How can I justify a second Ferrari to my wife.

An update: I just got back yesterday from a month in Thailand. My wife gave me her blessing to go. Alone, which might amuse some of you. But it was a "health resort". I did lose 10 pounds. So when I arrived home from the airport, she was very happy with the result. Then I surprised her by driving straight to the bike store where I bought her that new e-bike she's been quietly nudging me about for two years. So now that's down in the garage. She's happy. The kids are happy. Everybody is healthy. Things are good.

You might be thinking, now is the time to present the idea of getting the Testarossa. And you would be right. But I am taking off on Sunday on a week long, 1,700 mile rally in the mountains in the 308 with a collection of other male misfits and their toys. So disappearing again right after being back from a 1 month holiday in the tropics lost me a couple of points. But the reality is, she enjoyed the lack of snoring over the last month. Nevertheless, I think after the return from that trip is about the right time to unveil the plan. There is the distinct possibility that the black one in the photo above turns out not to be the one. If so, it might end up taking another year or two until the right one comes along. But to lay out the plan in advance means no surprises when it does happen. Because as I watched the video below, I think of the guy probably telling himself, "I waited too long." I am in my 50s, in decent physical condition and have no financial concerns. So if not now, when?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h6udr_7eg4I

 

Haha yes, there is always that possibility. But in reality, there's nothing too underhanded going on. In a partnership, I wouldn't be the first one doing a little "manoeuvring" to get to a good outcome. In the overall scheme of things, it's just a man toy. I'm not a drunk, I don't do drugs, gamble or fool around with other women. If having one of the most iconic wall posters of the 90's downstairs in the garage is the most self indulgent thing I get into, some wives out there might say mine is actually fortunate!

I just haven't broached the idea of a Countach either...

 

You only live once. 100%. I tell my old friend Carl that when he and I are in nursing homes at 90, watching re-runs of Miami Vice, I don't want him to be leaning over to me, saying, "I told you that you should have bought that thing."

 

Agree with all of this. And 25+ years here. Still good.

 

BTW I am currently on a 5 day, 3,000km rally in the remote Australian mountains with a bunch of motoring enthusiasts, one of whom brought along his immaculate 89 Testarossa which he personally restored (I think he's had several) and other Ferrari owners, one of whom owns 9. It's like having an AA meeting in Las Vegas. Not exactly conducive to getting me to back away from getting another car!. One of them even offered to go over the car with me. Terrific bunch of eccentric lunatics.

 

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All men need a friend like Clarkson. He just makes so much sense!

 

She needed a car when she moved to Australia in 2022. I asked her what she wanted. Her brother-in-law said the Hyundai Tuscon was good. So I went straight out and bought a new one for her. She loves it. And she's never had a new car in her life. Come to think of it, neither have I! (Mainly because I like cars with a bit of 'character' that seems to be so lacking these days. The technology is great, to be sure. I just can't stand being beeped at every minute when I'm driving, or backing. Or changing lanes. Or whatever.)

But yes, maybe I'll buy her another car - something a bit more classy. I'm on this rally and there's a bunch of interesting cars here. The 456 looks quite civilised. Even the Aston Martin vantage is a decent looking car. At least they sound good. I'm just not a hybrid person. There is this 700hp McLaren here as well. But that's just, well, nuts!

 

I may well do that. So when I get a speed camera fine, it gets mailed straight to her