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  1. jona31

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    #1 jona31, Mar 13, 2016
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    A bit of background: about 6 months ago I began my hunt for a Speciale Aperta, shortly after I had the pleasure of testing the 488GTB at Fiorano and noticed prices of Speciales firming up steadily in the secondary market. But as I quickly found out, this was essentially an impossible task without paying a massive premium, particularly for an RHD car.

    I therefore turned my attention to finding a Speciale instead, hoping a low mileage example in my favorite Blu Pozzi / White Stripe combination would somehow show up. None did.

    Over the following months, I looked at numerous cars (Rosso / Giallo / Argento) and to cut a long story short, finally settled on a 1,700km Bianco Avus / Nero car in as-new condition owned by a car collector friend.

    Perhaps a blessing in disguise, this particular car was specified without a stripe presenting me with an opportunity to do a bit of personalization. I was in love with a simple stripe design that I saw on a Speciale Aperta and decided to have it painted in Blu Pozzi, by none other than Carrozzeria Zanasi in Maranello. Whilst the car was there, I added a set of diamond cut Speciale Aperta wheels, carbon centre cabs and black exhaust tips.

    The car has just returned home and I'm delighted with the results. Below are some before / after shots :)

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  2. Yoonyah

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    #2 Yoonyah, Mar 13, 2016
    really love the SA wheels in the bicolor setting
     
  3. Dolceexte

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    #3 Dolceexte, Mar 13, 2016
    Amazing! The Blu Pozzi is an amazing color. Just sold my 458 Spider in that color.

    I'm thinking of a Speciale as well, not in the same exquisite path as you however finding the right combo in interior and exterior with some customization. What's your interior?
     
  4. jona31

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  5. Dolceexte

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    #5 Dolceexte, Mar 13, 2016
    Very elegant and clean! Love it!
     
  6. rockitman

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    #6 rockitman, Mar 13, 2016
    The diamond cut Aperta wheels look great on the coupe !
     
  7. DavidJames1

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    #7 DavidJames1, Mar 13, 2016
    Great looking car - I did my Aperta stripe in TDF blue as that's pretty much a match for the blue tech fabric in my seats. At the atelier we tried a bunch of blues. Not sure that it actually matters though as the light hits interior and exterior and reflects differently.
     
  8. Rcktrod

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    #8 Rcktrod, Mar 13, 2016
    Wow, she's just beautiful. Well done and congratulations.
     
  9. Stevenb

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    #9 Stevenb, Mar 13, 2016
    Beautiful spec. Congrats!
     
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    #10 spiders, Mar 13, 2016
    Just gorgeous. Love the combination.
     
  11. tikitiki

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    #11 tikitiki, Mar 13, 2016
    Sweet ride.
     
  12. Devine458

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    #12 Devine458, Mar 13, 2016
    Gorgeous! Can't ever go wrong with the color white!
     
  13. jona31

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    #13 jona31, Mar 13, 2016
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    Thanks all for the kind words!

    @DavidJames1 saw pictures of your Aperta and it's a stunner. Love the TDF blue accents and agree it is a much better match for the blue technical fabric. I did contemplate making changes to the interior initially but decided that Blu Pozzi is so dark it almost appears black in most lighting conditions that it wouldn't clash too much with the seats.

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  14. blackbolt22

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    #14 blackbolt22, Mar 13, 2016
    That is a really nice car. Well done.
     
  15. Jasone

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    #15 Jasone, Mar 14, 2016
    I looked at your pics before reading your post and thought "how the heck did he get an Aperta stripe on the car?" The factory refused to do that on my Speciale.. did you clear coat over the stripe?

    Looks great!
     
  16. tobewiser

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    #16 tobewiser, Mar 14, 2016
    It's difficult to spec out the Bianco Avus. The bi-color treatment shows great taste. Fantastic wheels to match!
     
  17. Garretto

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    #17 Garretto, Mar 14, 2016
    I much prefer the "before" status, FWIW, but it's all good if you like it and you're enjoying! Congratulations! :)
     
  18. Nelsonc275

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    #18 Nelsonc275, Mar 14, 2016
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    +1. I just cant seem to like the diamond wheels. To each their own. I do however like the stripe!
     
  19. Eilig

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    #19 Eilig, Mar 14, 2016
    Outstanding! Well done, it looks beautiful! Congrats
     
  20. uhn2000

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    #20 uhn2000, Mar 14, 2016
    Beautiful! Wow.
     
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    #21 Cigarzman, Mar 14, 2016
    Well done bro , congrats.
     
  22. Sir_Ferrari

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    #22 Sir_Ferrari, Mar 14, 2016
    Congratulation! Very beautiful color combination! Your 458 Speciale looks fantastic!
     
  23. NeilF8888

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    #23 NeilF8888, Mar 14, 2016
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    I went with NART Blue stripes
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  24. jona31

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    #24 jona31, Mar 14, 2016
    Yes I'd agree the wheels are not to everyone's taste. I've boxed up the originals and will keep them also on hand in case I want to switch around in time.
     
  25. jona31

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    #25 jona31, Mar 14, 2016
    I haven't checked the paint depth readings / paint corrected the car yet, that will happen next week but I'm quite sure there's clear coat over it. In fact the main reason why I sent the car to Zanasi at Maranello for the job was to try and achieve a 'factory finish'.
     
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