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  1. Escapist

    Escapist Karting

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    #1 Escapist, Jun 22, 2018
    hello everyone,

    I hope this hasn’t been done here before and I’ve missed the thread post but I’d love to hear people’s garage - 3 cars all Ferrari or not - with details and reasons,

    I’ll start with mine as an opener:

    2. 2014 Ferrari 458 Spider - this was the first car I bought. She’s called Lola. Not sure why except all my cars have names beginning with L as my late father called all his cars Lucy. Lola is Grigio Silverstone over Sabbia and the interior is a little special with quilted seats in contrasting charcoal.

    I love driving Lola because it’s an adrenalin rush and taking the revs to 9,000 makes her howl like a banshee. I’ve had hundreds of cars, come great ones, but she’s my first mid-engined sports car and it’s a special experience.

    I now have one criticism to what I thought was my perfect car. The exhaust isn’t loud enough having driven my F12, so I’ll have the valves opened. Overall, an amazing car which draws admiring looks and corners lie it’s on rails.

    2. 1973 Dino 246 GTS - I’ve always wanted a Dino. I think ever since I saw the movie, 11 Harrowhouse, where Candice Bergen drives one. I was about 18 and I’m not sure which was more attractive in my eyes back then - the car or her - but it set my love affair going.

    I named my son Dino too and so I’m delighted my concours level car can be handed down to him one day. She is called Luna.

    Luna is Grigio Ferro Metalizzato which is a great historic colour with bulls blood red interior. The car started life in Rosso / Mero as most did but I prefer the current colour scheme.

    I love to drive this car so much as it’s from an era of beauty and style I love. 1973 is my wife’s birth year and all women love Dino curves apparently, so she loves it too. It also make an amazing retro sound from the fantastic V6.

    3. 2015 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta - so after buying a V8 and V6 I had to have a V12. I don’t like the new Ferrari turbo engines at all - driven a 488 and GTC4 Lusso T and both sound emasculated albeit they are great cars. Drove a Daytona but I wanted a modern ultimate V12 and the F12 I have to say is the ultimate Ferrari to me.

    Leo is the car James Bond would have. Leo is Nero Daytona over Cuoio and so elegant and sophisticated where the 458 is exhilerating. She also gets more admiring comments and glances than the 458 Spider.

    Leo is the ultimate grand tourer, comfortable and stylish sports car but 99% of the attraction is the mesmerizing exhaust sound. I just had the valves opened by taking off the vacuum tubes and it’s the best thing I ever did. Motorway cruising is about the same noise but the town and lane driving is epic with that wail that sounds like an F1 car.

    Lola is jealous now as Leo is the go-to car. I’m lucky to have a triple garage I can house these beauties safely and securely and still park the daily RR SVR daily driver outside. I’ll try to attach some photos.
     
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  2. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #2 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jun 22, 2018
    I think this has been done, but since new cars come out all the time...my ultimate 3 car garage:

    1. 488 Pista - daily driver. Under warranty and includes service for like 7 years or so. It is one of the few new cars of any manufacturer I think looks good.
    2. F40 - weekend driver. I had a poster of it on the wall as a kid and I have been for a ride in one (Simon^2's before selling) and I still remember it vividly. Unbelievable car.
    3. F50 GT - track car. It's my favorite Fcar ever. :)
     
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  3. Escapist

    Escapist Karting

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    #3 Escapist, Jun 22, 2018
    Can’t uoload photos as even though my files are well under 5mb I get that error message.
     
  4. Escapist

    Escapist Karting

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    #4 Escapist, Jun 22, 2018
    Awesome choice. I’ll be thinking that way I’m sure when I start some track days.
     
  5. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 Bas, Jun 22, 2018
    3 is very hard.

    1) Zonda 760 RS
    2) F50
    3) LaFerrari

    But really I need a Carrera GT (F50 just wins...)and GTC4Lusso V12 (people carrier/ultimate trans continental cruiser + Ferrari daily) in there also.
     
  6. 375+

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    #6 375+, Jun 22, 2018
    Ferrari 275 GTB/4
    Ford GT40
    Porsche 3.0 RS
     
  7. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator
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    #7 NeuroBeaker, Jun 22, 2018
    Sticking with Ferrari, I'll go with...
    1. 1989-1992 Ferrari 348tb: Simply the most gorgeous car ever produced. Manual transmission, manual steering, conventional suspension, mid-engined Ferrari V8 sports car... what's not to like? :cool:
    2. 1996-2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello: Front-engined V12 GT car. Great, classy, timeless looks, a manual transmission, lots of power, and a great sound. :D
    3. 1973-1974 Ferrari 308 GT4: Great-looking 2+2. I've loved every one I've seen. Could it be used as a daily driver?

    If we branch out a bit into other marques, I might throw a McLaren 570S in there somewhere. Perhaps it'd bump the GT4 and get daily driver duty.

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
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  8. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 anunakki, Jun 22, 2018
    Ferrari 288 GTO - My favorite car of all time
    Ferrari Portofino - Daily driver perfection
    Lamborghini Urus - When I need to carry more people or pick things up from the store
     
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  9. mclaudio

    mclaudio Formula 3

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    #9 mclaudio, Jun 22, 2018
    Last edited: Jun 22, 2018
    Ultimate garage threads have been done. But since a 3-car garage is my sweet spot, I’ll play.

    1. Ferrari race car: current F355 Challenge. Arm can be twisted if replaced by 330P3/4 #0856.

    2. Porsche race car: 910...or 911GT1 if #0856 is next to it. Having a 60s open-top racecar along with a street-registered 90s racecar is a desirable combo for me.

    3. Porsche street car: 911 with rally bits. A 911 is a good balance of performance, utilitarian, take-anywhere sporty car. If more room is needed, a period-raced Cayenne Transyberria rally that has been reconverted for street use.

    In a 3-car garage, I can likely fit in a Ducati 851/888 Corsa - preferably Raymond Roche- or Doug Polen-raced in period bike.
     
  10. carguyjohn350

    carguyjohn350 F1 Rookie
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    #10 carguyjohn350, Jun 22, 2018
    Ferraris to actually use? (Meaning not 3 GTOs which I sell and sail into the sunset...)



    Covered headlight Series I PF Cab

    F50

    FF



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  11. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

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    #11 Admiral Goodwrench, Jun 22, 2018
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  12. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 MS250, Jun 22, 2018
    I already have mine but I’m cheating :)

    86 TR, with a 308 glass car on a car lift , the new Audi rs3 to have fun on those nice days , and the Audi Q7 to go get top soil for the backyard with some golf clubs .
     
  13. Jana

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    #13 Jana, Jun 23, 2018
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  14. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #14 G. Pepper, Jun 23, 2018
    My manual 360, a manual 612, and an F50. I guess the Ford Raptor could stay outside.
     
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  15. I'm 360 Canuck

    I'm 360 Canuck Formula 3

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    #15 I'm 360 Canuck, Jun 23, 2018
    Hmmm...I’d have to give it some thought...but it would consist of a pure exotic...maybe Ford GT, Aventador or LaF, a track weapon like a Scud or GT3 or vintage car like Dino 246, and a sedan DD...Audi rs7, something like that.
     
  16. Statler

    Statler F1 World Champ

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    #16 Statler, Jun 23, 2018
    365gtc/4
    Caterham 420
    Db11

    This afternoon’s list anyway.

    But also ok with mondial, wrangler, and s4rs.
     
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  17. davidoloan

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    #17 davidoloan, Jun 24, 2018
    Hé didn’t limit the numbers of motorbikes, planes, helicopters and yachts you can have at the same time though.

    1) Bugatti Type 35
    2) Stanley Steamer Vanderbilt Cup racer
    3) Ferrari 412 F1 car.

    But I also want a Jaguar XJR 9, so I would have to toss a coin on one of them
     
  18. ross

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    #18 ross, Jun 24, 2018
    man cannot live on 3 cars alone.
     
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  19. davidoloan

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    #19 davidoloan, Jun 24, 2018
    Nice flooring too.
     
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  20. davidoloan

    davidoloan Formula Junior

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    #20 davidoloan, Jun 24, 2018
    A old Fiat 500, an old Mini Cooper and an early Citroen 2CV and he’ll be fine.
     
  21. stavura

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    #21 stavura, Jun 24, 2018
    3 is definitely not enough but after a long time of head scratching mine would probably be....

    1 - V12 Lusso
    2 - F50
    3- Laf aperta

    :)
     
  22. sixcarbs

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    #22 sixcarbs, Jun 24, 2018
    1. 250 GT California Spyder (SWB or LWB but prefer a late LWB, 1627GT a late LWB alloy car with no side vents would be perfect.)
    2. 1956 410 Sport, but they only made 3 open ones. Or a 375 MM with Pininfarina spyder body.
    3. Tough call, true daily driver would be a 1995 Corniche S, old body style with turbo engine. Or 512 BB that has never been Federalized.
     
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  23. 19633500GT

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    #23 19633500GT, Jun 24, 2018
    1. Ferrari F40. If money was no object, it's just so raw.

    2, 1964 Renault Alpine A110. This is essentially my "affordable" dream car. I'll own one someday. I love the sound and interior, and the history.

    3. 1956 Maserati A6G 2000 Zagato. It would be between this, a DB4GT, 375MM PF and a 8V Supersonic. I chose the Maser because....picklefork!
     
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  24. Jana

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    #24 Jana, Jun 24, 2018
    The flooring came with the house. It's gone now. It looks pretty but it's not flame retardant and would stain as soon as something was spilled on it. We had the carpet tiles removed and did epoxy. So still looks great, but a much better choice.
     
  25. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #25 tomc, Jun 24, 2018
    Blessed to love the cars I currently own. But, if someone else is cutting the checks & we're day dreaming while waiting for the French GP to start....

    1. This 599 SA Aperta for styling and profiling! Everything I love about our Cali but with a V12.
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    2. My 997.2 S. Everyday usability for a DD; with a flick of the switch to Sport Plus, a fun back roads driver.
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    3. Black Ops F450. Because this is Texas! For road trips and hauling the dog in style and comfort.
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