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My New Toy!!!

Discussion in '348/355' started by chomp, Feb 23, 2009.

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  1. chomp

    chomp Rookie

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    Well after lucking in the background for some time and sucking up all the amazing information you guys have posted, I took the plunge (In the Deep End you may say!!) and got my first Ferrari.
    Picked her up on Saturday morning, loaded her up same day... and then drove her from London to Portsmouth, across the ferry into Spain, up all the way through France and back to England again! (Stopping here and there obviously).
    Absolutely no problems... apart from a loose wheel bearing which got fixed for me by 4 French engineers who were more excited than me! - We all looked up the problem and solution on this forum and they were V. Impressed!
    Anyway just thought I’ll share the pictures with you guys and tell you that the car loved the journey and was a pleasure to drive!!
    I’ll get more details for you regarding the serial numbers (I know Robbie will probably want them! - Although we haven’t talked before, it seems like I know you already!)
    Hello to all and hope I can make some useful contribution at some point!

    1995 GTB
    2.7 Mo
    Rosso Red - Cream Interior
    2 Seats and a Big Engine!

    Pics are of Car in a small village called Sarlat - France
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  2. MBFerrari

    MBFerrari F1 Veteran

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    CONGRATS DAN!!!! Welcome to the ownership club of the best marque on the planet. In addition, if that is your house in the background, my family will be over the pond to visit shortly :p :p

    Again - she looks great, take good care of her...and drive that 355 like you mean it!

    Also don't let Goth and his gang of black tell you any different :D Rosso Corsa = Ferrari baby!!!

    MB

    P.S. What happened to the steering wheel? It appears to be on the wrong side LMAO - KIDDING!
     
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  3. saw1998

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    Welcome Dan! I hope your F355 brings you many years and miles of pleasure. Take good care of it and it will, in turn, take good care of you. Read, ask and learn. There are some incredibly knowledgeable individuals on FChat.

    BTW, it's amazing how a European background adds so much class to a picture of a Ferrari.
     
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  4. ferraridriver

    ferraridriver F1 Rookie

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    Awesome, congrats, love the color and challenge grill, it looks just like mine :):)

    I envy you getting to drive a Ferrari on the continent.
     
    ferraridriver, Feb 23, 2009
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  5. troy_wood

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    I was thinking the same thing. You don't get that feel in typical North American pics - beautiful.
     
    troy_wood, Feb 23, 2009
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  6. troy_wood

    troy_wood Formula 3

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    Congrats Dan - beautiful machine.
     
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  7. xotik

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    Congratulations!
     
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  8. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Congratulations.
     
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  9. vvassallo

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    Freaking gorgeous, and a 1995 GTB as well. Nice find!
     
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  10. Lagerlout

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    Wow, that's an amazing first drive! Congratulations!
     
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  11. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Congrats Dan!! She looks great!! :D:D

    Sounds like you have had an amazing ride so far!! Very cool!! I hope you enjoy in good health mate! :):)

    Also, you dont have any relations here in Mount Isa do you? :D:D

    There are a few Constantinou's living here. ;);)
     
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  12. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    Congrats!! Love Crema interiors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  13. TomPDX

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    Gorgeous car! Congratulations!!!
     
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  14. bushwhacker

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    Beautiful car Dan, welcome on board. Your first Ferrari, a very special day indeed. :D
     
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  15. 97spiderman

    97spiderman Karting

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    Great looking ride, I am sure you will have a lot of enjoyable seat time with her.
     
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  16. Vegas-Guy

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    Very nice!!!! Congrats..:D
     
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    Very nice Dan
    Big Congrats.....
     
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    Simply spectacular .... :)!!!! ............... and in a beautiful country too ........ Congratulations!!!!!!
     
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  19. TRScotty

    TRScotty F1 Rookie Owner

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  20. f355jimv

    f355jimv Formula Junior

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    Welcome to the Brotherhood!

    Congrats and enjoy the beast.
     
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  21. dlynes

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    congrats!!! beautiful car!!! must have been awesome to take such a great road trip especially on first drive upon ownership!

    please keep the photos coming!!

    enjoy it!!!!
     
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  22. TRScotty

    TRScotty F1 Rookie Owner

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    The 355 is by far the best Ferrari EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Post more as you can!!!!

    I have less to offer as I am usually out ENJOYING my car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    TRScotty, Feb 23, 2009
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  23. Big D

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    Beautiful 355 - enjoy. Any relatives in the Los Angeles area
     
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  24. TRScotty

    TRScotty F1 Rookie Owner

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    Me, no, but maybe chomp (original poster) has.

    I LOVE my 355 and that is, as far as I am concerned the spirit of this thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    TRScotty, Feb 23, 2009
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  25. stuckinkuwait

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    Congrats - beautiful car!! Enjoy it.
     
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