?
     
  2. Jdahlstrom

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    There was a McLaren f1 for sale at lamborghini atlanta awhile ago I dont know if it stayed in ga or not.
     
  3. LMPDesigner

    LMPDesigner F1 Rookie
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    FOA owner has a 288 GTO, F40, F50, Enzo.

    Guy in town has a Murcie roadster, Spyker, etc. Will be getting an F40 sooner or later. Super nice guy but prefers to be low key. I don't blame him.

    Another guy has a heritage version Ford Gt

    Lots of 430's and 360's in town. Lambo's are under represented-mostly owned by local celebs and not out much.

    No Veyrons I know of and Macca F1's are not US legal, so there are only 2/3 in USA total.

    There may be one or two other Enzo'''s in the area but they are not driven.

    Overall a pretty good collection of stuff. Best place to see them is at an Italian Restaurant called Giovannis in Suwanee. Every 3rd Sat of the month the local car guys gather there from 4-7 for beer and pizza.
     
  4. mwhitesell

    mwhitesell Formula 3

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    I had a chance to see that 288 GTO not long ago when mine was in for service. It's not likely that we will see it out on the road though, since it only has 143 Km's on it.
     
  5. 4re308

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    Actually I read on Bimmerforums.com that there is a Veyron in Atlanta, it was seen at a detail show. I'd love to see it. There are lots of supercars around, just well hidden or kept under wraps.
     
  6. andy308

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    I have a 1998 Ford Explorer, does that count!
     
  7. jeffng65

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    Don't know if you would consider it special or not but I've seen a Mercedes SLR McLaren in Buckhead.
     
  8. Scaledetails

    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

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    There's a ton of those SLR's in Atlanta. I think Andrew Jones' wife drives one.
     
  9. andy308

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    She had one last year at the event we did with her, sweeeet ride and she is a very nice person also.
     
  10. Jdahlstrom

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    The lotec c1000 is in atlanta.
     
  11. ddemuro

    ddemuro Formula 3

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    So we know of SLRs. Can anyone confirm or disprove the Veyron?

    Anyone have any confirmed sightings of any Carrera GTs in the area? I know Porsche is headquartered down here so there must be a few.

    Anyone know for sure if there is one Enzo or two Enzos? We know the owner of FoA has one - red right? Is there another?

    I've already seen three Murcielago roadsters - Young Jeezy has one in green, I saw a red one, and I saw a black one with Jackson County plates, oddly.

    The McLaren F1 was indeed US road legal, thanks to Ameritech - in fact, supposedly 21 of the 65 road cars are here in the States. My home state of Colorado has three thanks to Ralph Lauren.
     
  12. Jdahlstrom

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    I saw a silver carrera gt up in atlanta. We were up by lenox and i would have taken a picture but i did have our camera.
     
  13. RP

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    NNO's Nissan. Its the only Nissan on earth that is balanced to drive on two wheels.
     
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    When I saw this thread and saw your name was the last one to post, I just knew you mentioned my sweet Josephine... :)

    She's no P4/5, but she's special. :)
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  16. cletus

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    i can confirm a CTG, probably hte same mentioned above. it was silver seen about a year ago @ chops. i have seen several SLR's around my work near sugarloaf CC. i see a silver DB9 almost weekly.

    our dealership has a DB7 lagonda they have been trying to get rid of for awhile now, i HAD to drive it when the lady came to take pictures of it because she couldn't reach the pedals........oh darn.

    there are vipers everywhere and Lotus North America is located in gwinnett, they always have a few elise's sitting out front and sometimes have a few "special cars running around.....
     
  17. Millis79

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    I met the owner of a black CGT here in Alpharetta and I know a silver one in CCS.
     
  18. mred

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    there are 2 McLaren F1 GTR's in metro Atlanta. one is a longtail and one is a short tail version. Fina and Gulf cars. owner even has an extra engine. there are some really special muscle cars around too.
     
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  20. ddemuro

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    Wow. So these things really never get out then, huh?
     
  21. stradleboy

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    man thats a pity seeing all those cars just sitting
     
  22. nero328gts

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    Who owns F of A now? I knew the owners back when it was FAF Motorcars.
    Somebody told me an outfit called S and W Sportscars Inc. owns it now.
     
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    That would stand for Hugh Stewart and Ed Wettach...
     
  24. 4re308

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    The old owners of FAF were Ewing Hunter and John Apen. John is still active with Manheim auctions and Gold Book work.
     
  25. Debbie

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    It always amazes me that someone thinks it is OK to post pictures on the net without the owner's permission! Can you say violation of privacy?!
     

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