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Took the step - Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

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  1. Dutchman

    Dutchman F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Last wednesday I closed the deal on a lovely Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. It is a MY 05, TdF blue and beige interior. And most important it is a manual. :)
    The first owner was an Italian notary from the year 1938. I have never met the man, but I already like him.

    I have noticed that there is a different lay-out on the TFT display compared to the younger models. Was that a software update?
    Furthermore the car has a Tubi installed, but still is very silent at idle. Probably the exhaust is valve controlled, so I will attempt to make a switch in the cabin which will open the valves if I want the car to be louder. :)
    I just never knew how fantastic these cars are to drive. Easy when you want it to be easy, and pure adrenalin if you step on the pedal. They are unbelievably well balanced for such a big car.
    I am happy!!

    I will add some of the first pictures.
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  2. BurntOrange

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    Congrats! Gorgeous car and love the 6 speed.
     
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  3. elipinski

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    Congratulations. Beautiful and elegant machine. Enjoy in good health. Regards-e
     
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  4. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Congratulations! Great car! I love the color combination.
     
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  5. M-individual

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    Congratulations Ton. Great colour combo. You will love the 612. It's a timeless design in my opinion. I love mine very much and it is good at everything it does.

    Would love to hear about your impressions on the manual.

    Many happy miles with it ;)
     
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  6. 612scag

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    Congrats! Exactly the same color combination that I had in my old 612, which also happenned to be my very first Ferrari!

    Enjoy in good health.
     
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  7. Bundy

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    Awesome, Ton! Congratulations. The manual is icing on the cake. :)
     
    Bundy, Apr 16, 2012
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  8. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Oh my God it's a manual 612. It's a party bus in Ferrari clothes, instilled with traditional Ferrari values. Way to go, Ton, it's gorgeous. Congratulations! Can you tell us the serial number?
     
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  9. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    What a beautiful car!

    Only the best of luck with it and many, many happy smiles!
     
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  10. Dutchman

    Dutchman F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Thanks all, I am very happy.
    Can't wait to pick her up and drive her over some twisty Italian roads, Austrian mountain passes and a long German autobahn to her new home in Belgium. We have almost 700 miles to get acquainted. :)
    I will post new pictures when she is here. :)

    The VIN is 143545
     
    Dutchman, Apr 16, 2012
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  11. 612scag

    612scag Formula Junior

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    Fantastic....what a way to get introduced to your new car. Please drive safe and be sure to post pictures of your road trip from the dealership to your home!

    612scag
     
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  12. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    That's beautiful....congrats!!!
     
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    I have owned a 360, CS, 430 spider and a Scud but never a 612 - i guess that is why I always have a kind of under current to get one - especially at todays prices - great value and great car - hard to find in a modern Ferrari
    Have fun
     
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  14. dave_fonz_164

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    No shields!......bravo!
     
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    I am just going to say 'lol' to this one given recent emails with Ton.

    Ton - fabbo car, and all I can say is 'sorry', I am a terrible influence ...then again you MADE me buy my 512TR!
     
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    Enjoy..my guess is that your car may have a software update if the display is different.
     
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  17. 134282

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    Thank you! It's a beautiful car! When do you pick it up?
     
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  18. Dutchman

    Dutchman F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Thanks! :)

    I can pick it up in about 10 days. Could be a little bit longer depending on the weather conditions though. :) I know they don't melt in the rain, but it is definitely more fun to drive it home on a clear day.
    Can't wait! :)
     
    Dutchman, Apr 17, 2012
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    Congratulations Ton! Any idea how many 612 manuals were build?

    Gr. Martin
     
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  20. paulus-1

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    Hi Ton thats nice, i wash yesterday in Italie for my 599 he is already in Holland i love them both.

    i also drive the car home that wash one big party
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  21. ForzaFerrari

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    Concrats Ton! What a beauty!!
     
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    Congrats Ton (how are you btw? ;)), looks fantastic especially the interior!
     
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    +1, nice combo! Manual very rare I think?
     
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  24. Dutchman

    Dutchman F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I read somewhere about 5%. That would be around 150 cars, but probably less. :)
    Ferrari Belgium thinks that it is the only manual 612 in Belgium. :)
     
    Dutchman, Apr 17, 2012
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  25. Dutchman

    Dutchman F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Congratulations Paulus. That is a stunning 599. Hope to see it in the metal one day. :)
     
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