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  1. msdesignltd

    msdesignltd Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 msdesignltd, Nov 17, 2007
    CONCOURS
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    1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Serial Number 6305 SF


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    Powered by a 5-litre tipo 208 engine rated at 400 hp that delivers seamless power from idle to red-line in any gear. Fitted from new with the later and improved five-speed gearbox, diaphragm clutch and "hanging pedal" brake system with a much-improved brake master cylinder and brake power booster. This 500 also features the later well integrated three-louver side vents. This Superfast drives extremely well and offers effortless low-speed torque and performance around town combined with effortless high-speed power on the Autostrada. A great event car for the New England Classic or Texas Hill Country, eligible for any concourse on the planet, or go all the way to Pebble Beach. Priced properly in today's market at $695,000.

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  2. David_S

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    #2 David_S, Nov 18, 2007
    My dictionary disagrees and has no entry for "concours."

    Once a word is adopted into the english language, you better live with the english spelling - or go right ahead and use the original language, but don't mix and match.

    Concourse - 1) A great crowd. 2) A large open space for a gathering.
     
  3. Z0RR0

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    #3 Z0RR0, Nov 18, 2007
    Technically, I guess it stands for "concours d'elegance", so "concours" is the proper spelling. Perhaps "concourse" is the americanized version ...
     
  4. Steve King

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    #4 Steve King, Nov 18, 2007
    You guys must not have to much to do today. HAHAHA
     
  5. 410SA

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    #5 410SA, Nov 18, 2007
    "Concours" is French for contest or competition and in the car sense is used most frequently for car shows, where cars compete in certain aesthetic and mechanical competitions like the Pebble Beach Beach Concours d' Elegance, which more properly should be "Caillou Plage Concours d' Elegance" if they are going the French route. Similarly the Italian word "Concorso" is used for car gatherings featuring Italian vehicles.
     
  6. amenasce

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    #6 amenasce, Nov 18, 2007
    Caillou ;)
     
  7. 410SA

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    #7 410SA, Nov 18, 2007
    What's an "i" between friends?
    (I fixed it anyway) :)
     
  8. Erich

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    #8 Erich, Nov 18, 2007
    He fixed it

    http://www.ferraris-online.com/pages/whatsnew.php

    Superfast drives extremely well and offers effortless low–speed torque and performance around town combined with effortless high–speed power on the Autostrada. A great event car for the New England Classic or Texas Hill Country, eligible for any concours on the planet, or go all the way to Pebble Beach. Priced properly in today’s market at $695,000
     
  9. Bryan

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    #9 Bryan, Nov 18, 2007

    Must have read Fchat
     
  10. oss117

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    #10 oss117, Nov 18, 2007
    + 1
     
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