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F50 at Ferrari of San Antonio

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  1. G. Pepper

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    For, "The most detailed PPI we've ever been asked to do."

    This is my unicorn Ferrari. I have a 308 GTSi and a 360 Modena manual, but that's about the league I belong in. I've never even seen one of these in person before! It's way smaller than I expected. The engine is a stressed member and the shocks are inboard. Such beautiful packaging, and beautiful swoopy bodywork. NA V12, mid engine, manual; Ferrari will never build a halo car this much to my taste again. What an amazing car!
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  2. Gran Drewismo

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    My favorite of the super Ferraris.

    Funny thing is, I've only been up close and personal with an F50 GT, not a road one.

    You're a lucky man!
     
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  3. Caeruleus11

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    What a fun day! The F50 is much better looking in person and its always a treat to see one. It's definitely a great car!! Thanks for sharing the pics!
     
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  4. tifoso2728

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    When I visited Maranello in 1997 for the 50th anniversary of Ferrari events, there was still an F50 "line" at the factory. It had only 4 stations. The first was the raw tub straight out of the "auto-clah-vay" as our tour guide said it. The second was the fitting of the engine and transmission directly to the back of the tub. The third was the installation of the various carbon-fiber body panels and the last was the interior and various details.
     
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  6. mikesufka

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    I would kill to drive one and would grin for weeks after a ride in one. This and the CGT are highest on my list.

    Beautiful car.

    MDS
     
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  7. killer58

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    George,
    I saw one when they first came out, and the vision still haunts my dreams.
    The factory also had one on display several years ago
    To me, it is the best Ferrari ever made.
     
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  8. Christian.Fr

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    Better than ever, very attractive
     
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  9. G. Pepper

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    That's awesome to know, thanks! I was struck by how compact the F50 is. No wasted space, and they still made it voluptuous and beautiful.
     
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  10. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    I love the F50 and F50 GT. I too remember the first time I saw one and was amazed at how small it actually is. It was the same feeling I had with the McLaren F1 seeing it in person. Both are fantastic n/a V12 cars with CF tubs and no driver aids.
     
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  11. jlonmark

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    The last Stick Super Ferrari. Will the stick trend ever fade? Will Ferrari bring back a stick at added cost like Porsches GT3 Gen 2?
     
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  12. REALZEUS

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    The short answer is "no".
     
  13. Bisonte

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  14. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    A two million dollar open cockpit car parked on the street! Pretty funny.
     
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  15. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    That last photo of the one parked on the street looks great. I love the euro spec models. The US version with orange turn signals, side markers, third brake light, and front bumper really break up the clean look of the car imo.
     
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  16. Bisonte

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    Thanks, and you're absolutely right! Much cleaner.

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  17. Az458

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    Wow haha. That’s my clients car we are working a deal on. Small world.


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  18. mathewr

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    Blows my mind how much money is in Texas. I predict the F50 will increase heavily in price in the next 6-8 months.
     
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