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Discussion in 'Northwest' started by donv, Sep 11, 2004.

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  1. cabrio_fan

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    #51 cabrio_fan, Feb 25, 2005
    I saw a black over tan Mondial cab (3.2 I think) parked in front of Autohaus Bayern on Beaverton-Hillsdale yesterday. It just so happened we needed some gas so I stopped into the gas station next door and hopped back over to Autohaus to get a closer look while the tank was getting filled.

    No rear license plate. Appears to be in for service. Top was down. Lots of parts and "stuff" in the back seat. Original except for the black five spoke wheels (from a 355 IIRC?).

    At first I wasn't wild about the black wheels but the more I looked at it, they started to grow on me. Looks nice.

    -Mike
     
  2. Air_Cooled_Nut

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    #52 Air_Cooled_Nut, Mar 1, 2005
    Saturday (Feb.26) in NW Portland traveling down Lovejoy St. about afternoonish I saw a red Mondial with black convertible top up (shame on you, it was GORGEOUS outside! ;) ). I'm new to Ferrari's so I couldn't tell the year. It had the trapizoidal side intake vents so I know it wasn't a late model. I about ripped my girlfriend's arm off to get her attention because 1) the car looked great and 2) I wanted her to see what a 2+2 'family' Ferrari looks like :D

    P.S. She didn't turn around in time so she missed it. If the owner is here and would like to take us for a ride around the block feel free to email me :p
     
  3. donv

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    #53 donv, Mar 1, 2005
    It was probably the Mondial Cab that lives near me in Cedar Mill. I've chatted with the owner a few times-- he uses it as his daily driver.
     
  4. donv

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    #54 donv, Mar 1, 2005
    Black TR this afternoon on Barnes Road near St. Vincent Hospital.

    And, of more interest to me than anyone else who reads the northwest section, I dropped my 365GT 2+2 off at ATD for some work and my car joined TWO other 365 2+2s in his shop. And here I thought mine was the only one in Portland!
     
  5. Air_Cooled_Nut

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    #55 Air_Cooled_Nut, Mar 1, 2005
    On the way to work this morning I drove down NW 23rd (east bound I believe, away from Burnside). I was looking for that Ferrari that was talked about on page one, by the bakery. Anyway, I saw a red Ferrari on the left side of the street of 23rd. I don't know what it was...it LOOKED like a four-seater but I'm not sure. I think it was a 246 Dino
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    This is the only thing I found that looks like it and that nose looks very much like it.
     
  6. donv

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  7. donv

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    #57 donv, Mar 2, 2005
    Anyway, it almost certainly was me, as how many red vintage Ferraris could there have been parked on 23rd this morning?

    That Starbucks at 23rd and Pettygrove is fast becoming my favorite. Lots of comfy chairs!
     
  8. Air_Cooled_Nut

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    #58 Air_Cooled_Nut, Mar 2, 2005
    Why yes, yes it did! If you saw a yellow VW Squareback (the old, air-cooled rear engine type) slow down and almost stop next to it, that was me :) Very nice. You know, there's that coffee and crepe, two story house that is rather good -- I don't remember the name of the place.

    So edumicate me, what Ferrari is it exactly? I've got the "Ferrari" book by Lehbrink and Schlegelmilch (say that drunk five times fast!).
     
  9. donv

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    #59 donv, Mar 2, 2005
    It is a 1969 365GT 2+2. Often known to vintage enthusiasts as a "Queen" because Road & Track dubbed it the "Queen Mother of Ferraris."

    It is also the largest Ferrari ever built. Still can do 150MPH though!
     
  10. donv

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    #60 donv, Mar 2, 2005
    Red/Tan 360 Spyder on Barnes Road at the intersection with Cedar Hills Boulevard. Top down, too!
     
  11. $$$=SPEED

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    #61 $$$=SPEED, Mar 3, 2005
    You know guys, this sucks! I drive mine almost everyday, all day, NW Portland, downtown, west hills, Bevo, Vancouver, 181st out in Gresham, No one ever see's me???? I get on-line and think , "well maybe some one saw me today?" DAMN IT, no one does!!!! What the hell does a guy got to do to be recognized??? Do I need to buy an ENZO???

    I must be drving too fast, I guess????

    Haha,
    Mike
     
  12. Scotty

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    #62 Scotty, Mar 3, 2005
    Mike--I feel your pain, bro. Went a 1 hour blast in the Stafford area, then ran errands in Beverton, then went to the office and dropped off some things in John's Landing. I've NEVER been sighted. Sometimes I think my car must really be urban camo, instead of grigio titanio.
     
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    #63 $$$=SPEED, Mar 5, 2005
    Maybe someday we will Scotty??? hahaha

    Mike
     
  14. donv

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    #64 donv, Mar 5, 2005
    Mike, I'm surprised I haven't seen you in Northwest Portland, or you haven't seen me. I'm down there around 23rd 2 or 3 days most weeks, usually in my blue 456.
     
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    #65 $$$=SPEED, Mar 6, 2005
    Downtown Portland, 355 spider top down, red. Pull up to the light and honked got a honk and smile back.....at last, spotted one and was spotted. I feel better!
    Mike
     
  16. cabrio_fan

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    #66 cabrio_fan, Mar 7, 2005
    Saturday at the Convention Center while leaving the Portland Roadster Show, I spotted a red 360 Spider in the parking garage. It was about 7pm.

    Also... (side note), there was a beautiful 250 GT Lusso (IIRC) inside the Roadster Show.

    Mike
     
  17. dinogt4guy

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    #67 dinogt4guy, Mar 12, 2005
    ....as usual I spotted myself in the mirror again on thursday. I'm still going around and round with my oil pressure sending unit. But I'm pretty confident thats the problem and the engine is fine. May go for a spin today since its so nice out!

    Kurt


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    #68 $$$=SPEED, Mar 13, 2005
    maybe I could spot you today. Gonna get the car out today I hope, Sunday, you gona be out and about??
    Mike
     
  19. dinogt4guy

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    #69 dinogt4guy, Mar 13, 2005
    Glad to hear from you. I was out for a bit on Sat. Went to my friends Kents house who has the Euro 83 QV. we admired our rides for a while, polished off some smudges them took his out for a spin. Came back to his place and looked them over for a while longer then took mine out for a spin too. I'm still being careful with mine since the gauge is still acting funny. It was fun to see the neighbors do the total rubber neck as they drove by seeing the two red Ferrari's in the driveway. :) It would be great to all get together. You can call me if you want. I'll be home doing a few things. I'll keep my cell on me. I'll pm you the #. Hope to here from you today.

    Kurt


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  20. dinogt4guy

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    #70 dinogt4guy, Mar 13, 2005
    Today was a good, no... Great day. I spotted a sweet black 348ts, and also a beautiful euro 308 QV in my rear view mirror. I think they were chasing me! Egads! Then they were along side me. Very fun. I wonder what people thought seeing us zipping along the back roads. Well at least I was zipping. Took you two long enough to get around the white Subaru? It was great to meet you Mike, I'm glad Kent could hook up with us on such short notice. What a trio of such differnt looking Ferraris. I'm sure of many more good times to come.

    Thanks for the moment!

    Kurt

    (still smiling) :D

    (glad these things have windshields or I'd be spitting bugs for a week!) :p


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    #71 $$$=SPEED, Mar 13, 2005
    Just got back...that drive got my blood going I just couldn't take her home...
    Great to meet you and Kent!
    Kent wouldn't pass that Subi and I didn't want to look like a Jackass passing him and the Subi at the sametime. It was pretty cool when we came to that 4 way stop. You went left up that hill into the twisties...then Kent right behind you, then me. I heard both you guys wind though 2 gears echoing in that little valley...Had the biggest smile on my face as I got ready to give chase!!!! Damn I sure love driving my car. We will definately hook up for some nice long rips soon. Thanks again, loved your and Kent's cars. Please PM me Kent's # if you could so we can all stay in touch

    Mike
     
  22. dinogt4guy

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    #72 dinogt4guy, Mar 18, 2005
    happened to the Sun?! :( I was hoping for another sunny weekend. Maybe things will change for the better.

    Kurt
     
  23. donv

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    #73 donv, Mar 18, 2005
    Red 355 Spyder on NW 23rd around 11 this morning. Top down no less!
     
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    #74 Scotty, Mar 18, 2005
    Leavin' work now, goin' for a drive--maybe somebody will see me.

    Weekend looks to be soggy--BUMMER.
     
  25. rloewy

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    #75 rloewy, Mar 18, 2005
    Blue 456 on Cornell going into town this morning. One of you guys?
     
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