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What was your first Ferrari sit / rode / drove ?

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  1. mouser57

    mouser57 Formula Junior

    Jan 26, 2008
    853
    Alberta
    First was my 88 Testarossa
    Rode shotgun in Zahir's Enzo
    Drove a Lamborghini Murcielago a few laps at a Track Day
    Rode shotgun in a 355 on a trackday
     
  2. Carrera_gtcrazy

    Carrera_gtcrazy F1 Veteran

    Oct 24, 2004
    5,389
    Munich, Germany
    Full Name:
    Stephan Bauer
    Sat: Testarossa
    Road: Testarossa
    Drove: Not yet
     
  3. David888

    David888 Karting

    Feb 4, 2007
    204
    Calgary, AB
    Full Name:
    David
    Sat: 360 F1
    Road: Edo Enzo
    Drove: 360 F1
     
  4. TG

    TG F1 Veteran

    Oct 26, 2004
    6,290
    Newport Beach, CA
    Full Name:
    Taylor
    #254 TG, Jan 13, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    I rode first in a 360 Spider, then an Enzo not long after. A few weeks back it was my neighbors 360 Spider that I drove to lunch.
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  5. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
    12,313
    At Sea Level
    Your username won't win you any friends...
     
  6. BMW.SauberF1Team

    BMW.SauberF1Team F1 World Champ

    Dec 4, 2004
    14,431
    FL
    Sat and rode in a Dino in Cape Town, South Africa back in '00. Awesome time.
     
  7. Division

    Division Karting

    Jul 24, 2006
    214
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Jeroen
    My list is quite short. I had two rides, one in a 360 Modena, one in a F40.
     
  8. 275 GTB

    275 GTB Formula 3

    Nov 21, 2008
    1,337
    Sthrn Highlands
    are you saying an emo can't buy a Ferrari?? :)
     
  9. vetconstruction

    vetconstruction Formula Junior

    Aug 10, 2007
    255
    Northern VA
    Full Name:
    Michael A. Whitlow
    The car that started it all for me was a white 308GT4-at the time I had no idea what it was but......it made me feel the same way girls did. It used to be parked in a shop next to the "green stamps" Store my grandmother used to frequent. Its for this reason I can't seem to decide on whether my first Ferrari will be the GT4 of the magnum 308.
    The first Ferrari I drove was when I was putting myself through college and was working for Dr. Detail in Boston. I drove a 348-although it was just to move it into the wash bay.
     
  10. Matt550

    Matt550 Formula Junior

    Dec 2, 2003
    655
    Littleton Colorado
    Full Name:
    Matt M.
    Never sat or drove a Ferrari until I worked at Ferrari of Denver

    Sat in 1989 328gts
    Drove 1989 328gts

    I still need to ride in a Ferrari :eek:
     
  11. toddjw73

    toddjw73 F1 Rookie

    Feb 5, 2004
    3,506
    Nor-Cal
    Full Name:
    Todd Westbrook
    Sat in 512TR
    Rode in 512TR
    Drove 355 GTS F1

    All in the same day!

    RIP HENRY TRAN!
     
  12. tomberlin

    tomberlin Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 9, 2005
    849
    Bethesda
    Full Name:
    tom berlin
    1975- 275 GTB came in the shop for a clutch. A worn out piece of junk in most people's eyes. I knew what it was, but couldn't convince anyone else of it's intrinsic value.
    That was then.
     
  13. 2000YELLOW360

    2000YELLOW360 F1 World Champ

    Jun 5, 2001
    19,800
    Full Name:
    Art
    1961 sat in a 250 GT (I think, didn't keep track of the model number). Neat car.
    1988 drove a 348TS, and bought it, since then I've owned a 348 Spider, 355B, 360 Coupe, the 430 and a mondial t.

    Art
     
  14. gatorgreg

    gatorgreg Formula 3
    Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 13, 2004
    1,944
    NAPLES
    Full Name:
    Greg Griffin
    sat in a 330 GTC
    Drove a 512 BB
     
  15. cessnav8or

    cessnav8or Formula 3

    May 28, 2004
    2,257
    Louisville, KY
    Full Name:
    Aaron
    First one I sat in was a 78 308GTS it was when I was in high school. A friend's father did and still owns it. I am better friends today and talk to him more these days then her.
    First one I drove is sitting in my garage 1980 308GTSi.
     
  16. Testacojones

    Testacojones F1 Veteran

    Nov 3, 2003
    5,198
    Florida
    Full Name:
    Luix Lecusay
    #266 Testacojones, Jan 17, 2009
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2009
    Back when I was 16 in 1987 a '83 308GTS Quattrovalvole. Sat in, went for a ride and drove it thanks to Gene at Ultimate in Longwood Florida.

    Bought my first in Jan '92, a one owner white on blue/tan interior '86 328GTS from Steve Delong at Shelton.
     
  17. S Brake

    S Brake F1 World Champ

    Aug 3, 2006
    17,182
    Utah
    Full Name:
    Dave
    Sat: 360 Coupe
    Rode: 550 Barchetta
    Drove: 456 GTM
     
  18. JazzyO

    JazzyO F1 World Champ

    Jan 14, 2007
    12,156
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Onno
    December 2000: sat/rode/drove my older brother's 328GTS, all on the same day. Magical moment.


    Onno
     
  19. ferrari941

    ferrari941 Karting

    Dec 24, 2008
    61
    Sarasota, Fl
    Full Name:
    Martin
    haven't sit, rode, or driven a ferrari yet :'( only seen them. and ill be seeing more in6 days!!! (palm beach) :)
     
  20. sumlin

    sumlin Karting

    Jan 12, 2009
    238
    When I was in my early teens my Grandad called me up and said I should pay him a visit so me and my Dad drove over there. His neighbour was a mechanic and he had borrowed a 400i from work. It was a UK T reg I think (could be wrong) in a metallic blue/green with tan inside. My Grandads neighbour took me on the backroads around Peakirk (tiny little hilly countryside roads) and hit just under 130mph at one point, all in the early evening with the lights popped up. I loved it, it was amazing. No idea where the car is now, this was in the ear when a 400i would go for about £50,000. I still have a real soft spot for the 400 model...
     
  21. J2J

    J2J Formula Junior

    Jan 11, 2008
    271
    I didn't have to drive, sit, etc...I just heard. Back in the 80's my father molded fiberglass rear bumper covers for some newly federalized Lambos that came into the country via NY. I went to make a delivery with him. The owner of the import shop (used to be near the Meadowlands in NJ..probably long gone now) took us into the shop and there were Countaches and some Ferrari's in the work area. All of a sudden I heard the most incredible car turn over...I almost pissed my pants. It was an analog (carb) 512....I literally went weak in the knees (hot engines have always done that to me....I know...get some therapy). The guy kicked over a Lambo, 308, etc...but NOTHING sounded as good as that 512.
     
  22. bertdeboer340

    bertdeboer340 Formula 3

    Sep 16, 2003
    2,439
    Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Bert de Boer
    My first ride was in a 340 America (#0114A)... For a short impression see www.ferrari340america.nl

    The last was half an hour in a 250 MM last year before the start of the Mille Miglia, an incredible experience.

    Never drove of owned one
     
  23. loflyer47

    loflyer47 Formula Junior

    Sep 28, 2004
    362
    Phila. area, Pa.
    Full Name:
    Ben
    My first sit was in 1976, in a 1972 365 GTC/4....Bought it and drove it home, 90 miles, that day. Next, was in 1978, where I flew up to NH., sat in a 1958 250GT TDF, bought it that day, and drove it home to PA., approx. 260 miles, in the rain, that day. My next was in 1981, drove down to NC, sat in a 1953 375MM spyder, bought it that day, loaded up this "basket case" of a car, and trailered it home, approx. 450 miles, that day!!!.........And that, my firends, is the true story!! : )
     
  24. yoda

    yoda F1 Rookie

    Sep 27, 2004
    2,598
    UT
    As far as I can remember:

    Testarossa (see avatar picture)
    355 Spider
    Nobody has trusted me with the keys yet
     
  25. DennisForza

    DennisForza Formula 3

    May 23, 2006
    1,814
    Arlington, VA
    Full Name:
    Dennis
    First sat in a 308 GTS
    First rode in a Testarossa
    First drove the gt4
     

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