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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by ///Mink, Jul 29, 2013.

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  1. ///Mink

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    #1 ///Mink, Jul 29, 2013
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    A few months ago I bought a 550 and it came with a red satin car cover, but no duffel bag, seat covers, or steering wheel cover. I never really thought the cover fit very well, but since it came with the car I assumed it was original. However, I recently purchased a full set of original covers for the car and the new one fits perfectly, leading me to believe that the one that come with the car is from a different Ferrari.

    So is there any way to determine what the cover that came with the car is from? There are a few differences between the covers: The one that came with the car is red with a white lining, the one I bought is red inside and out. The one that came with the car has a Cavallino and Ferrari logo, the correct 550 one has just a Cavallino on the cover (but "Ferrari" on the duffel bag).

    Here are some pics. You can tell which one fits and which one doesn't.
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    #3 greyboxer, Jul 30, 2013
    The Andrea looks like it was for a mid-engined V8 - there are various versions as to who makes the true OEM covers but I'm fairly sure 550/575 era were all Brandart
     
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    #4 Michael B, Jul 30, 2013
    That 1st looks to fit pretty poorly. But I will tell you that if the satin cover gets haphazardly washed, or even unprofessionally cleaned that it will shrink & then fit like socks on a rooster.

    Sorta what your 1st one looks like.
     
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    #5 ///Mink, Jul 30, 2013
    Good point, though as filthy as this thing is I doubt it's ever been washed! :)
     
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    #6 ///Mink, Aug 5, 2013
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    Well, I test-fit it on a friend's 355 and it's obviously not for that car, either. It was really loose and actually touching the ground in the front. So I'm guessing it's either a shrunken 550 cover or maybe for yet another car. Is there anything midway between a 355 and 550 in size? TR maybe?
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    #7 DesertDawg, Aug 6, 2013
    456???
     
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    #8 Zanny1, Aug 6, 2013
    A 456 is longer than a 550, if I am not mistaken. It's a mystery what this cover was for.
     

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