Pista Spider or Speciale Aperta

Edward, first of all, this must be a difficult but amazing choice.

So I tried to import a Ford GT 18 months ago. First, I recommend using a Canadian exporter, they will take care of all paperwork and bring the car to your door for a reasonable cost. I was using a company from Toronto (T--, it was 3 initials, I forgot the last two). Assuming the car was not a US origin car (find this out first), the big sticky is that the car as-built must be approved for the US market, and you will need a letter to that fact from corporate Ferrari in Canada (or from Italy, but I bet that is near impossible). For the Ford GT, it was and the exporter already had a copy of the letter from Ford. OK, then you will pay a 2.5% import fee for a newer car (the FGT was already 15 years old so it would be waived). Then it should go smoothly.

 

$849,900CAD is the equivalent of $675,000 USD. Importing from Canada to US is not a big issue. There are freight companies that will undertake all the paperwork, the logistics and deliver to your door.

This car is being sold by Ferrari Quebec, which is owned by Lawrence Strol. Very reputable.

 

Edward, importing into the US should be quite easy, as long as you find the right people. I would reach out to Ferrari of Quebec first and express your interest in the car. I'm sure they can recommend an exporter/transportation.

 

Wow! That car is insane, and it fits your collection perfectly. Run, don’t walk…. I mean check out this plate.

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Ed...you are building quite an enviable collection!

 

Isn't it!? I think the Tailor Made badge adds such a specialty to it. Here's a video of it. I believe it was spec'd directly from OB Prestige Auto.

 

Funnily enough he spec'd his TDF the exact same. It recently sold at auction last month to the third owner.
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1M.

 

I’ll keep my Speciale forever, but am going to consign my 16M. Need to make room for 812GTS and I love the V12s!
I hope I won’t regret letting the 16M go but I really love to drive these cars and the numbered rarity of the 16M always made me mileage conscious.
I did 800 miles yesterday in my 812SF and this summer will be driving it from mountains NC—>WV—>VA—>PA—>NY—>VT—>NH—>northern ME (Arcadia) and then back. Should be epic!
Unfortunately my 16M was rarely used and only as a point A to point A car.
My Speciale is now pushing 11K miles and climbing!

 

I have toyed with idea of a second Speciale and did have interest in one that sold out of Lambo in Greenwich. It was super stealth with no stripe, no shields, silverstone with black roof and black leather interior. I thought it would be a tough sale, especially with no shields at $399K. I was watching it expecting it to drop and then make an offer..but blammo!....it sold in something like 3 weeks.
Crazy market for Speciales.

 

Seller was located in Santa Ana, CA. To who it sold to I have no clue. However, I doubt it would ever be seen outside - it's only got 80 miles on it so it will most likely sit in a garage!

 

With Tricolore? Maybe - just harder to find. Without it? Definitely, I'll see what I can find

 

No Tricolore, but still Italia.
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Poulter's certainly looks Italia. You can see all that metallic fleck in this video.

 

I’ve driven lots of the best roads in those states, and staying up in the Blue Ridge Mtns with the 458 for the summer. I do a lot of overnight and 2-3 day trips from here. Hit me up if you’d like suggestions or want to meet up for part of your journey.

 

You have a PM.

 

Believe me, I am torn about the 16M. I actually have driven it twice to the dealer to consign and when I got there told them “nope, going back home.”
It has ~10.5K miles on it and is pristine, also with a second set of wheels (I put on black 5-spoke wheels but still have the OE). It is a little unusual in having black leather interior with red stitching.

Love the Speciale! Just the “best” (for me) mid-rear engined V8 they have ever made IMO. (By best for me I mean still feel okay with loading on the miles.)

I am at my mountain house now and in the garage is the 812SF sitting next to the Speciale...what a pair! What the hell am I doing typing on FChat I should be driving.......

 

Eddie. She exists! But in Jakarta.
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