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Michael Jackson has a 288GTO?

Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by FrostyAK, Mar 4, 2008.

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  1. FrostyAK

    FrostyAK Formula Junior

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    In the new Men's Vogue there is a great article about freight/cargo pilots in which there is a picture of Michael Jackson's 288 on its way to Bahrain. Also mentioned are, "a pair of experimental Lamborghini Countachs...Michael Schumacher's Formula 1 Ferrari..." A good article, but I had no idea Jackson had a 288.
     
  2. Bradley

    Bradley F1 Rookie

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    I REALLY hope he hasn't!
     
  3. zjhoward

    zjhoward Karting

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    What can I say? Everyone knows these cars are teenage boy magnets!!!
     
  4. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I never thought that guy as a car collector but you never know.
     
  5. ferraridude615

    ferraridude615 F1 Veteran

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    I thought he was supposed to be bankrupt, why does he still have one of Ferrari's masterpieces then.
     
  6. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    More importantly why are you reading mens vogue ??? ;)

    I dont know if he had a 288 GTO or not but having worked with the King of Pop I do know he's into cars. Dont know why its so suprising...hes into everything that a teenage boy would be into..thats his mentality. Exotic cars are pretty high up on that list me thinks.

    Im not privy to his finances but I would think that even with the doom and gloom surrounding his , he has plenty hidden away all over the planet. He's far from the naive *child* people think he is.
     
  7. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    I dont think there is any merit to this story whatsoever. MJ is well-known to not even know how to DRIVE competently and as a result is chauffered everywhere.

    Perhaps there was a 288 GTO going to Bahrain, and MJ also went to Bahrain..... you know how things are stretched.

    The only Jackson who was a real Ferrari enthusiast was Jermaine (275 GTB/4, Daytona Spyder, Testarossa) and it is remotely possible that it is his car...

    Little brother Randy Jackson also owned a Testarossa.

    Joe
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  8. b-mak

    b-mak F1 Veteran

    It's the other Michael Jackson!
     
  9. FrostyAK

    FrostyAK Formula Junior

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    Haha...I was expecting someone to give me s*** for that eventually. They actually run pretty decent articles, and when coupled with the purchase of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2008, it makes for a well balanced purchase.
     
  10. 134282

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    Never knew he had/has a GTO. But I thought he had a Daytona Spyder years ago.
     
  11. mksu19

    mksu19 Formula 3

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    I thought Latoya was the other Michael Jackson! :D
     
  12. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Michael Jackson (yes Jacko) had a Daytona. I saw it many, many times as his family house is next door to my Auntie in Encino.
     
  13. DodgeViper01

    DodgeViper01 F1 Veteran

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    Exactly!! That man has money EVERYWHERE!
     
  14. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I don't suppose you know the serial number...?
     
  15. madmaxatl

    madmaxatl Formula Junior

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    That car is more than 12 years old, I wouldn't think that he would like it. zing!!!
     
  16. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    For some reason, it wouldnt suprise me if he did own a 288. :):)
     
  17. mksu19

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    He was crazy enough to buy a vector! :D
     
  18. toddjw73

    toddjw73 F1 Rookie

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    Does anybody remember that Jacko also had a Black Testarossa Spyder with Black Rims back in the 80's????
     
  19. basman007

    basman007 Formula Junior

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    Not being able to drive is no excuse not to enjoy a beautifull automobile. I can give you the example of a McLaren F1 LM (1 of 5!) on the driveway of a Brunei Princess. Or a Dutch Prince being chauffeured around in exotics when he became too old.

    And even if the King of Pop didn't like the GTO there could be the possibility of it being given to him as a gift by one of his many wealthy friends...
     
  20. demo

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    i do remember that ,,, one of my friends bought a black testarossa just becoz of MJ ,,,,
     
  21. DodgeViper01

    DodgeViper01 F1 Veteran

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    And the jokes get better and better. That was a good one.
     
  22. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    I am positively sure that Daytona was Jermaine's and not Michaels...

    Joe
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  23. Jaws

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    I wonder if he has white driving Gloves? NOT. The day I see MJ driving a Ferrari is the day I start riding a bicycle.
     
  24. mksu19

    mksu19 Formula 3

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    You mean "the white glittery" glove!? I think it depends whether or not it still coordinates with his glittery socks! :D
     
  25. mksu19

    mksu19 Formula 3

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    Thats probably the "gayest" reason to buy a Testarossa! :D
     

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