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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by fingolfin, Aug 10, 2009.

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  1. fingolfin

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    #1 fingolfin, Aug 10, 2009
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    What is your favorite styling detail on any Ferrari? Choose only 1. For example: The slight impression that runs the perimeter of a 365 GTB/4. Or the ducktail at the back of a 250 GTO.

    Remember that one feature can come from a car that isn't particularly pretty as a whole.


    My favorite part of any Ferrari is where the rear buttress on a 246 slowly falls to meet the rising rear haunch over the wheel well. Bellissimo!
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  2. Dincenzo

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    #2 Dincenzo, Aug 10, 2009
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    Arguably the best known styling cue of any Ferrari, whether on Dino, 308, 328, 288, or F40. The shape may slightly vary on the different models,
    but I think it was definately identifiable as Ferrari. Even more so than the TR side strakes.
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  3. AceMaster

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    #3 AceMaster, Aug 10, 2009
    this is a good choice, but i would also have to go with the side strakes...that is vintage Ferrari
     
  4. Fan512bbi

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  5. Bullfighter

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    #5 Bullfighter, Aug 10, 2009
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    It's hard to argue with the air intake on the 246/308/328.

    I'll cast a vote for the 328 fender line (runner-up goes to the similar 308 but the non-functional louvres interrupt the surface.) That drop down from the height over the front wheel to being "pinched in" below the windscreen has been copied (C6 Corvette, NSX, Pagani, etc.) but somehow never done with the same sense of proportion. The front fender of a 308/328 is an immensely complex shape.

    As a secondary vote, the recessed quad tail lights tucked in beneath that subtle spoiler are signature Pininfarina. It reinforces the lowness of the car.
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    #6 UroTrash, Aug 10, 2009

    Not a bad choice at all.
     
  7. jsa330

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    #7 jsa330, Aug 10, 2009
    I have so many favorite Ferrari details...they're incalculable.

    One that comes right to mind: The particular profile and angle of the exhaust system on the 330 2+2, 330GTC, and 275GTS, and the placement, size, and shape of the chrome tips...like four battleship guns.

    These are a large part the aggressive visuals that are subtly incorporated into the look of these conservative-side models.

    This did not happen by accident.
     
  8. lambo472

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    #8 lambo472, Aug 10, 2009
    Challenge rims. They look good on almost every Ferrari model that wears them
     
  9. GENERAL LEE

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    #9 GENERAL LEE, Aug 10, 2009
    The round tail lights are always something I notice.
     
  10. mwr4440

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    #10 mwr4440, Aug 10, 2009
    Yep. What he said.
     
  11. Ricambi America

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    #11 Ricambi America, Aug 10, 2009
    ^ What he said !
     
  12. DennisForza

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    #12 DennisForza, Aug 10, 2009
    So true for the last 40 years, would have been nice to have seen it a little more pronounced on the 458.
     
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    #13 of2worlds, Aug 10, 2009
    I like the 'egg-crate' look front grill in all it's various permutations.
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  14. Dino246gt

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    #14 Dino246gt, Aug 10, 2009
    I've gotta agree with the side scoops from the Dino and 308 etc. Also that .....oh, only pick one, okay then!
     
  15. Wade

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  16. butcher

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    #16 butcher, Aug 10, 2009
    I like the curved rear window of berlinetta or GTS models of dino, 308, 328, 348, 355 models. That window shape is a work of art. Although probably not as aerodynamic the "hatchback" look of the later V8 cars, it is much more beautiful, in my opinion.
     
  17. M Solo

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    #17 M Solo, Aug 10, 2009
    +1
     
  18. kerrari

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    #18 kerrari, Aug 10, 2009
    I'm with Dincenzo but then the Dino buttress is SOOOOOOO gorgeous... how to choose?
     
  19. Formula Uno

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    #19 Formula Uno, Aug 10, 2009
    Nice idea for post....I'm thinking about my answer
     
  20. Night life

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  21. fingolfin

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    #21 fingolfin, Aug 11, 2009
    Awesome garage.

    That's all I need, to pull into my garage in a Ferrari and see my nickname lit up on the wall.
     
  22. litespeed1

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    #22 litespeed1, Aug 12, 2009
    The side view of the top of the rear fender of the 355. Lights out beautiful!
     
  23. Michael B

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    #23 Michael B, Aug 12, 2009
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    Yep, that "corporate" nose still says "Ferrari" to me.
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  24. fingolfin

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    #24 fingolfin, Aug 12, 2009
    I'm surprised how few of the cars that people look to as design classics have been mentioned so far. Nothing about the 275, 365, or 250.
     
  25. V-TWELVE

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    #25 V-TWELVE, Aug 12, 2009
    The wide body flares on the 288 GTO, man, if only they 308 had them, I'd be driving one right now!
     
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