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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by joe sackey, Jul 6, 2007.

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  1. joe sackey

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  3. joe sackey

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    Ian how are you? You should make it to Cars & Coffee in Irvine on the 21st because Jeffrey has organized something that will appetizing for your trusty lens... somehow I have unwittingly become involved!

    I dont know this particular F40, but I can tell you its not the French-Monegasque gentleman who owns the yellow F50 of which you speak.

    I can also tell you that this F40 lacks an air fence and accordingly overheating and loss of control will be a problem...
     
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    #2680 V40RaCeR, Mar 11, 2009
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    Thanks for the info. As soon as I saw the thread about the 21st I knew I was going :) I will definitely be there. Looking forward to seeing you. Also, I'll send you a PM regarding the Enzos on your site. I have a friend who is interested...
     
  5. joe sackey

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    Thanks! I only have one Enzo left, the black car.
     
  6. V40RaCeR

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    Ok good to know. In that case, disregard what I was asking about the red Enzo in my PM reply. Is the red Enzo a local car or is that confidential?
     
  7. joe sackey

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    No that car was not local. The black one is...
     
  8. V40RaCeR

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    Awesome! That black Enzo looks amazing. Look forward to seeing you and the cars on the 21st. Plus I'll let you know about the Enzo or F40 ;)
     
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    #2685 joe sackey, May 1, 2009
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    Ian, your image of Rick's F40 is fantastic and perfectly captures the young lady having fun!
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  10. 90koenigTR

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    Unbelievable collection of mags, Joe. I am thoroughly enthralled now. Still haven't sat in mine yet. After seeing those cover pics and headlines, I am all the more excited to take custody of, drive, and share a legend. Thanks
     
  11. joe sackey

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    Thank you, and please do share it here...
     
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    Amazing how much damage a year and a sour economy can do.
     
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    BTW....this is an amazing thread Joe. If I should ever be in a position to purchase an F40, you sir will be contacted.
     
  14. Tenney

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    Would guess a one-owner in-the-wrapper '92 might still be in its own zip code.
     
  15. SSNISTR

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    Great shot!
     
  16. joe sackey

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    True!
     
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    Very interesting Joe. Perhaps recovered?
     
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    #2697 joe sackey, May 5, 2009
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    This particular F40 indeed had the original seats re-upholstered in the more practical black leather.

    However, I am aware of at least one USA F40 (which for a time belonged to Mario Andretti) that originally came with its seats in red leather to the same standard pleating pattern etc as opposed to red nomex. My question is as to whether there are any others known, and in any other colors, tan for example.

    Ferrari did this sort of thing if you knew who to speak to, and the F40 wasn't the first Supercar where they made that sort of concession. I know of 2 288 GTOs that came with the red-orange seat inserts in leather rather than nomex upon special request...
     
  22. SSNISTR

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    That would be news to me.
     
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  24. SSNISTR

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    That was factory installed? I thought it was aftermarket. Either way, that drivers seat looks well used!
     

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