| Author | Message | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 882 Registered: 4-2002 |
hey doody..... bws88tr was home in bed in nj with bronchittis...but thanks for the touchout to me... glad you guys had a nice time.. regards, bruce | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 202 Registered: 7-2002 |
Bill drove us down rt 9 at about 85 the hooked around on to 495 and kicked it up to bout 90 or so. It was hard to tell with the smile on my face and the wind in my eyes! We blew by cars like they were standing still yet it seemed so controlled. The TR was much smoother and quieter than I expected. Nothing like the growl of a V12 though. I followed Bill home for a ways and I forget how low and WIDE the TR is. Looks like a spaceship. So to the thread of "does a TR look dated?" I say HELL NO! Thanks again to Bill for the ride and thanks to everyone else for the company. | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Member Username: Verell Post Number: 366 Registered: 5-2001 |
PHOTOS OF FERRARIS AROUND BOSTON GET TOGETHER (yes, each pix has an embedded word or 2 of wisdom.) As luck would have it, I didn't see Jim trying to wave me down when I make a pass thru the parking lot to see if anyone had arrived 1st. I parked 1st:  Jim came over & introduced himself. Then Theo arrived shortly afterward:  Don't they make a nice couple:  Looks like we're all that's coming, let's go eat:  However, Bob drove up & came in to find us eating appetizers. Shortly thereafter the manager dropped by to make sure we were having a great time. Theo asked if it was OK for our cars to be in unmarked slots. The manager looked serious & said "You better give me the keys, I'll personally move them to be safe...". We said 'RIIIIIGHT' and everyone had a good laugh. After dinner was cleaned away, The cute watress who was also a photographer & snapped us:  After a great meal & a lot of car talk, we sadly started heading out. Everyone stopped & tried to admire Bob's TR in the deepening dark, but we could hardly see each other:  | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 467 Registered: 11-2001 |
whoops - egg on my face, bill! i rememberd "bill" and "testarossa". sorry my bad! doody. | ||
| William Henderson (Billh)
New member Username: Billh Post Number: 15 Registered: 5-2002 |
it wasnt bws88tr it was billh. great time meeting you guys. we definitely have to unite some central mass ferristi again! post those digital pics! Billh 86TR | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 465 Registered: 11-2001 |
We had a turnout of five folks and three f-cars. Theo brought his 87 328 GTS (a NA car with many Euro touches). Bws88tr brought his 88 Testarossa. Verell brought his Euro 82 308 GTS QV Jim_schad had a lovely rental car. I had my p-car unfortunately since I had to be in Cambridge in the morning. I try to keep the f-car out of the Big Dig! The food was great and the company was stellar. It was great to meet you guys! Verell took some digital pics - hopefully he can post some. Bws88tr arrived late, so I don't recall if Verell got pics of the Testarossa. Hope you had a fun ride, Jim_schad! Doody! | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Member Username: Verell Post Number: 359 Registered: 5-2001 |
I'm still in (think I'm #6), but my friend has a famlily thing he can't skip. Look for my '82 Euro 308 GTS QV (Red of course). 'OpenVMS' front plate. Anticipatively, | ||
| Theo Pappas (Theo)
New member Username: Theo Post Number: 20 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well, I haven't heard back from my two friends Dan & George, so I think we are 6 people. First one there should put a name in. How about 'Enzo' or 'Ferrari'? This way we can all find each other instead of looking around for everyone. | ||
| William Henderson (Billh)
New member Username: Billh Post Number: 12 Registered: 5-2002 |
sure jim. but I dont know how exciting route nine will be. it might be a job for four ninety five!  | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 201 Registered: 7-2002 |
Excellent Bill! Bill, I am considering buying a TR in the next 6-9 months, but I have never even ridden in one. If we have time would you oblige me and take me for a spin? | ||
| William Henderson (Billh)
New member Username: Billh Post Number: 11 Registered: 5-2002 |
hey, I just saw this post. I am north of worcester and am interested in showing up... my girlfriends brother Mario works there. he is a great kid. maybe he will be working. I will be in an red 86TR. -Bill | ||
| Theo Pappas (Theo)
New member Username: Theo Post Number: 19 Registered: 5-2002 |
I'm still in. I am also getting confirmation from 2 other fcar owners (George & Dan). Currently Attending: Theo - 328 Red/Tan Dan - 328 Red/Tan George - 308 QV Red/Tan Doody - F355 Spider Yellow/Black Verell - Euro 308 GTS QV Jim - ?? Joe - M3 Any other MA Fcar owners or enthusiasts are welcome to come! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 190 Registered: 7-2002 |
I'm in. I will be driving a rental car! | ||
| Joseph MacPhee (Jmacphee)
New member Username: Jmacphee Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2002 |
I'm still in, though driving the m3 as I am between F-cars. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 455 Registered: 11-2001 |
Just bumping this to make sure we're still on for Thursday evening. 18:00 ET (that's 6 o'clock in the PM) @ Naked Fish in Westboro MA on Route 9 http://www.nakedfish.com/westboro.html My understanding is that there are six of us. If it's going to be a lot more than that we should probably think about a reservation. doody. | ||
| Verell Boaen (Verell)
Member Username: Verell Post Number: 300 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hi, I'll try to make it too. Euro '82 308 GTS QV from Groton, MA. There's a chiropracter who lives in Dunstable, has a '91 Testarossa. I'll mention the get together to him. Hadn't realized there were so many F*s in the middle of MA!. | ||
| David Jones (Dave)
Member Username: Dave Post Number: 273 Registered: 4-2001 |
When you guys do your cruise, be sure to stop by my ex-wife's house, and let her know I drive a Ferrari.... | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 137 Registered: 7-2002 |
Sounds good. Looks like potentially 6 of us at this point. Me, Theo, 2 friends?, Doody, Joseph. | ||
| Theo Pappas (Theo)
New member Username: Theo Post Number: 17 Registered: 5-2002 |
I'm coming from Westford, which is right on 495 near lowell. 495 S to Route 9 w, all highway speeding (I mean cruising, ha, ha!). I know this route well, as I was a consultant working for EMC in Westboro some time ago. I know of two other Fcar owners (one a 84 308 GTSI QV and a 86 328 GTS) that I will try to persuade into coming. Any other MA Fcar owners out there? Please come and join us. The more fcars, the better. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 418 Registered: 11-2001 |
joseph - i believe theo is coming from well out west MA, so westboro is better for him. and any excuse to drive a few more miles works for me :-) doody. | ||
| Joseph MacPhee (Jmacphee)
New member Username: Jmacphee Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2002 |
I have been lurking here for a while but as another Babson grad (1989) still in the area, I feel in good company. There is a new Naked Fish in Natick at Rt 30 and Speen St. It may be closer than Westboro, but now that I think of it, why would we want one closer? | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 416 Registered: 11-2001 |
Sounds like a plan. Thursday 09/19 18:00 ET at Naked Fish in Westboro MA on Route 9. http://www.nakedfish.com/westboro.html If the weather permits, the 355 will be there. doody! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 129 Registered: 7-2002 |
Theo: Been to that Naked Fish several times. Doody is that good for you as well? | ||
| Theo Pappas (Theo)
New member Username: Theo Post Number: 15 Registered: 5-2002 |
Adam - I think I saw your car! I remember seeing a TR a few times while I was at Babson (and saying to myself "Who owns that!"). Graduated in 1988. Jim - Put me down (tentatively) for the 19th. I'll bring my 87 328 GTS. How about we meet for dinner at the Naked Fish in Westboro? It's on route 9 W, a few miles past 495. | ||
| Warren L. (Warren)
Junior Member Username: Warren Post Number: 100 Registered: 2-2002 |
I went to University of Chicago and I don't think I ever saw a F- while serving my 4 year sentence. Even downtown. I think the roads suck too much and the weather is even worse. I should have gone to Stanford in good ol' CA. | ||
| jake (Enzoforza)
New member Username: Enzoforza Post Number: 34 Registered: 10-2001 |
I live in Norwell (about 20 min south of Boston) there a a few F-cars around town. Joey Kramer (drummer for Aerosmith ) lives down the street. He has a silver 360 6 speed. His tags say "modena" Ive actually raced him down Rt. 3A in Cohasset in my nsx. I wish I had my viper that day I would have walked him pretty good!! I have seen him in a Newer 996 Turbo, an Audi s4s and a new C4S that has 19" rims. He also has a Z06 that for sale | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member Username: Icnsltmfg Post Number: 390 Registered: 8-2001 |
Rob; I had a Red TR while up at Babson for about a month in 87. Had a blast with it, Esp when ZBT had their Miami Vice Party. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 126 Registered: 7-2002 |
I am staying in Framingham right by the Natick? Mall off Rt. 9 at a Hamton Inn. Any night is fine with me and if anyone else wants to join that is fine too. The more the merrier. Here is my cell 214-532-8233. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 415 Registered: 11-2001 |
i'd be up for a dinner. thursday the 19th is the only day that would work, and it'd have to be fairly early (like a 6pm gig) and in the metro-west area (eg: framingham-ish). doody. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 125 Registered: 7-2002 |
Actually, I will be in Boston (Framingham) on Sept 18,19,20,21 and leave on the 22nd. Got to go to TJ Maxx and do some database work for them. Anyone want to get together for dinner? If you drive us in your F-car I will buy dinner! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 124 Registered: 7-2002 |
How the heck does a TR fit in the North End? I saw a black 355 spyder there and it seemed big in the streets. | ||
| James P. Smith (Tigermilk)
Junior Member Username: Tigermilk Post Number: 96 Registered: 7-2001 |
For the next 4 months I'll be living in Brookline, but the 308 is stuck in the garage at home in Houston. I've got an apartment up here and on past visits have seen TR at the B&D deli on Beacon 550 Barchetta on Tappan (down the street from my place) a few weeks after they came out 360 and 348 last month near Newbury TR in the North End 330 at the Lotus/Aston Martin dealer Hope to see more in the next couple of months so I can live vicariously through their owners. I'll miss driving my 308. | ||
| William Henderson (Billh)
New member Username: Billh Post Number: 9 Registered: 5-2002 |
I am north of worcester, central mass area. red 86 TR friend of mine next town over has a 84 308QV grigio, and another with a red 348GTS. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1289 Registered: 2-2001 |
Nick , u going to Watkins Glen this weekend ? If not then drop by Lime Rock Sept 7, I'll b running there then | ||
| Jason Biggs (Jason179)
New member Username: Jason179 Post Number: 21 Registered: 8-2002 |
William..thanks for the info..ill check it out take care jason | ||
| Nick (Nick_wood)
Junior Member Username: Nick_wood Post Number: 55 Registered: 3-2002 |
William I am down in Redding CT. Love to stop by and BS for a while. Email me where you are Nick | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1287 Registered: 2-2001 |
I can dig what Rob is saying I was also dreaming of Ferraris while I was at BU 82-86. I met this very cool older gent, not sure if he is still around as he was around 80 back then. He was sort of a legend in Boston. He had a Boxer & a Countach, he told me his first sportscar was a Duesenberg SJ Now thats COOL!!!! Jason , go check out the Brookline car museum, a lot of car people hang around there | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1987 Registered: 12-2000 |
When attending Babson College from 1992 to 1996 we had a few students with Ferraris and alumni would show up now and then in Ferraris. Over the years students had a 308, several 348's, and a TR. Back then living on Ramen noodles and making $5.50 an hour at the computer help desk those Ferraris seemed so unobtainable. Now I have a beautiful 328 and trying to talk my wife into restoring an older V12. Kinda puts a tear in your eye, dreams do come true. I guess right now a 275 GTB/4 seems obtainable... | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 772 Registered: 4-2002 |
william high school for me in 78, u-b graduated in 82, then the real world in nyc... bruce | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1285 Registered: 2-2001 |
Lake Candlewood is over by Danbury. I graduated HS in 82 | ||
| Jason Biggs (Jason179)
New member Username: Jason179 Post Number: 20 Registered: 8-2002 |
Doody what area of boston are u in? I am a few miles from Ferrari of New England. Jason | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 412 Registered: 11-2001 |
i'm in the boston burbs, but can't claim to know any of those three cars. doody. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 771 Registered: 4-2002 |
WILLIAM I WENT TO UNIV OF BRIDGEPORT FROM 78-82.. MY BEST FRIEND LIVES IN FAIRFIELD AND MY WIFE IS FROM MILFORD...WHERE IS LAKE CANDLEWOOD?? REGARDS,BRUCE | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1284 Registered: 2-2001 |
Bruce what school did u go to? I am on Lake Candlewood | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 770 Registered: 4-2002 |
WILLIAM WHERE IN CT?? I WENT TO SCHOOL IN CT BRUCE | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1282 Registered: 2-2001 |
there r several, John at IFS, Bob who owns an MB, BMW dealership just outside Boston, the theres Paul Wilson who was Chief Instructor for the FCA & BMWCCA about 10 years ago. I had my 512TR up there last summer but I live in SW CT | ||
| Jason Biggs (Jason179)
New member Username: Jason179 Post Number: 19 Registered: 8-2002 |
I was wondering if any Fcar owners live around Boston. Ive seen a 308, a 360 coupe and a 360 spyder around Needham, Mass. Hopefully someone here can clain one. All 3 have been red. Anyone? |