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  1. Challenge64

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    #1 Challenge64, Nov 13, 2017
    A long time ago, I specced out what I thought would be the ultimate one-off Ferrari. Tailor-Made in Maranello obliged and a lot of time passed. Many emails and even a visit this last September to check out the almost finished car. And today it arrived!

    First off, here is the car in Maranello...


    More to come in the following hours and days for what is the most exciting car I've ever had the privilege to buy!

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    #2 dcmetro, Nov 13, 2017
    Congrats Ron !

    I absolutely need to see some close up pics because at first sight I saw an argento tdf. I don't want to spoil your joy in any way, that picture probably don't do the car justice
     
  3. Challenge64

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    #4 tomc, Nov 13, 2017
    Gorgeous car. Enjoy it in the best of health.
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    #6 Dave rocks, Nov 13, 2017
    Wow - so it has a clear coat - right?

    Very nice :)
     
  7. Challenge64

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    #7 Challenge64, Nov 13, 2017
    Yes, clear coat. Semi-gloss actually
     
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    #9 Dave rocks, Nov 13, 2017
    Well, they matched it to your finish. You don't like? I think it looks great.
     
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  11. Challenge64

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    #11 Challenge64, Nov 13, 2017
    I think it's awesome they did this!
     
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    #12 Dave rocks, Nov 13, 2017
    Me too :)
     
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    #13 j09333, Nov 13, 2017
    OMG!!!!!
     
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    #14 carguyjohn350, Nov 13, 2017
    Very impressive!

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    #15 Ferrari 360 CS, Nov 14, 2017
    Spectacular TDF congratulations! I must admit this was one of the cars on the forum I was really waiting to see pictures of! I am sure it will look even better in natural light.
     
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    #16 -CD-, Nov 14, 2017
    Congrats! :) This was a hell of a job to grind the whole car in a full matching finish! :)

    Cool that they finish the fuel cap, too! On the pic it shows a lot of orange peel,
    is the paint finish on the car ok? Ferrari, we all know, is famous for the orange peel
    and on semi gloss a paint correction didn't work. So i cross my fingers for you,
    for an excellent paintjob! :)

    Can't wait to see more pics!
     
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    #17 Garretto, Nov 14, 2017
    Congratulations! Looking good but those indoor pics surely don't do the car justice! Outdoors pictures are mandatory! :)

    I'm still intrigued about the finish match bumpers vs. body, please add a few close-ups.

    All in all I've always liked the idea of bare metal bodies so I've been closely following this one. @-CD- Christian, the clear coat *could* show minor orange peel, but the obvious visible pattern is that of the bare aluminium, not defective paint.
     
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    #18 of2worlds, Nov 14, 2017
    Me to, the finish detail is amazing and a 1 of 1 effort with that metal 'look'. You can't compare this car as you would a normal painted tdF...
    An out of this world effort!
     
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    #19 Dave rocks, Nov 14, 2017
    In one of the photos above you can see a very slight miss-match.
     
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    #20 BarryK, Nov 14, 2017
    Very nice indeed. Congrats!!
     
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    #21 NürScud, Nov 14, 2017
    Congratulations!! I think that, this is the most unique Tailor Made F12 TdF!

    Enjoy it.

    :)
     
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    #22 of2worlds, Nov 14, 2017
    I believe that effect is because of working with two different surfaces. It is further complicated in this unique case by trying to match the painted finish on the front and rear bumper trim with metal bodywork. No easy task!
     
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    #23 Dave rocks, Nov 14, 2017
    Certainly. The aluminum panels appear to have a DA finish prior to clear coat. That would be hard to replicate on a painted plastic surface unless someone air brushed the effect :)
     
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    #24 vinuneuro, Nov 14, 2017
    This has to be one of the greatest individual Ferrari's ever built.
     
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    #25 TeamF1Jr, Nov 14, 2017
    One of those unique specs that makes you want to examine every inch of the car in admiration. Well done to both you and the factory!!
     
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