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Today I fulfilled a dream...

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  1. Rhoads56

    Rhoads56 Karting Silver Subscribed

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    As a 16yo, I dreamed that if I was really really lucky, I'd own a Ferrari at 40 years old.

    Two years ago I realised that dream would never eventuate. There was no way I could afford one, ever :(

    So, I stepped up.

    Today, I took delivery of this beautiful 2001 360 F1. It is a total credit to the previous owners, who only accumulated 19,000kms.

    The interior still has that nice leather smell. The paint is magnificent (has the protection film on the front and various other spots). The underside has never touched or scraped anything.

    It was a bit rainy today, but I did manage to rack up a guilty 110kms with a few tunnel runs :) Sunday is looking like it will be a beautiful sunny day, so I'll have to be patient until then!
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  2. Bigilo

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    I love my 360, it has been nothing but an object that brings me joy!
     
    Bigilo, Sep 10, 2015
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  3. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

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    Great feeling isn't it. Dreams realized. She's a beauty! Congratulations
     
    Bob in Texas, Sep 10, 2015
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  4. nietoale1

    nietoale1 Karting

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    Congratulations!!! She is a beauty...

    I know well the feeling...and you will see that it never goes away...

    Enjoy many miles in good health!
     
    nietoale1, Sep 10, 2015
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  5. GaryR

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    Congratulations and welcome! I have to ask, what did you do to "Step Up", rob a bank?
    :D
     
    GaryR, Sep 10, 2015
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  6. singletrack

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    Congrats!
     
    singletrack, Sep 10, 2015
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  7. tikitiki

    tikitiki Formula 3 Owner

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    congrats. It's a great feeling to see your hard work fulfill your dreams.
     
    tikitiki, Sep 10, 2015
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  8. AZDiverDLR

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    Congratulations!! I love hearing long time visions achieved. Enjoy!!
     
    AZDiverDLR, Sep 10, 2015
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  9. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Congratulations! Isn't it nice when that dream is in the garage? :)
     
    vrsurgeon, Sep 10, 2015
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  10. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie Owner

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    Congrats! Enjoy.
     
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  11. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

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    Wow, huge congrats! Good for you! Enjoy.
     
    Rcktrod, Sep 10, 2015
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  12. photi

    photi Rookie

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    Beautiful car. Enjoy it in good health.
     
    photi, Sep 10, 2015
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  13. marinelo

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    beautiful , enjoy !!
     
    marinelo, Sep 10, 2015
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  14. Voda

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    Way to go! All these other practical daily cars are simply BS...You will be glad you did it... Enjoy.
     
    Voda, Sep 10, 2015
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  15. Chiaroman

    Chiaroman Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Congratulations!!!

    Beautiful car. More pics please.

    I've had my 360 for four years and am still thrilled by it.

    Welcome to the club and Enjoy!!!
     
    Chiaroman, Sep 10, 2015
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  16. NürScud

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    Congratulations! Beautiful car, enjoy it.

    :)
     
    NürScud, Sep 10, 2015
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  17. OUMick

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    He's not REALLY in the club until that 1st CEL hits.

    Congrats and enjoy!
     
    OUMick, Sep 10, 2015
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  18. allister1970

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    Congratulations here also from the UK..... Nice story, what makes it even sweeter, is that you went out and earned it!
     
    allister1970, Sep 10, 2015
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  19. mr_bock

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    Sweet Ride!!!!!
    Well done, big congrats!!!!
    Drive it and enjoy it
     
    mr_bock, Sep 10, 2015
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  20. Kevin Rev'n

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    Way to go!
     
    Kevin Rev'n, Sep 10, 2015
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  21. martiy1971

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    Congrats - Your story hit home as it was the same for me until June of this year and it was/is a great feeling! Every drive, cleaning or even just passing by it in the garage makes me smile.

    Welcome!
     
    martiy1971, Sep 10, 2015
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  22. rbellezza

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    Congratulations !!!!!!
     
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  23. Rhoads56

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    Basically, I worked harder, smarter, and increased my production and pricing.

    But to get to the Ferrari, I had to first buy a home, pay it down, find a mentor to motivate me (mindset), set my wife up in a new business (hair salon), pay off all debt (well, except the home, but within two months that will be paid off), get a decent bank roll to then employ an assistant, and increase my stock levels.

    Xmas 2012 we had $17 in the bank. It's been a hell of a hard slog to get to this point we're at now. I had a GOOD business. I just didnt realise it's potential, and didnt have faith in myself that I could do it.

    Now I know I can do anything.
     
    Rhoads56, Sep 10, 2015
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  24. Rhoads56

    Rhoads56 Karting Silver Subscribed

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    :( Garage is still three weeks away. They lay the pad on Tuesday next week. Ive had to put her into storage until it's done. :( :(
     
    Rhoads56, Sep 10, 2015
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  25. Ingenere

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    Well done. You won't regret it.

    Dreams realized are what it's all about.
     
    Ingenere, Sep 10, 2015
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