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My day with a 250 Testa Rossa

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  1. 4REphotographer

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    #1 4REphotographer, Apr 28, 2012
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    Just an incredible day today. It was decided that it was perfect Testa Rossa weather so we pulled the car out and got it ready. Went for about a 30 minute drive to really get it warmed up and then met up with about 10 other Ferraris at a local place for lunch. Half way through lunch it started pouring, with the TR not having a roof we jumped in to take it back to the garage. Driving in a 1950s race car with no roof or windshield is an interesting experience in the rain, tiny skinny tires didn't help things. We got it back to the garage safe and sound and wiped it down, I'm sure it's seen a whole lot worse than some rain in the last 50 years.

    What an incredible car, I've never experienced anything like it and am so grateful I've been able to experience it. It is certainly worth every single penny and in the words of Ferris Bueller, "if you have the means I highly recommend picking one up".


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  2. flat-12

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    #2 flat-12, Apr 28, 2012
    Very impressive and thanks for sharing this nice pics!
     
  3. wax

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    #3 wax, Apr 28, 2012
    Just another day in paradise, huh?

    Treasure that memory.
     
  4. Bisonte

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    #4 Bisonte, Apr 28, 2012
    Excellent, looks and sounds like a great time. :)
     
  5. Dipsomaniac

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    #5 Dipsomaniac, Apr 28, 2012
    what a great experience .. I'd be happy just to see a Testa, let alone get a ride in one!
     
  6. 4REphotographer

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  7. agup48

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    #7 agup48, Apr 28, 2012
    Great shots as always, Chris!

    That is such a cool experience! :)
     
  8. bighitter2

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    #8 bighitter2, Apr 28, 2012
    Chris it was nice talking with you today, and i am glad you got a ride in the TR now you know why people are willing to PAY UP...worth every penny!! Chuck
     
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    #9 kara, Apr 28, 2012
    Very cool! Yes, what a great experience...wish I could have an interesting day like this someday ....
     
  10. tongascrew

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    #10 tongascrew, Apr 29, 2012
    I probably won't ever do a drive like this. The nearest was owning a 328GTS in Italy for four years.No comparison to a 250 TR but just driving any Ferrari in Italy is an experience I recommend to anyone who can pull it off. These cars are one of the gread legends of the country and are revered where ever they go. And then there are those roads and the sounds of those engines. tongascrew
     
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    #11 275GTBSaran, Apr 29, 2012
    Are these cars from one owner/ one garage? They are breathtaking! Wow. Is that a 375 - the one in white? Beautiful TR next to it. That is my dream garage one day....(along with a few other models that are not present) ;)
     
  12. 4REphotographer

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    #12 4REphotographer, Apr 29, 2012
    The TR, Lusso and the 375 are one owner/one garage.
     
  13. Terra

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    #13 Terra, Apr 30, 2012
    The Fiat 500, 365 GTS and Daytona Spider also belong to the same collection?
     
  14. michael platzer

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    #14 michael platzer, Apr 30, 2012
    0742TR?
     
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    #15 -K1-, Apr 30, 2012
    Stunning! I couldn't help but come back again and again to look at the pictures...
    We need more photos! even the ones that you didn't think were so good as I must see more of this beautiful TR
     
  16. 4REphotographer

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    #16 4REphotographer, Apr 30, 2012
    Chuck, it was a pleasure as always, can't wait to see your Daytona again.

    No, they are all owned by separate owners.

    Yes

    Let me go through what I have and I'll post some more.
     
  17. 4REphotographer

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  18. michael platzer

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    #18 michael platzer, Apr 30, 2012
    really nice pics - the Testarossa looks so great.
     
  19. goodatbeingyoung

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    #19 goodatbeingyoung, Apr 30, 2012
    Incredible pictures. I hope you don't mind that I saved them all... ;)
     
  20. 4REphotographer

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    #20 4REphotographer, Apr 30, 2012
    No worries, that's why I mark them. :D
     
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    #21 goodatbeingyoung, May 1, 2012
    And that's why I'll give you credit when I show them to anyone! Thanks!
     
  22. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #22 Ferrari 360 CS, May 2, 2012
    Awesome pictures and a great garage of cars.
     
  23. margarita

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    #23 margarita, May 2, 2012
    nice shots
     
  24. John Vardanian

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    #24 John Vardanian, May 2, 2012
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    This has nothing to do with the nice pictures Chris has posted, but it has a lot to do with my curiosity. To me, since I was a wee boy, the 375 MM has been the God of ALL Ferraris. So, there is this one thing that I have always wondered but never asked about. Here it goes, some cars have out-laced wheels at all four corners while some have in-laced wheels at all four ends. But what throws me is the fact that some have a combination of both, where the out-laced wheels can be on either axle. What is with that?

    john
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  25. elipinski

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    #25 elipinski, May 3, 2012
    Thank you for sharing. These are pieces of art, pinnacle of design. Kind regards-e
     
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