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My New Blu Le Mans Challenge Stradale

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  1. ILikeBond

    ILikeBond Karting

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    I've been on the lookout for a blue CS for a couple of years, and lucked into this 1-of-1 2004 Challenge Stradale in Blu Le Mans, with gray/blue Alcantara interior. I traded in my lovely triple-yellow 458 spider on it, and had it delivered from Chicago to Elite Finish in San Diego for paint correction, detailing, and full PPF. It was finally in my hands late this week.

    I put about 100 miles on it so far this weekend, with further driving planned today. I got the chance to thrash it just a bit in some twisties with a couple friends yesterday, and it was so much fun. One particularly fun element is the ability to put the pedal to the floor for at least several seconds in straightaways and let speed build, something that's basically impossible in modern supercars that easily hit 100 mph + within a second or two of doing that. Like the only place I've ever literally floored my 991.2 GT3 is at the track, on a long straightaway. Being able to do that on the road is bonkers.

    Enjoy the photos. These first professional "outrun" ones were taken by Braedon Rash at Elite at Double Peaks in San Marcos during our little rally yesterday. I'll post some of my own pics below.

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  3. Plainview

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    Wow, that is stunning.

    Totally agree about less power being more fun. I got sick of the modern maniac machines where you can't get past half the tacho in 2nd gear.
     
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    Absolutely stunning car! Enjoy!
     
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    love that blue !!
     
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    WOW!!! Absolutely worth the wait!! Perfect color combo!!

    The yellow brake calipers set the whole car off, nice!!
     
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    Magnificent beast!
     
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    The only way I would want one is this way. Well done sir
     
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    Congrats! You gonna bring it to the Enzo Drive In?
     
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    Beautiful no-stripe example. Enjoy it for a long time and then sell it to me if you get tired of it!
     
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    Thank you. Your thread (and videos online) have been a real inspiration to me. I've seen you say you make it to Southern California sometimes - perhaps we'll get a chance to do a drive together some day.

    I'm not familiar with the Enzo Drive In - what / when is that?
     
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    SoftwareDrone F1 Veteran Sponsor Owner

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    That sure looks like TDF to me. Stunning car!!!
     
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    Thanks. Your car looks amazing man!

    Here is the link. I’m driving 400 miles the day before to make it there, so my car might be the only one dirty in the show. Haha. You should come since you are a lot closer? I think?

    https://www.petersen.org/events/ferrari-cruise-in-2024
     
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    Beautiful!!
     
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    Stunning! Good luck and enjoy!
     
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    It's close, but here's it's entry on the registry.
     

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  18. ILikeBond

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    Gotcha! Yes, ok, I'm going to look into this. Would love to do it if I can.

    And, yes - the color is very close to TDF blue, but it is indeed Blu Le Mans.
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    This is the most beautiful 360 I’ve ever seen, spider, Modena or CS. The exterior color to me is lighter than TDF (which I have) yet has more depth and vibrancy. And the interior color combo with the yellow calipers and no stripe… sheesh…

    Congrats on the incredible machine you’re fortunate enough for the car gods tk have entrusted you with! She’s a stunner…


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    Beautiful. Enjoy the ride.
     
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    I have to agree, Wow, that interior really puts it over the top, that car is just wow!

    How in the world did you find it?!?!
     
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    Awesome. If you come and if I’m there (will be unless the shop it’s at encounters a problem), please look for the guy with the car with Hawaii plates and say hello!
     
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    The interior is extraordinarily good looking. Enjoy.
     
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    Congrats!
     
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