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  1. 550v12SABI

    550v12SABI Karting

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    #1 550v12SABI, May 15, 2014
    There is hope people. The Maranellos will be a collectible.
    https://autos.yahoo.com/news/seller-rejects-million-dollar-offer-ferrari-575-gtz-160010374.html
    If someone offered you a million bucks for your car, you'd take it, right? Well, you probably would if the car in question was your beat-up old Honda Civic and the man with the money had momentarily taken leave of his senses, but in the rarefied world of coachbuilt cars it isn't so simple.

    Back in 2006, renowned coachbuilder Zagato built six Ferrari 575 GTZ coupes, on the 575 Maranello platform. Each was officially given Ferrari's blessing--a difficult enough process in itself--and flowing bodywork inspired by Ferrari's vintage models of the 1950s and 1960s. Each of the six, hand-built for each lucky customer, features individual touches to the bodywork--so no two 575 GTZs are alike. The car was commissioned by Japanese collector Yushiyuki Hayashi, who received the first two cars--one to drive around in (hurrah!), the other to gather dust and admiration in his personal collection.

    That means big bucks and a high bid of 800,000 euros ($1.09 million) at the recent RM Auctions event in Monaco. That wasn't quite enough for the car's owner though, according to the website of RM Auctions. The car, with just over 14,000 miles from new and the Maranello's standard 540-horsepower, 5,748 cc 65-degree V-12 engine, is finished in two-tone gray and features Zagato's trademark 'double-bubble' roof--best viewed from the car's rear. The interior layout is standard 575, but a full retrim by Zagato in 'Crema' leather lends it a bespoke feel befitting its rarity.

    It is, however, clearly worth more than one million dollars to its current owner. What would you bid?...

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  2. freedomgli

    freedomgli Karting

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    #2 freedomgli, May 15, 2014
    There are a lot of Zagato cars I like but I can't stand the looks of the 575 GTZ. To me, it's worth less than an original 575. But rarity trumps good taste.
     
  3. tifosi_

    tifosi_ Formula 3

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    #3 tifosi_, May 15, 2014
    I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I like the 575 GTZ, and think that some of the styling cues can actually be found in Pininfarina's 599GTB Fiorano that followed the regular 575 Maranello, which I also consider a beautiful car.
     
  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 tazandjan, May 15, 2014
    Steve- The GTZs had standard 575M 515 hp engines, not the 540 hp versions fitted to the Superamerica and 612.
     
  5. 550v12SABI

    550v12SABI Karting

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    #5 550v12SABI, May 15, 2014
    I would still prefer a Barchetta over them all, but thats just me. Everyone is different and I know some people would have a different taste than I do.
     
  6. gt4me

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    #6 gt4me, May 15, 2014
    I quite like it, certainly different.
     
  7. tazandjan

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    #7 tazandjan, May 15, 2014
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  8. 308 GTB

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    #8 308 GTB, May 15, 2014
    The blue one looks like an old Corvette.
     
  9. 2000 456M

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    #9 2000 456M, May 15, 2014
    In today's car markets at the higher end, $1 million isn't very much.

    Currently on ebay:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Martin-Other-DB4GT-ZAGATO-1960-ASTON-MARTIN-DB4GT-ZAGATO-/111354378858?forcerrptr=true&hash=item19ed3cfa6a&item=111354378858&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-300SL-1955-Gullwing-in-extraordinary-condition-/221438475793?forcerrptr=true&hash=item338ec2fe11&item=221438475793&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

    and, of course:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Accord-LX-Sedan-4-Door-2007-Honda-Accord-LX-Sedan-4-Door-2-4L-/111354752780?forcerrptr=true&hash=item19ed42af0c&item=111354752780&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

    :)
     
  10. 575 Maranello

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    #10 575 Maranello, May 15, 2014
    I just have to laugh at the Honda. LMAO
     
  11. Patek

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    #11 Patek, May 15, 2014
    I would put the million toward the price of a 288 GTO. Or LaFerrari.
     
  12. tifosi_

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    #12 tifosi_, May 15, 2014

    I'd have to agree with you there :)
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  13. Chanosky

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    #13 Chanosky, May 16, 2014
    If I could afford to put $ 1M plus on a car just to keep it in my garage, I would very likely be albe to spend way more than that, and in that case would probably have booth a GTZ and a 288GTO.
     
  14. tifosi_

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    #14 tifosi_, May 16, 2014

    That's true too!
    Clyde


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  15. Zedtt

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    #15 Zedtt, May 29, 2014
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  16. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #16 Bas, May 30, 2014
    I don't know whose crazier: The seller rejecting a million, or the drunk man offering a million!
     
  17. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #17 G. Pepper, May 30, 2014
    What is the gold car? That's actually ridiculously good looking. The blue one, not so much. I prefer the regular 575M design to that one.

    Cheers,

    George
     
  18. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #18 tazandjan, May 30, 2014
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  19. DarkShines

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    #19 DarkShines, May 31, 2014
    That 540 Aperta is Beautiful


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  20. Northman

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    #20 Northman, May 31, 2014
    New Corvette Mako Shark on steroids?
     
  21. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #21 G. Pepper, May 31, 2014
    That's a beautiful car, but yes, it does remind one of a Corvette.

    Cheers,

    George
     
  22. raider1968

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    #22 raider1968, May 31, 2014
    The one offs do nothing for me
     

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