Prices have moved on significantly.. https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am25_r182/1990-ferrari-f40
The latest Cavallino Magazine (issue 266) out today celebrates the F50’s 30th anniversary. Lots of cool F50 articles and commentary. Image Unavailable, Please Login
No unfortunately, but yes the "French Riviera" is more interesting to see; especially in these times. However, I leave you a link to do some tourism.
17 Mile Drive offers panoramic views, very nice. 250 years for the Cypress tree is a long time to thanks!
Here are few comments on the F50 from various contributors. Remember it’s the F50’s birthday, so the words are approbatory… Paolo Martinelli interview by N Tazelaar “As we discovered during our insightful conversation with one of the most influential figures in Ferrari‘s recent history, the F50 stands out proudly for a number of features that are intrinsically attached to the Maranello brand, but can only be found as a combination in this once-in-a-lifetime fusion of perfection. The F50 is the only Ferrari supercar that can be driven both open and closed without requiring a separate, multi-million-dollar investment for an Aperta. It features a Formula 1-derived, naturally aspirated V12 engine free of hybrid systems, and the entire drivetrain functions as a structural component with the rear suspension and parts of the body directly attached to the 6-speed manual gearbox. Add a total production of only 349 examples… and you can safely say that the F50 is not just part of the Big Six - it is the Big One within this sextet of ultra rare supercars from Maranello Lorenzo Ramaciotti It was 1990 and Ferrari was going through a delicate phase. Luca Montezemolo did not arrive until the end of 1991. Augustin Sebatie-Garat Compared with the ballistic twin-turbocharged Ferrari F40, the naturally aspirated F50 seemed tame… to everyone apart from the lucky few who had one in their garage. On the road, the F50 was a masterpiece of engineering and one of the most sublime halo Ferrari of the modern era, capable of being docile and accessible when driven with care, and simply incendiary when its 513 brake-horsepower V12 was fully unleashed.the full genius of the model became clear when it was let loose at the Fiorano test track, where it promptly lapped the hallowed circuit a full four seconds faster than the Ferrari F40.” “Even the styling has aged well, and the more time elapses since the age of the F40t, the more we can appreciate the F50 for what it was - a game-changing, race-inspired, V12-engined masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of performance beyond those of not just its external rivals, but also the greatest supercars Maranello had ever produced.” Enzo M. Ferrari “Its technical characteristics make it a unique piece of F50 history… A concentrate of engineering that, to date, has no equal in the Cavallino range.” “Today the F50 is more than a car: it is a symbol of what Ferrari stands for: history, innovation and passion that continues to make collectors and enthusiasts around the world dream. Its legacy is set to grow, just like its value, further consolidating its status as a timeless icon.”
Cont’d (The first quote in the previous post ends just before ‘Lorenzo Ramaciotti’ is written by mistake - as well as the three subsequent lines). Here are a couple more quotes pulled from Mark Dixon’s main article ‘The Road-Going F1 Car’: John Barker The engine is a gem… It lacks the low-end torque of V8s so you would have to work to find the power but, boy, it is rewarding work. The free-revving V12 has a thrilling, manic top end that you can fully exploit because the chassis is so much more subtle and composed than the F40’s.” “Shock, the F50 is way better to drive than the McLaren F1.” Dario Benuzzi To understand the true character of the Ferrari F50, you have to use all the power and get it cornering near the limit and that takes a pretty good driver… But when you do it, you feel the responses of an F1 car and hear the music. It’s closer to a single-seater than any road car we’ve ever built.”
RM has announced the ex-Ralph Lauren Giallo Modena USA-spec F50 s/n 104798 for Monterey. Let's play a game - what the estimate will be?
Hadn't seen any estimate posted by RM... That ruined my little game quickly That is, assuming the numbers in the Robb Report are correct... There were some other inaccuracies in the article, so maybe we should take it with a grain of salt until the estimate is formally published by RM.
I saw this car a number of years ago where it is kept on Kiawah Island SC. Fabulous owner with a very nice collection. I guess this could be an F50 record? https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/ferrari-f50-ralph-lauren-rm-sothebys-auction-1236476141/ Image Unavailable, Please Login
Amazing from Ralph Lauren that he sells the icons of Ferrari. 288, F40,F50,Enzo... he is will sell his collection? A hypothesis like any other
Here's a thread I found on Fchat. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/history-check-on-f50.96810/ George and his wife Janet are really nice folks with a love for Ferrari. They did a lot of track events as well in Challenge cars. I told George at the 2012 FCA Savannah meet, the one in which we celebrated David Siebert and the Ferrari Challenge series, that he would lead the parade lap for the FCA's first legacy Ferrari Challenge race as he had one of the few 458s. Egos took over and the FCA race director decided he should do it. That's one of the things I dislike about clubs in general. Egos....good people, the Deskos.
they give it all the chat about being exceptional, cared for, provinance, etc etc BUT they still managed to lose the original warranty & service book, along withe the original luggage - yellow cars did not come with red luggage!
