F12 Speciale?

[Camlet]

Thanks Jason. Much appreciated. Very cool you think it's a little retro. Spot on. I based the idea on the sublime 1961 250 SWB Le Mans car. The link being "Passo Corto". Or, in the case of the tdf, what Ferari's marketing call "virtuale passo corto"

[Pork]

Ah, the agony of choice! That'll look superb, well done.

[Camlet]

bertie said:

Camlet said:

Thanks. Cool you say retro, spot on. I based the idea on the sublime 1961 250 SWB Le Mans car.

That's going to look mighty fine!

I totally agree with your reasoning, dark colours lose the details, yellow looks fantastic but maybe a bit too much on the road.

Saw a silver on the line, looked fab, as curiously did a flat grey.

Cheers. The preview car was in trip yellow and close up it's wild. Just too much for me, my daughter would much prefer the yellow, then again she much prefers the idea of an all black Aventador over any Fezza lol.

[Camlet]

Pork said:

Ah, the agony of choice! That'll look superb, well done.

Thanks, fingers crossed. I'll post the final render when I receive it from the factory.

[bertie]

Camlet said:

Cheers. The preview car was in trip yellow and close up it's wild. Just too much for me, my daughter would much prefer the yellow, then again she much prefers the idea of an all black Aventador over any Fezza lol.

Yes, that's the one I posted the pics of from when I was there doing an Atelier, looks fabulous but I know what you mean about maybe being a bit much.

On the line there was an all black Tdf which I thought looked terrible and a Pozi blue which was even worse!

[jasonwdh]

Camlet said:

Thanks Jason. Much appreciated. Very cool you think it's a little retro. Spot on. I based the idea on the sublime 1961 250 SWB Le Mans car. The link being "Passo Corto". Or, in the case of the tdf, what Ferari's marketing call "virtuale passo corto"

I think I've seen a 250TdF in this colour scheme too, an acquaintance had one in Red/Blue stripe but that wasn't too shabbhy either

Just looking at the yellow car on P3 and the Silver is going to contrast the Black sills/air intakes and back light/diffuser cluster perfectly. Fine choice if I may say so Sir

[mattf93]

Camlet said:

The tdf has been the most challenging car I've specced.

I still can't put my finger on why it's been so demanding, perhaps it's the opposing forces: the powerful grace associated with a front V12 (beautifully captured by the F12, 599, 575 and 550 for example) versus the vibrant aggression normally associated with an extreme V8 (the Speciale, Scud and 360 CS for example)?

Triple yellow is awesome but too shouty for me. Rosso Corsa doesn't seem to be a popular choice. Dark colours IMO hide the complex detail of the tdf and are a brave choice. But a Titanio tdf delivered in Europe looks superb, the greys (Ferro, GS, CdF) suit the tdf well.

Yesterday I finally agreed with my dealer the spec. It's done. It's a wrap. I am excited and relieved.

The final cut:

Exterior:

Argento Nurburgring
Single racing stripe nose to tail in John Lennon's 1965 330 GT Azzuro Blue.
Diamond wheels.
Nero Lucido calipers.
Gloss carbon exterior (inc hub cups, fog lamp, underdoor cover, exterior front).
Body colour exterior mirrors.
Standard exhaust pipes (brightest metal choice to contrast).
Scuderia shields.

Interior:

Blue medio, with a mix/contrast between leather and alcantara all in Blue medio.
White rev counter.
Carbon travel rear bench.
Carbon dashboard inserts.
Horse stitched on headrest in Grigio Chiaro.
Daytona racing seats.

Plus usual extras: lifter, passenger display, hi end audio, fire ext, carpets with logo, cameras etc.


I've tried to combine the car's grace and aggression. I've tried to create something a little special while restricting the number of colours used, and instead use differences in texture and finish to create contrast.

Slot tbc but probably around Q3. Will wait for the render.

A very challenging car to spec, but of course outstanding fun

Very Tastefully done! Hopefully will see photos/see it in person at some point this year

Are you happy now?

[jtremlett]

Camlet said:

...Single racing stripe nose to tail in John Lennon's 1965 330 GT Azzuro Blue...

Now I know why you wanted to know what colour John Lennon's 330 was!

Sounds like a great spec. I do agree that it needs to be in a lighter colour or you lose the detail.

Jonathan

[Camlet]

jtremlett said:

Camlet said:

...Single racing stripe nose to tail in John Lennon's 1965 330 GT Azzuro Blue...

Now I know why you wanted to know what colour John Lennon's 330 was!

Sounds like a great spec. I do agree that it needs to be in a lighter colour or you lose the detail.

Jonathan

Thanks for your help Jonathan. Appreciated.