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What’s this?!? LaF One Off ???

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  1. crinoid

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  2. maximilien

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    Ferrari sold some prototypes for good clients, ands this is one of this
     
  3. crinoid

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    I guess even Ferrari realize hmmm we can make a buck off this however it's so ugly let's not badge it.
     
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    Looking at the size and proportions of the car pictures. It seems very much smaller than a LaF. It reminds me of the Millechili concept. I wonder is this was an exercise in minimal mass.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Millechili
     
  5. C50

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    Are those two images of the same car in the same setting? There are some differences in the flooring pattern and back wall, as well as the profile of the rear and distance from hood scoop to front edge which catch my attention.
     
  6. GHG

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    Rotating platform. Definitely same car in the same setting.
     
  7. maha

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    it was badge-less from the its' birth
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  8. LamboLover

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    Looks like it's just a refurbished mule judging by maha's spy pic above?
     
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  11. Peloton25

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    This one clearly uses an early version of the LaFerrari chassis and is not 458-based.

    >8^)
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  12. JK101

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    Although it would be an experience to drive a prototype/ mule I wonder how if would compare to driving a LaFerrari. Or if they have fitted a new drivetrain to the car to make it more refined. That being said, GregB's 458 based mule doesn't have KERS.
     
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  13. schumacher12345

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    Not faulting Ferrari for selling.

    But why would anyone want this?

    There is nothing special about this. Its not collector item.

    Could have just had ferrari built special one off car.
     
  14. PaulK

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    I disagree. This is a real Ferrari prototype that developed a Ferrari supercar. It's plenty special and a collectors item.

    The guy that has this car probably already has a one off! :p
     
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  15. Peloton25

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    I tend to agree with some of that sentiment, but do still see why it would appeal to some.

    Frankly though, I wouldn't give Ferrari a penny for a car they weren't proud enough to put their own badge on.

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    It's a prototype and unique. Not pretty but surely interesting. I just wish they would fit some nice wheels and paint it something shiny.

    I would definitely consider one if had all the Ferrari supercars and a few vintage.
     
  17. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    I like some of the prototypes like the Enzo M3 and the 458 LaF, but this one looks too strange imo. I wonder how much these sell for compared to the original list price. More than MSRP, but less than second hand?
     
  18. crinoid

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    One thing Ferrari aren’t, is stupid. As Greg’s mule was quite special. I would guess this one has some special feature as well. Whether it be light weight or without the batteries or whatever. They know how to sell and add value.
     
  19. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    Are these sold as non-running examples only? I'm sure they are titled not for street use, but can the owners at least drive them on private/closed courses?
     
  20. crinoid

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    Greg’s is track only. I’m presuming this is as well.
     
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  21. Marcel Massini

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    #22 Marcel Massini, Aug 15, 2018
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    RM Sotheby's at their 9 September 2017 auction in Maranello sold Lot #153 B, the factory's LF Prototype #194925 to Mr. S., a man in Zurich, Switzerland. Total price paid was EURO 2'129'560. The car can not be road registered and can not be driven legally on the road.

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  22. amenasce

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    Was that prototype used in magazine tests or just by Ferrari?
    I assume he owns a road legal LaF?
     
  23. Marcel Massini

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    194925 was displayed by the factory/Pozzi at the Grand Palais in Paris during the press day of the Tour Auto Optic 2000 on the 22nd April 2013 (photo below). It was also used for a photo shooting for the official Ferrari Calendar by Gunther Raupp.
    To the best of my knowledge the buyer of the car does not own a road legal LF.

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