F40 luggage

yeah its definitely not best touring car, which is why I like the 458 so much. perhaps I'm just getting old. nevertheless I plan to do some road trips in the F40 this summer. I'll probably start out with the misses but not sure I'll end up with her still in the passenger seat at the destination. perhaps the luggage is a good idea after all ...

not that anyone asked but fwiw the hatbox wont fit in my bonnet because of the 10lb bottle of CO2 I have up there.

 

Luggage looks great Ross!

 

I think you have described the reality of domestic use of the F40 perfectly

In truth, as dynamic a performer as it is, the F40 is more of a short blast car, than a long-distance one. In that regard, the luggage becomes somewhat of a delightful contradiction.

 

True

 

There's a set on Ebay now for $2900. Seller claims they were around $7000 when new. Too bad the name is embroidered on them. Might make them difficult to sell: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FERRARI-LUGGAGE-F40-F-40-3-PIECE-SET-BY-SCHEDONI-GENTLY-USED-GREAT-COND-OFFERS-/190655915847?pt=Luggage&hash=item2c63fa6747

 

Neat Schedoni leather pouch for Jacky Ickx with brass plate mounted
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Those small tags can be replaced with blanks or ones with the next owner's name on them... Not a big deal.

 

Some were ordered with the car's chassis number on them and that IMO is the best idea because they stay with the car.

 

This thread has stumbled onto something. So you guys have the same reaction when your wives get into the F40? I have the following situation. Tammy hates the F40. EVERY TIME she gets into the car to go anywhere shes starts off by repeating the same line... "I hate this F***ing car!". I like the windows down even if its 98 outside to hear the exhaust popping and growling but she wants the air on and windows up. Driving more than a few miles will not happen with her!!

 

Its well-known that most women cant stand the F40 (difficulty of entry/egress, lack of plush appointments/spartan interior, noise, showy flamboyant boy-racer exterior etc).

These same women absolutely adore the 288 GTO for all of the reasons mentioned above (its stunning shape, nice interior, ease of entry/egress, etc) and have in my experience resulted in more than a couple of purchases of one. The GTO definitely falls into the "you're not selling that one" category, with the spouses & significant others.

All in my humble opinion, based on my dealings with a cross-section of my clients. This notion does not apply to all, of course.

 

I've just come back (in the F40) from a driving trip from London to LeMans, I'm planning to drive again back to the Classic, then I plan a couple of EuroHoons (taking in the stelvio pass and a few others) and a Chateaux visiting trip with a lady friend..

Could I take something else... sure.. but why would I want to

Luggage would be very useful given the front isnt exactly the most watertight place I've found!

 

Bonhams sold genuine two piece set on Friday for £ 1187 inc premium (usd 1800 approx)

 

Gorgeous luggage..............nothing like the smell of that Schedoni leather!
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You might want to drop the Schedoni into plastic over bags then.....

 

This set of F40 luggage is coming up for auction in a few weeks. I have never seen it in black before and I do not like it as much as the more traditional one. The auction description says less than 10 were made. Was this just an option at the time that hardly anyone took up or sets that were available more recently?

https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/sa075-lot-0-1987-1992-ferrari-f40-complete-3-piece-schedoni-luggage-set?el=16522&pn=1&pp=100

 

The traditional-colored luggage is much more popular for a reason as Schedoni will make the luggage in any color you want.

I'm not sure how they can determine that less than 10 were made, but their £12,500 - £15,000 estimate seems optimistic as a set of black F40 luggage recently for less than half that estimate https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/schedoni-luggage-for-ferrari-f40-1

 

Never knew they made the luggage in black. All I've ever seen is tan. Was any of the black luggage delivered with the car? Drew

 

Good question.

 

Very nice!

 

Most likely the buy of the set in Germany is not selling it through Silverstone. I have to say I like the set in black. But a tan set looks smarter when put in the car.