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Maranellos are disappearing

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by intrepidcva11, Mar 30, 2015.

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  1. ferraridriver

    ferraridriver F1 Rookie

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    I was only 76 when I bought my 2000 550 in 2009 so obviously it's a handsome, intelligent, young man's car ;)
     
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  2. F456M

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    I must admit that you really rock David. My theory that fast boats are very good for not aging might apply for fast cars aswell. Which other cars have you had in your life?

    Have a good sunday!!

    Erik
     
  3. ferraridriver

    ferraridriver F1 Rookie

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    Other cars: 59 Austin Healy 100 six MM. 69 Porsche 911T, 67 Porsche 356, a couple of Lotus Sevens, Porsche 914, 78 911 SC, 99 355 F1 Berlinetta, MGA, TR2,

    Race cars, Brabham BT29 FB car, Two ea 65 Merlyn MK6a sports racer, one in 65, ,the other later in vintage racing several other sports racing cars at various times

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  4. Steen Jensen

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  5. 308 GTB

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    That's a beautiful 575M. Blu Pozzi is so hard to capture in photographs. In the listing, we see this picture...


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    The photo must have been taken at dusk. For comparison, here's a photo of my Blu Pozzi 550 taken at dusk...


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    A Blu Pozzi Maranello turns violet at dusk. :)
     
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  6. 308 GTB

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  7. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Wow, that is a big difference. Is TDF blue lighter?


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  8. 308 GTB

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    Hi Dale! I'm not sure. I know TdF is metallic and usually appears "brighter" compared to Pozzi. I think this picture of my car best reflects its true color...


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  9. ixlr8

    ixlr8 Formula Junior

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    I bought my Miura when I was 28, sold it when I was 60 and picked up my 550 when I turned 61. I just turned 65, don't think I will sell the 550 so it is now a line item in my will.
     
  10. uhn2000

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    I can post a comparison of Pozzi and TDF .. I have a car in each so I can try and line them up next each other if you guys want. Let me know.
     
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  11. Themaven

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    I would like to see that. My 575 is TdF, which I love, but when I have met Pozzi cars they have always looked intriguing.
     
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  12. Texas Forever

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    Please do


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  13. 21ATS

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    OK so what if I said there's a LHD one available right now that's similar on mainland Europe.

    https://www.jenden.eu/exclusive-cars/ferrari-550-maranello_58

    EDIT - It actually looks like the car is in Dubai.
     
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  14. intrepidcva11

    intrepidcva11 F1 Rookie
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    My 575M also; years ago I had an opportunity to acquire the car owned by the CEO of Ferrari North America. It was Pozzi blue with a dark blue interior, including the headliner if I recall, and the windows were tinted blu! It was just too blu much!
     
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  16. intrepidcva11

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    +1
     
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  18. NE550

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  19. tazandjan

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    Very nice 575M.
     
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  20. MogulBoy

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    This is a great story (Rahal 550)!
     
  21. 308 GTB

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  22. intrepidcva11

    intrepidcva11 F1 Rookie
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    #1397 intrepidcva11, May 20, 2020
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    Splendid 575M, splendid auction. I followed it almost from the beginning. Bob Unser bought this car new and regretted selling it; his car has everything including FHP and very recent complete belt service by Ferrari dealer - it's the virtual equivalent of a new car just broken in. If I didn't have its twin I might have been bidding against the Rahals. surely in vain.
     
  23. Laserguru

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    Graham seemed absolutely committed to winning that auction. Bobby and Graham meant to correct the error of letting that car get away. I think everybody else bidding there was just spending Graham's money.
     
  24. intrepidcva11

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    yup
     
  25. NE550

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    I think you meant Bobby Rahal, not Bobby Unser. But yes, splendid auction, indeed. Even the unusual Blu Pozzi/Blu Medio color combo on this 575M is cool, and a refreshing change from the usual color combo variations on red or silver paint with tan or black interior.
     

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