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red pontoon fenders, Carmel-by-the-Sea

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  1. 101010

    101010 Formula 3

    Jun 22, 2008
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    Wife, daughter and I were heading to the beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea yesterday (Sunday) at around 1pm when I look to my left and what do I spot heading uphill but a lovely red pontoon fender testa rossa. Talk about a truly rare sight to see!

    It was really only a brief moment, but sir, if you're on this forum... the grin on your face just said it all. :)
     
  2. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    And no pics? :(
     
  3. 101010

    101010 Formula 3

    Jun 22, 2008
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    I wish! Literally, we're driving down Ocean Ave and I believe I was at the stop sign at Lincoln or Dolores... look to my left and see distinctive pontoon fenders disappearing behind the median. And I see a man with a huge grin on his face, clearly enjoying the lovely weather.

    I did tell the wife that a $16MM car just drove by. But we were on the way to the beach to take pictures with our first child, our beautiful 2mo old daughter... so I didn't even think about flipping around to take pictures of the pontoon fender testa rossa. That car isn't growing up quickly, so the moments with my daughter are far more precious. :D

    Besides, my wife is a redhead, and I've been lucky enough to admire her daily for the last 12 years. ;)
     
  4. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 World Champ
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    not real tr
     
  5. 101010

    101010 Formula 3

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    In Carmel? Most anywhere else, I'd say "You're probably right." But... in Carmel or perhaps Malibu... I'd say, "More likely the real deal."
     
  6. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
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    A REAL 250 TR pontoon fender currently goes for 33 to 45 M US$. Not just a lousy 16 M US$.

    Marcel Massini
     
  7. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 World Champ
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    if driver was 60-65, gray hair, its not real. he drives around the peninsula frequently.
     
  8. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Ah shoot, i missed the boat on them :)
     
  9. ag512bbi

    ag512bbi F1 Veteran
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    Ah, Good one. I got it! ;)
     
  10. prototypefan

    prototypefan Formula Junior

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    Maybe TP was out for a spirited drive
     
  11. 101010

    101010 Formula 3

    Jun 22, 2008
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    ok bingo yes that was him. oh well
     

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