Explaining Ferrari

The most fun I've ever had with my clothes on.

 

Most people just won't get it. Especially if they aren't car people.

As I was growing up my Dad told me multiple times that I was out of my mind and dreaming stupid dreams wanting a Ferrari.... and it was a waste of money.

I also remember trying to get him to buy a 250 GTO that was on offer in the late '60s for..... $4000!! Who was the idiot on that one?

 

I saw my first Ferrari when I was about four years old. I "got" it then and there but I still can't explain it to anyone else.

 

Answer.... " I highly recommend it if you have the means"

 

It's a beautiful tempermental italian women whose lines and beauty never fade. They are the other women to men who are married and the only women to those who are not.

Why love a Monet or Da Vinci? They are art in motion.

 

Interactive art..............

 

Nothing to explain.
Give em a ride, they'll figure it out themselves.

 

Ferrari is unique among luxury brands, IMO as they are a point of extreme pride for an entire country and have been now for generations. Say the word "Ferrari" around any Italian and they will repeat it in a tone of reverence.

There are Germans that like Mercedes, BMW, or Porsche. Or Americans that are Ford or Chevy guys. But EVERY Italian I have ever met loved Ferrari,

Their cars are the embodiment of this national universal passion and pride. Other cars may have a higher top speed, or make more power, or maybe subjectively are styled better. But nothing will be able to provide the combination of all facets that Ferrari has, does, and will do in the future.

100 years from now, when our mundane transport will run on $1 worth of salt water and banana peels, there will still be Ferrari. Ferrari is for the sheer pleasure of the journey, as fast and emotionally engaging as possible. The Italians would never let it die.

 

For those who understand, no explanation is necessary.

For those who do not, none shall suffice.

-Tad

 

When I was in college I tried to buy a 275 GTB/4 for $7,200. I couldn't convince my dad or a bank to loan me the money even when I told them to gargage the car until I had paid it off.

I don't try to explain to any that asks why a Ferrari other than It's the car I love to drive.

 

Plus 1 !!! Very well explained !!!

 

Regarding Leno, I was more under the impression that he didn't like the politics of acquisition and ownership, as opposed to the products themselves. He is a big Lamborghini guy, so he understands the allure. Just doesn't want to put up with the BS. Can anyone who's experienced it, blame him, though?

CW

 

No BS obtaining a 250GTO or a TR59...

 

A day without a Ferrari is like a day without sunshine.

May the horse be with you.

 

I love it - can I use that quote? Doesn't sound right with "May the Cavalino be with you".

 

Why not?

 

Hah! I last heard that phrase when Harvey Pack was still on the air 10+ years ago doing Thoroughbred Action here in New York.

Guess it applies equally well to Il Cavallino

 

You're rossa subscribed. Don't they cover all of this in the rossa forum?

 

Its not for me to say
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Variously attributed to Zappa, Martin Mull, and even Clara Schuman, but here it is...

"Talking about music is like dancing about architecture."

The analogy is entirely appropriate.

 

I would say that the Ferrari experience is like no other. What other car gives you such a wonderful feeling. Especially when you have to wait for 2 months for the engine out major to be finished. Or finding out that the service will cost more than a new Toyota Corolla. Or having a spider and the top not going up just as it starts to rain. Or having an F1 transmission not go into gear while your in a crowded parking lot with alot of people watching.

 

My tactic as well