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430 An interesting read / watch on the F430 by the designer

Discussion in '360/430' started by boba fett, Oct 24, 2021.

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  1. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

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    #1 boba fett, Oct 24, 2021
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    tonyc Formula 3

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    #2 tonyc, Oct 24, 2021
    Thanks for posting that, it really increases my appreciation of the F430. The comment "Stephenson saw this vague brief as an opportunity to harden the lines he thought were too soft on the 360 Modena. " , addresses what has bothered me about its design. the back half of the car was Lambo-ized with the sharp lines, but the front end was made beautiful and ferociously soft. I would like to own one one day :)
     
  3. boba fett

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    #3 boba fett, Oct 24, 2021
    Glad you enjoyed it. Interestingly, I thought the rear end of the 430 looked a bit high as standard, and that lead me to buy one with the Challenge Carbon Grill, which I thought broke it up a bit.

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    #4 marc996, Oct 24, 2021
    He was interviewed at the FOC event at Sywell this year, really interesting guy. I w as gutted when I went to get my F430 drivers manual signed and realised I'd left it at home for safe keeping dooooooooohhh.

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  5. boba fett

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    #5 boba fett, Oct 24, 2021
    Thank god he's not a clothing or footwear designer!
     
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