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Didn't Ghaddafi (sp?) have a 400 convert?

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by bitzman, Oct 6, 2012.

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  1. bitzman

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    #1 bitzman, Oct 6, 2012
    Seem to remember seeing him pictured with the car. I think he owned stock in Fiat.
    Anyway with the situation in Libya rather chaotic, wonder if he left any Ferraris behind?
     
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    #3 aidanparte, Oct 6, 2012
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    This proves that only the best people drive 400s. I knew he was a man of impeccable taste.

    It has a larger grille on the bonnet.

    Aidan
     
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    #4 blkprlz, Oct 8, 2012
    Oh, yeah, look at that...interesting.
     
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    #6 blkprlz, Oct 8, 2012
    Wow, looky there...another one! I thought the usual # of vanes was 6 on the Series 2, but 12...??
     
  7. Ak Jim

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    #7 Ak Jim, Oct 8, 2012
    What's the point of the xxl hood vents. Just looks like more of the engine would get wet when it rains.
     
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    #8 bundas, Oct 8, 2012
    don't think he took any thing with him. he was in a hurry to leave this planet
     
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    #9 Schumi, Oct 8, 2012
    There is a watermelon colored 400i (#50807) that Sheehan has for sale with the same 11 or 12 opening hood vent.

    http://ferraris-online.com/pages/carintro.php?reqcardir=FE-400I-50807

    From the listing:
    "The hood scoop is two-and-a-half times larger than on other 400is. The interior has a double-insulated leather headliner, extra sound deadening and heat-resistant panels, specifically designed for desert driving conditions."
     
  10. bitzman

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    #10 bitzman, Oct 8, 2012
    I know there was one made to test carbon fiber as a body material.
    But wasn't there two? Both probably sold in Italy?
    They couldn't sell them in the U.S. because first the 400 was not a U.S. spec. model and secondly even if it was, the convertible wouldn't have been if it was a one-off (two off?)
    Anybody have a picture of it, I'd like to see if it looked as good as the Straman version.
     
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    #11 aidanparte, Oct 8, 2012
    I think it must be to aid cooling when he was driving across the desert to oppress distant citizens.
     
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    #12 Ashman, Oct 8, 2012
    Exactly. Just like the Garrison 400i 50807, the extra vents probably were for additional cooling in the hot desert conditions of Libya.
     
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    #13 Ak Jim, Oct 9, 2012
    LOL !!!!
     
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    #14 dinopaul, Oct 9, 2012
    I know several car with larger grill. Those car was destinated to hot countries.
     

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