| Author | Message | ||
| Ryan Patrick Baker (Want_a_daytona)
New member Username: Want_a_daytona Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2002 |
I love the styling of the 1972 Daytona, especially in yellow. | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Junior Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 119 Registered: 1-2002 |
I'm going to add one to my selections: 275 NART Spyder | ||
| Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Junior Member Username: Kennedy Post Number: 62 Registered: 3-2002 |
While I agree with what Dave stated, let me suggest another perspective on the responses... I think there are basically 3 styles of Ferrari... they probably have better names, but I'll call'em as I see'em: angular: 288 GTO, 308, 328, 348, 355, TR, 512M round-mid-engine: 250TR, 330P, 246GT, F50, 360 round-front-engine: 250GTO, 365GTB4, 456, 550 I think people often tend to prefer one of the three styles over the others. For me, mid-engine screams racecar more than front-engine... and I prefer the more rounded styling. My brother, OTOH, though he prefers the mid-engine like me, he prefers the more angular styling of the Testarossa or 512's. Others on this list are obviously front-engine biased. Obviously not a black-and-white issue; just an observation on the grays. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 357 Registered: 10-2001 |
Dave, your observations are keen. I also love the 360 styling even though I'd buy a 550 if i had the means because it's a 12. I'm one of the grey beards who love the 246 and the 288GTO. | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
Junior Member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 66 Registered: 4-2002 |
You are welcome for the picks Jack and thanks for sharing your story Kristoffer-must have been amazing to see it! | ||
| Dave328GTB (Hardtop)
Junior Member Username: Hardtop Post Number: 105 Registered: 1-2002 |
You have to pity 365/400 series and Mondials. Where are the votes for 348's? I know there are lots of 348 lovers on here. My vote: 288 GTO because it's a 308 on heavy steroids and I want one. 328 GTB because I have one. Here's an observation from outside of chat. Graybeards like me tend to like 206-246-308-328 series. Younger folks like the newer cars and are especially blown away by the 360. Here's a long range prediction: The Dino series will always be popular but there are so many of them, prices probably won't go anywhere. 10-20 years from now when today's youth have the means, I think the 360 will be the car. The design breaks new ground and just screams "Italian exotic". I think the 348-355 series will fall through the cracks. They remind me of turtles for some reason, not exotics. Let the discussion/argumants begin! Dave | ||
| nick m........ (Nickm)
Junior Member Username: Nickm Post Number: 74 Registered: 8-2001 |
Gotta be the 288 GTO! Why doesn't somebody buy my 288 GTO conversion parts on the "for sale" section of the sight? Ha ha. Shameless plug. Seriously though, my favorite F-car by far. | ||
| C. Smith (Italianauto)
Junior Member Username: Italianauto Post Number: 69 Registered: 10-2001 |
I guess the 288 GTO won....That gives a nice compliment to the taste of 308 GTB/GTS and 328 owners. | ||
| Tim Hogan (Tojo)
New member Username: Tojo Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2002 |
I think your'e rigt Marv. The Daytona was such a popular car that most people forget the GTC/4 exists. I only know of 3 or 4 here in OZ, and I think they may have only made about 50 RHD. I may stand corrected on that figure. It's 1:30 am here and I can't be bothered looking it up. | ||
| Marv B (Mdb69)
New member Username: Mdb69 Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2002 |
I think that the problem with the 365 GTC/4 is that it is less well known than other cars of that era. I'm pretty sure that less numbers were made of those so its much more rare. This probably accounts for its poor showing. Personally, I wouldnt mind having one. | ||
| Russ Moore (Rem9)
Junior Member Username: Rem9 Post Number: 66 Registered: 6-2001 |
Here's another $.02! 288 GTO Testarossa; 512TR 328GTS F-40 | ||
| Tim Hogan (Tojo)
New member Username: Tojo Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2002 |
The 365GTC/4 is also bringing up the rear, unfortunately. I reckon it has great lines, that make it that bit more beautiful than the Daytona | ||
| Marv B (Mdb69)
New member Username: Mdb69 Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2002 |
Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure the 246's were introduced pre 70 as well (206GT's?). Anyone have the production dates of them? | ||
| Marv B (Mdb69)
New member Username: Mdb69 Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2002 |
Bringing up the rear: 308 GT4 - 1 348 - 1 Mondial - 1 Hot girl from school named Ferrari - 1 ** ** Perhaps if you post a pic of her she may have gotten more votes  | ||
| Marv B (Mdb69)
New member Username: Mdb69 Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2002 |
Results so far: 288 GTO - 37 Testarossa/512TR/512M - 21 355/355 spider - 18 365 GTB/4,GTS/4 - 17 ** 246 GT - 15 308 GTB/S - 15 F40 - 14 f50 - 12 ** I believe that the 365GTB/4,365GTS/4 is the only one above that would also have votes in the pre '70 poll? Correct me if i'm wrong. This tally only includes posts in this poll. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Junior Member Username: Study Post Number: 226 Registered: 10-2001 |
Who is going to add up the votes and post the winner? 1) 328 2) TR 3) GTO 288 4) F50 picks are based on the fact that money is a factor in my life. | ||
| L.C.Plester (Lcplester)
New member Username: Lcplester Post Number: 37 Registered: 2-2002 |
1) Testarossa (because I have one! ) 2) 288 GTO (because I want one!) 3) F40 (bit too modern with that carbon fibre, so 3rd - otherwise its awesome!) 4) Daytona Coupe (more macho than spyder) 5) 328 (Like the shape) 6) 308 (Before I had the TR I had always wanted the 308) 7) Everything else, I like them all! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 126 Registered: 3-2002 |
There was this really hot girl back in high school whose last name, of all things, was Ferrari. That alone made me nuts about her! So, therefore my ranking would be: 1)288 GTO 2)Hot girl from school. BTW, the car's looks have held up muuuuuuch better. Oh, and thanks for the photos Marcus. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 270 Registered: 6-2001 |
246 GT or GTS 288 GTO 355 Spider 360 Spider Daytona Spider 365 BB | ||
| David Harris (Dakharris)
Junior Member Username: Dakharris Post Number: 132 Registered: 6-2001 |
1.F50 2.550 Barchetta 3.288 GTO 4.355 Spider* 5.Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet* *with the top down BTW, Paul Newman is a self-absorbed jerk; drove well on film, but sucked in real competition (IMHO). Was competitive only because he had unlimited funds to assure that he had the best equipment at all times. | ||
| Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
New member Username: 308gtb Post Number: 48 Registered: 2-2002 |
1. 288 GTO 2. 246 GT 'Dino' Coupe 3. 308 GTB 4. 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe | ||
| Ryanab (Ryanab)
New member Username: Ryanab Post Number: 20 Registered: 3-2002 |
I saw an F50 at the MGM Grand in Vegas a couple of years back driving in the lot... I was in a cab at the time but after I pointed out to all the non-ferraris what it was, they were stunned. Pure art, still can't get over how big the thing is.. I WANT ONE NOW. | ||
| Kristoffer Hansson (Maverick)
Junior Member Username: Maverick Post Number: 62 Registered: 3-2001 |
Marcus - I saw the F50 on the streets of Stockholm. I could hardly believe what I saw. First I got this incredible adrenaline rush. Then, when I had taken some shots and the car had gone away I got in a minor state of shock. Now its been 24 hours and I still find it hard to accept. Questions like "Maybe it was just a kit car" (it wasn�t, I would have spotten it right away) keeps coming to my mind. Anyway, I will develop the pictures in the next week, cant wait any further than that. Its amazing how a car sigthing can afflect a person so much. I�m still puzzled about this. I thought I had grown up more than this. But this is what makes Ferraris so special. Its not about the age of the observer, its about the PASSION. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 94 Registered: 2-2002 |
1. Dino 2. Daytona 3. 355 4. 288 GTO | ||
| RM Valher (Rmv)
New member Username: Rmv Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2002 |
1)355 (Berlinetta and Spyder) 2)F40 3)365GTB/4 Daytona 4)512 TR | ||
| Ryanab (Ryanab)
New member Username: Ryanab Post Number: 19 Registered: 3-2002 |
In no particular order.... F50. 456. 550. 288. 512M. | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 430 Registered: 2-2001 |
The only color I have ever seen a 288 in is red. | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 428 Registered: 2-2001 |
I haven't ever seen a 288 in any color but red. | ||
| 1975GT4Don (1975gt4don)
Junior Member Username: 1975gt4don Post Number: 55 Registered: 1-2002 |
1. 512BB 2. F40 3. 288GTO 4. 308 GT4 5. Daytona Spider 6. 308 GTB/S up to 1984. My main reasons are also for the looks of the interior. 512BB has the finest looking dashboard of any ferrari. The newer ferrari interiors look like fiat's, especially the TR's, Mondials and the 85 and up 328's. I cannot stand those dorky looking arm rest design on the 85 and up 328's. Phony looking black plastic knobs are cheesy looking. If year were not an exception, beyond doubt, the 250LM is the most awesome looking of them all. Outrageous looking for an old car. | ||
| Chris Coleman (Dmc4cc)
New member Username: Dmc4cc Post Number: 24 Registered: 2-2001 |
1. 1986 Testarossa Red/tan (sucker for a red head) 2. 1992 Ferrari 512TR Red/Tan Its not an original or as sharp as the orginal TR 3. 1994 348 GTS (red on .....BLACK!!!) 4. 1995-99 F355 GTS (the Dark Blue, is it Azure? on Tan) 5. 288 GTO (red or black on tan) 6. 550 Maranello (silver/tan) | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
Junior Member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2002 |
Kristoffer, Where did you see an F-50? I have seen one red one here in Dallas on Plano PKWY a few years back going about 100mph-this is a 35-40 mph zone, I almost went in my pants I was so excited! | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 387 Registered: 6-2001 |
355 Berlinetta F50 246 GT | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
New member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 22 Registered: 4-2002 |
365 GTB 288 GTO F40 206 Dino 355 Berlinetta 328 GTB 512M | ||
| Mark Lambert (Mlambert890)
New member Username: Mlambert890 Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2002 |
1) 512TR 2) 355 3) Daytona Spyder 4) 288GTO 5) F40 | ||
| Kristoffer Hansson (Maverick)
Junior Member Username: Maverick Post Number: 60 Registered: 3-2001 |
I�d say the F50. Its beautiful! Maybe I�m not in the right condition to make an unbiassed judgement. I just happened to see a F50 for a couple of hours ago | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 352 Registered: 10-2001 |
I'm amazed at the results. My top two were the 246 Dino and 288GTO and I didn't expect them to also be on the top of so many others lists. Maybe my wife is wrong and I have good taste after all? | ||
| Rijk Rietveld (Rijk365gtb4)
New member Username: Rijk365gtb4 Post Number: 19 Registered: 1-2002 |
Difficult question, let me look. OK it must be a '71 365GTB4, silver /black | ||
| Kenny Herman (Kennyh)
Junior Member Username: Kennyh Post Number: 227 Registered: 8-2001 |
No particular order: 288GTO 512BBLM 355 Berlinetta 512M | ||
| Manu Sachdeva (Manu)
Junior Member Username: Manu Post Number: 173 Registered: 2-2002 |
Thats the most 'Ferrari' Ferrari of the lot - when people say Ferrari that is what comes to mind. Probably the highest scorer so far in this poll. I LOVE THE 288GTO!!!! | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
New member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 50 Registered: 4-2002 |
Here is a pic from the back...  | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
New member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 49 Registered: 4-2002 |
1985 288 GTO-it's mean and sexy at the same time  | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1910 Registered: 5-2001 |
F2001 I think the nices shape and form you can put on 4 wheels! | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
Member Username: Richelson Post Number: 691 Registered: 12-2001 |
308, 288 GTO, TR pre 92 | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Junior Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 101 Registered: 1-2002 |
550 Maranello Daytona Spider 355 Spider | ||
| Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
New member Username: Kennedy Post Number: 48 Registered: 3-2002 |
F50, 360, F40, 246GT (in that order). | ||
| Craig Williams (Craigw)
New member Username: Craigw Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2002 |
1) 360 Modena 2) 288 GTO 3) 456 | ||
| Julian Bowman (Julian)
New member Username: Julian Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2002 |
1. F40 2. F355 Spider 3. F360 Modena | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1459 Registered: 12-2000 |
288 GTO 246 512 BB TR | ||
| Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
Member Username: Caribe Post Number: 282 Registered: 2-2001 |
Tough one!, In order of preference: 1. F40. 2. TR/512TR (dont like the 512M nose/hood job too much). If you modify the TR to look like the Koenig TR, then I will definitely move the TR up the scale next to the F40. 3. 288 GTO. | ||
| Brian (Ringfan)
New member Username: Ringfan Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2002 |
'85 288 GTO '89 328 GTB, probably more rare than the GTO in the U.S. '78 312T3 | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 443 Registered: 12-2001 |
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeasy there Turbo!!!!! I have a book with a pix of him driving that car - WOW ....for the record he is way more than TWICE my age!! | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 796 Registered: 9-2001 |
365GTB/4 Daytona or 550 hands down. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 96 Registered: 4-2002 |
PAUL NEWMAN NIKKA? OK NOW YOUR GIVING AWAY YOUR AGE BRUCE | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 442 Registered: 12-2001 |
1974 365GTB 4 - with Paul Newman driving it like he did (Nika wipes drool) | ||
| Tim Hogan (Tojo)
New member Username: Tojo Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2002 |
In the following order: 1.246gt 2.288 GTO 3.365GTC/4 4.Testarossa's - not 512's also the MYTHOS and the ROSSA deserve a mention as one off PF vehicles | ||
| Manu Sachdeva (Manu)
Junior Member Username: Manu Post Number: 169 Registered: 2-2002 |
1. 288GTO 2. 575M Maranello/Barchetta 3=. F512TR 3=. F355 No room for mean-looking machines F40/F50/360 fab though each one is. The 288GTO is the most beautiful car EVER. | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 500 Registered: 6-2001 |
Well, if I had to narrow it down, I'd have to go with the 308. Everyone knows it is a Ferrari. You cannot beat the gorgeous appearance of the GTO. TO the untrained eye, it looks like a 308. Hey, this is my 500th posting! I'm cool. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 344 Registered: 10-2001 |
246 Dino (looks a little like my Europa) for puttering around. 288 GTO to scare the sh*t out of my passenger. 550 for a nice, modern look and drive 308 It says "Ferrari" | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Intermediate Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 1167 Registered: 2-2001 |
512TR, 308, 355, Boxer, BBLM | ||
| James P. Smith (Tigermilk)
Junior Member Username: Tigermilk Post Number: 72 Registered: 7-2001 |
The 246 just looks so distinctive. There's really nothing that compares. And I agree it looks better as a coupe. Just a great looking one. Also on my list are the TR and 308 GTB. The TR and 246 are the cars I'm always looking at for a second Ferrari. My top of those 3 would be the TR. I love the lines. | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 55 Registered: 1-2002 |
I like 308 GTS QV | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 499 Registered: 6-2001 |
I dunno...all of em? I like them all, I can make a list if you like? Hee heeee. | ||
| Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
Junior Member Username: Joechristmas Post Number: 239 Registered: 3-2001 |
My favorite is the 308 GTS!!!! | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Member Username: T88power Post Number: 334 Registered: 2-2001 |
F50 512BBi 360M 575MM | ||
| Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member Username: Craigfl Post Number: 347 Registered: 1-2001 |
My favorite has always been the 246 model in this era | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 93 Registered: 4-2002 |
my choices and i know ill get hammmered by you guys 1-246 2-288 3-87 tr,512tr,f512m 4-f40 5-f50 | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Junior Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 53 Registered: 10-2001 |
1970 512 S / M 1970 Daytona Competizione 1971 365 GT4 BB 1984 288 GTO 1984 Testarossa 1987 F40 1994 F355 1995 F50 1996 550 M 2000 550 Barchetta | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 225 Registered: 12-2001 |
512TR 288 GTO 456 | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 425 Registered: 2-2001 |
288 gto then the 308. But really I like them all. | ||
| Michael Yip (Mightyslash)
New member Username: Mightyslash Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2002 |
F360 | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2525 Registered: 2-2001 |
C'mon guys, You know the GTS 308s and 328s have to be in there near or at the top. In my opinion at the top. | ||
| BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member Username: Bretm Post Number: 2400 Registered: 2-2001 |
308, yes I'm biased. | ||
| Michael N. (Man90tr)
Member Username: Man90tr Post Number: 500 Registered: 4-2001 |
The sexiest of all to my eyes is the 288GTO -- its like the ultimate F-car look. Second only to the TR and the F40 which are a close second almost a tie. | ||
| Toby T (Tobyt)
New member Username: Tobyt Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2002 |
The new 575M. The 288 GTO. The F40. The F50. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 637 Registered: 8-2001 |
In no particular order... 365 GTB/4 and GTS/4 456M GT 512TR 288 GTO F40 308 GTB 360 Modena (in Nero, of course) | ||
| C. Smith (Italianauto)
Junior Member Username: Italianauto Post Number: 67 Registered: 10-2001 |
The 288 GTO lines are the final, beautiful results of what the 246 started. | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 320 Registered: 10-2001 |
246 GT Dino Daytona coupe F40 In that order! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 361 Registered: 7-2001 |
1. 355 Spyder 2. 288 GTO 3. Daytona Spyder | ||
| Mark Izzo (Tdf355)
New member Username: Tdf355 Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2002 |
365 GTB/4 | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 759 Registered: 6-2001 |
I forgot about the 288GTO, that would definately be up there on the list. It looks like a shark (so does the 550) it must be thouse side slits. | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 150 Registered: 3-2002 |
god what a question..can i give it a tie? like all of them? hehe umm hmmm.. probably the 550 marenello, with the 360 as a close second.. | ||
| Terry Daniel (Dogue)
New member Username: Dogue Post Number: 38 Registered: 9-2001 |
I think my vote would go for the 246 GT also, but it would be very very closely followed by the 288 GTO. | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
New member Username: Hugh Post Number: 41 Registered: 1-2002 |
Me personally, and I know some of the purists will comment, the 360 Modena, is by far and away my favorite. However, the F40 and the 288 GTO are an equal tie. BTW, I saw a 288 GTO driving on the street, I couldn't believe the presence that the car had on the street, unbelivable. I can't even imagine seeing an F40 looming on a city street. -Hubert | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 758 Registered: 6-2001 |
Those things are F-ing hideous, what the hell are you thinking?!?! (There you got what you wanted) Seriously though, i think the F355 or the 512tr is the most beautiful, or maybe the F50, it looks so sleek. Its close. I would say the F40, but it looks too mean. Its one of the best looking things to come from pinninfarina. I know im gonna hear it for this, but i think the 360 is beautiful too. Its too hard to choose just one. | ||
| C. Smith (Italianauto)
Junior Member Username: Italianauto Post Number: 65 Registered: 10-2001 |
My vote....246 GT...The coupe, not the spider.....smoother lines.........gorgeous and it was the shape that Pininfarina used to create the #2 best design with the 308 GTB.....This is my opinion and I fully expect (and hope) others will trash it..... |