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  1. AndrewDinCH

    AndrewDinCH Formula Junior

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  2. TheDuke

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    Great pair right there! Now you just need the original GTO to complete the family :)
    Congrats on the new car
     
    TheDuke, Jul 27, 2012
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  3. crinoid

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    Well done sir, well done.
     
    crinoid, Jul 27, 2012
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  4. jvecchi

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    Wow! I've never seen a 288 GTO in the flesh. I didn't realize how low they are compared to a 599.

    Congratulations!
     
    jvecchi, Jul 27, 2012
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  5. werewolf

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    goodbye
    well done.

    very well done :)
     
    werewolf, Jul 27, 2012
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  6. speed racer

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    Congratulations Indeed!......A beautiful set of Ferrari GTO bookends!! Enjoy in good health.
     
    speed racer, Jul 27, 2012
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  7. drgek

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    Sensational. Congrats.
     
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  8. Ultralab

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    Simply Beautiful ! More pics and Your first driving impressions pls !
     
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  9. anonymous161

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    Same here.
    Congrats.
     
    anonymous161, Jul 28, 2012
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  10. h2oskier

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    That 288 looks great
     
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    Beautiful! Enjoi and drive in good health
     
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  12. Ferrarista3

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    Wonderful!
    Congratulations!

    They both look stunning.
     
    Ferrarista3, Jul 28, 2012
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  13. London John

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    Good on you, it's like GTO top trumps.......
     
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  14. Nicofr

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    2 GTO, good choice ! Congratulations for yourvery nice toys!
    We can see how big is the 599. It is the think when I put my Mercedes SL55 AMG and the 599. The Merco seems small.
    Even if we cannot compare, your return on experience on this couple of GTOs could be interesting.

    Nicofr
     
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  15. Hawkeye

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    Andrew, congratulations! Wonderful pair of Ferraris, enjoy in the best of health. Cheers!
     
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  16. Noblesse Oblige

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    Indeed a stunning pair. The photograph prompted me to look up the key dimensions of the three GTO designated Ferraris. The results are very interesting*.

    250 GTO 288 GTO 599 GTO
    Length (in.) 173 169 185
    Height (in.) 47 44 52
    Width (in) 66 75 77
    Wheelbase (in) 94.5 96.5 108
    Curb Wt. (lb.) 2090 2560 3540

    * Sources may vary slightly in the various numbers.

    Whatever the track capabilities of the various examples, it is clear that the 599 GTO is much bigger and heavier than its forbears. It is a behemoth by comparison. But things were simpler in the old days. There were no emissions standards, computers, air conditioners, or crash requirements.
     
    Noblesse Oblige, Jul 28, 2012
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  17. Lone Wolf

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    despite the weight penalty, it is still obvious which car we would choose to blast away with tonight?
     
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    So in the first 22 years the GTO gained 500 lbs and in the next 26 the GTO gained 1000.

    Getting old sucks.
     
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  19. Lone Wolf

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    ...but it goes how much faster? but, agreed, getting old does suck
     
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    Out of curiosity, does anyone own all three GTOs?
     
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  21. Noblesse Oblige

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    You would think so but maybe someone who has a 250 GTO doesn't have the urge for one of those cheapo later ones.
     
    Noblesse Oblige, Jul 28, 2012
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    I didn't mention it but they are also getting more plentyful. There were only 39 "250 GTOs" made including 6 with the 330 engine. There were 273 288 GTOs made and of course 599 of the latest. Getting to be more like mass production.
     
    Noblesse Oblige, Jul 28, 2012
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  23. AndrewDinCH

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    Thank you, gentlemen :)

    A lovely car I just imported from the US, with Joe's help of course :)
     
    AndrewDinCH, Jul 29, 2012
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    Congratulations, thats a fantastic pairing. Enjoy!
     
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  25. 65 f.i.

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    Now that you have a new toy, I will be happy to take the older toy.
     
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