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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by slashmatt, Mar 9, 2005.

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  1. slashmatt

    slashmatt Rookie

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    #1 slashmatt, Mar 9, 2005
    Let's see. My Dad sold his 360 Spider (that he had a few years) a few months ago and bought Ford GT #61 (that he waited for a few years). He just got the car back from the suspension replacement and sold it. It was a nice car, but just not the *right* car. He was mulling over some ideas like a Turbo S porsche or a 550. I wrote him an e-mail a few days ago about how he could really save himself some money and probably get rid of his Z06 and Viper altogether if he had a 550. Well, I didn't know that's exactly what he had on his mind as well. He didn't tell me until just now, but he bought a wonderful 575M.

    Here's the low-down:

    2003 575M, 1300 miles
    19" multi-piece wheels
    ***Fiorano Handling Package***
    ***NART Blue***
    ***6-Speed***

    I couldn't believe it when he told me about the car. I'm not giving up the price, but if I were my Dad, I'd be pretty happy about that too. Apparently the car was owned by the former owner of Ferrari of Dallas. The options are exactly what he would have ordered himself. It even has the leather parcel shelf that he likes on those cars. The interior is a very light tan (I haven't seen it as he's in TX and I'm in FL) with dark navy blue piping, Daytona seats, and a dark navy leather console. I'm pretty excited to drive the car, but I don't know when I'm going back to Houston. He's bringing pictures with him when he comes to visit for the 12 Hours of Sebring next week, but c'mon, I can't drive pictures!

    Oh well, I've got some good news of my own, I just had the shocks and springs from the Japanese NSX-R installed on my NSX, so that'll be fun when I pick it up tomorrow, but I think my Dad wins this week!

    I'll post pictures when he sends me some.
     
  2. ghost

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    #2 ghost, Mar 9, 2005
    Congratulations Matt - to you and your Dad. Car sounds nice. Look forward to the pics.
     
  3. Welshman

    Welshman Karting

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    #3 Welshman, Mar 9, 2005
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  4. slashmatt

    slashmatt Rookie

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    #4 slashmatt, Mar 9, 2005
  5. Tifosi66

    Tifosi66 Formula 3

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    #5 Tifosi66, Mar 9, 2005
    Congratulations to you and your Dad, Matt. Awesome car...and to Welsman too, I saw your 550 in the other thread.
     
  6. ghost

    ghost F1 World Champ
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    #6 ghost, Mar 9, 2005
    Ohhh, THAT one. :) Have seen it advertised for a bit - glad it's finally found a nice home. Gorgeous blue, that.

    PS - links to your homepage don't seem to be working.
     
  7. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 TexasF355F1, Mar 9, 2005
    Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous! I love blue on Ferrari, especially now after seeing the 575 adorned in it. Can't wait for some hi-res photos.....hopefully? :-D
     
  8. zjpj

    zjpj F1 Veteran

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    #8 zjpj, Mar 9, 2005
    very nice
     
  9. mattymouse33

    mattymouse33 F1 Rookie

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    #9 mattymouse33, Mar 9, 2005
    Stunning blue you have on the NSX by the way, gorgeous!

    Check this video out for the old NSX performance:::

    http://www.norcalevo.net/video/motegibattle.wmv

    Regards,

    Matthew
     
  10. damcgee

    damcgee Formula 3

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    #10 damcgee, Mar 9, 2005
    Gorgeous car, but that is Tour de France blue, not NART.

    NART blue is a solid, nonmetallic blue. Check my profile for a picture of a NART blue 360 Spider.
     
  11. Welshman

    Welshman Karting

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    #11 Welshman, Mar 9, 2005
    Nice video. Hadn't seen that one before.
     
  12. slashmatt

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    #12 slashmatt, Mar 9, 2005

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