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Detroit Auto Show: What will Ferrari show?

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  1. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I'm headed to Detroit this afternoon, going to the show in the morning with the press. Any guesses what Ferrari will show this year? They had an FXX last year for the press and industry days, but then pulled it out for the public show. I figure the 599 will be the extent of the excitement for '07.
     
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  2. tfazio

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    Got this from a Ferrari dealers website:

    The 2007 Detroit Auto Show will take place between the 13th and the 21st of January, and Ferrari will be displaying the entire 2007 line-up, including the new 599 GTB Fiorano in a special brand-new colour – Blu Petrolio. Ferrari are also proud to present the Risi Competizione F430 GT that won the 2006 American Le Mans Series GT2 championship.
     
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    The 599 on display at the show is Rosso Corsa.
     
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    And what is needed to get into the Ferrari area at the show? I'm a new owner and don't have an invitation. I tried registering on the Ferrari owners website but haven't received a reply...
     
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    I recieved an invite..intended to post it on here...I dunno if it'll work but it came via email from the Factory..

    You send it back and they forward some type of .pdf to print....
     
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    Is it me or does the 599 has polished/chromed wheels ?
     
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    IIRC it was by day, so if anyone can use it let me know what day to request!
     
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    I just got back to TX, went to the show this morning. The Ferrari booth was a little boring, only a 599 (rosso corsa), 612, and the Risi 430GT. I watched Chrysler unveil the Viper SRT10 and Dodge Avenger. Juan Pablo Montoya was there. He looks funny wearing Texaco stuff. Also passed Chris Bangle on the escalator.

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    I went last year on Industry day and just showed the guy my keys and asked if an owner could come in. He was very gracious. This year I got to go on Press day and the booth was open to all.

    GM had an espresso bar and served coney dogs. Mercedes was serving espresso and fancy deserts. I didn't pay for anything I ate or drank all day!
     
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    That Aston V8 looks stunning as a convertible, even in drab silver.

    You're right, the Ferrari booth looked kind of lifeless. I wonder if Ferrari doesn't feel like shipping much product to Detroit.
     
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    Looks like Salman Rushdie
     
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    Yeah, that's him. Chuh. Buh.
     
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    "Chubbah Cheddah" (Csaba Csere)

    A long time ago, many, many moons ago...Csaba was a good, honest journalist. Now he spends too much time rubbing shoulders and getting perks from the Big Three. I can't remember the last time I read something of his (or saw him on TV) and didn't think it sounded like he was regurgitating some press release.
     
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    I finally got registered on the Ferrari owners site, in there is a link to print out a pdf invitation.
     
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    For those who haven't gotten the invite just call the Ferrari concierge or your local Ferrari dealership. They should be able to help. I have my invite, but with 2 extra buddys coming. Hopefully they will let them in anyway.
     
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