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  1. modena2904

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    #1 modena2904, Jul 9, 2010
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    Turned over 50,000 miles today. Had a great drive, and did about 50 miles on the twisty Maryland back roads. Couldn't have asked for a nicer day.

    The old girl is still serving me well. I've put almost 8,000 miles on her since I bought her in August 2007, with the only significant unscheduled maintenance being a new throw-out bearing. And despite her advanced condition, she's still a looker. I'm including some gratuitous eye-candy shots from the "Ferraris on the Vine" event this past May in Williamsburg, VA. (Photo credits go to Chris Schlumpf, aka maranelloboy05.)

    - Eric
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  2. gothspeed

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    #2 gothspeed, Jul 9, 2010
    Congratulations!!!!! Your 348 is beautiful!!!!! It sure looks a lot better than some with 'half' as many miles on the odo ............. must be in the genes ............ :D ................... ;)
     
  3. junglistluder

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    #3 junglistluder, Jul 9, 2010
    Congratulations on all your time together! Car looks amazing! Don't worry, she's still young! :D
     
  4. ScoobyDoo555

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    #4 ScoobyDoo555, Jul 9, 2010
    That looks lovely :)

    wider rear track than normal (sorry still learning all the various models!!) Is that the SS (without the rear light grilles)?

    fantastic - speaking of mid-life.... a 348 is what I'm after in the next few months. Just trying to find a decent one etc (doing my homework first!!)

    Sweet.

    Dan :)
     
  5. Sandy Eggo

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    #5 Sandy Eggo, Jul 9, 2010
    I love that 3rd shot - overhead. Simply - WOW!
     
  6. Chupacabra

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    #6 Chupacabra, Jul 9, 2010
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    Ahhh, so that was your car at FOTV. I may have drooled a little; if I did, I hope it came off OK. :)

    Love the 360 Challenge steering wheel. I think that will be my next purchase for mine.
     
  7. eyboro

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    #7 eyboro, Jul 9, 2010
    Your 348 is gorgeous, happy 50,000 miles anniversary
     
  8. Chupacabra

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    #8 Chupacabra, Jul 9, 2010
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    In fact, here you go, one more for ya...my photographic talents are nowhere near Mr. Schlumpf's, obviously. For further proof, ask Ingenere about the pictures I sent him of my Cayman S. :)
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  9. carlosgdias

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    #9 carlosgdias, Jul 9, 2010
    Congratulations!

    My 348 turned 20 years old this past 3rd July... Can I say it is a vintage car from now on?
     
  10. rbellezza

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    #10 rbellezza, Jul 9, 2010
    Wow, it looks just like mine, 360 wheels and front black lip ....
     
  11. I'm gone

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    #11 I'm gone, Jul 9, 2010
    I love the 360 rims on the 348, your car looks just right!
     
  12. UConn Husky

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    #12 UConn Husky, Jul 9, 2010
    I agree, nice wheels!
     
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    #13 rbellezza, Jul 9, 2010
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  14. joba

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    #14 joba, Jul 9, 2010
    Enjoyed the photos, beautiful well kept lady. Congratulations, many more happy miles!
     
  15. Jedi

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    #15 Jedi, Jul 10, 2010
    GREAT photos!!! If you're "middle aged" what am I, at 70K? Elderly? HA!!!



    Jedi
     
  16. FandLcars

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    #16 FandLcars, Jul 10, 2010
    But... but... it's not BLACK, it's RED! :confused: :D Agree... looks beautiful. Congrats!
     
  17. modena2904

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    #17 modena2904, Jul 10, 2010
    Thanks for all the well wishes, guys!!

    Yes, it's a Serie Speciale, number 55 of 100 in the 1993 series. The SS and Spiders had a 50mm wider rear track that was achieved by using rear wheels with a 25mm lower offset. However, my rear track looks even wider than normal because of the 360 wheels.

    I do like the look. But I've been tempted to return the car to a stock look by painting the spoiler lip. Since I'm not certain, I've been holding off -- once it's painted, I won't be able to go back. I also love the look of the 360 wheels. I think they are perfect for the lines of the car.

    I was thinking of reserving that for 100k plus. :) I'll let you know when I get there.
     
  18. dlynes

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    #18 dlynes, Jul 10, 2010
    beautiful pictures!! my favorite 348 pictures to date. I think I recall seeing a 355 photoshoot using the same background...
     
  19. modena2904

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    #19 modena2904, Jul 10, 2010
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    Yes, Chris shot the promotional shots for Ferraris on the Vine with Bob Weber's 355 at the same location. You can see those photos either here www.ferrarisonthevine.com or here www.chrisschlumpf.com.

    The winery is a great location. I love the contrast of the bright red car against the industrial setting. Chris also took some shots of my car with the pond as the backdrop (also at the winery).

    No matter how you slice it, the 348 is a beautiful machine. (IMHO :) )

    - Eric
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  20. Tifosi15

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    #20 Tifosi15, Jul 10, 2010
    Always had a soft spot for the 348, love it, well done
     
  21. dlynes

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    #21 dlynes, Jul 10, 2010
    what kind of camera are you using? pictures come out so krisp and bright!! otherwise car just shines that well
     
  22. Dohangs

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    #22 Dohangs, Jul 10, 2010
    B E A U T I F U L ! ! !
     
  23. TheMayor

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    #23 TheMayor, Jul 10, 2010
    Wow! Are you sure that you didn't turn the mileage UP? That car looks new.
     
  24. DM18

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    #24 DM18, Jul 10, 2010
    Great looking car. Love the 348
     
  25. modena2904

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    #25 modena2904, Jul 11, 2010
    The photos did come out great --all credit goes to Chris Schlumpf. I know nothing about photography. The camera he used looked big and expensive, that's about all I can say. :)

    - Eric
     
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