| Author | Message | ||
| Andrew (Enzo250gto)
Junior Member Username: Enzo250gto Post Number: 86 Registered: 2-2002 |
Yoshi, The link I posted is his official site for his collection in Gotenba. If your from Japan then you will probably already know this is about 1 1/2 hours away from Tokyo by car very near Mt. Fuji. He also has a watch collection and 4 cars in Azubu Juba (area in Tokyo, Toei Oedo Line one stop after Roppongi). If the fall there is a wonderful event held there called "Ferrari Brunch" and it is invite only. If you buy your Ferrari from Cornes you have a good chance at going. | ||
| LionsFan54 (Lionsfan54)
New member Username: Lionsfan54 Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2003 |
How much does a 275 GTO go for? I saw a yellow one in Michigan (southwest) a few weeks ago. | ||
| Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Member Username: Matt_lamotte Post Number: 416 Registered: 10-2002 |
I found this on the Matsuda collection Part 1 http://www.velocetoday.com/lifestyle/lifestyle_8.php Part 2 http://www.velocetoday.com/lifestyle/lifestyle_10.php Part 3 http://www.velocetoday.com/lifestyle/lifestyle_10.php | ||
| Yoshi Ace (Tiger_ace)
Junior Member Username: Tiger_ace Post Number: 55 Registered: 5-2003 |
Paul, I checked out the sight, and found this is the private party held by FCJ member in Osaka. President name of the club is Mr. Okamoto, and I don't know who he is yet. Based on the caption, it seems these items are at his house or his office! They hold many events in past years, and posted their pics at the site you found. How did you find it?!?! There 's not much info on these pictures, and someone just put caption for each pics. FChat always surprise me with abundance of resource & member's effort. Someone mentioned "Matsuda Collection". What is that? Is there any site for pics? Any comment? | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 4852 Registered: 5-2001 |
Ferrari Overload! I am going  Please someone help me | ||
| Sean F (Agracer)
Junior Member Username: Agracer Post Number: 210 Registered: 2-2003 |
You'd think a guy with that much money would know how to outfit the pit guys working on Berger's F189.! | ||
| Paul Loussia (Bumboola)
Junior Member Username: Bumboola Post Number: 96 Registered: 3-2003 |
Check it out, Yoshi: http://www.benibuta.com/ferrari/rokko2000/rokko2000_01.html Wayne, I thought it might have been Okamoto's collection but couldn't find enough info to back it up. Thanks | ||
| Yoshi Ace (Tiger_ace)
New member Username: Tiger_ace Post Number: 50 Registered: 5-2003 |
If it is Okamoto collection, it's not surprising. Their brand is well-known & most used in Japan, and sells in USA, too. (priced high for thoese who doesn't mind paying extra for pleasure) and many people who invested in his companies early '80's made a good money. Okamoto makes one of the thinnest rubber, brand name rubber (by tie-up w/ established designers), novelty (my favorite is neon color & glows in dark), rubber w/ various taste (never tried them), and constantly coming up with new materials for rubber. Gosh, I feel like PR man for Okamoto. Paul, if you tell me the address, I can check it and let you know what is says in few days. I wonder I can visit this place & check them out. It's a feast for my eyes & soul. Still waiting for my first Ferrari....... Just made 3rd offer in 2 wks. Hope this works out | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 1220 Registered: 5-2001 |
He made THAT much money selling rubbers? | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1295 Registered: 5-2002 |
Taek, I saw an original Cobra at a small outdoor car show about 15 years ago. It was also in the hands of a long term owner. The guy didn't even bother to clean the car up for the show. It still had old Coke cans and dirt and grass laying in the floor. He just drove it to the show and parked it with the rest of the cars. He scribbled a sign on a piece of cardboard box and propped it on the windshield warning people not to lean on the aluminum body. Don't know whatever happened to that car. But it was pretty wild knowing that his dirty car was worth more than any restored car at the show. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1119 Registered: 10-2001 |
Well Arlie dont forget that they might not have bought those cars for $4000 but they sure worked their ass to get the $$ to buy them a $5M or more . | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1169 Registered: 11-2002 |
Arlie, I can come kind of close. I met a gentleman who bought a 427 Cobra when it was about five or ten years used. The owner was about to pretty much scrap them because they were in rough shape (he had two), and this guy ended up buying one of them. Worked on the car himself to get it running properly, and he still has it. He doesn't have a million bucks and he never did. You would think him an Average Joe, but when that garage door opens...BAM You're floored. Even though there have been times he has needed the money he refused to, and still, refuses to sell it. He almost sees it as a part of his family. Fantastic. Cheers | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1118 Registered: 10-2001 |
Tyson , now this list is better  There's a SWB , a 275 GTB/C , a 250 MM , a 375 MM ( Gorgeous btw ! ) and a Daytona Comp ! | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1294 Registered: 5-2002 |
What's the big deal? A multi-millionaire that can afford some expensive cars. That's nothing very special or unexpected. Show me an average guy who bought a 250GTO or a 58 Testarossa for $4000 back when they were rotting in the barn and restored it himself. THAT is a collection worth taking notice of. He's the fellow that outsmarted everybody else. | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Junior Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 58 Registered: 6-2003 |
He sold it to Symbolic Motors who the sold it to DK engineering who still have it. I am sure he has alot more cars that aren't on that list. | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1168 Registered: 11-2002 |
3 GTO's isn't too shabby if you ask me... Cheers | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Intermediate Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 1167 Registered: 11-2002 |
Are you sure that list is accurate? I could've sworn there were more cars. Also, didn't he have a 250LM (Wayne?). Cheers | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Junior Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 57 Registered: 6-2003 |
Are you dissapointed with that list Andrew? Mr. Matsuda has owned some of the most important Ferraris ever built. | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Junior Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 56 Registered: 6-2003 |
http://www.neko.co.jp/guest/magazine/scuderia/001/museum/museum.htm | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1117 Registered: 10-2001 |
I must say im a bit disapointed by Matsuda collection ...he doesnt own a P3/4 , a 312 P , a 512 S/ M , no SWB , no 275 , no 375 , no 250 TR , no LM . Stroll ot Sachs collection are more to my tastes | ||
| Andrew (Enzo250gto)
Junior Member Username: Enzo250gto Post Number: 85 Registered: 2-2002 |
This is a list of Matsuda's collection http://www.ferrari-museum.co.jp/List.html I'm not sure if this is Okamoto's collection but if Wayne said it is then I'm guessing it is. Okamoto is a famous manufacture of rubber and they make the number one condom in Japan. A friend of mine here in Tokyo went to high school with his daughter 20 years ago and has told me about the family before. Very nice collection indeed. I will research to see if this is public and if so you can bet I'll take some pics for everyone. | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5243 Registered: 8-2002 |
No Prob  | ||
| Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
Member Username: Karsten335 Post Number: 449 Registered: 11-2002 |
Okay, It's not Tinkins collection then :D | ||
| "The Don" (The_don)
Senior Member Username: The_don Post Number: 5242 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jonas, if you look at all the pictures with writing, it's in Japanese with the exception of the pci with the eb100, it's in english and Japanese. Also the licence plates are Japanese. It's not Tonkin's | ||
| Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
Member Username: Karsten335 Post Number: 448 Registered: 11-2002 |
Isn't that Ron Tinkins' collection? I believe it is. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1924 Registered: 8-2002 |
This collection belongs to Yoshikuni Okamoto of Kobe, Japan. | ||
| Paul Loussia (Bumboola)
Junior Member Username: Bumboola Post Number: 90 Registered: 3-2003 |
To tell you the truth guys, I can't figure this one out. Like Andrew, I assumed this was part of Matsuda's collection, but this building is not the Ferrari Museum of Art in Japan, where he keeps them, and I believe some of the cars are different from his. I found these pics on the web, but it is a Japanese site and I couldn't figure out who's, or where this, collection is. Any good guesses?     | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1880 Registered: 7-2001 |
That's not a collection, it's an obsession! Where do I sign up? | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 222 Registered: 2-2003 |
I like the garage, but you sure have to move a lot of cars around to get some of them out I think he planned it this way. That is some collection. Where can I get a crystal cavallino rampante? Awesome pics thanks Erik | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 169 Registered: 4-2002 |
LOL, cheater! ;-) Man, I can't get over what a gorgeous garage that is. | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1909 Registered: 8-2002 |
Alex, to be exact: It's a 1995 Bugatti EB110 SS (s/n 39012). (Okay, so the description's visible in the photo!) | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 168 Registered: 4-2002 |
Wow, I have no idea what I was thinking: Those = Does | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 167 Registered: 4-2002 |
Wow! From the looks of it, there are some non F cars laying around like the Bugatti EB110...wonder what else is there? Unfortunately, I'm going to venture a guess that these cars see as much work as that tool set those...not much if ever? | ||
| Armen Gugasian (Ag512bbi)
New member Username: Ag512bbi Post Number: 47 Registered: 6-2002 |
WOW!!!!! Incredible Collection | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4608 Registered: 8-2002 |
Most people are content to just see the car; some people need to know what kind it is; Wayne even knows the serial #... Unbelievable... Paul, very nice pictures - was this of Chris Parr's other room...? | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1907 Registered: 8-2002 |
It's a 275 GTB/C. I would guess it's s/n 09079. | ||
| Wade Nunez(FortuneMotors) (308nut)
Junior Member Username: 308nut Post Number: 230 Registered: 7-2002 |
From that angle it looks like a 250 Tour de France Wade | ||
| LionsFan54 (Lionsfan54)
New member Username: Lionsfan54 Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2003 |
Stupid question (lack of old Ferrari knowledge), but what model is the car with the plate reading "275" in the sixth pic (6th from the bottom)? Thanks | ||
| Dirk de Jager (Dj_dirk)
Junior Member Username: Dj_dirk Post Number: 201 Registered: 2-2002 |
can somebody give me an address on that place? | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1106 Registered: 10-2001 |
Is that Matsuda's collection ? Do you have more ??? | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 1252 Registered: 12-2002 |
Oh is that all? just jk Pretty amazing! | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 589 Registered: 4-2003 |
Paul, Awesome pics!! How often do they get driven? Vincent. | ||
| Patrick Denonville (Arizonaguy)
Junior Member Username: Arizonaguy Post Number: 235 Registered: 4-2003 |
HOLY ••••!!!Whos are those? 288GTO Evolution,333SP,F50GT and an F40LM along with a 288GTO etc..WOWZA!!! | ||
| Paul Loussia (Bumboola)
Junior Member Username: Bumboola Post Number: 87 Registered: 3-2003 |
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