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2008 F430 Destroyed in Boca Raton Fire

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  1. FerrariBob

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    FerrariBob, Aug 10, 2013
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  2. buckminster

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    wow!
     
    buckminster, Aug 10, 2013
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  3. paulie_b

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    "I never found out what started the blaze but the owner didn't look too concerned, in fact he was almost laughing at the situation!!!

    owner must be an a-- hole.
     
    paulie_b, Aug 10, 2013
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  4. RP

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    Seems too often quality issues with newer Ferraris.
     
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  5. Knightrider

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    Must have good insurance? Maybe too good?
     
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  6. GatorFL

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    Looks like a spider. I've seen 2 of these almost go up in flames when the hydraulics failed and sprayed hot fluid on the motor/exhaust. In both of those cases others nearby had a fire extinguisher handy. Guess that didn't happen in this case.
     
    GatorFL, Aug 12, 2013
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  7. ray willenborg

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    It happened a few years ago at Toys for Tots Run at the Hard Rock parking lot. I believe Martin had a fire extinguisher handy and saved the car. A 430 Spider putting his top up after drive over from FMFL.
     
    ray willenborg, Aug 12, 2013
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  8. GatorFL

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    Yeah that was one. I think the fire extinguisher was Edward's. I saw it again about a year later in Palm Beach. Different car that time but exact same issue.
     
    GatorFL, Aug 12, 2013
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  9. Knightrider

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    That "handy fire extinguisher" appears to be a worthwhile option!

    I could only see pulling your F430 into your garage and it going up in flames, only to burn down your house. Ugh.
     
    Knightrider, Aug 12, 2013
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  10. TheMayor

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    Insurance.
     
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  11. HIGH RPM

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    HIGH RPM, Aug 16, 2013
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  12. mgent

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    Classic Boca, looks like he was at a Hooters when it lit up...
     
    mgent, Aug 19, 2013
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    Guess they got the order wrong- Fiery hot wings not fiery hot wheels!
     
    htb3, Aug 20, 2013
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  14. blackbolt22

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    Does anyone know the owner?
     
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