Will shields ever go out of "fashion"?

Only when they pull them off the race cars.

 

In my view, the shields detract from the designers' efforts and their resulting works of art - the many beautiful models which make us gasp in admiration of their beauty.

 

I think they look out of proportion,(small), on the 612,599 and California,
but good on the 8 cylinder models.

 

I would not add them to any Fcar that didn't have them from the factory.

 

I wouldn't consider buying any Fezza without shields.

 

What he said.

 

Fashion trend!
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They were originally only installed on race cars by the factory. Now everyone wants to pretend. I think that unless the car has been raced, putting them on the car shows the owner as a poser.

Art

 

How would anyone know what it was!?

I think Ferrari will continue to design a 'place' for the shields on the main V8 model, if only for the easy money. Not every day you can get a 10,000% markup on an item like that...

 

I think they look tacky.

 

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308/328/Mondial section has a discussion on how to remove them. I'd like a couple for the wall in my man room.

 

My car came with them already on there. I kind of like it as it adds a bit of bright yellow color to my metallic black car.

Not trying to be a poser, but it is an integral part of the history of my car as the previous owner sold the shields and this was his personal car.


PDG

 

I agree; my red 348 came with them. The shields offset and accent the expanse of rosso corsa. There may be models or colors that I'd prefer without them. But IMO, it works well on my car!

 

I don't think the shields will ever get out of vogue. They have become "the norm" for any new Ferrari. They are attractive status symbols on cars that are relatively uncommon, exotic. The Giallo Modena Scuderia Shield really catches the eye best on Rosso Corsa and Nero cars. To many but not all, Not having the shields would be like not having the Polo player and horse on the Polo Ralph Lauren shirts. Before they were an option on factory ordered "normal" V8's, I probably would not add an aftermarket adhesive or magnetic shield onto my car. However, since they became a factory option, I would likely order them on any of my F-cars. The preowned f355 I bought had them installed but that did not stop me from buying it. The demand for the shields has become the norm, Daytona seats became a popular option and will likely always be desired in many different models.

Do people who order the 458 order the car standard without shields with the shields as an option? or are shields standard?

 

There will always be somebody that wants a shield on their car.

 

Not a fan, adds weight .

 

+1

 

You mean like putting them on a Fiero? Belongs in the "crappy replicas" thread. Seriously though, the shields designated Ferrari race cars, as was Enzo's intent. To apply them to anything other than that is misrepresenting the identity of the vehicle, whether it came from Maranello or Michigan.

The factory offering them as an option on cars after Enzo's death is another matter. I don't think he would have allowed it at all if he were still alive, but at least they wre/are offered as original equipment on these cars.

 

The 288 GTO and F40 had them, but that might indicate the plans Ferrari had with these cars (the GTO was planned for group B racing).

 

I will order my cars without them. Who are you trying to impress? If they can't tell it is a Ferrari without the badges that is fine with me.

If you like them on your car so be it. Some people like curb feelers and spinning rims. To each his own.

 

I sent you a PM. I have shields if interested.

 

The winning answer! Truely, it was not even all racing cars, but only the factory team cars that used them. Street cars should not have them.