vintage cavallino and modern trident

I suppose I have a soft spot for 2+2s. They are so usable. I was originally going to get a 355 or a 360 to keep my old 250 GTE company, but I went for the 390hp beast, instead. At least in the interim. There is still a Modena in my future....I also thought long and hard about a 456, but it would have been too flashy for an everyday commuter, not to mention the more expensive maintenance, out of warranty bills, and the initial $25K price premium.
So here is my little photo essay. I think that they make a nice pair (cars and kids)

 

Thanks.

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From the picture phone series....just one more, a pic of the arrival of the Fcar roommate. The driver showed up early. He said that he did 1000 miles a day at one point?!!! Is that humanly possible, or does one need to be on speed?
I was the last car to get unloaded, so I did not see anybody else's. Carol, the driver, called me on the cell when he was within half oan hour of the house. Unloading took place right when all the neighbors were going to work. Oh, well...
If you ever have to it, I would recommend Passport Transport. (FChat sponsor, Intercity, was not able to pick up for another month)

 

There was a really horriffic crash that involved several 356 Speedsters. A train hit a transporter full of Porsches. The driver got the trailer stuck on a grade crossing. It got written up here and in Sports Car Market.
"Stay clear of things bigger than you" is not a bad motto for the highway.

 

There seems to be a guy just like you in the corporate database ! Also in Florida !

The 6 speed is fantastic. At first, I had issues with the way the car took off from a standing start, but all I had to do was to turn off the traction control, and it now feels normal. I kind of wanted the Cambio Corsa for the novelty of it, but I was scared off by the short clutch life and complexity of the pumps/hydraulics (I see Maserati/Citroen service costs after the warranty is over).
The car does everything well. It has an extremley comfortable ride, but also handles great on secondary roads with the Sport mode on (I would not get one without the skyhook). It has more power than anyone really needs, sub 5.0 second 0-60 run and 177 mph top speed. Interior is truly sumpteous, with a few original touches. Ergonomics are not great, but if you look up my title in the corporate db, you will see why I am tough to please in that dept.
The car is also exotic, without being flashy. Almost low profile to the general public, but with plenty of approving nods from the cognescenti.
And the value. A used one is close to half the MSRP, so I could not get more performance, style, and exclusivity for the same money. Not to mention, like you said, the 2+2 arrangement allows me to include the family. I will have to agree with you with regard to the "beatiful" characterization...Thanks.

BTW, about a week ago, I saw my clone car on ebay, a 6 speed in Rosso Bologna. And it was in Florida, if my memory serves. Search "Completed auctions" on ebay.

 

As far as I know, all the coupes in warranty are getting the software updates at no charge, particularly the new CC versions.

And here is a 2002 in Naples, Florida, bid away, or @57,9K buy it now ! There is another 6 speed on ebay, also rosso bologna, in cinncinati. I thought I had a rare car !

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4503714213&category=6313&sspagename=WDVW