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  1. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Looks good!
     
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  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Daniel- Very nice, and the first I have seen with gold wheels like the competition cars of old.

    Taz
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    tazandjan, Apr 16, 2010
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  3. DZ-96

    DZ-96 Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    THX

    Daniel
     
    DZ-96, Apr 16, 2010
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  4. gsjohnson

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    Beautiful...
     
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  5. dave_fonz_164

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    The late Biturbo Maseratis were absolutely fabulous. I love the Ghiblis and the Quattroporte Evoluzione with the 3.2 V8. I really think they will become collectibles in the near future.
     
    dave_fonz_164, Apr 17, 2010
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  6. 308 GTB

    308 GTB F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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  7. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Barry- Great photos. I had a Daytona and lusted after a 512M, especially the Kirk White 512M, in an earlier life.

    Red Ferraris and gold wheels are a competition tradition. Not sure when it started, but I remember the F1 3 liter V12s with gold wheels in the 60s. The good old days.

    Taz
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    tazandjan, Apr 17, 2010
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  8. 308 GTB

    308 GTB F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Terry,

    Gold wheels on competition Ferraris were used from the mid-60s to the mid-70s. Here's the Ferrari 312. I have a set of track wheels in gold for my 1976 GTB to salute that era.

    Barry

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    308 GTB, Apr 18, 2010
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  9. DZ-96

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    Nice 308, Barry !
    Seems that I'm not as alone as i thought with my taste.

    Great pics of the other cars also.
    The last formula 1 is fantastic.

    Daniel
     
    DZ-96, Apr 19, 2010
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  10. WJGESQ

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    Those gold wheels look great. How much more?
     
    WJGESQ, Apr 19, 2010
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  11. bobwass

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    what are distance plates?
     
    bobwass, Apr 20, 2010
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  12. DZ-96

    DZ-96 Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    I think a better word is "spacers"

    Daniel
     
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  13. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Bob- Makes perfect sense. German for telephone was originally Fernsprecher, which means distance or far speaker.

    Taz
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  14. DZ-96

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    Here in Germany we have some differnt words for spacer (singular)


    Spurverbreiterung - Spur + Verbreiterung = track gauge + enlargement
    or
    Distanzscheibe - Distanz + Scheibe = Distance + disc/plate
    or
    Spurplatte - Spur + Platte = track gauge + plate/sheet

    i think it's not easy to translate some technical words into another language.

    Fernsprecher was the word for telephone back in the 70's and in the Bundeswehr (the german army).
    Nobody says Fernsprecher.

    We say Telefon and Handy (mobilphone)

    ;)

    Daniel
     
    DZ-96, Apr 20, 2010
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    Beautiful car Daniel! Sounds like you picked out a special one, and the previous owner made a nice vehicle even nicer as well. Love the gold rims, looks very competition-like. Enjoy your new 550 in the best of health!

    Chris
     
    laudaman, Apr 20, 2010
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    i thought of that after my post but wasn't sure. could be something different.
    didn't check your country, congrats on the beautiful car!
     
    bobwass, Apr 20, 2010
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  18. 308 GTB

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  19. bundas

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    I could tell the difference in handling, seating and feel of the road. nobody can understand until they drive a 550. enjoy your future drives.
     
    bundas, Apr 21, 2010
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  20. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Mitchell- That goes for all the Maranellos. No wonder Phil Hill said the Maranello was his favorite Ferrari street car.

    Taz
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    tazandjan, Apr 21, 2010
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  21. omd78

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    Mille grazie!

    Gr. Martin
     
    omd78, Apr 22, 2010
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  22. 134282

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    Wow, your car looks great! I love the gold wheels! Can you tell us the serial number?

    I was gonna say heaven, but I guess Classic Coach is close enough. :)
     
    134282, Apr 23, 2010
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  23. five40iguy

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    GRUESS DICH DANIEL ABER EMMENTALER? DER STINK KAESE? NA JA, IST EINE GESCHMACKS SACHE.

    Nice biturbo, got any pics of the 550 yet?
     
    five40iguy, Apr 25, 2010
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  24. DZ-96

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    Hi five40iguy

    Emmentaler doesn't smell, you mean another cheese.
    :)

    Pics are on the 2nd side of this thread, better pics will follow, these pics were taken in the evening and the car wasn't cleaned.

    Daniel
     
    DZ-96, Apr 26, 2010
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