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First Drive in Lusso

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  1. Fred32097

    Fred32097 Karting

    Apr 6, 2005
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    North Carolina
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    Fred
    Got the Lusso out this afternoon for the first time. Steve Barney had to walk me through a cold start. Takes a while to warm up but runs great after that and looks really good! Steve and Tom sorted the car for me and did an excellent job. Parts are hard to find. David Carte was a huge help. Many thanks to him. We couldn't have done it without him. With parts in hand Tom was fantastic. Does anyone know a source for racing fuel in the Raleigh area? The old fashion leaded variety would be best.
     
  2. mlc

    mlc Karting

    Nov 11, 2008
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    #2 mlc, Apr 19, 2012
    Last edited: Apr 19, 2012
    I know they sell 110 Octane leaded gas up at VIR which is only about 2 hours form here but that really doesn't help in Raleigh.

    Got some pictures of that beauty??

    Kevin
     
  3. Fred32097

    Fred32097 Karting

    Apr 6, 2005
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    Fred
    I'll have some by next week. Thanks for asking.
     
  4. Indy430

    Indy430 Karting

    Dec 5, 2007
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    RJ
    Since it is now illegal to sell leaded fuel for on road use.....Call these guys. May be best for you to just buy a 55 gallon drum and keep at the garage. and PS... this fuel is for off road use only right? wink wink

    Here is the website link to the types of fuel. They have unleaded, leaded and leaded/oxygenated

    http://www.vpracingfuels.com/page469663.html

    VP Racing Fuels

    VP-Atlantic

    Newark, DE
    Phone: 302-368-1500
    Fax: 302-368-1869
    [email protected]
     
  5. mlc

    mlc Karting

    Nov 11, 2008
    52
    I think they also have a place in Commerce, GA.

    Kevin
     
  6. ProCoach

    ProCoach F1 Veteran
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    Sep 15, 2004
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    Peter Krause
    I'd have Hank Thomas in W-S deliver to you or check with Sunoco distributors Cary Oil Company or Stallings Bros in Middlesex. The latter is a nice drive out 264!
     
  7. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
     
  8. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina
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    Dec 19, 2003
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    What a stunning car. Congratulations.

    Karl
     
  9. mlc

    mlc Karting

    Nov 11, 2008
    52
    WOW!!!! Absolutely beautiful car....almost as much a piece of art as a vehicle.

    Well worth the wait for the pics!!

    Bring it out to C&C in Raleigh if you can.

    Kevin
     
  10. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Jan 14, 2007
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    Fred, that just makes me weak in the knees. I just melt when I see a Lusso, and thankfully this one isn't Rosso Corsa.

    I'll just have to make do with driving the 330GTC until I get my hands on one of these beauties (sorry honey, I didn't mean that!). ;)

    Enjoy!


    Onno
     
  11. Fred32097

    Fred32097 Karting

    Apr 6, 2005
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    Thanks guys. Can't do C&C this month but hopefully next.
     
  12. Owens84QV

    Owens84QV F1 Rookie

    Oct 2, 2001
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    Simply stunning!!

    Selfishly...I'm glad you can't make the May gathering as neither can I. Look forward to seeing this beautiful machine in June!...hopefully!
     
  13. Fred32097

    Fred32097 Karting

    Apr 6, 2005
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    330 is one of my favorites. I'd like to see it if there is an opportunity. It has a/c too!!!
     
  14. acm57

    acm57 Karting

    Dec 26, 2005
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    Tony Martin
    I wonder if this is the same car I looked at at FAF in March 82 when they were still in Tucker Ga. It was $33,000 then and they had $20,000 in the engine. He said it would probably be a hard sell as it didn't have A/C. I was 24 with a Corvette and graduating Dental school so 33,000 may as well been 33 million, but it was gorgeous. I have been in lust ever since.
     
  15. BrianC

    BrianC Formula Junior

    Apr 6, 2004
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    Definitely one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made.
    Have you seen the movie, Tower Heist?
     
  16. Nashtyboy

    Nashtyboy Formula Junior

    Sep 8, 2010
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    Wow very cool, looking forward to seeing that in person some day.
     
  17. UroTrash

    UroTrash Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 20, 2004
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    My jaw is on the floor. I surely hope to be able to see your Lusso one day!
     
  18. roadracer311

    roadracer311 Formula 3

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    I love the details in the lights.
     
  19. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    That is gorgeous!
     
  20. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 Veteran
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    I see ansa stickers on the exhaust. Did Lusaka come with both ansa and abarth or ansa only?
    Tia
    Ed
     
  21. forgeahead

    forgeahead F1 Rookie
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  22. Irishman

    Irishman F1 Rookie

    Oct 13, 2005
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    Can't wait to see it. Nice when someone shows up in a Ferrari older than mine ;).
     
  23. Bisonte

    Bisonte F1 Veteran
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    Wow, stunning! That's one nice Lusso! :)
     
  24. HankCarp

    HankCarp Formula Junior
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    Aug 11, 2006
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    Fred,

    What a stunning car! I can't wait to see it in person. I hope I can make it to Cars & Coffee in June if you're going to be there. Stay in touch and I hope to see you guys at a few of the Ferrari Club events this year. Take care!

    Hank
     

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