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Old 13 November 2023, 06:20 AM   #1861
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Great point. The car, means and priorities probably makes the difference. It also influences the entry point, use and disposition.
It’s all good. People collect for myriad reasons.

I know a collector with a large collection (100+ and many of the most highly sought exotics). We have some (minimal) overlap and have talked pros/cons of those cars that we both own. He knows them inside out - despite obviously having limited seat time…

It is a passion - expressed differently.

For me the balance used to be driving - getting out of the city on a Sunday morning and driving up to a C&C. Picking the most idyllic roads. Now I enjoy a Sunday breakfast with the kids and can admire the cars sitting there in my garage... Also enjoy the fact my kids already have an appreciation for interesting designs and see some cars a little like I do. Rolling, functional, enjoyable mechanical art.
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Old 13 November 2023, 06:48 AM   #1862
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My latest addition having owned one before they’re an absolute blast to drive
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Old 13 November 2023, 10:41 PM   #1863
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VX220? Very cool.
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Old 13 November 2023, 10:50 PM   #1864
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Old 13 November 2023, 11:25 PM   #1865
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Cool car. They always looked really fun.
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Old 15 November 2023, 06:48 PM   #1866
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A 1960s vintage car has become the most expensive Ferrari ever to be sold at an auction after it was bought for £42 million.

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, is one of only 34 ever made and is famed for being raced under the maker’s Scuderia Ferrari banner at the famous Le Mans 24-hour race and in the Nürburgring 1,000km endurance event in the 1960s.

It was snapped up for £42.1 million by a mystery buyer on Monday at a much-anticipated Sotheby’s auction in New York. The price tag makes it the second most expensive car ever to be sold at auction, behind a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe, which sold for £115 million in Stuttgart last year.

During its life as a racing car the Ferrari competed in the 1962 24-hour Le Mans race, and finished second in the Nürburgring 1,000km endurance race in the same year. It was also runner-up at the famous Sicilian Hill Climb in 1965.

The vehicle is reported to have been able to clock a top speed of 174mph when competing and it could accelerate from zero to 60mph in just over six seconds.

It was put up for sale by Ohio-based collector Jim Jaeger who bought it for just £407,000 in 1985 (around £1.1 million today). It was bought from Fred Leydorf, the previous chairman of the Ferrari Group of America.

During his ownership Mr Jaeger paid specialists to fully restore the vehicle and entered it into a number of prestige classic car competitions.
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Old 15 November 2023, 11:37 PM   #1867
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The new owner will need to park it far from other cars when he goes to Walmart.
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Old 16 November 2023, 02:20 AM   #1868
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What a great investment holy hell.
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Old 17 November 2023, 06:55 AM   #1869
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Valentine and him created escort then valentine right?
He bought this in his hayday!
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Old 4 December 2023, 09:22 PM   #1870
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For the 911 fans out there.
We watched, 'Racer and the Jailbird'.
Not a bad movie....if you don't mind subtitles (or you're a French speaker).
We enjoyed it.
Lots of 911, and some racecar, scenes.
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Old 5 December 2023, 08:53 AM   #1871
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Beautiful cars

I have had a few



My first Mercedes, great little car, hated to part with it.


My first BMW, this one was fun and relatively few problems, made the mistake of moving up



My last BMW, total nightmare and will never own the brand again



Went back to Mercedes, car was flawless, only traded it because I could



My current car and she is a dream

Nice collection. I had a C280 Sport Model W202 just like yours. It was a blast to drive and nightmare to own. So many fun track days. Totally unreliable for me and non Mercedes like. Traded it in after 1 year. Out of 30 Mercedes in my life this was my only lemon.
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Old 5 December 2023, 10:25 AM   #1872
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Just added this one to the garage
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Old 6 December 2023, 03:09 AM   #1873
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Old 6 December 2023, 05:33 AM   #1874
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Just added this one to the garage
Nice! Eyeballing one of these myself
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Old 6 December 2023, 05:54 AM   #1875
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Just added this one to the garage

Congratulations
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Old 6 December 2023, 05:56 AM   #1876
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How often do you wash your car with the winter weather like this ?
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Old 6 December 2023, 10:45 PM   #1877
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Old 7 December 2023, 02:08 AM   #1878
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Nice! Eyeballing one of these myself

You’ll love it! A v8 Wrangler is a riot!
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Old 7 December 2023, 03:00 AM   #1879
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Just added this one to the garage
Congrats man!! The active exhaust is a such a cool feature on these; really lets the 6.4 shine.
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Old 7 December 2023, 03:12 AM   #1880
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Just added this one to the garage
Outstanding! Congratulations! Hope you love it as much I love mine. Thinking the 24 392 may be the last year produced
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Old 7 December 2023, 04:02 AM   #1881
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How often do you wash your car with the winter weather like this ?
I don't wash in the winter. Don't want my brakes to freeze.
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Old 7 December 2023, 05:54 AM   #1882
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How often do you wash your car with the winter weather like this ?
Same a during summer, once a week, SOMETIMES two weeks go by.
15 years with it like that, not a single problem


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Old 13 December 2023, 02:47 AM   #1883
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Some awesome stuff has been posted recently. I should hopefully have a new car in the stable early next week that may prove to be a little controversial…
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Old 13 December 2023, 02:53 AM   #1884
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Some awesome stuff has been posted recently. I should hopefully have a new car in the stable early next week that may prove to be a little controversial…
Definitely a Tesla.
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Old 13 December 2023, 04:05 AM   #1885
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Haha no definitely not.
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Old 13 December 2023, 06:08 AM   #1886
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Haha no definitely not.
Did you shed the F car?
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Old 13 December 2023, 07:27 AM   #1887
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Did you shed the F car?
F12 is going F8 is coming in.
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Old 13 December 2023, 09:15 PM   #1888
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F12 is going F8 is coming in.
Controversial?? The only controversy I see is the front engined 12cyl fans vs the mid engine V8 fans. Either way…winner!!
I’m obviously biased, but I love your choice! Can’t wait for the pics.
Big congratulations sir!!
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Old 13 December 2023, 09:28 PM   #1889
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F12 is going F8 is coming in.
I think you made a significant upward move....with the pics you provided me with yesterday, the new car is an incredible spec! Absolutely stunning spec, cannot wait to see this in the Miami climate, perfect for Miami daily driven.
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Old 13 December 2023, 10:49 PM   #1890
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