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  1. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

    Mar 2, 2005
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    Robert Phillips
    Dear John,

    Over fifty years ago I drove it from coast to coast and I did cross the continental divide in New Mexico on old Route 66 in a blinding blizzard, fearfully watching the oil temperature gauge slowly drop. Any slight uphill incline and the hard racing tires would start to spin and the car would head for the shoulder. That was not fun and I do not plan on trying it again, thank you. Beside that, I was young and foolish then, now not so young and hopefully not so foolish. This time it will be in a commercial hauler and he is taking the southern route 10 to avoid any chancy weather.

    Best regards,

    Robert
     
  2. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

    Mar 2, 2005
    687
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
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    Robert Phillips
    Dear Dinosaur followers,

    Fifty seven years ago today I wrote two checks totaling $2,200.00 having put down a $25 deposit two weeks earlier and I became a Ferrari owner. Still have it today.

    Picture at monthly Cars and Coffee at Rancho Encantado, Four Seasons Resort, Tesuque, NM, including thumb.
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/uixolzl7gnjy1wj/C%26C%204%20Seasons.jpg?dl=0

    Best regards,

    Robert
     
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  3. readplays

    readplays Formula 3

    Aug 22, 2008
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    Dave Powers
    Happy Anniversary with 0556(0446)MD and many happy returns, Admiral!

    Thank you for continuing to share such a wonderful car with the rest of us.

    Dave
     
  4. wbaeumer

    wbaeumer F1 Veteran
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    Mar 4, 2005
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    Congrats for this fantastic Anniversary!

    Great to talk to you and admire the 0l`warrior in Scottsdale this year!
     
  5. Dogdish

    Dogdish Formula Junior

    Dec 27, 2005
    367
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    Admiral,

    Happy Anniversary to you and your family, its great to see you using it as was intended. Driving it, and bringing smiles to all. Congratulations.

    Bill
     
  6. dmn23

    dmn23 Karting

    Nov 9, 2006
    201
    What a great anniversary. I've seen the car three times and I love that you're happy to share it with the rest of us. Congratulations and thank you.
     
  7. Timmmmmmmmmmy

    Timmmmmmmmmmy F1 Rookie

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    Congrats. Keep doing what you are doing.
     
  8. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

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    Robert Phillips
  9. carguyjohn350

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  10. Timmmmmmmmmmy

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  11. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

    Mar 2, 2005
    687
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    Robert Phillips
    Dear Dinosaur followers,

    A few weeks ago I was contacted by Eric Green from the Albuquerque TV station KOAT Channel 7 about his ongoing series entitled "Eric's Auto Ambush" where while driving around New Mexico he spots interesting cars, stops them and asks whether they would like to take about their car. He noted that obviously his chances of spotting my car on the highway were slight but he would like to visit and see the car. Yesterday on the evening news the resulting video was played and I thought I would post the link to the YouTube version.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2nhyy1Bb4I

    Best regards,

    Robert
     
  12. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Awesome!!!!!
     
  13. Aardy

    Aardy F1 Rookie
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    Feb 21, 2004
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    Crazy to see the beautiful 500 Mondial in the middle of traffic !! Great vid ! Thanks !!
     
  14. 4rePhill

    4rePhill F1 Veteran

    Oct 18, 2009
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    I bet most other drivers on the road don't realise that it's a beautiful, original Ferrari with a great race history, and assume it must be a kit-car or a replica being driven on the road.

    A fabulous looking car, and a superbly executed restoration! (I am now green with envy! :) )
     
  15. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Beautiful. Great story. Thank you, sir, for sharing...T
     
  16. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

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  17. John Vardanian

    John Vardanian F1 Rookie

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    Robert, I never get tired of watching this bit. Thanks.

    john
     
  18. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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  19. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

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    #44 Admiral Goodwrench, Nov 1, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Jan 17, 2018
    Dear Dinosaur followers,,

    This morning the count of the number of views of the Petrolicious video about my car

    reached the 200,000 mark!

    That is about 190,000 more than I ever expected. Folks must like blue.

    Best regards,

    Robert
     
  20. mcimino

    mcimino Formula 3

    Oct 5, 2007
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    You sir are just as classic as that wonderful Ferrari. Thanks for being you!
     
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  21. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

    Mar 2, 2005
    687
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    Robert Phillips
    Dear Dinosaur followers,

    Updated my cell phone and in going through the "clear out the trash" process I came across an nice photo. It was an early morning start to get to the Santa Fe Cars and Coffee a couple of months back. Think you will like it.

    Best regards,

    Robert

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/iharxhcsic1i034/IMG_1893.JPG?dl=0
     
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  22. John Vardanian

    John Vardanian F1 Rookie

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    My new screen saver...
     
  23. MvT

    MvT F1 Rookie

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    Beautiful!
    I know you will, but do drive it whenever possible.
    Thank you for sharing and thanks for taking it outside on the road where it probably wants to be :)
     
  24. Admiral Goodwrench

    Admiral Goodwrench Formula Junior

    Mar 2, 2005
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    Dear Dinosaur followers,

    At your convenience please check out:


    Best regards,

    Robert
     
  25. miurasv

    miurasv F1 World Champ

    Nov 19, 2008
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    Surprised to see you're selling the Mondial. I hope the new custodian appreciates it like you do. Good luck with the sale.
     
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