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On days like these...

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by Jürgen Geisler, Jul 26, 2015.

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  1. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2015
    945
    Good old Europe
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    Jürgen
    #1 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 26, 2015
    Having had today the possibility to take a ride in my 550 in blazing sunshine, temperatures moderate, just used B/C roads nearby. The car behaved faultless, had it driven last time 6-7 weeks ago due to a lack of time.

    The reactions on the car are very positiv, at every stop people came by to get more informations like top-speed, power output and sometimes fuel consumption....

    The design of the Maranellos seems to age very well, people admiring the car a lot. Hope, you enjoy the pics.....


    Saluti,

    Jürgen
     
  2. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2015
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    Good old Europe
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    #2 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 26, 2015
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  3. portogts

    portogts Formula 3
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    Aug 31, 2008
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    #3 portogts, Jul 26, 2015
    Dear Jurgen ,
    Your car looks stunning!!! :D I love it !!

    Congratulations!! Drive it in good health!!
     
  4. 360modena2003

    360modena2003 Formula 3

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    #4 360modena2003, Jul 26, 2015
    Fantastic! Long live the blue Ferraris!
     
  5. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

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    #5 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 26, 2015
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    ....pozzi blue....
     
  6. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2015
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    #6 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 26, 2015
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  7. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2015
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    #7 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 27, 2015
    Thanks Vitor and 360modena2003 for your kind comments. The only problem is that I don't use it in the way it has been built for... Long journey's preferable to Italy.... Nice scenery, pitoresque villages at the lake or sea side....

    Instead 30-50 km trips every second month...., but I love the car and enjoy all these short trips!


    Saluti,

    Jürgen
     
  8. simsko

    simsko F1 Rookie

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    #8 simsko, Jul 27, 2015
    That's beautiful.
     
  9. JohnnyRay

    JohnnyRay F1 Rookie
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    #9 JohnnyRay, Jul 27, 2015
    She's a sweetie! Love the Crema interior...
     
  10. Hardistyfezza

    Hardistyfezza Formula Junior

    Dec 1, 2013
    720
    Gods own county - UK
    #10 Hardistyfezza, Jul 28, 2015
    What a lovely car, I'm a mid engine owner myself but really fell in love with the 550 after I watched the film family man with Nicolas Cage - that dark grey / silver car with the blood red interior - amazing!

    Enjoy your car.
     
  11. AlfistaPortoghese

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    #11 AlfistaPortoghese, Jul 28, 2015
    Jürgen,

    Sounds you had a lovely drive! Your 550 is absolutely stunning, wonderful color combination. Rare and stylish. Wish you a great summer and take advantage of it to drive and share great stories with us. Congratulations! Keep enjoying in good health and thank you for the photos.

    Kind regards,

    Nuno.
     
  12. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2015
    945
    Good old Europe
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    Jürgen
    #12 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 28, 2015
    Love to write about my impressions on the car. Everytime I enjoy the Maranello, I discover something new about it, which I like to share with you.

    Fortunatly, I was lucky enough to jump on the 550 at a time, when these car's were very affordable. The first time, I looked at the car, already had the feeling, that this would become my personal Maranello, the colour combination was just perfect.... (for me, at least...), combined with service history, one prev. owner, low milage, ecc......

    Right timing, right decision - fortunate coincidence

    Thank you, Simon, JohnnyRay, Hardistyfezza and especially Nuno for you kind comments, really appreciate them!


    Saluti,

    Jürgen
     
  13. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

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    #13 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 28, 2015
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  14. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

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    #14 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 28, 2015
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  15. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    #15 bundas, Jul 28, 2015
    So far I have been ask. What year Vette. What model Jag😳
     
  16. Modificata

    Modificata F1 Rookie

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    #16 Modificata, Jul 28, 2015
    Jurgen it's a stunning car. You need to drive it more!
     
  17. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

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    #17 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 29, 2015
    Mitchell, my Corvette is a 63 Sting Ray Convertible, the 846th produced, sebring silver, red interior, black hood. Matching numbers example, 327/250 hp, 4 speed gearbox. Originally delivered to Texas..., now own the car for 23 years!

    The Jaguar has been an XKR Convertible, 1998 model, one owner, brg with dark green hood and charocoal interior, stunning car with complete history. Made way for a Maserati Indy and finally the 550 Maranello.


    Saluti,

    Jürgen
     
  18. Themaven

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    #18 Themaven, Jul 29, 2015
    Looks more beautiful every time I see the pix Juergen! Pozzi looks like a special colour on these. Saluti.
     
  19. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    #19 bundas, Jul 29, 2015
    400 is the same color. Really beautiful in full sun
     
  20. SpeedmasterNL

    SpeedmasterNL Karting

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    #20 SpeedmasterNL, Jul 29, 2015
    whats the color code for the wheels, anyone know?
    Im just putting my recently acquired 550 back to original state which requires changing the color of the wheels.
     
  21. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2015
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    #21 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 29, 2015
    Speedmaster NL, the wheels were originally argento nürburgring 101C. Had mine redone as well, showed some scratches, now they are like they left the factory.

    Darius, sure, your car is at least as good, as mine... You are sure, that you'll probably might go for a manual gated 575 ? Wouldn't be an alternativ for me....


    Saluti,

    Jürgen
     
  22. Themaven

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    #22 Themaven, Jul 30, 2015
    It's a tough one..though it's not either or! Maybe this time next year I will be in a position to compare the driving experiences..
    I just drove through your part of the world by the way, at suitably high velocity. Sadly not in any of my Ferraris. Family is with me. AMG-S. Tomorrow, the Stelvio..probably at 5 km/h, 'dad I feel sick!'..enjoy your 550 in this great European weather.
     
  23. theq

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    #23 theq, Jul 30, 2015
    That is just fantastic, that is really what I think... oh by the way
     
  24. greg328

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    #24 greg328, Jul 30, 2015
    Thread title is also a wonderful song by Matt Monro. It was the theme song to the movie, "The Italian Job", the original one. Written and arranged by Quincy Jones. Sung partially in Italian, it's great to play in your Ferrari as you cruise! Check it out! :)


    Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk
     
  25. Jürgen Geisler

    Jürgen Geisler Formula Junior

    Jan 16, 2015
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    Jürgen
    #25 Jürgen Geisler, Jul 31, 2015
    Greg, I had exactly this song in mind, when placing the title. It was used during the starting szene, when a guy drove a red Lamborghini Miura on a scenic pass in the alps. Shorty afterwards he crashed the into a bulldozer....

    Funny movie, but so many fabulous cars crashed (E-types, Aston DB 4 Convertible, Minis and numerous Alfas....).


    Saluti,

    Jürgen
     
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