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  1. JazzyO

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    #1 JazzyO, Sep 17, 2011
    I was at the factory yesterday and someone with authority told me that Eric Clapton's 458 was being test driven that day. Apparently he ordered a 458 with a 512 Boxer body. This is probably the cause of the rumour that he was ordering a 458 with a V12, which is incorrect. Despite our best efforts we didn't see the car, having just missed it. I must say it's quite a cool idea and I hope we get to see some pics soon.

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  2. mrp_e

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    #2 mrp_e, Sep 17, 2011
    very very cool
     
  3. Fan512bbi

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    #3 Fan512bbi, Sep 17, 2011
    The man as taste :)
     
  4. TheMayor

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  5. Philwozza

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    #5 Philwozza, Sep 17, 2011
    Apart from two wheels I see no resemblance at all :D

    You could put any red two seater sports car together and claim a resemblance and, it would be better than those two IMO

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    #6 Fan512bbi, Sep 17, 2011
    The boxer is so much better looking :)
    Better looking than the boxer?
     
  7. ferraripete

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    #7 ferraripete, Sep 17, 2011
    the boxer is a stunner!. even better w/ the red rockers, as it looks a bit lower.
     
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    #8 Testa-rossa, Sep 18, 2011
    Always hear the opposite. black makes lower
     
  9. haroonok

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    #9 haroonok, Sep 19, 2011
    not sure about the relative dimensions but i assume this would be a modern interpretation of a BB body?
    will be intersesting to see how it turns out.
     
  10. msdesignltd

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    #10 msdesignltd, Sep 19, 2011
    Is that the Pinnin factory or The Ferrari factory??
     
  11. JazzyO

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    #11 JazzyO, Sep 19, 2011
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    Would be my guess too. I'm really miffed I didn't see the car! It must have been within 50m of me at some point...

    Good question - Ferrari factory. They do a customisation programme too, these days, undoubtedly because of the high-profile Pininfarina jobs.


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  12. msdesignltd

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    #12 msdesignltd, Sep 19, 2011
    How about a Dino body on a 458 chassis..
    now w're talkin
     
  13. RP

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    #13 RP, Sep 19, 2011
    Having been a former Boxer owner, one that was lowered, I would agree with you. When I met Andrea Pininfarina, I asked him his favorite classic Ferrari design. He stated the Boxer.

    The 458 is the first new Ferrari with a truly classic design.
     
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    #14 JazzyO, Sep 20, 2011
    Do you think it could work? I suspect it won't. The wheels of the 458 are too big, and there's little overhang front and back. I suspect it would look like a very bloated Dino, as the dimensions of the 458 are much larger.

    It would be a great idea to have another Dino, though. Jay Kay was asked in the video on Ferrari.com what he would do if he were president of Ferrari for a day. My answer would have been easy: I would have given the order to build a lightweight V6 Ferrari. It would be specifically built to aim for lightness. It would be expensive, but a truly tactile driver's machine. Perhaps the V6 could be based on the upcoming F1 engine, even.


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  15. Bulai69

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    #15 Bulai69, Oct 24, 2011
    ..... Believe me: it works!
     
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    #16 Cruiser, Oct 24, 2011
    Hi Bulai69 please elaborate..........
     
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    #17 wlanast, Oct 24, 2011
    I don't know why it took me so long for this to sink in. But an incredible revelation from a man whose studio created some of the most stunning production Ferrari's ever.

    I want to know how Leonardo Fioravanti would answer that same question, since it was actually his pen that put to paper the Daytona, Dino and Boxer among others.

    I am a huge fan of the 458 and my humble opinion is that it is in the rare group of "instant classsics."
     
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    #18 Melvok, Oct 24, 2011
    There are allready rumours that a new Dino will be made in a few years ...

    Dino = 6 cil and light :) !
     
  19. Bulai69

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    #19 Bulai69, Oct 25, 2011
    Hi... I did elaborate in the other thread.....
     
  20. open roads

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    #20 open roads, Oct 25, 2011
    What if he has interest in doing a true one off?

    I'd really love to see his work as much as hear it. And he is an artist.
     
  21. JazzyO

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    #21 JazzyO, Oct 26, 2011
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    Confusing post. If you are talking about a 458 Dino, then I don't believe you. Show me a picture. If you are talking about a 458 Boxer, then I do believe it can work, but would still love to see some pics finally. Dear Eric Clapton, show us your car!

    @Mel - if there is a Dino coming, I would applaud it and quite possibly buy it.


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    #23 tonyswfla, Nov 10, 2012
    4.7 million???
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