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Today I fulfilled a dream...

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  1. Rhoads56

    Rhoads56 Karting
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    Mar 19, 2015
    191
    Perth, Australia
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    Perry
    #1 Rhoads56, Sep 10, 2015
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    As a 16yo, I dreamed that if I was really really lucky, I'd own a Ferrari at 40 years old.

    Two years ago I realised that dream would never eventuate. There was no way I could afford one, ever :(

    So, I stepped up.

    Today, I took delivery of this beautiful 2001 360 F1. It is a total credit to the previous owners, who only accumulated 19,000kms.

    The interior still has that nice leather smell. The paint is magnificent (has the protection film on the front and various other spots). The underside has never touched or scraped anything.

    It was a bit rainy today, but I did manage to rack up a guilty 110kms with a few tunnel runs :) Sunday is looking like it will be a beautiful sunny day, so I'll have to be patient until then!
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  2. Bigilo

    Bigilo Formula Junior

    Sep 28, 2013
    260
    San Antonio, Texas
    I love my 360, it has been nothing but an object that brings me joy!
     
  3. Bob in Texas

    Bob in Texas F1 Rookie

    Apr 23, 2012
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    Great feeling isn't it. Dreams realized. She's a beauty! Congratulations
     
  4. nietoale1

    nietoale1 Karting

    Dec 28, 2012
    226
    NJ
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    Alex Nieto
    Congratulations!!! She is a beauty...

    I know well the feeling...and you will see that it never goes away...

    Enjoy many miles in good health!
     
  5. GaryR

    GaryR Formula 3

    Dec 11, 2006
    1,006
    Valencia, Spain
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    Gary R.
    Congratulations and welcome! I have to ask, what did you do to "Step Up", rob a bank?
    :D
     
  6. singletrack

    singletrack F1 Veteran

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  7. tikitiki

    tikitiki Formula 3
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    Aug 31, 2014
    1,160
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    Tom
    congrats. It's a great feeling to see your hard work fulfill your dreams.
     
  8. AZDiverDLR

    AZDiverDLR Karting

    Sep 7, 2014
    92
    Tucson, AZ
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    Dave Rowley
    Congratulations!! I love hearing long time visions achieved. Enjoy!!
     
  9. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    Dec 13, 2009
    16,526
    Charleston, SC
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    Curt
    Congratulations! Isn't it nice when that dream is in the garage? :)
     
  10. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie
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    Apr 4, 2010
    3,114
    Southern California
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    Jes
    Congrats! Enjoy.
     
  11. Rcktrod

    Rcktrod F1 Rookie

    Dec 21, 2010
    3,946
    USA
    Wow, huge congrats! Good for you! Enjoy.
     
  12. photi

    photi Rookie

    Dec 10, 2013
    44
    Nassau County LI
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    Steve
    Beautiful car. Enjoy it in good health.
     
  13. marinelo

    marinelo Formula Junior

    Jan 18, 2004
    309
    Toronto
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    Rob
    beautiful , enjoy !!
     
  14. Voda

    Voda Formula 3

    Oct 10, 2013
    1,808
    Seattle
    Way to go! All these other practical daily cars are simply BS...You will be glad you did it... Enjoy.
     
  15. Chiaroman

    Chiaroman Formula 3
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    Apr 21, 2004
    1,687
    New Jersey
    Congratulations!!!

    Beautiful car. More pics please.

    I've had my 360 for four years and am still thrilled by it.

    Welcome to the club and Enjoy!!!
     
  16. NürScud

    NürScud F1 Veteran

    Nov 3, 2012
    7,308
    Congratulations! Beautiful car, enjoy it.

    :)
     
  17. OUMick

    OUMick Formula 3

    Apr 26, 2014
    1,090
    Myrtle Beach, SC
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    Mike
    He's not REALLY in the club until that 1st CEL hits.

    Congrats and enjoy!
     
  18. allister1970

    allister1970 Rookie

    Apr 24, 2012
    35
    Yorkshire, England
    Congratulations here also from the UK..... Nice story, what makes it even sweeter, is that you went out and earned it!
     
  19. mr_bock

    mr_bock Formula 3

    Oct 27, 2006
    1,373
    FL full time
    Sweet Ride!!!!!
    Well done, big congrats!!!!
    Drive it and enjoy it
     
  20. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Nov 29, 2009
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    Honolulu
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  21. martiy1971

    martiy1971 Formula Junior

    Jun 2, 2015
    647
    Alberta
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    Robert Martineau
    Congrats - Your story hit home as it was the same for me until June of this year and it was/is a great feeling! Every drive, cleaning or even just passing by it in the garage makes me smile.

    Welcome!
     
  22. rbellezza

    rbellezza F1 Rookie

    Jun 18, 2008
    2,793
    Henderson, NV
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    Roberto Bellezza
    Congratulations !!!!!!
     
  23. Rhoads56

    Rhoads56 Karting
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    Mar 19, 2015
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    Perth, Australia
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    Basically, I worked harder, smarter, and increased my production and pricing.

    But to get to the Ferrari, I had to first buy a home, pay it down, find a mentor to motivate me (mindset), set my wife up in a new business (hair salon), pay off all debt (well, except the home, but within two months that will be paid off), get a decent bank roll to then employ an assistant, and increase my stock levels.

    Xmas 2012 we had $17 in the bank. It's been a hell of a hard slog to get to this point we're at now. I had a GOOD business. I just didnt realise it's potential, and didnt have faith in myself that I could do it.

    Now I know I can do anything.
     
  24. Rhoads56

    Rhoads56 Karting
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    Mar 19, 2015
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    :( Garage is still three weeks away. They lay the pad on Tuesday next week. Ive had to put her into storage until it's done. :( :(
     
  25. Ingenere

    Ingenere F1 Veteran
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    Dec 11, 2001
    6,449
    On the Limit
    Full Name:
    Dino
    Well done. You won't regret it.

    Dreams realized are what it's all about.
     

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