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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by 4zaJim, Mar 13, 2019.

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  1. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

    May 15, 2012
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    Hoping I might jog some memories here. I recall seeing at some point, a profile - schematic - line art (whatever one calls it) of the 550, and I believe it was in an official Ferrari brochure or publication. Oddly, it is cleaner than the version attached here, which appears taken from the service manual. I actually have an original sales brochure and a very nice book on the 550, neither which include the rendering I'm looking for. Am I imagining this, or does anyone know what I'm referring to? Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
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  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    It looks like the style in the Owner's Manual but I don't have a copy to double check - see also the workshop manual page 10 with dimensions taken away
     
  3. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    Yes, I believe this is from the workshop manual . . . but it is not the one I'm recalling . . . seeking.
     
  4. Bluebottle

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    Definitely the same as the one in the owner's manual - I have just checked.
     
  5. tazandjan

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  6. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    Unfortunately that is the same (or at least source of the sample presented)

    The graphic I’m seeking is cleaner, and from memory better captures a leaner profile over the roof line

    Google has yet to uncover anything that matches my memory
     
  7. 21ATS

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  8. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    Thanks, but again, the same art.

    appreciate everyone’s efforts ... but the art in question is different from the owner and service manuals ...
     
  9. Konadog06

    Konadog06 Formula Junior
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    In case you haven’t tried this, searching Ferrari 550 art on eBay brings up slightly different versions. One attached.
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  10. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    Thanks. Yes, I've seen that one, which although modified like the one in my OP, again looks derived from the same art.

    I maybe over-reaching. I've searched . . . and searched . . . nada. I know my memory is not completely deceiving me, however. If I could only recall the specific brochure that I saw this in . . .
     
  11. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    Just occurred to me that the publication in question may very well been an issue of Rosso Ferrari featuring the 550
     
  12. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    That could be it. Do you have a copy?
     
  13. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    These may not be the ones Jim was looking for, but damn these are pretty! :)

    Ruben
     
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  14. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    If I find it I’ll be sure to share here! LOL
     
  15. 308 GTB

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    My car's previous owner passed the press kit along to me when I bought his car. It's got a set of 35mm slides included. Those were the ten slides included in the kit.
     
  16. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    Can you share a phone pic of the schematic line art if there is any? At least I would be able to identify it
     
  17. 308 GTB

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    Sure, Jim. I'll have a look and see if there are any schematics in it.
     
  18. 308 GTB

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  19. 4zaJim

    4zaJim Formula Junior

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    Barry, thank you. I appreciate your efforts! That's very cool.
     
  20. 308 GTB

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    #21 308 GTB, Mar 15, 2019
    Last edited: Mar 15, 2019
    My pleasure, Jim. The profile picture you're seeking resides elsewhere.

    But I'm glad this came up. When I opened the press kit I found my car's original window sticker! I was wondering where I put it or if I had it at all! :)
     
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