What i've decided to focus on...

Ok. Lots of Ferrari historians focus on just a few groups of Ferraris to really concentrate on. Its such a broad subject, you can't really be knowledgeable on ALL ferraris, it would be too hard.

I've decided to focus on:

250 Specials (drogo cars, nembo, other re-bodies etc)
250 swb's
250 gto's
250 Testa Rossa
250 LM

275's

F50's

Brunei Cars (of course )

Collections

Historic racing cars (P's etc)


What do you think? Good idea to narrow it down?

 

i guess so, but why...? Why are you narrowing it down...? Are you doing some kind of research...? Will this knowledge be some kind of a means to an end...?

There's nothing wrong with researching ONLY certain cars, some people only research ONE kind of Ferrari or even ONE FERRARI in particular, like a one-off... i just think that if you try to learn about EVERYthing, some of the more narrowed-down things will make sense; making those cars your main focus is fine, i just think you shouldn't block out any incoming information...

 

I can understand your reasoning! There can be such a thing as too much information, especially when Ferraris are concerned. If you keep files then it's even better to narrow it down because otherwise your run the risk of turning a hobby into hard work and when you stop enjoying it you know it's time to take a step back. If you can handle a lot of information, fine. But I reckon a lot of people - like me - simply don't have the time. There's work, family, relationship etc. There's more than Ferrari (hard to believe as it may be!)

Ciao, Peter

 

carbon, what i mean is that i will concentrate on these cars more than others. I'm not saying that because i will focus on those, i will ignore all other ferraris. I just want to know more about these than other ferraris.


Peter, that is exactly my reasoning

 

I have interest in everything from the Mille Miglia to the Traga Florio, to Ferrari, Alfa, and many other subjects....but my main focus is on "etceterini"...an enormous subject in and of itself...

 

I think you've got the right idea. I particularly like 250s, 275s, and the top big-money vintage cars, so as I proceed with registries and individual histories, they are a central focus. pre '69 is the way to go!

 

Wayne, i have to say that you were 95% of my inspiration in seeking out more information on older ferraris and starting to identify a car by its chassis #. I joined this site so i would get to know what the older ferraris were. Before i came here, i only knew of the enzo, f50, f40, 360, 550, 355, 348 and 308 and testarossa. I'm serious. Everyone on this site has taught me a thing or too about ferraris (well, almost everyone.. ). Wayne, just looking through the archives and seeing all the information you know about individual cars is truly astounding. If i ever know half of what you know, i will consider myself lucky.

Thank You


Chris


zjpj, yes, pre '69 is the way to go

 

That question reminds me of my wife:

'John - what do you think I should eat tonight..?'

Hell - I dunno.... Whatever you like


Personally, I'd concentrate on....

Daytona, 275 4 Cam / NART Spyder, Lusso, 330 GTC/S & 365 GTC/S.

 

Strange how these things grow, I started just being interested in the Boxer line of cars, then I bought a 308 progressed to a 328 and begen to collect data on these too. Before long I had started to collect data on 206 & 246 Dino's, then the almighty 250 GTO wetted my appetite for all things vintage, now I have database's on everything from all 250's right upto and including 550 Maranello/Barchetta and everything in between !

I just can't help myself, I see some information somewhere and think "Mmmm wonder what I can find out about that?" - the next thing I know I have nearly 2Gb of information stored and growing daily ??? Sad I know - I need help, the addiction has me in it's grasp and won't let go ?

Sad Seb

 

Thats what i'm like. i just need to find a way to organize it all. I have a 40gb hard drive dedicated to Ferrari.

 

The beauty of it is - much like music - we'll never know it all - always learn something new.

On the side-topic and at the risk of "embarrassing" someone - I also hold Wayne Ausbrooks in high esteem for not only inspiring, but doing so unselfishly. I'm not going to further embarrass any of our astoundingly knowledgeable European F-Chatters who have also unfailingly contributed to this wholesome addiction.

 

Yes. I respect Wayne not only for his tremendous knowledge but also for the fact he shares it with us. He is always willing to help anyone with a question, no matter how obvious. Yes, there are others too, and yes, this is an addiction