RE: Ferrari 458 MM Speciale
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rtz62 said:
What a strange comment to make, as you missed the point; I wasn't casting doubt on the owner, it is the finished product I was alluding to.
Good luck to the guy, I'm pleased that he has sufficient funds to warrant doing something like this, but judging by the blizzard of comments on here, I'd suggest that his vision of what he thinks is gorgeous is far removed from the views of people posting on here.
Personally, I'd have bought a standard one of these and then used the extra $millions to buy a classic Ferrari, say a 500 Superfast...
Don't you think a chap who can spend that much on a one off car already has countless other cars.?Good luck to the guy, I'm pleased that he has sufficient funds to warrant doing something like this, but judging by the blizzard of comments on here, I'd suggest that his vision of what he thinks is gorgeous is far removed from the views of people posting on here.
Personally, I'd have bought a standard one of these and then used the extra $millions to buy a classic Ferrari, say a 500 Superfast...
I too know who owns this car, and I am sure in time the public will know too.
He's a prominent businessman and is well known as a collector, he has the 'Holy Trinity' amongst many other cars. and Wanted something unique no one else could have
For one off as a hint: Eric Claptons creation based on the 458 iirc was £2.7 Million ($4.5million). Theres a lot of reengineering that goes on, tend to keep the running gear of a current car of choice then work from there.
The F12 TRS for example was nearly $5 Million to make.
Its bonkers money but if you've had cars everyone else can buy it makes a change and is something unique to that owner.
But one offs are well within 7 figures at Ferrari - as the saying goes 'if you have to ask how much, you simply cannot afford it', well certainly in reference to this anyway.
I bloody love it though, owner has done a very good job of it!
And also this car was on Fiorano & photographed some time ago (around 2 months ago), the car is due to be picked up by the owner very soon!!!
Oilchange said:
I think you're in the minority here chap 
Err I don't think so .... just look at an Evora - the styling is a complete mess in comparison ... just because they share blacked-out A pillars doesn't make them similar Q.E.D. GranCab said:
Ask a sighted person to take you all to an optician ....
GranCab said:
Err I don't think so .... just look at an Evora - the styling is a complete mess in comparison ... just because they share blacked-out A pillars doesn't make them similar Q.E.D.
All those pictures do is highlight the similarities! Long nose overhang, slanty headlights, bonnet nostrils, canted screen, floating clamshell shaped roof, pinched waistline, sculptured air intakes, flowing rear spoiler.
Which car does that list describe?
The car was delivered to the owner earlier on today. It sits amongst a fantastic collection of cars! Hopefully the owner will divulge a little further information in regards to his collection and the process at a later stage.
From what he mentioned money and a history of buying Ferraris isn't enough to be considered for a one off these days.
From what he mentioned money and a history of buying Ferraris isn't enough to be considered for a one off these days.
My guess at owner would be Chris Evans, he is a Ferrari nut, has an impressive collection, his fleet are all white and he earns faaaaaaaaaaaaar too much money. Probably paid for this out of his salary negotiations for taking on the presenter job at TG.
Just a ponder.
I like it, but I do also like the 'standard' non-standard.
Just a ponder.
I like it, but I do also like the 'standard' non-standard.
rtz62 said:
topboss said:
What a strange comment to make about people you don't know.
What a strange comment to make, as you missed the point; I wasn't casting doubt on the owner, it is the finished product I was alluding to. Good luck to the guy, I'm pleased that he has sufficient funds to warrant doing something like this, but judging by the blizzard of comments on here, I'd suggest that his vision of what he thinks is gorgeous is far removed from the views of people posting on here.
Personally, I'd have bought a standard one of these and then used the extra $millions to buy a classic Ferrari, say a 500 Superfast...
Dafuq said:
My guess at owner would be Chris Evans, he is a Ferrari nut, has an impressive collection, his fleet are all white and he earns faaaaaaaaaaaaar too much money. Probably paid for this out of his salary negotiations for taking on the presenter job at TG.
Just a ponder.
I like it, but I do also like the 'standard' non-standard.
Guess again! Just a ponder.
I like it, but I do also like the 'standard' non-standard.
Don't forget their are plenty of businessman with collections not so much in the public eye. Chris Evans doesnt buy new stuff/enough new stuff to be considered for a one of 1! Its a very very small list of people ferrari invite - and its almost like signing a blank cheque!
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