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  1. Bill S

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    #1 Bill S, May 25, 2013
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    Many thanks to Joe Sackey for helping me find a pristine low-mileage F50. The carbon fiber weave is clearly visible and perfectly uniform on every body panel. I haven't seen too many F50s like that.

    Also, many thanks to Chris at EXOTICAR AUTO for shipping me perfect factory-fresh wheels as spares. You can never have enough wheels. Chris did an excellent job packaging them for cross-country shipment.

    Finally, many thanks to Ferrari of Orange County and Premier Motorsport for very carefully inspecting the F50 both mechanically and cosmetically.
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  2. Simon^2

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    #2 Simon^2, May 25, 2013
    Congrats. F50's are really special and unique among the supercars. Enjoy every mile!!
     
  3. Exoticar Auto

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    #3 Exoticar Auto, May 25, 2013
    Congrats Bill! Beautiful car! Glad the wheels arrived ok!
     
  4. BubblesQuah

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    #4 BubblesQuah, May 25, 2013
    Awesome.

    F50's always look so big, until you see one with someone sitting in it.
     
  5. 250P

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    #5 250P, May 25, 2013
    Sweet! Enjoy putting the miles on that baby!
     
  6. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 amenasce, May 25, 2013
    Congrats Bill!! Cant wait to see more pics!
     
  7. of2worlds

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    #7 of2worlds, May 25, 2013
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    Congrats on an F50 USA version!
    Do you know the target weight for the F50 from your 'weighty' list or will you be putting it on the scale?
    CH
     
  8. Peloton25

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    #8 Peloton25, May 25, 2013
    Excellent addition to your garage - congrats! :cool:

    >8^)
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  9. geno berns

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    #9 geno berns, May 25, 2013
    One of my favorite supercars. Congrats! What type of exhaust does it have?

    Geno
     
  10. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #10 joe sackey, May 25, 2013
    Bill,

    Congratulations.

    I know you did your homework and deliberated long & hard, but I also know this will be perhaps the nicest F50 in the country before long.

    Enjoy!
     
  11. Bill S

    Bill S Formula 3

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    #11 Bill S, May 25, 2013
    Thanks. We plan to drive and show after we do a complete detail. I may just show for a year.

    Thanks Chris for an awesome packaging job! All four wheels are perfect.

    I agree! It looks like a lot of car behind the driver and passenger.

    Thanks, we will!

    More to come after we finish the detailing.

    I plan to weigh, but I think I discovered something. Please see my update to that thread.

    Thanks so much. It's fun to be able to show the series now. I guess I just need the two ends someday.

    Tubi mufflers now, everything else is US correct. We found and ordered the OEM exhaust from Ferrari so we can Classique Certify. If anyone's looking for a tubi F50 (and F40) exhaust, I have them for sale.
     
  12. Peloton25

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    #12 Peloton25, May 25, 2013
    Do you plan to leave the roof in the box?

    >8^)
    ER
     
  13. Ferrari_Michael

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    #13 Ferrari_Michael, May 25, 2013
    Fantastic Bill,

    Many congratulations to you! I've been looking for the right F50 now for a few months, and only wish they were all as nice as yours seems!

    Enjoy in the only way that's right... Driving as long, as often as you can! :)

    Best
    Mike James
     
  14. Drive550PFB

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    #14 Drive550PFB, May 25, 2013
    I am jealous. Great car.
     
  15. Bill S

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    #15 Bill S, May 25, 2013
    Not sure yet. It's harder to wash with the roof off and you need to protect the interior. But I *think* it looks better with it off (CGT definitely does). Unfortunately it's not a quick procedure to remove/replace. It does have a soft top, but that's only good for traveling since you can't use it over 50 mph or so. Maybe I'll alternate every year for some variety!
     
  16. Bill S

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    #16 Bill S, May 25, 2013
    Me too. It was hard to find a very original example. Luckily this one just needs the mufflers and some careful detailing before we can show it with Classique certification. There are some very low mileage cars, but owners don't want to sell.
     
  17. amenasce

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    #17 amenasce, May 25, 2013
    The FCA annual is in 60 days..I dont think they have an F50 registered yet ;)
     
  18. 4re Nut

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    #18 4re Nut, May 25, 2013
    Awesome, congrats to Bill and kudos to all that helped make it happen!
     
  19. TOOLFAN

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    #19 TOOLFAN, May 25, 2013
    Bill, I'm so glad you found what you were looking for. She looks great.
     
  20. Bill S

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    #20 Bill S, May 25, 2013
    Thanks. Haven't driven it yet but I hope it will feel like the engine is attached to my spine.

    Never been to one before, but it looks great on their Web site! Might try this. Thanks for the heads up!

    Thanks. It truly does take several very knowledgeable and experienced people to make something like this happen.
     
  21. Bill S

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    #21 Bill S, May 25, 2013
    Thank you Michael and thank you for your help and great info on what's available.
     
  22. amenasce

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    #22 amenasce, May 25, 2013
    Road America is one of the best track i have ever been too. And the town of Elkhart Lake is very cute and has a lot of charm. Hope to see you there!
     
  23. Tenney

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    #23 Tenney, May 25, 2013
  24. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

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    #24 ScuderiaWithStickPlease, May 26, 2013
    How wonderful. Congrats! Enjoy!!!
     
  25. S Brake

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    #25 S Brake, May 26, 2013
    Didn't think your garage could get any better, I was very very wrong. Congrats on an awesome car.
     
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