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| L. (Testaroja)
Junior Member Username: Testaroja Post Number: 170 Registered: 5-2003 |
Magnum t.v. series used a total of 5 308's sometimes you can see this by the mirrors if you can't spot the rear emblem, sometimes it was a round mirror type, then some square ones and even a single round mirror. | ||
| Robert McNair (Rrm)
Member Username: Rrm Post Number: 672 Registered: 5-2002 |
The original Magnum P.I. car (79) had the round side view mirrors the one in the Costa Mesa ad has square ones. HMMMMM???? | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 874 Registered: 1-2003 |
355 or 360 spyder. I am a big Magnum fan. Can remember watching all of the episodes to watch the 308. The story lines were good also. Would love to see an updated version of the program. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1409 Registered: 10-2001 |
A Stradale ...the whole island would hear him coming  | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 79 Registered: 6-2003 |
Bummer: Internet Rumor #2: There�s a movie site in the U.K. that is reporting that a Magnum PI feature film may be released in 2004. You wanna confirm that or quell it? Taken by surprise, Selleck stammers for a moment. "Uh, well....somebody better call me." He laughs. "I�ll probably have to be in it, unless they recast the role, and I don�t think they�re going to get very rich doing that. "I�ve heard nothing about it," he confirms. "I�d be interested in it if they did [plan a feature film], but it�s going to have to be a good script. People seem to want to see [Magnum on the big screen] and the studios ought to realize that.� Yes, they sure ought to! from: http://www.readthewest.com/tomselleck2003-01D.html | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Member Username: Wax Post Number: 416 Registered: 7-2003 |
Arlie, what about the Dobermans? Are they still in their cages? Their offspring? Their offsprings offspring? Their offsprings offsprings offspring? | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 78 Registered: 6-2003 |
www.carmania.co.uk are able to hire out some of the vehicles on display at the museum - anyone fancy Del-boy's three-wheeler for a weekend? If that is too shabby, they also have Ferrari's, Porsches, etc.. I can get special rates if anyone is keen. | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 77 Registered: 6-2003 |
http://www.carsofthestars.com/ (Go to 'television cars' - page 8) "Ferrari - Magnum PI This long running TV series, originally screen in 1980, made the actor Tom Selleck a major star. The plot for the series revolved around the adventures of an ex-Vietnam war veteran turned private eye. Magnum lives at the Hawaian home of a wealthy writer and drives a fabulous Ferrari. The 308 GTSi, to give it its proper name is powered by a 3 litre V8 producing 250bhp. The car on display is the actual Ferrari used in the series. " I have been to the museum and it is awesome. Highlight were the original BatMobiles from the 1966 TV show, and the three film ones, in batcave settings! | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 170 Registered: 3-2003 |
The car from the show is now for sale. They have a few pics of it. From the Ferrari service of costa mesa website: This is THE 1979 Ferrari 308GTs that was used in the making of the Magnum P.I. TV show. The VIN Number is 29109 and this car is well documented ( type 'Magnum PI Ferrari' in the address bar of your browser). It currently has 86771 miles on the odometer. This car has all the books, records and tools still with it and it runs and drives very well. It is currently registered in California and has all the required emissions equipment in place. This car has been appraised at $100,000. Serious offers please. http://www.ferrariservice.ws/ | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 144 Registered: 5-2003 |
Arlie, that was great, but maybe he should solve the mystery of the 5 year/30K belt change? | ||
| peter brinzey (Ferraripete)
Junior Member Username: Ferraripete Post Number: 120 Registered: 11-2002 |
arlie...that is so funny...i am litterally in tears. when you mentioned the dusty 308...all i could think of is those old belts...you nailed it!!! funny as hell commentary!! and btw...to the others...anything but the 360! better than the 360 would be a c5 vette!!! | ||
| L. (Testaroja)
Junior Member Username: Testaroja Post Number: 164 Registered: 5-2003 |
I think the 308 would do just fine. | ||
| David Mcguire (Matkat)
Junior Member Username: Matkat Post Number: 78 Registered: 3-2003 |
355 spider gets my vote | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
Advanced Member Username: Countachxx Post Number: 3179 Registered: 2-2001 |
If James Bond can jump from a Bentley to an AM DB4 to a BMW Z8 & now an AM Vanquish then Magnum can jump from a 308 to a 360 spyder | ||
| Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Intermediate Member Username: Ferraristuff Post Number: 1093 Registered: 4-2003 |
LOL Arlie! Now all we have to do expand the plot to 52 episodes and it would be a KILLER! Jack | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 253 Registered: 12-2002 |
Arlie, The quality of your post has brought a tear to my eye... lol | ||
| Greg G (Greg_g)
Junior Member Username: Greg_g Post Number: 68 Registered: 7-2003 |
Arlie: LMAO - that was hilarious! Mister Jones: I vividly remember reading that Lary Minetti (Rick character) bought one of the cars. He was an avid car enthusiast and was talking about attending driving school ala Bob Bondurant in this same article. Eric Brigham: I'm with you on updating the "cast". The 360 Spider, SL500, Bell Copter all sound great. How about giving Higgins an A6 or even an S6? | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 820 Registered: 2-2001 |
I would love to see them use the 308. I bet the price of my car would start going up. | ||
| Bart Duesler (The_bart)
Member Username: The_bart Post Number: 355 Registered: 1-2003 |
550 | ||
| Horsefly (Arlie)
Intermediate Member Username: Arlie Post Number: 1489 Registered: 5-2002 |
Robin Masters lost it all in the dotcom crashes, Enron and Worldcom debacles, and total downturn in the economy. He flys Magnum back to Hawaii to try and track down the dotcom and stock market scammers that lost his fortune. Knowing full well that none of the scammers are actually IN Hawaii, Magnum seizes the opportunity for a few months of armchair (armrest) money while driving the old 308 around Honolulu looking for the non-existant crooks. Masters is getting on up in years, and isn't really too sharp these days, so Magnum figures he can milk the whole thing for some easy greenbacks to line his own bank account. Unfortunately, when Magnum fires up the dusty 308 in Master's garage for the first time in years, the timing belts "give up the ghost" and throw a rod through the block faster that a tourist can return a black lava rock back to the beach where he stole it! (Hawaiian bad luck fable). Masters can't afford the repair bill, so he's forced to substitute a used VW bug for the 308. Magnum tries to make the best of it, but overrevs the 1600cc 4 banger the first time he tries to peel out on the grassy roadside. Stuttgart's finest machinery grenades itself and showers a nearby pineapple field with aluminum shrapnel and 30 weight. The Hawaii Five-O call out a hazmat team to clean up the mess, and send the bill to an already financially taxed Robin Masters, who can't even pay Magnum for his one day on the job. Masters files for bankruptcy, and loses his only remaining flowered Hawaiian shirt to Magnum. Magnum calls it a day, throws in the towel, and hops a plane back to L.A. where he attempts to track down the REAL killer of OJ's wife. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 370 Registered: 8-2003 |
One other thing. David. I think that they would be careful not to ruin a Ferrari. I have every episode of Magnum P.I. on tape. And,in the 2 part episode where "Mack" gets blown up after he starts up the 308 and it explodes,it's very plain to see that the blown up car is a Fiat X1/9. Still a nice car to blow up for a show,but,not a Ferrari. After that episode they went to a QV 308. | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 31 Registered: 9-2003 |
550 | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 369 Registered: 8-2003 |
I am betting that it would be the 360spider. But,maybe depend on the "mood" of the show. If he came back as a high rolling,"super P.I." then,definitely an Enzo. A regular guy,the 360 spider,(also for head room. I believe that I read somewhere that Selleck is 6'4",or 6'6",and would need an open top car). But,IMHO,and as a 308 owner,would prefer him sticking with his TRADEMARK 308. THAT is what Magnum P.I. was all about. No other Ferrari would do. It's tradition.I actually have a couple 308 model kits,unassembled,from the '80's that have "Magnum P.I." on the box! You cant put the Dukes of Hazard in anything other than a '69 Dodge Charger,General Lee. Or,as the other post said,Starsky & Hutch in a Red Ford Torino with that white stripe on the side,(sponsored by Crest Whitestrips,Music by the Whitestripes) Or,James Garner,in the Rockford Files driving his bronze Firebird. Fred G. Sanford in his old junk pick-up truck. And, | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 140 Registered: 9-2002 |
Does anyone know what happened to the original Magnum car? I know there was more than one... Just curious.. | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
Intermediate Member Username: Allyn Post Number: 1175 Registered: 10-2001 |
Enzo. If it was featured all thorough the movie it wouldn't matter that it probably will suck. | ||
| David W Burnett Jr (Dbdreams)
Junior Member Username: Dbdreams Post Number: 85 Registered: 3-2003 |
I love the 308/328 but I would hate to see them destroy them for the sake of a movie or any other Ferrari for that matter. 308,328,348,355,360 or whatever is coming out next but just dont tear them up! | ||
| Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
Member Username: Bob308gts Post Number: 791 Registered: 9-2001 |
I say go with the old 308, not washed for while, paint peeling, smoking, and popin'. Even hit with hard times, he could not sell his Ferrari | ||
| Joseph (Mojo)
Member Username: Mojo Post Number: 323 Registered: 9-2002 |
One word "ENZO" | ||
| Michael C. James (Mjames)
Junior Member Username: Mjames Post Number: 135 Registered: 6-2003 |
It isn't what Thomas Magnum would drive, its what Robin Masters would buy....if the location is Hawaii, a 8-cyl. car would make the cut - since the newer models can easily accomodate a heavy/tall person, my money would be with a classic red/tan 360 with a 6-speed manual. Robin Masters being the old-school traditionalist and all... | ||
| Mister Jones (Davey_jones)
Junior Member Username: Davey_jones Post Number: 138 Registered: 9-2002 |
Definately the 348 or the 328! They look like a ferrari should.... LOL Man am I gonna get flamed on this one! hahaha | ||
| allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
Intermediate Member Username: Allanlambo Post Number: 1039 Registered: 6-2002 |
Yes they are. Its with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. | ||
| Joe (Jts)
Junior Member Username: Jts Post Number: 105 Registered: 8-2003 |
There's a new Starsky and Hutch?!?!?! Tell me they're not still in that red/white stripes Torino. | ||
| allan fiedler (Allanlambo)
Intermediate Member Username: Allanlambo Post Number: 1037 Registered: 6-2002 |
I dont think the show would have the same impact if it used a late model ferrari so i think theyd stick with a 308. Im sure the show would also be a spoof like the new Starsky and Hutch. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1798 Registered: 11-2001 |
hey - i'm with erik! go old school. a 275 would be superb. of course it'll be in the shop all the time, but maybe they can work that into the storylines ;-). doody. | ||
| Aaron Williams (Aawil)
Member Username: Aawil Post Number: 327 Registered: 8-2002 |
I read somewhere that porsche offered the producers a blank check to switch to the 928 but they declined because of the ferrari's popularity in the show. The car got fan mail from what i read. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6661 Registered: 8-2002 |
i could very easily see it being a 355 GTS... Whatever it is, it's gotta be a spider... If it's someone other than Tom Selleck, i don't know if i'll be able to watch it without my skeptical spectacles on... | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 331 Registered: 2-2003 |
I would like to see him cruise around in a 275gts, california spyder, or Nart spider. I really think old school would be the way to go. Those cars would just fit in with the island life more IMHO. Erik | ||
| Andy Barre (Abarre)
Junior Member Username: Abarre Post Number: 69 Registered: 7-2003 |
Definitely Keanu in the fart can Honda LOL.... If not, then the same 308 would get my vote. Or perhaps a nice 60's Ferrari.... | ||
| Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400)
Intermediate Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 2028 Registered: 12-2002 |
Dave, its ok, Im 17 and Im a Columbo fanatic! 355 GTS or if they want to go subtle, a titano 550 Tom Sellick is a little old now so I dont know if he would do it again...although I would love to see him and all of the original cast. I LOVE Magnum PI...unfortunately its off the air around here now  | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 248 Registered: 12-2002 |
Wow Dave, You are really old!! I remember that too, Columbo, Macmillian and Wife, MacCloud, Heck Ramsey..... | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 135 Registered: 5-2003 |
I never watched the show, but I do get folks saying things, always in good humor. I was more of a Columbo person - now I'm showing my age. | ||
| Ryan Sabga (Sherpa23)
Junior Member Username: Sherpa23 Post Number: 159 Registered: 5-2003 |
Oops. Sorry for the typo. Maserati. | ||
| Ryan Sabga (Sherpa23)
Junior Member Username: Sherpa23 Post Number: 158 Registered: 5-2003 |
If Ferrari had their way they'd put him in a Masterati Spider. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Advanced Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 3021 Registered: 9-2001 |
The 575M, no question. | ||
| Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
Member Username: Frankieferrari Post Number: 367 Registered: 8-2003 |
He's gotta stay in the 308 now that it's a classic... But,it's got to be a nice,well preserved car. NO gray primer spots,or sanded bondo! Or,maybe a nice,308 Straman cabriolet conversion...with Cragar S.S. wheels. | ||
| Ed P. (Ebp)
Junior Member Username: Ebp Post Number: 247 Registered: 12-2002 |
They'll probably try to make this for the younger crowd and put Keanu Reaves in a Honda with a fart can.... lol | ||
| Evan Bond (Evan_bond)
New member Username: Evan_bond Post Number: 18 Registered: 8-2003 |
355 GTS for sure!! | ||
| Ralph Koslin (Ralfabco)
Member Username: Ralfabco Post Number: 823 Registered: 3-2002 |
I agree with Dave let him move up to a Lambo ! | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 221 Registered: 4-2002 |
Wasn't there something about them using a GTS partially because of Tom Selleck's height as well as camera positioning? Dave, you mean you don't like comments like, "Wasn't that Magnum PI's car?" To think, I rather enjoy it when the ladies try to imitate Julia Roberts and say, "This baby must corner like it's on rails!" Shows that they're actually one of the few that recognize an Esprit and you gotta love a girl that likes cars! | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 849 Registered: 10-2001 |
360 is cool, but movies like to get a car that hasn't hit the market yet. 360 is too old by movie standards. This might be a chance for Porsche to get back for the big mistake they made turning down the TV show. GT will hit the market at the right time. Would be best bet for the way movie folks think. Also GT is not as slick looking as 360,so makes it a bit more realistic looking. (does anyone have a top down shot of 360 so I can see them side by side?)  | ||
| Henry D. Chin (Hanknum)
Junior Member Username: Hanknum Post Number: 224 Registered: 2-2002 |
I don't think he ever drove a 328, only went up to a QV. I guess the car, I would say, would have to be based on the story line. I can't imagine anyone else as Magnum other than Tom Sellick. He lives around here in the Camarillo hills from what I hear. If/when this movie comes out, we should have a Ferrari drive to the opening night. | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 481 Registered: 2-2003 |
I think Eric B.'s got the best idea!!! | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 477 Registered: 4-2003 |
246 GTS! | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 4358 Registered: 9-2001 |
308 was what he drove orginally - why not again | ||
| Andrew H (Stokpro)
Junior Member Username: Stokpro Post Number: 183 Registered: 6-2003 |
Definitely 360 spider. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1347 Registered: 10-2002 |
why something different at all? 328 GTS is my vote! (or was it the 308 that he drove?) | ||
| Andrew S. (Andrew911)
New member Username: Andrew911 Post Number: 40 Registered: 9-2003 |
Did you know that when they were prepairing for that show, the producers originally wanted to use a 928 convertible, or 928 with targa top? Porsche didn't want them to do that since it was not a regular production car, and they went with the Ferrari. Much better for it too, I think- the Ferrari was more exclusive, and made people like me long to have one someday I think the new Magnum should have a 360 spider. 550 Barchetta is almost too over the top- want to make it somewhat believeable (I see people with the 360 spiders occasionally where I work in NY City, but never seen a 550 barchetta). Well, believeable in a relative sense... | ||
| Andrew S. (Andrew911)
New member Username: Andrew911 Post Number: 39 Registered: 9-2003 |
Did you know that when they were prepairing for that show, the producers originally wanted to use a 928 convertible, or 928 with targa top? Porsche didn't want them to do that since it was not a regular production car, and they went with the Ferrari. Much better for it too, I think- the Ferrari was more exclusive, and made people like me long to have one someday I think the new Magnum should have a 360 spider. 550 Barchetta is almost too over the top- want to make it somewhat believeable (I see people with the 360 spiders occasionally where I work in NY City, but never seen a 550 barchetta). Well, believeable in a relative sense... | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Intermediate Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 1021 Registered: 9-2002 |
Mark, I a 7er and love it with all my heart. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 848 Registered: 10-2001 |
This show made two cars famous. Didn't Audi get a big sales jump from Higgins driving one. | ||
| Dave White (Dwhite)
Junior Member Username: Dwhite Post Number: 134 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hopefully a Lambo, so I won't have to hear it anymore. Let those poor bastards hear it. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1897 Registered: 7-2002 |
I would think a 360 spider or 550 Barchetta. Probably a 360. | ||
| Mark (Study)
Member Username: Study Post Number: 847 Registered: 10-2001 |
Don't let BMW hear this. They paid so much money to force their cars into Jame Bond movies, and turn that show into a long long dull car commecial. Thanks BMW! Bond belongs in something better then what i see on the road everyday on my way to work. Murciolago is coming out with a chop-top next year. Ferrari needs a new chop-top or car doesn't make for good long shots of island driving. | ||
| Eric Brigham (Ebrigham)
Junior Member Username: Ebrigham Post Number: 73 Registered: 4-2003 |
Bring 'em all back I say, but update them Magnum - 360 Spyder Rick - SL500 TC - 206L-4 Bell Helicopter | ||
| Alex Lee (Alxlee)
Junior Member Username: Alxlee Post Number: 220 Registered: 4-2002 |
360 Spyder or a 355 GTS | ||
| Jeffrey Davison (Jeffdavison)
Junior Member Username: Jeffdavison Post Number: 213 Registered: 7-2002 |
I've heard / read that there are plans to bring "Magnum P.I." to the big screen a feature film. Don't know if Sellick will star or as recent Hollywood trends go, just have a walk on role. So...who do you think should star as Magnum (if not Tom) and what do you think he should drive? |