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View Poll Results: What is your favourite modern Ferrari?
288 GTO 35 26.72%
F40 44 33.59%
F50 13 9.92%
Enzo 14 10.69%
La Ferrari 25 19.08%
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Old 5 November 2016, 11:29 PM   #1
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Favourite "modern classic" Ferrari

New Jay Leno vid, looks like there is more to come.

What is your fav, vote above?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnjbaBzq7II
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Old 5 November 2016, 11:33 PM   #2
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Hmmm I'm having a tough time choosing.
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Old 5 November 2016, 11:34 PM   #3
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Gonna have to vote F40. Was close between F50 and 288 though.
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Old 5 November 2016, 11:35 PM   #4
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The 288 for me. I agree with the Top Gear fellas ... It's the easiest on the eyes
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Old 5 November 2016, 11:40 PM   #5
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F430 scud
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Old 7 November 2016, 10:27 AM   #6
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I'd have to agree, always been a dream car of mine in blk on blk with carbon fiber inserts.


@Loctus49, the 360 is great, but leaves alot to be desired in the looks and HP dept. Although the blue on tan interior 360 convertibles are absolutely stunning. And far more car than needed for any legal roadway.
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Old 5 November 2016, 11:48 PM   #7
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Out of those listed, the F50.
For some reason, never seems as popular/revered as the F40.

My personal fave is the 355 Berlinetta.
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Old 6 November 2016, 12:54 PM   #8
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Out of those listed, the F50.
For some reason, never seems as popular/revered as the F40.
Essentially because it was never as good.

Saying that I still think the f50 is one of the best looking Ferraris ever made. Even if I'd still take the F-40 over it.
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Old 7 November 2016, 01:42 AM   #9
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Essentially because it was never as good.

Saying that I still think the f50 is one of the best looking Ferraris ever made. Even if I'd still take the F-40 over it.
I don't think I agree with this - for example, the F40's chassis was crude by comparison and suffered a lot a flex (trade-off for keeping weight down). It is also a difficult and uncomfortable car to drive. A lot more F40s were built (over 1,300) than F50s (only 349) so this may be a factor in terms of 'public popularity'. I think styling may also be a factor i.e. the F40 looks more typically Ferrari-like for the era.

The Testarossa was unloved and unvalued for many years - now values have gone through the roof. Such is the fickle world of collecting!
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Old 7 November 2016, 01:54 AM   #10
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Yes the F40 was a driver's car and thus you needed a bit of talent to get the best from it. It is easy to swap seats for a proper race seat with custom-fit bead insert. Agree the chassis was not the stiffest by today's standard, yet still workable.

As for the Testarossa, it looks sweet yet the first gen had a horrible rear bounce to it. The 512 brought in things to help solve various situations, yet still love the high side-view mirror(s , if you added the other side) of the original version.
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Old 5 November 2016, 11:50 PM   #11
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While the 288 is tempting, the F40 was Ferrari's last 'driver's car'. It also helps that i'm good friends with one of the very few specialist mechanics who knows the F40 inside and out.

Now if you've got a 333 SP, bring it! :)
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Old 6 November 2016, 12:19 AM   #12
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That video actually brought a smile to my face. Well done and I'll put November 9th on my calendar to watch the show.
I can't pick out a "favorite" as they are all gorgeous cars. I like the Enzo and La Ferrari a lot, but they are all beautiful.
Last week, while in Florida, I had a chance to drive my first Ferrari when I visited a friend. Initially I said no, as I felt the car was too expensive, too intimidating for me. I rode in the passengers seat for a few miles and, when offered the chance to drive it again, took the wheel. What a thrill; the sound, the power, the raw exhilaration of Ferrari. Glad I did it.
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That video actually brought a smile to my face. Well done and I'll put November 9th on my calendar to watch the show.
I can't pick out a "favorite" as they are all gorgeous cars. I like the Enzo and La Ferrari a lot, but they are all beautiful.
Last week, while in Florida, I had a chance to drive my first Ferrari when I visited a friend. Initially I said no, as I felt the car was too expensive, too intimidating for me. I rode in the passengers seat for a few miles and, when offered the chance to drive it again, took the wheel. What a thrill; the sound, the power, the raw exhilaration of Ferrari. Glad I did it.
Here's the car I drove:
wow must of been sick
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Old 6 November 2016, 12:17 AM   #14
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The Enzo has to be my favourite. Love the sound of that e gone. They're all great of course but this has been the case for me for some time.
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F40. It's a "real" Race car for the road.
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Old 6 November 2016, 01:36 AM   #16
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288 GTO is my favourite from the options.
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F40 but I like the Enzo too!
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Old 6 November 2016, 12:28 PM   #19
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I couldn't pick between the F50/Enzo.
If I had the cash I would grab an F50 in a heartbeat seeing they are undervalued compared to other flagship Ferraris of the past.
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Old 6 November 2016, 08:03 PM   #20
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Enzo for me.

I know there are now better, faster cars out there but this is "the one" for me.

IMO the best looking car ever made.
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Old 7 November 2016, 02:00 AM   #21
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288 GTO... ,but Jays people really need to come up with original ideas

same 5 cars, same video, posted 11 months ago...(as in the exact same)

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F355 gets my vote though it didn't make the list. They have that F1 engine scream.

I must say I prefer a classic 6 speed gets shifter with a real clutch.
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What no 308....Magnums car that really put Ferrari on the map��
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What no 308....Magnums car that really put Ferrari on the map
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What no 308....Magnums car that really put Ferrari on the map��
The 288 GTO is a close but very different relative.
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No love for the 360 Modena?
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