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  1. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 Napolis, Nov 5, 2008
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  2. Papa G

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    #2 Papa G, Nov 5, 2008
    Congratulations!

    I can't wait for more pics. Great to see P4/5 has a stablemate
     
  3. FarmerDave

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    #3 FarmerDave, Nov 5, 2008
    Very nice, congrats!

    I very much like the Quadrifoglio shields.
     
  4. Dom

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    #4 Dom, Nov 5, 2008
    And sadly, she will be worth 1/10 of what you paid in the next year thanks to that wonderful Alfa depreciation :)

    Just kidding, congratulations!!!

    Dom
     
  5. abster

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    #5 abster, Nov 5, 2008
    Jim,

    Great to see the car being delivered finally! Any idea who the other two belong to?

    Thx
     
  6. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 Napolis, Nov 5, 2008
    Yes but they may want to post themselves.
     
  7. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Napolis, Nov 5, 2008
    :)
     
  8. BBL

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    #8 BBL, Nov 5, 2008
    Very nice looking car. I saw a black one at the Tokyo Motor Show last November, and IMHO it was the star of the show, at least visually (didn't hear it run). If it sounds and drives half as good as it looks, it should be a wonderful car to own.
     
  9. GrigioGuy

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    #9 GrigioGuy, Nov 5, 2008
    I love that car. Congrats!

    Still, it's a very strange way to reintroduce that brand to this country. Way out of the normal demographics here....
     
  10. James-NZ

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    #10 James-NZ, Nov 5, 2008
    Congratulations Jim, she looks wonderful. I would love to see more photo's and a few words regarding the driving experience. I like your number plate also. :)
     
  11. arnaget

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    #11 arnaget, Nov 5, 2008
    Nice plate! and congratulations on having the first US 8C
     
  12. GuyIncognito

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    #12 GuyIncognito, Nov 5, 2008
    Jim, you have the world's sexiest garage.
     
  13. peter5

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    #13 peter5, Nov 5, 2008
    I strongly believe that this car is an instant classic. One of my greatest goals is to buy one of these when I am able. I hope it drives as wonderfully as it looks, and my wish is to someday buy one to keep forever. For the past 18 months I have kept a picture of an 8C above my desk, and use it to motivate myself to study harder.
    Congratulations again -- what color is the interior?


    Peter
     
  14. Albert V8

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    #14 Albert V8, Nov 6, 2008
    Congrats Jim,superb addition to your garage.

    Are the sheilds stamped into the bodywork, haven't seen one with them on yet?

    Can't make out from the photos, what rims did you go for?

    Thanks in advance.
     
  15. Simon

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    #15 Simon, Nov 6, 2008
    Congratulations Jim the 8Cs are stunning cars.

    I would love to swap my SZ for one at some point.
    Looking forward to more pictures and driving impressions.

    Cheers
    Simon
     
  16. Mrpbody44

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    #16 Mrpbody44, Nov 6, 2008
    Nice car. Now it is time to put some miles on it. I put 450,000 miles on one of my Alfa's.
     
  17. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #17 Napolis, Nov 6, 2008
    Hey

    Shields are paint as on P 4/5. Interior is red basket weave and Black Carbon with leather headliner. Wheels are Alfa "Circle".

    Car drives very nicely. The engine is pushed back for 50/50 weight distribution. Cx is .32. Underbody aero/splitter keeps nose well planted. Steering ratio is very quick. Exhaust is very trick. When you back off it burbles like a rally car. Lots of low end sound that you feel.

    Controls are very good. Seats great.
     
  18. absent

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    #18 absent, Nov 6, 2008
    Congratulations!
    What's the Autoweek's problem though??!!
    Why do they (obviously) provide such blatantly wrong information?
    Almost looks like a malicious move toward Alfa......
     
  19. F1tommy

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    #19 F1tommy, Nov 6, 2008
    Sounds like you will have alot of fun. Wonder how it handles in the snow.
    I saw one sitting next to a F430 and Maserati GS. It sat alot higher than both wich suprised me. That might be better for you as you are over 6 foot.


    Tom Tanner/Ferrari Expo 2009
     
  20. Far Out

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    #20 Far Out, Nov 6, 2008
    Wonderful car. Now if they only made their "normal" cars look like that - imagine the fat Brera or the Spider having the looks of 8C, they'd be sold out by now...
     
  21. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #21 Napolis, Nov 6, 2008
    Yes. Cabin is very roomy.
     
  22. donv

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    #22 donv, Nov 6, 2008
    Congratulations, Jim! Looks like a great car.
     
  23. BillP00

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    #23 BillP00, Nov 6, 2008
    Jim,

    Congratulations on your new acquisition. She's beautiful! I saw a video of the 8c that someone posted online and the engine note was just awesome. Can't wait to see better pictures, but I'm sure you're enjoying her more than taking pictures.

    Don't let the P4/5 feel neglected! :D

    Bill
     
  24. AX lover

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    #24 AX lover, Nov 6, 2008
    That looks real nice!

    But the colour of the P4/5 and 8C look different. Is that due to the lighting? Because I thought they were the same colour.
     
  25. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #25 Napolis, Nov 6, 2008
    They are exactly the same color. It's the lighting and the camera. I'll get a shot in the sun.

    Best
     
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