RE: Ferrari 512 TR: PH Fleet
Discussion
DonkeyApple said:
Lovely car but the 512 was the Ferrari that ended my Ferrari dream as a kid.
I grew up with access to many wonderful cars as a child but there was a heavy English bias and so I never crawled around a Ferrari until later in life. I always liked the look, the sound, the basic iconography of Ferrari.
Then one day I had the chance to sit in and climb over a Ferrari for the first proper time. It was a 512. I was sitting in the driver's seat and that is the exact moment my Ferrari dream basically died. It was the moment that I realised if it weren't for the noise and being able to see some of the exterior you were sitting there looking at the interior of what could have been any cheaply and mass produced box. Horrible plastic cowels, switches and dials. I just couldn't fathom how something so exotic could be so unbelievably mundane and ghastly.
You're not wrong. Incredibly badly put together.I grew up with access to many wonderful cars as a child but there was a heavy English bias and so I never crawled around a Ferrari until later in life. I always liked the look, the sound, the basic iconography of Ferrari.
Then one day I had the chance to sit in and climb over a Ferrari for the first proper time. It was a 512. I was sitting in the driver's seat and that is the exact moment my Ferrari dream basically died. It was the moment that I realised if it weren't for the noise and being able to see some of the exterior you were sitting there looking at the interior of what could have been any cheaply and mass produced box. Horrible plastic cowels, switches and dials. I just couldn't fathom how something so exotic could be so unbelievably mundane and ghastly.
Great buy, great read. Love it.
Little request if possible Mr H. Every time I read your reports or posts in twit world you keep referencing cars you've owned in the past. Would love you to post up the full list of you previous cars. I can imagine it would make great reading as you certainly sound like you've lived some great dreams car wise.
Here's hoping...
Little request if possible Mr H. Every time I read your reports or posts in twit world you keep referencing cars you've owned in the past. Would love you to post up the full list of you previous cars. I can imagine it would make great reading as you certainly sound like you've lived some great dreams car wise.
Here's hoping...
9mm said:
DonkeyApple said:
Lovely car but the 512 was the Ferrari that ended my Ferrari dream as a kid.
I grew up with access to many wonderful cars as a child but there was a heavy English bias and so I never crawled around a Ferrari until later in life. I always liked the look, the sound, the basic iconography of Ferrari.
Then one day I had the chance to sit in and climb over a Ferrari for the first proper time. It was a 512. I was sitting in the driver's seat and that is the exact moment my Ferrari dream basically died. It was the moment that I realised if it weren't for the noise and being able to see some of the exterior you were sitting there looking at the interior of what could have been any cheaply and mass produced box. Horrible plastic cowels, switches and dials. I just couldn't fathom how something so exotic could be so unbelievably mundane and ghastly.
You're not wrong. Incredibly badly put together.I grew up with access to many wonderful cars as a child but there was a heavy English bias and so I never crawled around a Ferrari until later in life. I always liked the look, the sound, the basic iconography of Ferrari.
Then one day I had the chance to sit in and climb over a Ferrari for the first proper time. It was a 512. I was sitting in the driver's seat and that is the exact moment my Ferrari dream basically died. It was the moment that I realised if it weren't for the noise and being able to see some of the exterior you were sitting there looking at the interior of what could have been any cheaply and mass produced box. Horrible plastic cowels, switches and dials. I just couldn't fathom how something so exotic could be so unbelievably mundane and ghastly.
Chris Harris - a true petrolhead. I salute you for buying a proper car.
Dreadful driving position, probably very badly put together, many cylinders so the potential for some catastrophic bills,dire fuel consumption, quite a fat backside, lots of noise & most important thing of all - the gearbox.
A proper gearbox & a clutch pedal.
If only the supercars of today were built like this.
Chris Harris is a leg end imo & the 512TR is magnificent. A truly inspired purchase - a video is needed please of the noise.
Dreadful driving position, probably very badly put together, many cylinders so the potential for some catastrophic bills,dire fuel consumption, quite a fat backside, lots of noise & most important thing of all - the gearbox.
A proper gearbox & a clutch pedal.
If only the supercars of today were built like this.
Chris Harris is a leg end imo & the 512TR is magnificent. A truly inspired purchase - a video is needed please of the noise.
walsh said:
I followed one of these for 20 miles or so on the m25 this weekend. Overtaking, then being overtaken, mainly so I could gawp at it. After this happened a few times, the chap driving cottened on, pulled along side my open window, Grinned, drop a couple of cogs, and stood on it.
And I turned into a ten year old. Much to the bemusement/amusement of the OH. "Why is it so noisey, and why cant you stop giggling"
Brilliant cars, and top marks to the guy on his way to kingston on saturday. Made my day
Very funny, have a And I turned into a ten year old. Much to the bemusement/amusement of the OH. "Why is it so noisey, and why cant you stop giggling"
Brilliant cars, and top marks to the guy on his way to kingston on saturday. Made my day
gofasterrosssco said:
9mm said:
DonkeyApple said:
Lovely car but the 512 was the Ferrari that ended my Ferrari dream as a kid.
I grew up with access to many wonderful cars as a child but there was a heavy English bias and so I never crawled around a Ferrari until later in life. I always liked the look, the sound, the basic iconography of Ferrari.
Then one day I had the chance to sit in and climb over a Ferrari for the first proper time. It was a 512. I was sitting in the driver's seat and that is the exact moment my Ferrari dream basically died. It was the moment that I realised if it weren't for the noise and being able to see some of the exterior you were sitting there looking at the interior of what could have been any cheaply and mass produced box. Horrible plastic cowels, switches and dials. I just couldn't fathom how something so exotic could be so unbelievably mundane and ghastly.
You're not wrong. Incredibly badly put together.I grew up with access to many wonderful cars as a child but there was a heavy English bias and so I never crawled around a Ferrari until later in life. I always liked the look, the sound, the basic iconography of Ferrari.
Then one day I had the chance to sit in and climb over a Ferrari for the first proper time. It was a 512. I was sitting in the driver's seat and that is the exact moment my Ferrari dream basically died. It was the moment that I realised if it weren't for the noise and being able to see some of the exterior you were sitting there looking at the interior of what could have been any cheaply and mass produced box. Horrible plastic cowels, switches and dials. I just couldn't fathom how something so exotic could be so unbelievably mundane and ghastly.
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