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JazzyO

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1,015 posts

51 months

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Well, the 458 finally arrived. My factory delivery was cancelled, and then I still had to wait for quite a long time.

But I picked her up this afternoon, and I'm driving to Italy tomorrow. I am absolutely mind-blown by the specifications in real life. I mean, I had an idea, but it is even better than I had hoped for. Life doesn't get much better than this. Epic day.

Some quick shots in the sun - I'll post some more when we shoot some in the Italian country side.


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JazzyO

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Quick update on the specs, in case people are wondering:

Exterior: Nero Stellato. Roof: Rosso Maranello.
Interior: Pelle Nero, Bordeaux alcantara
Carbon driver zone, headers, interior sills
4 point harnasses.

Various other bits but you get the idea.


Onno

AndyBrew

1,184 posts

89 months

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WOW!!!

That looks absolutely amazing, lucky man smile

70proof

3,232 posts

25 months

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congrats man.... so used to seeing a black roof combo this is interesting, though not sure for me...

events

239 posts

126 months

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I like that - great to see something different on a Ferrari.
Enjoy
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CIE560

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63 months

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Great taste and great spec, I love those wheels smile

ls3steve

990 posts

41 months

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Looks fantastic.
interior is stunning. Enjoy that beast of a car

JazzyO

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70proof said:
congrats man.... so used to seeing a black roof combo this is interesting, though not sure for me...
No worries - I realise this is not for everyone.

Two things though - it is a combination that is almost impossible to do justice on pics. There is a lot of subtlety in both the metallic black and the 3-layer red. In real life, very few people seem to dislike it.

Second, the real life combination is even better than I thought it would be, even though I did have a good idea of what it would look like.

But, as said, one can't argue about taste and if it's not for you, that's OK with me. I am very happy, though, that my car is unique AFAIK, and that she really makes me feel more special than a Rosso Corsa 458.


Onno

RevHappy

1,177 posts

32 months

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Loving the "new black" bits wink

Fantuzzi

1,516 posts

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Love black 458s, seems to be their best colour. (Although you cant go far wrong with a 458...)

Shame the pics dont do the roof justice in the pics, havnt seen that combo before so look foward to seeing it bathed in Italian sushine!

Enjoy!

carsarecool

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109 months

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What a stunning car! Congratulations!

raptor600

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16 months

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Well done! Awesome car...although I think I have seen that colour scheme before...



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Rocco1

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53 months

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stunning and enjoy!

kbf1981

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70 months

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That looks amazing! Congrats!!!

groak

3,254 posts

49 months

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I'm currently in the huff with Ferrari, but that absolute peach has almost got a flicker of interest going again.

Hope it drives and is finished as well as it looks.

It's a beauty. A real beauty. And even more so for being individualistic and no doubt unique.

russman777

158 posts

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Great color combo looks really fresh with the red bits,love the alloys,my friend used to have a 458 but all red,I must say your color combo is miles better,I bet your looking forward to putting a few miles on it before you can give it some punishment,as its meant to be driven hard and not a garage queen

TomN94

2,395 posts

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Certainly a colour scheme I have never seen before, I did originally turn my nose up at it, but....after looking at the photos a few times, it has grown on me.

Congratulations on the purchase, it truly is a fabulous car, I have been fortunate enough to ride in a 458, for 30 minutes, but it was just insane, the acceleration was other worldly, and the grip...WOW!


Enjoy!

cc8s

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73 months

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Is it a 'nod' to a particular classic car? Or just a colour combo you like?

Camlet

316 posts

19 months

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JazzyO said:
Quick update on the specs, in case people are wondering:

Exterior: Nero Stellato. Roof: Rosso Maranello.
Interior: Pelle Nero, Bordeaux alcantara
Carbon driver zone, headers, interior sills
4 point harnasses.

Various other bits but you get the idea.


Onno
Nicely done. I like you've red calipers to match the roof....the run of colour from the A pillar to the wheels looks very smart. And the black harnasses to complement insets, neat. Enjoy!

JazzyO

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cc8s said:
Is it a 'nod' to a particular classic car? Or just a colour combo you like?
The latter. I played with the configurator for 2 months to come up with this.

I was going after "sporty-chique", which I think is the essence of the 458. It is a sporty GT, not a full-out sportscar.


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