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Just bought a 550 barchetta - lovely !!

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  1. JagShergill

    JagShergill Formula 3

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    Thanks - love your Giallo!! Gorgeous.
     
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  2. JagShergill

    JagShergill Formula 3

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    Thank you!
     
  3. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    I’d be curious to hear how it compares with the new stuff aka 812gts


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  4. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Amazing!!! Enjoy!!


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  5. cgt000

    cgt000 Formula Junior
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    May I suggest adding wheel spacers to your car. I just installed them on mine and the stance looks so much better.
     
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  6. fridolin_pt

    fridolin_pt Karting

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    It was Pavesi. The quality was good and it was good looking. But Pavesi is history. I heard they only did 3.
     
  7. JagShergill

    JagShergill Formula 3

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    Will definitely consider - thanks
     
  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Not needed in the front, but 25 mm spacers in the rear (Type 2 Hill Engineering) do improve the looks.
     
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  9. JagShergill

    JagShergill Formula 3

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    Will definitely consider - thanks
     
  10. ralfabco

    ralfabco Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Congratulations.

    Enjoy.
     
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  11. Themaven

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    For me, the GTS party trick is how it turns into a properly thrilling sports car above eight tenths, engine noise,handling, steering, agility, feedback, absolutely outstanding.

    Flip side, at normal road speeds it doesn't feel special. And the interior is less interesting than a Maranello. And it's wide.

    but I have to say, the GTS is a pretty special car. I'd be lying if I said not. It might be the best V12 Ferrari I have driven.
     
  12. Angus ferrier

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    looks great enjoy
     
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  13. Aurora 75

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    Congratulations Jag,

    The picture of the car looks stunning, enjoy it with the roof down with the lovely weather we have been having in the UK recently
     
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  14. JagShergill

    JagShergill Formula 3

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    Thank you
     
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  15. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    We need a shot of all your Ferraris together!

    Congratulations..I absolutely adore the barchetta, even with her awkward roof on.
     
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  16. ferrariKP

    ferrariKP F1 Rookie

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    What a beautiful car Congratulations mate!
     
  17. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

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    As a prospective future 812 GTS buyer, much of the review is concerning when go to jail velocity is more like six tenths where I would drive it. Both of my current cars (1999 Lamborghini Diablo Roadster and 2005 Ford GT) are very entertaining at regular highway speeds, as I assume a Barchetta would be.
     
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  18. fridolin_pt

    fridolin_pt Karting

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    That’s why I decided against it. Normal driving is what I do most of the time and my here old Testarossa gives me much more thrill than the GTS
     
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  19. Themaven

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    I have to say the GTS is less lively and fun at normal road speeds than the SF. There is a lot of extra strengthening in the floor that damps the agility. In that sense, I was a bit disappointed. It’s not a SF with no roof.

    I haven’t driven a Barchetta, they look wonderful and wonder how they compare to a 550 to drive.
     
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  20. JagShergill

    JagShergill Formula 3

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    I just I drove the Barchetta , my 812 SF coupe ( sans GPF) and my TDF back to back - out and out the TDF is the supreme , the 812 is simply awesome and 550 barchetta feels analogue and more fun because of it ….. I spoke to a renowned dealer /collector who says he believes that good RHD ( 42 of them) barchetta will be getting carrera GT money soon - or up to £750k within 3 years … i agree …..
     
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  21. 308 GTB

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    It's loverly!
     
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  22. mepassione

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    They do look undervalued I agree…. I also predict speciale & tdf to be a lot higher in the next 3 years
     
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  24. carguy246

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    Great looking car. One of my favorite modern Ferraris. Love the silver. Congrats and enjoy!
     
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  25. motts

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    Such a beautiful car timeless!!!


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