are Boxers getting more popular ?

I'd bet that most of them don't even know it's a Ferrari, let alone a Boxer -- just that it's d*mn gorgeous compared to all the "jelly-bean" look-alike coachwork that has dominated the last decade or two. Same thing occurs with my TR -- young people are awestruck by the looks (and are carrying the imaging technology), but most don't know what it is 'til they read the badges.

 

No argument that some know what they are, but I'd say that your 355 is more sedate (even if more beautiful) coachwork-wise than your Boxer. I think it's really the "difference" from the normal car that gets the attention (rather than the inate design) -- driving a Countach around must be like driving a spaceship in a sea of covered wagons

 

Its just an unusual shape to see on the road. Ive only bumped into one person on the street in a 4X4 ranger at a light that asked me what year my boxer was. I was floored he even knew it was a boxer. I invited him to the ferrari meet I was headed to and he followed, he had a pretty good day. As cool looking as a boxer or TR is, its just the uncommon shape that sets it apart from the rest of the people movers.

 

I'm into "cult" cars. Dont know why but feel I can appreciate the uniqueness of cars years prior to them becoming "rediscovered".

Went to see the first Lancia Stratos I knew of in Milwaukee 30 years ago. Everyone in the shop ignored it looked at the 308s of the time. Even the owner traded it for a 308 Dino.

The carbed Boxer is a car to be cherished. Last of the truly hand formed Aluminum bodied cars. Last of the carburated Ferraris. Flat 12.
Low production numbers. Great ballance. Sensous styling without gaudiness. And with both clam shells open just too cool for words. Just what more could one want in a car ? IMO the most underappreciated Ferrari in price vs value. Better yet forget the price, look at the car.

Other cars that are totally underapreciated;
NSX; revolutionary in its day. Low production and reliable. A Ninjato in a world of broadswords.

Porsche 996GT2.
Super low production Supercar tarnished by its visual resemblance to a normal 996. Like a 288GTO to a 308GTB.
The Widow maker "and big ole grin maker". How many are left ? The Last Raw turbo 911.

 

Nope, just you!

The design elements make it really stand out now from modern exotic cars:
1. The midline split especially if you have lower black "Boxer Trim"
2. High profile tires and knock-off wheel hubs
3. No exposed headlamps
4. Short tail / long nose
5. Curvy with no exaggerated scoops, flares, vents
6. Front and rear do not look plastic-y

 

You forgot the Bricklin! Hahahaha!

 

Dear Ferraristi,

....happens to me all the time driving my Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster.

I get allot of attention driving my TR....but the Lambo.....whole different level.

And remember....."when the doors go up, the panties go down"


Shamile

Freeze....Miami Vice !

 

Its too bad you need a flashy car to get women interested in you lol. I could get a date driving a tempo and when you open the door it might fall off.

 

I'm not sure what's more disturbing: the fact that you wear panties or that you drop them every time you get out of your car?

 

lmao!

 

Brilliant!

 

It is that way driving a Countach!

 

im in tears...that is funny.

bring your "a" game to the boxer section as this is a tough crowd!!!

lolololol

 

Dear Ferraristi,

Naw....

It's all in good fun.

Serves me right. I should know all the boxer guys get the chicks.....what woman didn't love Magnum PI


Shamile

Freeze...Miami Vice !

 

I had one, actually even a more obnoxious one. An orange on orange Murci Roadster. Let me tell ya, the panties accumulated in a fast pace! La Perla mostly with that car!

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He gets tons of women, but they are few in number.

Jim S.

 

So he gets alot of women, or alot of woman, lol!

Are Boxers getting getting more popular? I think so. And even if some don't know what a Boxer is (yet) from the outside, just pop the boot and see the reactions!

Credit Frank for the picture at C&C last Saturday.

http://www.frank4cars.fotki.com/c--c/carscoffee22809/img6875.html

W

 

William - the advantage of this ride is that I can't fit that woman into the car.

http://www.frank4cars.fotki.com/c--c/carscoffee22809/img6878.html

Jim S.

 

I agree.

The sharp wedge shape just isn't made anymore, so any car with sharp edges tends to stand out. Also, the Boxer/308 are a lot lower than modern cars -- the proportions of that era are very different. The modern cars have very conventional profiles and are pretty stealth if they're not red or yellow.