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AndySpeed
7th December 2006, 21:00
Had to come really didn't it? What is your favourite car ever. Ever. (Well, until this day).

Personally I would have to go for a Ford Shelby Mustang GT 500. Never driven one and only seen it in the flesh once but, wow, just seeing that car is amazing.

:D

grassrootsracer
7th December 2006, 21:02
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO

sonic_roadhog
7th December 2006, 21:30
1969 Dodge Charger! Usless to drive but not the point. Ace car! :D

BDunnell
7th December 2006, 22:08
I have always had a soft spot for the road-going versions of the Group B rally cars, especially the Lancia 037 Rallye.

Daniel
7th December 2006, 22:48
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

http://galeria.elcocheclasico.com/images/GTA.jpg

Lancia 037
http://www.lanciamontecarlo.net/images/main037-logo.jpg

Lancia Delta Integrale Evo
http://www.classicscars.com/lancia/integrale/Intergrale.jpg

Peugeot 504 Coupe

http://www.blenheimgang.com/site/car/test/images/504/peugeot_504_coupe_03.jpg

Renault Apline A110

http://members.iinet.net.au/~fenix1983/Files/DSC_0187.JPG

To say that I have an obsession with French and Italian cars is an understatement. In the 60's and 70's no one made cars which were as desirable, attractive and just plain beautiful as the French and the Itaians. I couldn't fit the Alfa Romeo Montreal in there but I want one!!!!!

BDunnell
7th December 2006, 22:49
To say that I have an obsession with French and Italian cars is an understatement. In the 60's and 70's no one made cars which were as desirable, attractive and just plain beautiful as the French and the Itaians.

That's being very unfair on the Morris Marina.

Daniel
7th December 2006, 22:56
That's being very unfair on the Morris Marina.
:laugh: The scary thing is Caroline would probably agree with you. She likes old Britcars :mark:

I am a sucker for old cars which have a race/rally history Obviously I am more biased towards the rally side of things though :) I almost exploded when I thought there was a Quattro Sport on sale at a local garage but it looks like it's owned by someone who works there :(

BDunnell
7th December 2006, 22:58
I am a sucker for old cars which have a race/rally history Obviously I am more biased towards the rally side of things though :) I almost exploded when I thought there was a Quattro Sport on sale at a local garage but it looks like it's owned by someone who works there :(

The other thing is that so few of them were made, for obvious reasons. I bet old roadgoing Ascona and Manta 400s are worth a fair bit nowadays.

Daniel
7th December 2006, 23:06
The other thing is that so few of them were made, for obvious reasons. I bet old roadgoing Ascona and Manta 400s are worth a fair bit nowadays.
I saw my first Manta the other day. Going sideways around a corner here in Wales :up: It's quite a privelige to see these cars being rallied when you've never even seen one of them before :) I guess the rarity is part of the charm I much prefer Caroline's Legacy RS than any Impreza mainly because it's not very common.

Ian McC
8th December 2006, 00:18
Right now, one of these would be nice.

Daniel
8th December 2006, 00:20
Right now, one of these would be nice.
One of what? :p

Edit: he edited it :p

viper_man
8th December 2006, 00:27
I also have an obsession like Daniel but its something totally different. I like anything with a naturally asprirated engine rather than a whiny turbo but my favourite car since time began and the one I am completely obsessed with is pretty obvious: http://www.rally37.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/viper/gts/images/gts32.jpg

Daniel
8th December 2006, 00:32
I also have an obsession like Daniel but its something totally different. I like anything with a naturally asprirated engine rather than a whiny turbo but my favourite car since time began and the one I am completely obsessed with is pretty obvious:

I don't have an obsession ;) I just have good taste in cars :D

Tbh I'm not hugely fussed about not having a turbo or not but having driven a turbocharged car I can see the charm because you have power to overtake when you need it without having to lug a big engine around with you all the time :) Only two of the cars I posted aren't n/a as well. One has a turbocharger and the other has a supercharger. I wouldn't buy any of the above cars for the engine. I'd buy them because I fell in love :love: Sounds weird I know!

Powered by Cosworth
8th December 2006, 00:34
426 Hemi 'Cuda in Sassy Grass green!

viper_man
8th December 2006, 00:48
To say that I have an obsession

I only meant that bit!

grassrootsracer
8th December 2006, 02:51
Daniel, that Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA truly is a beautiful car. I find it surprising that my favorite car is not a turbocharged vehicle. Oh well.

grassrootsracer
8th December 2006, 03:22
Then there's always the Datsun 240Z.

DocF225
8th December 2006, 05:08
The Porsche 911. No question. Though in my younger days, the E type Jag held my attention.

Dr_Twist
8th December 2006, 05:20
Merc CLK GTR, Best Car Ever made!

harvick#1
8th December 2006, 05:49
I'll take the McLaren F1 LM :D in silver

LotusElise
8th December 2006, 11:28
The Bugatti T35 is my dream car at the moment, I won't be getting one unless I find £1m down the back of the settee, though.
The Alfa Giulietta is another favourite, for looks more than anything. I also love Austin-Healey 3000s and 911 Targas.

My mum owned a Manta in the 80s - it sounded and looked cool and had an amazing dark red vinyl interior.

Daniel
8th December 2006, 13:20
Merc CLK GTR, Best Car Ever made!
Fancy a flight in a CLK-LM? :p

555-04Q2
8th December 2006, 15:17
My all time favourite is the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C in light silver with gold rims. Eat a Porsche and an M3 for breakfast and then take onto the beach for some fun. Nothing is as versatile while remaining so breathtaking. NOTHING.

Jag_Warrior
9th December 2006, 01:56
Jaguar E-type Series II

Hondo
9th December 2006, 06:01
1969 AMC AMX, a very cool, little known, Corvette eating two-seater. The only car I wished I still owned.

atsiotras79
9th December 2006, 07:17
I am a great fan of road versions of rally cars.

I love the Lancia 037 Rally and I wish I had a Mitsubishi Lancer RS Evo 9!

daz90
9th December 2006, 10:50
If money was no obeject (which it is) an Aston Martin DB9 Vanquish.

Plus an Alfa 166 (very rare), or a classic Triumph Stag, i also love the Alfa Romeo Spyder, the classic 2 seater sports car.

Marshall
9th December 2006, 11:19
Great to see so much love for italian cars around here...I'll have two thanks, and Alfa SZ and a Ferrari F40...and I'd have a 166 day-to-day (good choice Daz)

escortg3
9th December 2006, 11:37
It would have to be one of these

Was lucky enough to work in an Audi dealership for 15 years, so got to drive quite a few. 20 valve was the one for me.

Captain VXR
9th December 2006, 19:27
Red Victor, the worlds fastest sreet legal car. 0-60 in a second :evil:

slinkster
9th December 2006, 20:36
I'm a simple girl me... gimme a spyker spyder or a TVR Tuscan and I'll be happy :)

nicemms
9th December 2006, 22:07
I'm a simple girl me... gimme a spyker spyder or a TVR Tuscan and I'll be happy :)

I need something big and flashy. A Ferrari Enzo will do nicely or an Aston Martin DB9/vanquish.

:)

Skid Marx
9th December 2006, 22:23
Boy, tough choice, but it would have to be one of these three:

Ferrari 430 spyder
Porsche Carrera GT
Aston Martin DB9 Vanquish

Can't I have one of each?

Powered by Cosworth
10th December 2006, 00:12
Fancy a flight in a CLK-LM? :p


I think you mean CLR? ;)

Daniel
10th December 2006, 00:34
I think you mean CLR? ;)
Yes. Yes I do!

AndySpeed
10th December 2006, 02:36
It wasn't just CLR's that flew, as some people may already know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM4guvo6Ifo

scooby girl
10th December 2006, 19:10
My all time favourite car would have to be the Mark 2 Escort.

redhf
10th December 2006, 21:04
My all time favourite car would have to be the Mark 2 Escort.

yes it would have to be in rothmans coulors

Rollo
10th December 2006, 23:41
Only 3 cars have ever made go "I so want one of them"

1. Austin Mini Cooper S - the giant killer. I used to own one of these.

http://www.shiresoft.com/cars/mini-front-small.jpg

2. Ford Ka - I currently own one and it's still got the KAWAII factor even after all this time. I saw one at the 96 Paris Motor Show and made up my mind then, that I would own one Oh Yes, It Will Be Mine

http://www.kenwallace.biz/images/usedcars/ka.JPG

3. Mitsuoka Ray - believe it or not this car was made in 1999. I have tried desperately to buy one of these ever since I saw one, but have never won the auctions. A good one currently resales for about £12K

http://www.geocities.jp/nanamamafamilyjp/KIF_0040.JPG

Daniel
10th December 2006, 23:42
I swear me and Caroline saw one of those just near St Asaph in North wales a few months ago. Looks kinda like a MkII jag from the back? It definitely had Japanese plates on.

AndySpeed
10th December 2006, 23:49
Having grown up around a lot of Japanese GT racers, and played the Gran Turismo games a hell of a lot, I have a particularly fond affection for Nissan's, Honda's and Mazda's. Such as the following RX-8, which I would almost certainly take as getting enough money for an Impreza WRX/C would be nigh on impossible.

Knocker69
11th December 2006, 00:11
Pure beast! :)

http://www.dreams-cars.net/images/Galerie/Shelby/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967_01.jpg

viper_man
11th December 2006, 01:54
Pure beast! :)

Beauty, one of my top cars ever.

Although Id rather have one of Carroll Shelbys 2 special versions, 800bhp, 200mph, and 0-60 in 3 secs. Yes please. :cool:

grassrootsracer
11th December 2006, 03:45
Just add boost. That is a glorious piece of machinery.

BTCC2
11th December 2006, 17:06
My top 5 fave cars at the min. (It will probably be different next week) are:

1. Aston Martin DB9
2. Ferrari Enzo
3. Ford Mustang
4. Pagani Zonda
5. Aston Martin Vanquish

harvick#1
12th December 2006, 05:08
this thing is awesome "The Carver" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgfTG1wCHtg :D

555-04Q2
12th December 2006, 07:26
Pure beast! :)

http://www.dreams-cars.net/images/Galerie/Shelby/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967_01.jpg

My old man is going through a midlife crisis at the moment and bought one three weeks ago. Its metalic black with a light grey/silver ghost stripe down the centre of the car. Its built by TR Tech in Prospecton, Durban, RSA and is exported to the USA by the dozens.

0-100 km/h in 4 seconds flat!!! Its a beast :s hock: Bring the Ferrari's :p :

Will try and get a picture from him to post here. Its a real beaut.

Daniel
12th December 2006, 09:30
My old man is going through a midlife crisis at the moment and bought one three weeks ago. Its metalic black with a light grey/silver ghost stripe down the centre of the car. Its built by TR Tech in Prospecton, Durban, RSA and is exported to the USA by the dozens.

0-100 km/h in 4 seconds flat!!! Its a beast :s hock: Bring the Ferrari's :p :

Will try and get a picture from him to post here. Its a real beaut.
HI JACK! :mark:

555-04Q2
12th December 2006, 11:15
HI JACK! :mark:

Its one of the few cars they wont hi-jack as it is not easy to conceal/hide or sell without creating attention. Safer than a Corolla over here :p :

Daniel
12th December 2006, 13:58
Very true. I do remembe that the Corolla is the most stolen car in SA ;)

janneppi
12th December 2006, 14:47
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

http://galeria.elcocheclasico.com/images/GTA.jpg


There is a white one in Hereaboutsland, it's truly beautiful, but man it's tiny compared to a normal Focus.

Daniel
12th December 2006, 14:56
Yes. Well even my big 504 was low compared to modern hatches :mark: Cars look so much better when they're low slung beasts like the GTA is. My brother had the GT version (same thing but no aluminium panels, comes with bumpers, bigger (but less powerful engine) and different grille. That car really had some class and looked great.

I understand why people like modern day supercars but the thing is in 10 years time people will probably not remember a lot of the supercars of today. Whereas there will be some cars that are timeless and will always be great :up: The GTA is one of them for sure :up:

I wouldn't mind one of these. Built on the same floorpan as the Giulia Sprint GT but with a small V8 engine and even better looks (in my opinion at least)

http://www.oldtimergala.de/content/produktfotos/1154613595AlfaMontreal06KL_preview.jpg

janneppi
12th December 2006, 15:03
It seems the moron eyelids aren't such a new fad afterall. :D

Brown, Jon Brow
12th December 2006, 15:17
orgasmic
Pure beast! :)

http://www.dreams-cars.net/images/Galerie/Shelby/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967/Shelby_Cobra_427_1967_01.jpg


Oh, oh, oh god!!!! :o


I think I have just left a deposit in my pants.


That's sexy car.

wedge
12th December 2006, 18:17
The greatest car ever!!!!!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/IMG_9988.jpg

Yep, I know its the car is a complete heap of junk, the Delorean DMC 12 is the most beautiful I've ever seen, and not just because its in of my all time fave movies but also there is so many connotations with my childhood.

The car was designed by the infamous Giugiaro, who did the Esprit which evolved from the Maserati Boomerang concept. The Boomerang was such an influential design by Giugiaro in the 70s and early part of the 80s. My dad owned an original white Audi Quattro and VW MkII Scirocco both penned by Giugiaro. Because I watched Back To The Future so many times as a kid, it was hard for me not to fall in love with Giugario and the influential 'wedge' design. The Delorean is my absolute favourite from that era.

Caroline
12th December 2006, 20:01
I love Jensen Interceptors.

They are understated and just very cool looking.

http://www.jcc.ch/images/FJ-Ausflug200x/FJ2000-Interceptor-Dirk.jpg

schmenke
12th December 2006, 20:33
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 (Knocker69, :up: )
Jaguar Series I E-type coupe

Powered by Cosworth
12th December 2006, 21:34
The greatest car ever!!!!!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/IMG_9988.jpg

Yep, I know its the car is a complete heap of junk, the Delorean DMC 12 is the most beautiful I've ever seen, and not just because its in of my all time fave movies but also there is so many connotations with my childhood.

The car was designed by the infamous Giugiaro, who did the Esprit which evolved from the Maserati Boomerang concept. The Boomerang was such an influential design by Giugiaro in the 70s and early part of the 80s. My dad owned an original white Audi Quattro and VW MkII Scirocco both penned by Giugiaro. Because I watched Back To The Future so many times as a kid, it was hard for me not to fall in love with Giugario and the influential 'wedge' design. The Delorean is my absolute favourite from that era.

Kiss me :D :p

dodgeboy
14th December 2006, 03:53
dodge viper

Storm
14th December 2006, 10:54
My dream car(s) would be :

Ferrari F40
Porsche Carerra GT
McLaren F1
BMW M5

Zico
15th December 2006, 22:21
My favourite car currently on sale is chosen for its Giant killing attributes thanks to its Trick centre diff, Value for money and versatility as an everyday performance car, but certainly isnt based on looks :D

The Mitsu Evo IX 400MR http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-5109340410846526727&q=top+gear

Based on looks... hmmm, love that Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA in Daniels post, all old GrpB cars (Cit BX not inc :D ) , nearly all Porsche 911's, Quite like the lines of some of the old Corvette Stingrays (note- Just the lines) MkI and II escorts,especially Vatanens Rothmans Liveried MkII :) Lotus Cortinas, The Integrales, most Ferraris

But the best looking vehicle of all time is a toss-up between http://www.autoweb.co.uk/car_detail.asp?cdID=716700 and http://www.nissan.co.uk/home/vehicles/passenger/K12F/index.html

Feast your eyes on these Babes!... Hardcore Auto erotica... PHWOOOAAAAARRRRR!!!!!

donKey jote
16th December 2006, 00:30
Car & Driver were ploughing the grass verges at my workplace this week. A column of neat cars drove past the control tower the other day:

red Evo IX
red 350Z
white Lotus
yellow Carrera
black BMW Z M coupe thingy
big fat Audi
dirty Renault Scénic Automatic
...

guess which one I was driving :p :

MrJan
17th December 2006, 22:01
The last time I tried to name my favourite car the list ran to more that 50 long.

If I had to cut it down then the Ford Escort MK2 would make an appearence (with a millington engine :cheese: ) Also the Giulia that Daniel mentioned (kind of car that makes you cross your legs, pure porn) and an Austin Healley3000 Mk3 and an Evo 9, and a 250 gto, and an E-Type, and Mini Cooper, also the Bugatti T35 that was mentioned earlier would be nice, and a Merc 300sl, and an F40 would go amiss, or a Lambo Miura, maybe a Lotus Cortina too.

Reckon that the Alfa would be top of the pile along with the Brera and a 147 GTA. Never mind what they handle like or their reputation for reliabilty problems, the smile you'd get whenever you looked onto the drive would make it all worthwhile :D

speedy king
18th December 2006, 02:50
No contest, my first love, BMW Z8 :)

NinjaMaster
2nd January 2007, 13:24
Shelby Super Snake - "Elanor".
Supercharged 427 = 725 horses. Yeehaaa!!!!

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/featuredvehicles/173_0409_01z+1967_Ford_Mustang_GT500E+Front_Driver _Side.jpg

Freya J.
2nd January 2007, 14:13
I also have an obsession like Daniel but its something totally different. I like anything with a naturally asprirated engine rather than a whiny turbo but my favourite car since time began and the one I am completely obsessed with is pretty obvious: http://www.rally37.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/viper/gts/images/gts32.jpg

Beautiful. I've always been a big fan of these cars.

LeonBrooke
8th January 2007, 07:47
Hmmm...

I'd either go for an Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, or a modern hot hatch, like a Seat Leon Cupra, or a Honda Civic type R.

Oh, and how about a Caterham CSR or a Radical SR8. And a Porsche 996 GT1 ;)

Mark in Oshawa
14th January 2007, 07:33
Very true. I do remembe that the Corolla is the most stolen car in SA ;)


Is SA South Africa or South Australia? Either way, they need a life.

My all time dream car? Cannot bring it down to less than 2. I have thought long and hard.

First off, a 1968 Hemi Cuda. The fast back window, the compact proportions and that honking 426 ci Mopar make it the best car to drive around in my home town on a summer night. Why? Oshawa is a GM town, and all the street rod's and cruisers think the sun rises and sets on Chevrolet, and I just HAVE to tick people off. Nothing better than a Hemi for that.

My other choice is easy, a 1964 Ferrari 250 Superamerica coupe. Nothing sounds sexier than a v12 with 6 honking 2 barrel Weber's....man I am needing a cold shower now!!

agwiii
14th January 2007, 13:01
My other choice is easy, a 1964 Ferrari 250 Superamerica coupe. Nothing sounds sexier than a v12 with 6 honking 2 barrel Weber's....man I am needing a cold shower now!!

Along those lines, I'll pick the Ferrari Daytona of 1968-1974. Old enough to have character, yet modern enough to have proper brakes, a/c, etc. I snapped this photo in traffic a few months ago in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Knocker69
22nd January 2007, 04:23
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drooling/drooling-2.gif
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/net/20070122/capt.8342d08cd7928643a7be359697594243.jpeg


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - An 800-horsepower Shelby Cobra, once the personal car of the racing veteran who developed the iconic sports car, has sold for $5.5 million at auction, a record for an American car.
The sale of the 1966 Shelby Cobra "Super Snake" brought a packed house to its feet Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction after a pair of bidders drove the price up.
Carroll Shelby, 84, who created the Cobra in the '60s using Ford engines and a British sport car chassis, said he built the Super Snake — with twin superchargers on a 427 cubic inch V-8 — and drove it for years.
"It's a special car. It would do just over three seconds to 60 (mph), 40 years ago," Shelby told the crowd before the sale.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070121/ap_on_re_us/car_auction

GeorginaH
22nd January 2007, 14:16
WOW!!!! 5.5mil

sills
22nd January 2007, 15:34
I think I would have to have a Mk1/2 escort or a Fiat 131 abarth

sills
22nd January 2007, 15:35
mk2

Hawkmoon
24th January 2007, 02:17
I'll have pretty much anything with the Prancing Horse on it's nose.

In particular:
250 GT SWB
250 GT California Spyder
365 GTB Daytona
F40
F355
550 Maranello

Outside of Maranello I would love a Lancia Stratos. Those things were mad!

agwiii
24th January 2007, 21:28
I'll have pretty much anything with the Prancing Horse on it's nose.

In particular:
250 GT SWB
250 GT California Spyder
365 GTB Daytona
F40
F355
550 Maranello

Outside of Maranello I would love a Lancia Stratos. Those things were mad!

Nice list. The 355s are nice and got rid of the spooky handling of the 340. The new 360 is wonderful and the 430 even more. I've always loved the looks of the Stratos. Even today, it looks advanced. Oh yes, the Daytona - on my list too.

viper_man
24th January 2007, 22:50
I'll have pretty much anything with the Prancing Horse on it's nose.

In particular:
250 GT SWB
250 GT California Spyder
365 GTB Daytona
F40
F355
550 Maranello

Outside of Maranello I would love a Lancia Stratos. Those things were mad!

What about the 456GT? Personally my favourite Ferrari

LeonBrooke
24th January 2007, 23:48
Nice list. The 355s are nice and got rid of the spooky handling of the 340. The new 360 is wonderful and the 430 even more. I've always loved the looks of the Stratos. Even today, it looks advanced. Oh yes, the Daytona - on my list too.

I think the F355 sounds the best, followed by the 360. The 340 and the F430 are nothing special in terms of engine noise. I've never driven any of them...

Hawkmoon
25th January 2007, 09:59
What about the 456GT? Personally my favourite Ferrari

I've never liked the 456. It's got a fat arse! :D

agwiii
25th January 2007, 16:35
I think the F355 sounds the best, followed by the 360. The 340 and the F430 are nothing special in terms of engine noise. I've never driven any of them...

Fort Lauderdale has one of the few Ferrari Dealers -- Shelton Ferrari. We also have a HUGE second-hand exotic car store -- the Auto Toy Store. Because of this, Ferraris on the street are "almost" common. The F430 is almost too quiet, so I've seen/heard a few with aftermarket stainless steel systems. Very distinctive, in fact all of the V-8s have an incredible sound. The 308qv were very loud - I cannot imagine how they passed the noise test, but they are probably the most "racy" sounding of the group. Very different from the V-12s.

LeonBrooke
25th January 2007, 23:22
Fort Lauderdale has one of the few Ferrari Dealers -- Shelton Ferrari. We also have a HUGE second-hand exotic car store -- the Auto Toy Store. Because of this, Ferraris on the street are "almost" common. The F430 is almost too quiet, so I've seen/heard a few with aftermarket stainless steel systems. Very distinctive, in fact all of the V-8s have an incredible sound. The 308qv were very loud - I cannot imagine how they passed the noise test, but they are probably the most "racy" sounding of the group. Very different from the V-12s.

The V8s sound great, all of them, I agree. I prefer the ones that scream, even at low revs. From my memory the F355 is the best at that. The F430 sounds too much like anything else on the road.

agwiii
27th January 2007, 03:12
The V8s sound great, all of them, I agree. I prefer the ones that scream, even at low revs. From my memory the F355 is the best at that. The F430 sounds too much like anything else on the road.

I forgot the Berlinetta Boxers, particularly the 365s with the "small" 4.4. liter engines. At times, you thought you had those 12 cylinders in your lap.

agwiii
27th January 2007, 03:16
The V8s sound great, all of them, I agree. I prefer the ones that scream, even at low revs. From my memory the F355 is the best at that. The F430 sounds too much like anything else on the road.

They all have 180 degree cranks and sound different. Get any of them over 6,000 and they howl. They also have such a light flywheel, and such low rotating mass that turning them off is also different. Hit the key and they seem to stop instantly, as if arrested.

LeonBrooke
28th January 2007, 08:07
I forgot the Berlinetta Boxers, particularly the 365s with the "small" 4.4. liter engines. At times, you thought you had those 12 cylinders in your lap.

It would be great to live amongst such a collection... I've never seen anything other than the small V8s, except for a 550 Maranello parked somewhere with bodywork damage ;)

raybak
28th January 2007, 08:58
I drove a 599 and it was pretty good, it was when I was looking after the Lubes supply to the Ferrari dealership in Sydney. I said to one of the guys there that I had never driven a Ferrari and he threw me the keys to a a 599 and said take it for a spin.

Ended up driving it for a couple of hours, was very impressed. Now have to sell the house to buy one.

Ray

LeonBrooke
28th January 2007, 09:04
I drove a 599 and it was pretty good, it was when I was looking after the Lubes supply to the Ferrari dealership in Sydney. I said to one of the guys there that I had never driven a Ferrari and he threw me the keys to a a 599 and said take it for a spin.

Ended up driving it for a couple of hours, was very impressed. Now have to sell the house to buy one.

Ray

What did it sound like?

LeonBrooke
28th January 2007, 09:08
They all have 180 degree cranks and sound different. Get any of them over 6,000 and they howl. They also have such a light flywheel, and such low rotating mass that turning them off is also different. Hit the key and they seem to stop instantly, as if arrested.

It's the flat-crank that makes them so special. Nothing sounds as good as a flat-crank Ferrari V8, except perhaps for a Formula One Ferrari V8 :D

agwiii
28th January 2007, 14:39
It would be great to live amongst such a collection... I've never seen anything other than the small V8s, except for a 550 Maranello parked somewhere with bodywork damage ;)

LeonBrooke: This weekend is the 2007 Cavallino Classic at the world's greatest hotel, Henry Flagler's Breakers in Palm Beach. I will post a few photos, but you can also see some interesting cars at the website. Make sure you check out the links for images and archives.

http://www.cavallino.com/classic.html

LeonBrooke
29th January 2007, 05:31
LeonBrooke: This weekend is the 2007 Cavallino Classic at the world's greatest hotel, Henry Flagler's Breakers in Palm Beach. I will post a few photos, but you can also see some interesting cars at the website. Make sure you check out the links for images and archives.

http://www.cavallino.com/classic.html

What a great place it would be to live. Thanks very much :)