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  1. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #1 Ferrari 360 CS, Aug 10, 2008
    Thought this might be an interesting, what do you consider to be the best Ferrari(subjective opinion of course) in the relevent decade, lets exclude the 1940's as Ferrari was only founded in 1947(yes I do know about the Auto Avio).

    There are no restrictions, so race cars can be included. As for my list, well I am still thinking about it...here is part of it

    2000s: 599 GTB Fiorano: a true successor to the 365 GTB/4, massively fast be it on the road or the track but docile and so driveable around the city, cruises at 240 km/h like its 100km/h, quite when it needs to be but that V12 is never truly quiet...a future classic.(extremely tought to leave out cars like the Enzo and 360cs and 430scud)

    1990's: Jointly(cheating a bit here I know) F50 and 355F1, the former proved Ferrari could build an F1 for the road using an F1 engine, the latter again brought F1 technology to the road of Florida(sorry guys) and to me the 355 is one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made.

    1980's: F40- the last gift from Enzo himself...a truly iconic car, gorgeous to look at and apparently a thrilling drive.

    Still thinking about the 70s, 60s, and 50,s.....
     
  2. 4REphotographer

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    #2 4REphotographer, Aug 10, 2008
    2000's- Enzo
    1990's- F355
    1980's- I will agree with the F40.
    1970's- I love the Daytona.
    1960's- 250 GTO, hands down.
    1950's- 250 Cali Spyder
     
  3. GrigioGuy

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    #3 GrigioGuy, Aug 10, 2008
    2000s -- 2004 F1
    1990s -- 333SP
    1980s -- 288 GTO
    1970s -- 312PB
    1960s -- 250LM
     
  4. XJR-15 RACER

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    #4 XJR-15 RACER, Aug 10, 2008
    50s - 250 GT SWB
    60s - 250 GTO
    70s - Daytona
    80s - F40
    90s - F50 GT
    00s - Enzo
     
  5. PAP 348

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    #5 PAP 348, Aug 10, 2008
    Very interesting thread. :):)
     
  6. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #6 Ferrari 360 CS, Aug 10, 2008
    Still thinking about your list......!
     
  7. Sfumato

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    #7 Sfumato, Aug 10, 2008
    '40's: 166MM
    '50's: 250 TR (Colombo); 375 Plus (Lampredi); 500 F2
    '60's: 275/330 P; 158 F1
    '70's: 312PB; 312T series F1 (Lauda/Gilles)
    '80's: F40; 126C2-C2B F1
    '90's: 333SP; 310B? F1
    '00's: Enzo; F2004 F1
     
  8. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #8 Ferrari 360 CS, Aug 10, 2008
    The rest of my fragmented list.

    1950's: 1957 so called pontoon body Testa Rossa....

    1960s: 330 P4: surely one of the most beautiful cars of all time, havent ever heard one but would imagine it must sound much like a 250LM and thats pure magic to hear, so the P4 has a lot going for it: jaw dropping looks and V12 sound.

    1970's: 365 BB, unsual choice but the birth of the mighty flat 12, the motor that powered mty countryman Shecketer to the title in 1979...the 365 for me being the purest of all the flat 12 derivatives
     
  9. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #9 Ferrari 360 CS, Aug 10, 2008
    Thats an amazing list....just imagine owning a genuine Gilles Villeneuve F1 car....
     
  10. Sfumato

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    #10 Sfumato, Aug 10, 2008
    Last edited: Aug 10, 2008
    :)
     
  11. Ferrari 360 CS

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    #11 Ferrari 360 CS, Aug 10, 2008
    Who knows someone on this forum might either own or know someone that does own a Gilles F1 Ferrari....
     
  12. Sfumato

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    #12 Sfumato, Aug 10, 2008
    Knows quite well, family. SA winner, actually.
     
  13. amenasce

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    #13 amenasce, Aug 10, 2008
    2000's : Enzo ( hard to no mention the CS though )
    1990's : F50
    1980's : F40
    1970's : Daytona Competizione
    1960's : 330 P4
    1950's : 335/315S
    1940's : 166 MM Barchetta
     
  14. Dino

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    #14 Dino, Aug 10, 2008
    2000's- Enzo
    1990's- F355 F1
    1980's- F40.
    1970's- Daytona.
    1960's- 250 GTO.
    1950's- 250 Cali Spyder
     
  15. Jackmb1

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    #15 Jackmb1, Aug 10, 2008
    2000's : Enzo
    1990's : F50
    1980's : F40 and 288 GTO
    1970's : Daytona
    1960's : 250 GTO
     
  16. ferrarip4

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    #16 ferrarip4, Aug 11, 2008

    What a nice idea...

    Here's my 2 cent:

    1940's: 166MM
    50's: 250 Testa Rossa
    60's: Tie between 250GTO and 330P4
    70's: 365 GTB-4 Daytona
    80's: F40
    90's: 550 Maranello
    00's: Jim's P4-5... Too bad there's only one because that's what the Enzo should have been...
     
  17. Robb

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    #17 Robb, Aug 11, 2008
    Have a look at these:

    40's - 166 Mille Miglia - red
    50's - 250 GT SWB - silver/ blue
    60's - 275 GTB - silver or blue
    70's - 365 GTB daytona - black
    80's - 288 GTO - red
    90's - 355 - titanium
    00's - Enzo - azurro

    Best to me means what would I most like to see in my garage from each decade.

    Robb
     
  18. PAP 348

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    #18 PAP 348, Aug 12, 2008

    Sounds good to me! ;);)
     
  19. DaudiW.

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    #19 DaudiW., Aug 12, 2008
    Virtually the most accurate listing...

    Although the Enzo cant be the best of this era, just because of how foul it looks.... only leaves the 599GTB (which imo IS better just because it shares the same motor, yet feels more inviting and pleasent. subjective anyway
     
  20. Fpassion

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    #20 Fpassion, Aug 12, 2008
    2000's- Enzo
    1990's- F355-333-F50 tie
    1980's- F40-Testarossa Tie.
    1970's- 512BB.
    1960's- 250 GTO-Dino Tie.
    1950's- 250 GT Berlinetta SWB
     
  21. opus10583

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    #21 opus10583, Aug 12, 2008
    50s - 250 GTB swb
    60s - 365 GTS
    70s - 246 GT
    80s - 512 BB
    90s - 355 GTB
    00s - 575 Maranello
     

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