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Mega Thread: The FERRARI F50

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari' started by NOWANNABE65, Mar 20, 2008.

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  1. SSNISTR

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    #526 SSNISTR, Mar 22, 2009
    There was actually about 400 so it should make things a little easier for you ha.
     
  2. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ
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    #527 joe sackey, Mar 22, 2009
    Not really underrated, but rather, like the GTO, very much overlooked...
     
  3. ClassicFerrari

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    #528 ClassicFerrari, Mar 22, 2009
    Ola Boxer! Hope all is well.

    Very nice write up indeed. I miss watching those crazy coastal F50/40 videos! :D
     
  4. Speedracer38

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    #529 Speedracer38, Mar 23, 2009
  5. big.bryant

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    #530 big.bryant, Mar 23, 2009
    Excellent thread guys...

    Subscribed.
     
  6. rossocorsa13

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    #531 rossocorsa13, Mar 23, 2009
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    Would it not be safe to say that the GTO has more of a cult status than does the F50?

    Not that it matters...but it seems that the F50 is still earning it's place in popular Ferrari lore, whereas the GTO is the smug, silent King of them all...being the first and rarest.

    Like this:

    GTO: The King. First, oldest, rarest, and bestest all rounder.

    F40: The Prince. Because princes have all the fun..

    F50: The King's bodyguard for the prince. Viggo Mortensen's attitude in Eastern Promises combined with Clint Eastwood's authenticity. The insider that will kick your ass in the worst possible way for the best possible reasons.

    Enzo: The King's Sister's Nephew, a Duke, that has more money than the King, but, well, just isn't the King. Sorry.
     
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  7. Boxer365

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    #532 Boxer365, Mar 23, 2009
    I have gotten a few requests for the original article. If anyone wants it, just PM me your email address and I would be happy to send it to you.
     
  8. Supercar Ace

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    #533 Supercar Ace, Mar 24, 2009
    Well said good sir!

    GTO: The Original Jedi Master, the first of it's kind, the grand master who laid the foundation for others to follow. Yoda.

    F40: The Chosen One, blessed by the father himself, all fall under his shadow. The mere mention of his name is an event, it is hallowed and sacred. The One.

    F50: The Last Samurai, devoted follower of the old code, the last of his kind. Protector of original teachings, much like The Operative from Serenity (you all who saw it know what I'm talking about). He may be "technologically outdated," but he's still 1000% lethal. Every time.

    Enzo: The new style, the dawn of a new generation. Much like the T-1000 (gotta love Terminator), technologically superior, sleek, clean, and efficient. However, in the grand scheme, winds up second to his predecessor.
     
  9. Tenney

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    #534 Tenney, Mar 24, 2009
    GTO: Pretty

    F40: cool

    F50: sounding

    Enzo: spaceship.
     
  10. ferrariKP

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    #535 ferrariKP, Apr 12, 2009
    wow 2
     
  11. FFOUR

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    #536 FFOUR, Sep 9, 2009
    Digging up an old post going through this thread, but is there any way of getting a hold of those issues? I've got a subscription to FML but it only goes back to Volume 26 in 2001.
     
  12. DiscoRover007

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    #537 DiscoRover007, Apr 13, 2015
    Hey guys I'm sorry to bump an old thread but I had a question about this car. It's my favorite super car ever. I was curious to know. Does anyone have photos of a red F50 with black headlight buckets?

    I always thought that would look pretty cool but I've never seen any variants like that. Seems like it would pay some homage to the F40 that way. Just curious if anyone had any pictures.
     
  13. Camlet1

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    #538 Camlet1, Apr 30, 2015
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    My "new" F50 days away from arriving home for the first time. I'm biased but the more I've dived into the car and its engineering, the more besotted I've become. Also IMO its looks are transformed when it has its hard top in place. Mine will be delivered hard top on. Can't wait to go for a very long drive :)
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  14. Red Sled

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    #539 Red Sled, Feb 3, 2016
    Unlike the F40, the F50 doesn't appear to come with a locking fuel filler cap. Is anyone aware whether a locking cap is/was available?

    Slightly concerned about leaving it out without one.
     
  15. Camlet1

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    #540 Camlet1, Mar 14, 2016
    50cm x 50 cm production build book that came with the F50.

    Any idea what price might be reasonable to re-unite a book with its car? It's a sentimental purchase if it's anything but struggling to find a half sensible price point.

    Thoughts? Thanks.
     
  16. Red Sled

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    #541 Red Sled, Mar 15, 2016
    A few years ago, I was asked €4500 for the book plus a very tatty pair of the shoes. I walked away from both (and the car).
     
  17. Camlet1

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    #542 Camlet1, Mar 15, 2016
    Cheers.
     
  18. Camlet1

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    #543 Camlet1, Apr 4, 2016
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    #544 Camlet1, Apr 4, 2016
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  20. Nelsonc275

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    #545 Nelsonc275, Apr 4, 2016
    Very very cool!
     
  21. Bas

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    #546 Bas, Apr 4, 2016
    That embossed paper is very cool :)
     
  22. 0355

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    #547 0355, Apr 4, 2016
    Wonderful Cam! Many thanks for sharing!
     
  23. Red Sled

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    #548 Red Sled, Apr 4, 2016
    Very cool. Love the assembly line photos. A truly personalised bit of history for your car.
     
  24. Caeruleus11

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    #549 Caeruleus11, Apr 4, 2016
    That's truly fantastic! I love these special items that come with the cars!
     
  25. Christian.Fr

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    #550 Christian.Fr, Mar 4, 2019
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