Every now and again i realise....

So today i decided to attend a function that was put on by Shell in conjunction with Ferrari to launch a new Shell fuel in New Zealand. Shell kindly put on after launch drinks and nibbles as well as having a few guest speakers including a chap who worked for Ferrari for 30 years during the "Enzo years" (sorry i cannot remember this chaps name, I'm shocking with names ) He spoke in English with a very strong Italian accent and had some interesting things to say about the relationship that has been formed between Shell and Ferrari over the years and the impact this has had on the reliability of the Ferrari race engines and how this filters through into their road cars. He seemed and all round nice guy.

My drive up (150kms) was uneventful and the last 30 or so kms were very slow due to peak hour traffic, the evening function was pleasant and as always there were plenty of people to talk car stuff with and even a couple of fine young ladies to discuss the colour schemes of various cars with.

The drive home was always going to be good, clear motorway, crisp cool air and a Ferrari, the recipe for a great drive, well about 45kms into the trip the main highway had been closed and i was diverted off to a nice flowing back road that i had not driven before, following a truck for a few kms the rain started to poor down (hay Robbie, these things don't melt in the rain...... ) finally a clear part of the road opened up and i was let loose, without talking speed i was definitely finding the limit of grip and the breaks on these things are just stunning. Then next 15-20kms of back road detour did not last long enough but it was a blast, then i returned back to the motorway and continued south, the rain was now really pouring and i decided to take her easy, turned the stereo on and kicked back, it was at this point i realised this is the longest trip i have done in my 355 alone, and then i got to thinking of all the times i had travelled this road just to look at Ferrari's through the window of the showroom, like a lost puppy dog i would stand and stare, now here i am driving this road in my very own Ferrari after having been at a function for Ferrari owners and talking amongst friends that also own Ferrari's. This is truly a dream come true for me. For as long as i can remember i have wanted to own a Ferrari, now and again i get a shiver when i realise this is no longer a dream and that my friends is priceless, "to hell with timing belts and sticky plastic, this is pure pleasure" i thought to myself.

Life is truly good!

 

Thank you

My friend, thank you for your kind words, your experience is not to distant from mine, my car's were not transparent though, but i never did crash in my dream(s).
I love your car, my first Ferrari was 355F1 Nero Daytona over Nero, i would have loved for it to be just like yours, F355 Nero tan, such a stunning colour combo, your photos are quite often my desktop.

Enjoy your beautiful car in the very best of health my friend.

 

Thank you for the complement. These are however intended as words of humble thanks. We are all so very blessed.

Dude! Your photos are so sweet, they never get old.

Here are a few of both of my cars, they fail in comparison to you awesome photo's. Good luck with getting her back on the road, i spoke to my service tech tonight about manifold problems and he is of the opinion that repairing/replacing the pipes on the manifold is the best way to go, drop them into a exhaust shop that deals in high performance exhaust systems and they should be able to cut out the damaged tubes and hand make new ones for a fraction of the cost of replacement manifolds, but i digress, now back to what amazing toys we are so privileged to own and care for.
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Thank you sir! I am now on my computer at work so I am limited on the amount of photo's I have saved here but I will post up some more from home, I have a few in front of that graffiti building, and well heaps of others too.
Good news on the Fabspeed's, now go make some time to get the car into the shop!

Oh, and yes, I kept my wheels, that was non negotiable

I love my car!!!!

Thank you Dean (I fixed your user name on this quote )

 

Thank you Pap, it is good to hear life in the Isa is all good, playing with life size dump trucks must be fun! I bet you have spanners that are taller than me Now go drive your 348 and think of all those time you wish you could drive a Ferrari, it really does warm the heart.

Thank you Oz, we are very fortunate. And you my friend are THE man

Oz and Pap, I thought of you guys last night, see pic attached. Hay Oz, what say I do a deal on the NZ Goth machine...... 94 Spider, yeah I know, 355 spiders did not come out till 95, this is pre production, build plate says 94. Unfortunately not tidy enough for my taste.

Thank you
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More from last night....
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Thank you Shachar, you have a great looking GTS. I have a charity event next month that I am really looking forward to, I think it will be such a buzz for the kids to see and ride in these amazing machines. One of the things I love about my car is its ability to make others smile and brighten peoples day, this is part of the reason I drive mine so often.

Enjoy your car in the best of health my friend!

 

Um------WHAT!!!!!!

Please tell me you are joking? Since December i have done 8000kms, granted this was during our summer your winter but..........you're still ok in my book, you only get that pass for being so helpfull. Now drive the damn thing!

This gives me an idea for a new thread!

 

I think you might, but in this case that photo was taken at the habour in Tauranga, but if you like come on over and we can take the car to that spot by the lake a take a photo. I'm sure you miss this place.....