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360s, F430s and 612s in Maranello

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by Lars Theunissen, Mar 2, 2005.

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  1. Lars Theunissen

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    #1 Lars Theunissen, Mar 2, 2005
    Hi Ferrari-chatters,

    Some minutes ago, I joined this forum as a new member. As a first contribution, I'd like to forward you this link to 80+ pics I took in Maranello in September 2004:

    http://community.webshots.com/user/larst430

    The F430 had just been introduced, but there were many of these being test driven already. I posted some pics of all the different colours I spotted.
    Also, there were two prototypes: A new Maserati and the 575 M Maranello replacement. And of course there were some Challenge Stradales, 360 Spiders and 575 Ms driving around as well (and even two Lamborghinis).

    I hope all of you Ferrari-friends in the world will enjoy having a look at the pics!

    Ciao,
    Lars Theunissen
     
  2. Corleone

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    #2 Corleone, Mar 2, 2005
    Hi Lars,

    Grazie per tutte le foto che avete fatto!

    See you soon at Telaio!

    Ciao!
    leone (also new here)
     
  3. FIAutoSports

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    #3 FIAutoSports, Mar 2, 2005
  4. sad11

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    #4 sad11, Mar 2, 2005
    Great Pics! Thanks!
     
  5. thecarreaper

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    #5 thecarreaper, Mar 2, 2005
    very nice pics. welcome to FerrariChat!
     
  6. ETW

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    #6 ETW, Mar 2, 2005
  7. Anteriore

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    #7 Anteriore, Mar 2, 2005
    Not this one... it's likely that it is a test mule for the Maranello replacement. Just take a look at the wheel base and overall lenght...

    Love the pictures!
     
  8. MrApex

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    #8 MrApex, Mar 2, 2005
    Lars, welcome to Ferrari Chat. Very nice pictures.
     
  9. Cavallini

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    #9 Cavallini, Mar 2, 2005
    Great shots. Many thanks and welcome.


    Forza,


    Cavallini
     
  10. 4i2fly

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    #10 4i2fly, Mar 2, 2005
    Thanks for posting those early pictures. The more I see the F430 early development cars the more I realize the front bumper doesn't fit the car. It's as if they took it out of another car and retrofit it to F430, shame...
     
  11. nberry

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    #11 nberry, Mar 2, 2005
    Thanks for the great shots. How long did you have to stand in front of the gate to get all those shots?

    BTW, I am disappointed that Ferrari chooses to deliver cars in an uncovered truck especially if it is going to France.:(
     
  12. Webby

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    #12 Webby, Mar 2, 2005
    nice pictures and welcome!
     
  13. Lars Theunissen

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    #13 Lars Theunissen, Mar 2, 2005
    Thanks for all the "welcomes"! On your questions:

    I was in Maranello for two full days and spent most of that time in front of the factory gates, since that's where most of the action is. The black "612" with the different wheels is indeed a prototype for the Maranello replacement.
    Below every pic I added a description, often also pointing out interesting details
     
  14. Lars Theunissen

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    #14 Lars Theunissen, Mar 2, 2005
    Oh, forgot one reply:

    During the two days of spotting, just a single open truck with new Ferraris was seen. All the other trucks were completely closed and not recognisable as carrying a bunch of Ferraris inside. I think that probably the importer of each country will be "responsible" for what kind of truck they use, not Ferrari itself (why should they care?).
     
  15. Bernd

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    #15 Bernd, Mar 3, 2005
    Hi Lars,

    great pics, thank you! :)

    Best regards from Stuttgart to Munich! :)

    Bernd
     
  16. PrancingHorseFan

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    #16 PrancingHorseFan, Mar 3, 2005
    Lars,
    great pics. i have a qeustion though since i've never been to maranello(i will go one day) are ferraris all over the place there. about how many can you see driving around town for a day?
     
  17. fluque

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    #17 fluque, Mar 3, 2005
    Great pics Lars but the detail in you comments was even better! Your last pic of the Lamborghini was also unsusual. Thanks for sharing.
     
  18. Bernd

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    #18 Bernd, Mar 3, 2005
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    I´ve been in Maranello 2001. Here are a few pics from the Maranello Ferrari Club:
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  19. Lars Theunissen

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    #19 Lars Theunissen, Mar 3, 2005
    If you are an active spotter and spend most of the time in front of the factory side entrance (where I took most pics), my guess is that you can see about 40-50 Ferraris on the road per day. Don't forget to check around the Ferrari shops, Ristorante Cavallino and the Galleria Ferrari, as there are often parked tourist Ferraris there. Good luck!
     
  20. Lars Theunissen

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    #20 Lars Theunissen, Mar 3, 2005
    Hi Bernd,

    Great shots! Seems like I missed a nice event back in 2001!

    "Servus" from Munich to Stuttgart :)
     

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