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Wes_R

· #41 · Jan 12, 2012

Wow! Amazing collection and superb taste!

Any chance a eb110 ss would enter your stable one day?

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Discussion Starter · #42 · Jan 12, 2012

Wes_R said:
Wow! Amazing collection and superb taste!

Any chance a eb110 ss would enter your stable one day?

Unlikely, not one that has ever really caught my interest.

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Syd

· #43 · Jan 30, 2012

My Shed

Boxer said:
Took this of the more interesting part of my garage this morning:

Boxer,
Here's a picture of my shed in winter mode, see who can identify all the contents first!

(This excludes Scottishxj220 who helped lay the floor!)

One other interesting car is missing as I keep it at home....

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Discussion Starter · #44 · Jan 30, 2012

Syd said:
Boxer,
Here's a picture of my shed in winter mode, see who can identify all the contents first!

(This excludes Scottishxj220 who helped lay the floor!)

One other interesting car is missing as I keep it at home....

The ones I can see are:

599 GTB
Dino 246 GTB
250 GTE
MP4-12C

and can't make out the 3 others

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RWD

· #45 · Jan 30, 2012

The one next to the Dino kind of looks like a Nissan GTR. Maybe an F40 in the back also in a car tube.

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Peloton25

· #46 · Jan 30, 2012

The only one you guys are missing is the Gallardo Spyder in blue.

Very nice collection you have Syd.

>8^)
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Syd

· #47 · Jan 30, 2012

The Shed

Peloton25 said:
The only one you guys are missing is the Gallardo Spyder in blue.

Very nice collection you have Syd.

>8^)
ER

Thanks, the '250GTE' is actually a close cousin, the 250GT Ellena. Thought it would be hardest to get!

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Peloton25

· #48 · Jan 30, 2012

Syd said:
Thanks, the '250GTE' is actually a close cousin, the 250GT Ellena. Thought it would be hardest to get!

I thought the nose protruded a bit differently than a typical GTE but my knowledge of old Ferraris isn't the best.

>8^)
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Discussion Starter · #49 · Jan 31, 2012

Syd said:
Thanks, the '250GTE' is actually a close cousin, the 250GT Ellena. Thought it would be hardest to get!

Beautiful car. How long have you had it?

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GFWilliams

· #50 · Jan 31, 2012

Lovely collection Syd

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Syd

· #51 · Feb 1, 2012

250gt

Boxer said:
Beautiful car. How long have you had it?

I have had it for a couple of years now. Hoping it will get me into the Mille Miglia, but it's a long shot.... It's a great thing to drive although with drum brakes ( and needless to say, no servo assistance! ) it is more physical than a modern car. The steering is pretty good too but you have to adjust also to a more physical approach and with a relatively long wheelbase it doesn't turn in like a modern car. All in all though it is fun to drive and like all cars getting to know the idiosyncrasies is part of that fun.

Syd

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Discussion Starter · #52 · Feb 1, 2012

Syd said:
I have had it for a couple of years now. Hoping it will get me into the Mille Miglia, but it's a long shot.... It's a great thing to drive although with drum brakes ( and needless to say, no servo assistance! ) it is more physical than a modern car. The steering is pretty good too but you have to adjust also to a more physical approach and with a relatively long wheelbase it doesn't turn in like a modern car. All in all though it is fun to drive and like all cars getting to know the idiosyncrasies is part of that fun.

Syd

Wonderful, you do need a very different driving style for the older Ferraris. Slow in power out on the corners.

On the Mille Miglia, JazzyO has done both the revival and the tribute:

http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/drivers-lounge/13566-mm-2011-a.html

http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/f...usso-trip-through.html?highlight=Mille+Miglia

and might be able to share some insights

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Syd

· #53 · Feb 1, 2012

Mille Miglia

Thanks Boxer,
I think the revival interests me more than the tribute. It would still be fun I'm sure in a modern car, but not quite the challenge of 1000 miles in a fifty year old car. I didn't know that you could rent an eligible car, that's quite interesting. Otherwise the thought of simply buying your way in with a suitable car (like a certain TV chef) had crossed my mind. However, I really want to do it in the Ferrari. I should hear in the next 24 hours anyway and then of course I will probably change my mind about how to get in if I'm not successful this time. Wouldn't be surprised to be wait listed in which case it's just a question of what position I am on the list.
I did hear a rumour on another forum that perhaps they were struggling to fill the places on the the Tribute. I see there is now a sort of copycat in the form of the Targa Florio running in October.
Of course I have no skill whatsoever in time trials and would have to do a sudden bit of practice if I do get accepted!
Syd

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Discussion Starter · #54 · Feb 1, 2012

Syd said:
I did hear a rumour on another forum that perhaps they were struggling to fill the places on the the Tribute.
Syd

From what I have gathered, they have no issue filling the places, the problem is trying to get the right mix of cars between modern and classic. Much easier to get in if you are applying with a 275 GTB or a 250 Lusso, near impossible if you are one of a hundred plus applicants with a 430.

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scottishxj220

· #55 · Feb 22, 2012

Good-looking tiles in that garage, Syd!

I obviously am not keeping an eye on enough topics on McLarenLife and missed my opportunity to shine!

I am not sure if I have said before, Boxer - lovely collection!

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