I've cleaned up the irrelevant comments in this thread - strongly suggest that future posts stay on topic.
This photo is a great example of what a classic Ferrari engine bay looked like when the cars were new. Compare it to the way the cars are usually "restored" now, everything perfect, over-painted, over-polished, etc, etc. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Well it doesn't help when the No1 concourse judge for the club tells the owner of a beautiful original 1973 car that he should re-trim, re-chrome, re-carpet etc etc because the car was repainted (in an original, non red color) 33 years ago so is no longer original!!!!! Get rid of him and you might have a few more original, non Ralphed, cars in the club.
Great thread. Question for the older guys. Do you think people will find current cars as interesting in say 30years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Here's another Daytona. #16599. Delivered new by W.H. Lowe in 1973 and kept in the same ownership by the late Ian Cotter for some 44 years. Still in Melbourne, with its second owner. Ian also owned 275 GTB/6C #08055 and California #173504 Images 1 + 2 from 1976 Images 3, 4, 5 and 6 from 1973 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
My favorite Daytona. Pic from 1984 Melbourne Rally Image Unavailable, Please Login Silly signature here to annoy KIAI
Hello! A new member!!!! I have found in the various disciplines of which I have been associated that people lust after things they could not afford in the late teens/early 20s. So it's a generational thing. And there's some psychology behind too, some true, some misguided. It takes one back to a simpler and more carefree time when men were men and women were proud of it I think Lester Burnham summed it up well: So yes, I think they'll find them interesting. Whether they would wish to commit to running one however is a different question, and one for which I have no answer.
Two unidentified engines photographed in 1976 @ W.H. Lowe: 365 GT/4 2+2 or 365 GTC/4 365 GTB/4 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I love the older photos. Seems like owners of that era had to really be a car guy. Can’t imagine starting a boxer cold being an easy exercise. Now days you just jump in start the car and head out. Does anyone know why Lowe’s ceased to be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
No! Perhaps the limited edition one's but even then.... You joined 7 years and 33 weeks ago and these are your first two post's....very interesting...
I never felt comfortable contributing to be honest. Seems like a private party. But I liked this topic.I’m pretty quite on social media etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Not W.H. Lowe related, but an example of some of the spectacular cars we had here, once.... 500 SF #06659 Image Unavailable, Please Login https://talacrest.com/stockdetails.asp?stockID=10605
And some pictures of a replica in France bearing the number 6167. I think there are 3 cars claiming this number now! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I think going forward people will realise that Ferrari today is just public company trading under the badge of Ferrari. Real Ferraris exist from 1947-1969. After Enzo sold half to Fiat in 1969. We then have Ferrari-Fiats from then until "the man" passed in 1988. I would venture to say those were the days when having a Ferrari meant something special, now anyone can have one, they make more in 6 months than the first 22 years. (the opinion of an older guy)
No I don’t. Members of my family have and I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy their cars. I have a few Aussie muscle cars but probably not much of interest here lol. I love these history threads so much information and stories. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
