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What was your first Ferrari sit / rode / drove ?

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  1. 1FAFP90

    1FAFP90 Karting

    Dec 13, 2006
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    What was the the first Ferrari you sat in, rode in and drove?

    Sat in 365GTB/4
    Rode in 330GTC
    Drove 308GTB
     
  2. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 30, 2001
    24,878
    Dallas, TX
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    Jim E
    Sat in: 76 308 GTB
    Rode in: 76 308 GTB
    Drove: 87 328 GTS. It was mine. Paid for sight unseen, and the first Ferrari I'd ever driven. I've only driven one other, a 355 coupe.

    I've since ridden in an 86 TR, other 328's, 348 ts, 355 coupe and spider, 360 coupe.
     
  3. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
    Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Mar 18, 2008
    32,180
    Seattle Area
    Full Name:
    Dave
    My only Ferrari experience other than seeing them on the
    street or pictures is my current 328 GTS that I've had for
    all of 2 months (and LOVE to drive I might add!)

    Jedi
     
  4. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
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    Nov 26, 2001
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    Merritt Tockkrazy
    Sat in and rode in: the 308 GTS that later became the Monster Garage Pasta Machine. No lie.

    First one I drove: 87 328 GTS. Mine. AFTER I signed the paperwork.
     
  5. dbaker89

    dbaker89 Formula 3

    Sep 29, 2007
    1,230
    Reno, Nevada
    Full Name:
    Daniel
    My first Ferrari ride was approximately 1.5 months and 1 month ago respectively, by none other than our very own Frefan.

    My first ride was in the 360 Challenge Stradale. Loved it. Loved the sound, the feel of the car (I didn't drive) and the way the car handled. 10/10.

    The second ride was in his 575M. What a beast the car is. Totally different animals but both have their own rights on their own play fields. The 575M is more of a long-distance/daily driver, being much more comfortable and spacious. The 575M actually felt a bit quicker from 60-130ish than the Challenge, much more Torque.

    I can't wait for any other future Ferrari rides and of course when I get my own. Just need to keep working hard and make my dreams a reality.
     
  6. Jeff328

    Jeff328 Formula 3
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    Sep 5, 2006
    2,293
    WI
    First Ferrari I ever sat in - '88.5 328 GTS
    First Ferrari I ever rode in - '88.5 328 GTS
    First Ferrari I ever drove - '88.5 328 GTS

    Those were all the same car and that's the car I ended up buying. 328 GTS is the only model of Ferrari I've ever sat in, rode in, or driven.
     
  7. Highlow

    Highlow F1 Veteran
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    Dec 3, 2006
    5,532
    LA
    Full Name:
    Tyler
    Sat in : F430 GT2
    Rode in: not yet
    Driven: eventually
     
  8. NicolasRubio

    NicolasRubio Karting

    Nov 25, 2007
    116
    Buenos Aires, Argent
    Full Name:
    Nicolas Rubio
    First Ferrari I ever sat in - '95 or '96 (can't remember) Rosso Corsa F355 Berlinetta
    First Ferrari I ever rode in - Never rode in one
    First Ferrari I ever drove - Never drove one

    Cheers,
    Nicolás Rubio
     
  9. BAturb

    BAturb Formula Junior

    Nov 14, 2007
    539
    Australia
    Full Name:
    Allan
    first sat in 86 mondial
    first ride 86 mondial
    first drive 85 mondial, right before i bought it
    since been for a ride in,
    tr, 07 F430, 355 challenge, 308,
    also sat in 360, 348, thats about it off the top of my head
     
  10. Owens84QV

    Owens84QV F1 Rookie

    Oct 2, 2001
    4,486
    Somewhere in NC
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    Greg
    1st Ferrari I sat in: 360
    1st Ferrari I rode in: 360
    1st Ferrari i drove was a 308GTS QV (the one I purchased!)
     
  11. mksu19

    mksu19 Formula 3

    Jan 4, 2008
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    Capt. K. Banzon
    Sat in: Sometime in the early to mid 70's in a 365 (one of my Gramps' many F-Cars)
    Rode in: June or July 1977 in a '77 308GTB (my father's) and in a '77 308GT4 (my uncle's)
    Drove: October 19, 1990/91 in a '78 308GTS (my 1st F-Car)

    The 308's will always have a special place in my heart!!! Besides, whats not to love!?
     
  12. luv2detail

    luv2detail Formula 3
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    Mar 30, 2006
    2,289
    North Carolina & SoCal
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    Jason
    Sat in: 1999 355 Spyder 6-speed
    Rode in: 2005 430 Spyder F1
    Drove: 1999 355 Fiorano / 2nd: CS
    All were red.
     
  13. ferrariKP

    ferrariKP F1 Rookie

    Jul 29, 2004
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    Kenny
    1st sat: Testarossa/ 308 gts.......same day!

    1st rode: 348TB

    1st drove: 348TB
     
  14. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    Feb 24, 2006
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    Cerritos, CA.
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    Mike
    1st. sat in a 76 308GTB in 1990

    1st. drive was a 1984 308GTS QV in 2006

    Then purchased it 2 weeks after:)
     
  15. 250californiafan

    250californiafan Formula 3
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    Sep 26, 2006
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    Shawnee, KS
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    Kevin
    1st sat in: 1967 330 GTC
    1st rode in: 1967 330 GTC
    1st drove: 2004 360 Spider (rental car)
     
  16. v15ben

    v15ben Formula 3

    Aug 12, 2004
    1,364
    Yorkshire, UK
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    Ben
    First seat and drive at the same time. Got talking to a guy with a 355 Spider, Rosso with crema interior - the perfect combo' - and we went for a spin down the backroads, roof down of course!

    First drive was with a mate who has shares in a supercar club. He had a 360 Spider for the day and asked me if I wanted to drive it! There was only one answer! It was only a few minutes driving round a huge carpark, but great fun!

    Luckily I've had plenty of rides in some stunning supercars both on road and track, but the drives list as yet stands at one. Hopefully the future will bring plenty more :D
     
  17. TexasMike

    TexasMike F1 World Champ

    Feb 17, 2005
    10,482
    Austin, Texas
    Full Name:
    Michael C
    Sat in: '83 512BBi
    Rode in: '83 512BBi
    Drove: '94 F355 Berlinetta
     
  18. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Oct 17, 2001
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    Joe Mansion
    Sat in : 84 Mondial QV in 1984
    Rode in : 84 Mondial Qv in 1984
    Drove : 1999 360 Modena F1 in 1999
     
  19. Darolls

    Darolls F1 Veteran
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    Jul 2, 2003
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    Sparky
    The 1st Fcar I ever sat in and drove was in the mid 60's and yes, I bought the car! I was 20-21 years old and it was a 330 GT 2+2.
     
  20. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Aug 3, 2002
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    Carbon McCoy
    I first sat and rode in a 2001 Pozzi 550 Maranello, 125149, with Cuoio leather; 28 March 2003. The first Ferrari I ever drove was a 1987 3.2 Mondial Cabriolet, 69645, red with black leather. That same day, I also drove a 1999 F355 Spider, 115721, red with tan leather; Saturday, 12 July 2003.
     
  21. spiderseeker

    spiderseeker Formula 3

    Jul 22, 2005
    1,718
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Steve
    3 years ago I sat in a 308gts , a beautiful blue color and a month later bought my 85'qv red/tan, it's been a great experience. I never drove one before buying mine.
     
  22. Testacojones

    Testacojones F1 Veteran

    Nov 3, 2003
    5,198
    Florida
    Full Name:
    Luix
    First time I was 16 at Ultimate Motor Works in Orlando, it was a 308GTS I drove it for about 10 minutes.

    Thank you Gene (RIP)
     
  23. mwr4440

    mwr4440 Five Time F1 World Champ
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    Jun 8, 2007
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    Mark W.R.
    1st Sat in: 77 GTB4 in 1980
    1st Rode in: 77 GTB4 in 1980 (same car)
    NEVER got into a Ferrari again until,
    1st Drove: 81 GTSi in 2007 (AFTER .... I bought it :) )
     
  24. DGS

    DGS Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    May 27, 2003
    70,171
    MidTN
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    DGS
    There are some who would say that I haven't driven a "real" Ferrari yet. (A pre-Fiat V12.) ;)
     
  25. ammoman

    ammoman Formula 3

    Feb 16, 2008
    2,032
    WINDERMERE FLORIDA
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    ERIC
    I just bought an 07 430 F1 last month and had never even sat in any Ferrari much less drove one.
    Bought it from Scottsdale Lotus in AZ and got to sit in it when they delivered it a week later :)
    My wife says i am nuts but she loves it now.
    Eric
     

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