Supercars in Iran (Pics & Vids)

Was the photograher jealous,
the car is nice in white

 

haha. that's awesome. i see a white 6 series in that pic too.

all the cars are white. strange!

 

Where's the 6 series? I see a white or silver SL, but definitley no BMW.

 

do the same rules apply if she is a foreign national / not islamic ?

 

there you go

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8551/image4092iq0.jpg

 

It's been kind of a fantasy of mine to ship my 328 to Iran and then take some leisurely time for a good long drive around the country. In the Iranian forum in the intranet of a former employer, the Iranians at that company posted a lot of pictures from the country, many of which were fantastic. Many Iranians were very hesitant to talk about American or Iranian politics for a variety of reasons.

Only one guy was in favor of the "mullah regime," and most Iranians in that company REALLY disliked him and wished he would just go back to Iran. I got along with him okay, though, me being a regular old white guy with a strong sense of curiosity.

Too bad that the Ziocons here have such a desperate and irrational lust to attack Iran. They just can't seem to keep their hands off of other peoples' oil. The negative energy between Washington and Tehran would actually make me nervous about the timing of such an adventure.

It all makes me a bit disappointed because it seems like Iran should be a perfect friend an ally--but America made some very bad moves after WW II, and overthrowing Mossadegh was a huge mistake, obviously

It must be very tough living there, but I am glad to know that exotic cars exist in Iran! And welcome to FChat!. For an American to gain insight into what's happening in Iran, that person must proactively search because right now the propaganda machine is working overtime.

I have kept in touch with a few of my Iranian contacts at that company. I let one (named Ali) drive my 328, and if I can find a pic, I'll post it.

David

 

A former coworker of mine is Chinese-American and is married to an Iranian. He wanted to take her to Iran for a visit with his parents. For her to go, she had to "officially" (on paper) become a Muslim. She also had to wear the head-to-toe black covering out in public in Tehran even though it was a hot summer (in 2004) and the air was very polluted. She was miserable, but liked her in-laws.

I guess if you have money and know how to keep a low profile, it's easier to enjoy life.

I hope I do not offend any Iranians and/or Muslims here, it seems like the veiled think got very much turned around be a clergy that wanted undeserved amounts of control over their people: supposedly, according to what I have read, Mohammed wanted his wives to wear covering so that his followers would not lust after them. Understandable for that time, but why make the women pay for men's uncontrolled lust century after century?

 

Posted with permission of the fellow in the picture, Ali S, at a secret location in California.

David
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Hey David. Just a heads up. You don't have to wear the all-black chador, most people who are westernized or who grew up in liberal households allow their daughters to wear whatever they want, as long as they don't get caught by the cops. Usually it's a vail that is pulled back allowing the front of the hair to be seen and a long, fairly light overcoat. the overcoats are constantly getting shorter as Iranian women push the boundaries further and further. it used to be all the way down to the ankles, now I've seen them as high as mid-thigh, and especially tight around the waste. Times, they are a changin'

 

Thanks. I have wondered if her husband's parents were just worried about avoiding problems. I know she was miserable going out in the heat. Will have to ask her some day.

BTW, I didn't notice any Ferraris in the pictures in this thread. Maybe I looked too fast.

 

OMG, that replica is terrible.

 

I have read in this forum of people getting temporary licenses for these sorts of cars as a way of getting around the 100% tariff.

With or without the 328, I'd still like to visit Iran. A Kurdish friend of mine (from Iraq) said Iran has the most elevated and developed culture in the Middle East, bar none. Further, I have no doubt about the welcoming. Per my past travel experiences, I'd want to do some slow and casual travel and just spend time hanging out--and avoiding politics.

And BTW, I went to Iftaar the other night as a guest at my former employer's in San Jose (California). It was pretty interesting. I think the folks from the Middle East were happy that it took place at all. Senior management was very well-represented at the gathering of 300 people (half Muslim, half not), with three vice presidents and some directors in attendance. (The CEO gave a videotaped Ramadan greeting.) As I wrote in my feedback to the organizers of this Iftaar event on corporate property, I am not interested in seeing any religion promoted over another: my interest is seeing fear and ignorance reduced.

Best of luck finding a Ferrari to drive or own some day. To my mind, these cars have incredible personality. Even though they are machines, they seem very much alive. (And the 328 really starts to come alive above 90 MPH.) There seems to be more personality on the older cars, but this no doubt varies with the driver's tastes. I have driven about eight different models. All are unique and yet have this amazing Italian charisma to them. It's a little hard to explain, but Ferraris transcend concepts of social status or being a "status symbol." That's been my experience here in California, in any case.

David

 

Ali, I think you'll find it's more a Koenig Specials Competition Evo replica (based on Ferrari Testarossa/512TR/F512M) than an F40 one

http://www.koenig-specials.com/ferrari/ferrari-testarossa84-92.html
http://www.koenig-specials.com/ferrari/ferrari-512mtr.html

 

very good eye. thanks.

 

No new updates?

 

David,

Beautiful car! I love it! Any chance you might post some more photos of it in the "328 Mega Thread" in 308/328/Mondial?

 

Ali has not logged on in a while. 10-23-07 was the last time.....

My background is Iranian, was enjoying this thread and hope he returns.

 

Yeah, I'll post some to the 328 Mega thread. I have some pics with very nice backdrops. (I think they're stored offline, though.)

Sorry for not noticing this proposal.

D

 

No need to be sorry. I will look forward to the pics when you can get around to it. Thanks.

 

Red CGT!

http://iransupercars.blogspot.com/2008/01/exclusive-video-porsche-carrera-gt.html

 

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