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  1. DIGMAN52

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    #1 DIGMAN52, Feb 15, 2007
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    Since the mid 60's when I was a teenager reading every car magazine out there, I have loved the GT40. Raced the slot cars, had the posters, and lived for Lemans every year. When Ford brought the new one out in 2005, I was smitten, and put it on the someday list. After a 6 month run with the 993 Turbo P-bug, I was bored and wanted more sound and exotic exerience. I found that in the Ford GT. Been searching for a month for a blue one, as they are very hard to find, and through dryhole, found one at Lamborghini Houston exactly like I wanted. Since I was having RUF sell the Turbo, I let Jonathan Peck and LH's Gary Seale work out the details, as they had been friends for years. Flew down yesterday, and drove the GT home.

    It is a very stable, straight tracking, road eating beast. Probably rides better than my SRT8. Back on familiar roads in Dallas, the acceleration is blinding, and the sounds, amazing!

    Now the Cullum/Johnson Classic Cars team has the 355 Spider and the Ford GT to use for our monthly swaps. For now I can't think of a better duo!
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  2. TRScotty

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    #2 TRScotty, Feb 15, 2007
    Congrats!!!!!!

    That's a great looking "F"-car.
     
  3. Supercarlover

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    #3 Supercarlover, Feb 15, 2007
    Congratulations!!! It is a beautiful car. I'm glad that you were able to get it from Lamborghini Houston as well. Enjoy it! :)

    Oh yea....just watch your head getting in and out of that thing. :)
     
  4. smitco6466

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    #4 smitco6466, Feb 15, 2007
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    After seeing it in person, AWESOME! I can't wait for a ride.
     
  5. Fastviper

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    #5 Fastviper, Feb 15, 2007
    Congrats!
     
  6. FarmerDave

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    #6 FarmerDave, Feb 15, 2007
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    Phil, you must be livin' right! Congrats, what an amazing car.

    Will you be racing your next door neighbor in his american iron? Yours may be faster but des it seat 7? ;)
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  7. GrigioGuy

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    #7 GrigioGuy, Feb 15, 2007
    dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyum. That's cool! Congrats!
     
  8. jonathanp

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    #8 jonathanp, Feb 15, 2007
    Enjoy Phil....thank you for your business.
     
  9. jonathanp

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    #9 jonathanp, Feb 15, 2007
    Enjoy Phil....thank you for your business.

    Check your inbox as well. I emailed all the pics we took at the store today as well.

    Jonathan Peck
     
  10. jeffb99tx

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    #10 jeffb99tx, Feb 15, 2007
    Stunning.....

    I am speechless....

    I am without speech....

    But I do have a few comments. Great looking car. I think Ford knocked one out of the park with this car. Car and Driver tested one in their August 05 issue and it came in 3rd behind the Lamborghini Gallardo and a F430. However, comparing lap times at the track, it was only 0.07 of a second behind the Ferrari. The GT also had the fastest times from 0-60, 0-100, 0-150, and through the 1/4 mile. Ford also had the highest top speed at 205 mph. That's just about equal to me in my book. Oh, also don't forget that the new price for the Ford was about $40K to $50K less than the Ferrari. As much as I love Ferrari, I think the GT got a bad rap from the reviewers and is an outstanding car. Well, I guess I had more to say than I realized.

    Again, well done,

    Jeff
    Dallas, Texas
     
  11. speedy_sam

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    #11 speedy_sam, Feb 15, 2007
    +1
     
  12. jimpo1

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    #12 jimpo1, Feb 15, 2007
    I want a ride. Tell me when and where. I'll buy lunch, I'll buy dinner, I'll buy scotch, whatever. I want a ride.

    Sadly, of all the nice cars I've been exposed to over the last few years of Ferrari ownership, this is the FIRST time I've ever said that. I want a ride.
     
  13. jonathanp

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    #13 jonathanp, Feb 15, 2007
    Two words: "BUCKLE UP !!"
     
  14. WJHMH

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    #14 WJHMH, Feb 15, 2007
    Wow Phil, you don't mess around about your car collection. When I heard you were selling the P-BUG, I thought you just were going to scaling back just to have more room in the garage. What a surprise, I want a ride also!

    Btw, are you going to let Mark drive it at MSR?
     
  15. jonathanp

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  16. FarmerDave

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    #16 FarmerDave, Feb 15, 2007
    Get in line! I told Phil the same thing on Saturday... I rarely ask anyone for a ride, but that car is something special. Just tell me where to be and when to be there, Phil! :)
     
  17. Gonzalo92

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    #17 Gonzalo92, Feb 15, 2007
    I also want a ride, can you come pick me up in Houston
     
  18. Manny

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    #18 Manny, Feb 15, 2007
    Nice! Congratulations Phil!
     
  19. LightGuy

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    #19 LightGuy, Feb 15, 2007
    Nice colors. Very classy.
    Always thought the Gulf Blue/orange would be cool but dont know if its a "livable" color. Others love it or hate it.
     
  20. sTyleR

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    #20 sTyleR, Feb 15, 2007
    Beautiful GT, congratulations. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
     
  21. robert_c

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    #21 robert_c, Feb 15, 2007
    It's hard to "wow" this group, but you did it. Looks like I'm third in line for a ride. Hope you havent traded it in for something else by then.
     
  22. Ferrariman355

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    #22 Ferrariman355, Feb 15, 2007
    Wow!! Congrats!!!!

    Car looks stunning!

    Ive seen a couple of GT's in person and they sound awesome....

    Enjoy it!

    john
     
  23. TurboTodd

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    #23 TurboTodd, Feb 16, 2007
    Congrats!!

    Love the GT's, blue is stunning. My personal fave is the old Gulf livery..

    How's the car's rear driveway clearance?

    Todd
     
  24. jakermc

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    #24 jakermc, Feb 16, 2007
    I also asked for a ride. Also the first time I have done that! Can I have my ride at MSR?

    Congrats!
     
  25. jimpo1

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    #25 jimpo1, Feb 16, 2007
    Your feeble attempt at line butting is truly sad. Show me your DOCUMENTED request, or get in line behind moi. :p
     
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