348 spider in a show...

The "tip" is in knowing that you have a beautiful rolling piece of art that brings you joy with a classic heritage and deep tradition. In this case pride is an acceptable 'sin'

 

The only tip I can give you is to have fun and be proud of your car. It is a true thoroughbred that carries with it the most prestigious history and folklore of any manufacture.

I've been beat at shows by the stuff you speak of and just chalk it up to ignorance. I don't let it get to me 'cuz at the end of the day I'm still putting a Ferrari in my garage. How many people in the world really get to do that. We are blessed to have these cars.

Enjoy the show and don't be afraid to let that starry eyed kid sit in it for a moment....that's how it all starts.

 

Sdiamond/Copterjon - Beautifully written, and I agree with every word.

Enjoy yourself, take pride in the masterpiece that you own, regardless of what place you finish....speaking of which, no matter how well you do, it will always be # 1 in your books and that is all that matters

 

Or, maybe even, the starry-eyed poor bloke.

I've never sat in (or even touched) a Ferrari before, although I did see a few on show at Knockhill a while back - including a 348 (which I posed next to for a photo).

Good luck and enjoy the show!

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Good grief - over 2000 posts and no fellow F-Chatters in your part of the world have offerred you a ride? I thought you were a seasoned owner! If you ever find yourself in South Africa you are welcome to come for a spin in mine!

 

Nope, no Ferraris in my garage I'm afraid. I'm certainly working on it for the future though.

Thanks very much for the offer Dave, if I ever am in South Africa I'll look you up for that ride!

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Same offer from me. If you're ever in Phoenix Arizona let me know.

 

Soon to be after medical school (I believe Andrew mentioned he has a 10-year plan), but there is no doubting that with his passion and support for the 348 he definitely fits the description for a 348 owner!!

 

Thanks very much guys.

Yep, I'm currently doing a PhD in neuroscience. The thesis is taking a bit longer than I thought it would, but I'm getting through it. I'll be finished this year and then when I start my first job, I'll be starting the clock... I'm targeting saving up for and buying my 348 within 10 years of day one on the job.

So, it'll be a while yet - but I'll get there!

All the best,
Andrew.

 

Think "People's Choice" award.

 

I drive my Ferrari around Vegas and we get a lot of out-of-towners who have never seen one before-- and they go nuts over it.

You tend to forget that in big cities like LA or Miami where you can see them pretty much all the time. But in a huge part of the US, Ferrari's are rarely out in public.

So, my opinion is definately show it because to many attending, it may be their first experience with a Ferrari. It's time to spread the cheer!

 

Hi Andrew,

I will be in Ayr around 9-00am tomorrow then I will be going over to the Porsche dealer in Glasgow to collect a Panamera S.

If you are near to Glasgow tomorrow I would be glad to meet up for a coffee and a chat, I will pm you my mobile number so you can contact me!!

Best regards,
Phil.

 

To the OP, I live in northern Minnesota and brought my (at the time) beautiful 348ts to a local indoor car show in the summer of 2007. At the end of the day the votes were counted and the 'Best European' went to an 07 VW Golf with a carbon fiber hood and some time-attack wheels.

Technically speaking the 6 month old Golf was in better condition as it was basically brand new. I'd like to do a 'where are they now' in 17 years to see if the Golf will still be looking the caliber of my 17 year old 348 did on the day of the show. I doubt it.

I had to smile at the end of the day when I fired up the test pipe & X-OST equipped Ferrari inside the event center and a crowd gathered around with camera phones and video cameras to film the car pulling out. A number of people followed me out of the building in order to catch a vid of the 348 driving off from the parking lot.

So while the Golf owner carried the trophy, I think he knew who the real 'best European' was.

 

Thanks very much Phil, that's very kind!

Unfortunately, I was working offline this morning and hadn't logged in until now, so missed the available time today.

I'll have to catch you next time you're up here or I'm down there.

Enjoy the Panamera S!

All the best,
Andrew.

 

this thread is useless without photos.

 

Although it is not my car entering the show, this pic should satisfy your hunger
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Hi Andrew,

Sorry to miss you today, (enjoy the Panamera) Right now the Pamamera is broken down on the M6 motorway at Southwaite services And People say Ferraris are Fragile!!!!

Sitting here waiting for Porsche Rescue..........

Regards,
Phil.

 

Mike,

Love your ts, but when are you going to change the four boat anchors.

Regards,
Phil.

 

lol...i presume you mean the wheels, correct? I've never heard them called that before.

 

lol- He just put them on there! He swapped out the factory Cherokee wheels.