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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Shorn355, Dec 10, 2021.

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  1. Ferrari 308 GTB

    Ferrari 308 GTB F1 Veteran

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    312T Ex Lauda . The rest goes on Birds Booze Biz jets and Yachts. I'm easily pleased ;)
     
  2. AEHaas

    AEHaas Formula 3

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    Assuming all Ferraris cost the same: 812 SF

    I drove and or owned many models including an Enzo that I sold when I decided to get the 812 early this year. It has the right tone and volume so you can always enjoy the 812 Overture as you drive but not have an ear ache if you are in the car for a long trip. My wife still thinks the tone of her Murcielago sounded better though. The car is about as fast as cars can go. Sure, there are ones that can perform better on the track...But if you can only have one car for everything...

    It is perhaps the most comfortable with the standard electric seats for both my wife and I. I am 6'2 and she is 5'10. There is the most truck space. I can even fit some of my model RC airplanes in there. They are reliable and easy to care for.

    You can adjust the suspension to your liking. Your vision from inside the car is about as good as it gets. The car is not too low and has a lift available if needed. The turning radius is very short (four wheel steering) making things practical for every day use. The interior makes sense with a well laid out dashboard, controls and AC vents. 'Still not sure how to use the radio but I never turn it on anyway. Getting in and out of the car is easy (older person speaking).

    There are many colors and wheel styles out there. I actually like that the car is not that ostentatious looking. At first some cars, as my giallo modena Enzo, are fun with all the attention out there but later became a pain. You cannot just park the car without a crowd of people accruing and leaning all over it. That works for a car show but not for every day use. Though it won many "Best of Shows" it was the least practical car to use often.

    If you can only have one car to use often on the street and have some occasional fun on the track the 812 Superfast is the one to own. Practical, easy, beautiful.

    Ali
     
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  3. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ BANNED Rossa Subscribed

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    This. I'd love a 250 Spider, but I'd have to chop it and extend to fit. I'm sure this would piss a lot of you off.
     
  4. Tony91505

    Tony91505 Formula Junior

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    I would drive the wheels off of a F50 after I added CCB brakes!
     
  5. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    f40

    swb
     
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  6. NürScud

    NürScud F1 Veteran

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    Sure, that's an easy one. F50 GT #001 or 250 GTO #3445GT

    :)
     
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  7. Innovativethinker

    Innovativethinker F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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  8. ScottS

    ScottS F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Lusso. The original. Specifically Steve McQueen’s Lusso.
     
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  9. The Red Baron

    The Red Baron Formula 3

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    Dream Time again.
    Well having more than 3 or 4 cars, it's difficult to drive them all every couple of weeks.
    Also for most people track times in reality, mean nothing as the average guy probably goes
    around a track once or twice a year, if that. Even then, although they think they are at the limits of the
    car it is probably more accurate to say at their limit. Nothing wrong with that, but
    1 or 2 seconds means nothing. If you had one Ferrari then more likely it would be used on the road.
    Something to drive on weekends.
    Post #22 probably should start with a new house/garage.
    Post #26 admire your ambition.
    Post #27 very practical.
    Post #31, bit of thought there, with the chassis numbers.
    Thank heavens we are all different.
     
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  10. BMW.SauberF1Team

    BMW.SauberF1Team F1 World Champ

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    Very nice! Another F50 GT #001 fan. :) I saw #3445GT in Daytona in 2016...nice ride. If F50 GT #001 can't be purchased for any sum (apparently $20m+ offers turned down), I'd go with F2004 #239.
     
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  11. Solid State

    Solid State F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    F1 Clienti.

     
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  12. Solid State

    Solid State F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    All the rest doesn't matter.

     
  13. willrace

    willrace Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    #0846.......... both of them. :p
     
  14. pilotoCS

    pilotoCS F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    With over 70 years worth of cars to choose from, I can't believe how many people choose the new stuff especially when "cost is no object". And BTW - I consider anything after Enzo died to be the new stuff.
     
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  15. NürScud

    NürScud F1 Veteran

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    I consider myself if not the biggest fan of the F50 GT, one of the biggest!!
     
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    Turbopanzer F1 World Champ

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    Williams FW15...because someone has to do it! :D
     
  17. anunakki

    anunakki Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    If its my only car then a Portofino as easy to daily and convertible

    If its not my daily, but the only fun car i own, then 36o spider with a stick or a laFerrari Aperta

    If its to add to a collection and i dont plan on driving it often, then a 288 GTO.
     
  18. Kent Dellenbusch

    Kent Dellenbusch Formula Junior Silver Subscribed

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  19. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    250 SWB
     
  20. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    evidently some of you cant count :)

    250 GTO
     
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  21. veelangs

    veelangs Formula Junior

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    It's this. Saw one of these as a little boy and knew I needed the scale model, it's been my Fcar everest ever since.
     
  22. rampante550

    rampante550 Formula Junior

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    Delivery miles 01 550 Maranello, preferably pozzi or tdf
     
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  23. mchas

    mchas F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    :)

    That’s why I said 275 GTB/C Speciale. The one car likely more valuable than a 250 GTO.
     
  24. technom3

    technom3 F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    250 TR and an f12 TDF.
     
  25. thx enzo

    thx enzo Formula Junior

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