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30 minute 288 GTO video: I laughed. I cried. I peed my pants

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by Node, Mar 31, 2006.

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  1. Node

    Node Karting

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    Benjamin J Martin
    #1 Node, Mar 31, 2006
    well, i didn't really do any of those. But I did feel a bit teary eyed when the credits roled in the end, and actually rewound it a few things to take in every missed word.
    I literally applauded at the end. And I was sitting on my couch alone......
    That's how much I've been yearning and missing more info on the GTO.
    They have photos of just about everything. Have you seen the open door markers? the ferrari GTO label on the door speaker cover? I thought the red/black interior was leather. Its a fabric material, like a early 360CS interior.
    Only thing I was dissapointed in was the stock exhaust. Sounded good, but it really needs no cats, or a tubi, or something to make it really scream.
    The GTO is a proper race car and deserves to spit fire out the exhaust with the best of them and be heard.

    They had one of the old (1980s) f-racers. Michele something or other, said the gto was first car he saw assembled. has owned his for 10 years. it has gold colored wheels. He goes over how it is exact same chassis as f40, suspension was only modified for the wider tires and is a little stiffer, how close the f40 is to the gto.

    Fantastic video, it was a little slow to start because of the very un-raunchy exhaust while they were putting around. Wasn't sure if they were really running it up to redline or not in the video.
    Those turbos are fantastic mufflers.

    I would love to share this video with the world.
    Anyone in bay area willing and able to rip a VHS? I am aware of copyright and whatnot, but its a more than 10 year old video, its VHS (a dying breed), and its VERY rare to find real honest material of the 288 GTO.
    I would encourage you to buy this anyways, but once again. Its a damned VHS.

    I love this car and want to share it with everyone else with a passion for the best ferrari ever built.

    Sincerely,
    Ben Martin
     
  2. shill288

    shill288 Formula Junior

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    #2 shill288, Apr 2, 2006
    Ben,

    I have a tubistyle exhaust on my GTO. Sounds wonderful. I drive it all the time. To work, to play and at the track. Great car. The folks in their 360s, 355s, 550s, etc. get a real surprise when a 20 year old car comes by them. While I use the stock brake system, except for better pads for the track, the GTO could use better brake cooling. Even with the small calipers and pads (same as the Ferrari Daytona and Boxers to give you an idea how far back this goes), the car stops great for street use because it's so darn light. Lighter than my F40 even.

    Steve
     
  3. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 amenasce, Apr 2, 2006

    You should post more ! Seriously !

    I saw a GTO last week at my dealer in Paris . This car is so sexy ! Care to share some pics with us ?
     
  4. Cozmic_Kid

    Cozmic_Kid F1 Veteran

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    #4 Cozmic_Kid, Apr 2, 2006
    I would love to help. But I am too far away I guess :eek:

    The ripping wouldn't be a problem though *whistling* It would be on my own comp ;)
     
  5. Evan.Fiorentino

    Evan.Fiorentino F1 Rookie

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    #5 Evan.Fiorentino, Apr 2, 2006
    Man what other cars do you have??
     
  6. Node

    Node Karting

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    #6 Node, Apr 2, 2006
    WHO CARES! He has a 288 and thats the only car that matters :)

    Fantastic to see that you enjoy it. Maybe I'll get to see one in real life one day.
     
  7. scuderia15

    scuderia15 Formula Junior

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    #7 scuderia15, Apr 2, 2006
    Greatest Ferrari ever-- maybe even the greatest car ever
    If any of you know how to get the video let me know please
     
  8. TurboFreak650

    TurboFreak650 Formula 3

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    #8 TurboFreak650, Apr 4, 2006
    In my opinion, there has never been a more beautiful creation than the 288 GTO. When you get to that level of beauty, there can only be equals from different eras (such as the 250 GTO), but none greater.
     
  9. F1racer

    F1racer F1 Rookie

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    #9 F1racer, Apr 8, 2006
    I would like to have a copy of the video.

    Let me know if that's possible.
     
  10. Node

    Node Karting

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    #10 Node, Apr 9, 2006
    find someone in bay area. I would rather not ship it, or at least out of area.
    -Ben Martin
     
  11. Tifosi66

    Tifosi66 Formula 3

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    #11 Tifosi66, Apr 10, 2006
    I think I've seen that VHS video. It's about a GTO that's driven slowly around some industrial building/refinery sort of and commentary by Michele Alboreto, ex Ferrari F1 driver and sadly has passed away. It also has the GTO driven around some sinous roads, with foliages/trees in the background. Just normal driving, not spirited ones. If that's the one I think I have it stashed somewhere in my folks' home in Malaysia. I think I bought it way back in early 90s in the UK..
     
  12. Node

    Node Karting

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    #12 Node, Apr 12, 2006
    You sir would be correct. Very same video I speak of.
     

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