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A little bit of (800hp) 959SC to start the day;
https://petrolicious.com/articles/meet-the-porsche...
https://petrolicious.com/articles/meet-the-porsche...
Edited by L100NYY on Wednesday 25th April 09:36
andy43 said:
I'll take this higher miles one for 35k less - from the same dealer. Weird. Is ferrari red paint really that important? What am I missing?
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Red is the default associated with the marque. I'm very much in the non-red camp.https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
That car is cheap, if 80k could be described as such. No details in the ad. but there's no reason for 35k difference so one suspects there's a reason iyswim.
Great cars. Arguably the most robust of the brand and other than the minority of manual 575s, and tlsingle digit 599 quotient of the same, you're looking at the last manual V12 of its ilk. Reckon that's a decent place to keep your coin.
Rocket. said:
Love sports bikes however recently this landed in my garage as looking after for a poorly friend (well that's what I told the Mrs) . On British B roads it is immense and just works, circa. 100 hp of instant go from the v-twin, supple suspension, brilliant brakes, great visibility, wheelies on demand (or not) 
One of my brothers KTM's...
He was talking about this as his next purchase...
And a couple of scooters;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748-2001/1129460...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748SP-IN-YELLOW-...
And of course a Midget for a midget;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-MG-Midget-1500-14k...
And;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Classic-Lancia-Del...
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748-2001/1129460...
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748SP-IN-YELLOW-...
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And of course a Midget for a midget;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-MG-Midget-1500-14k...
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And;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Classic-Lancia-Del...
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L100NYY said:
A little bit of (800hp) 959SC to start the day;
https://petrolicious.com/articles/meet-the-porsche...
I saw that, it's deeply lovely https://petrolicious.com/articles/meet-the-porsche...
Edited by L100NYY on Wednesday 25th April 09:36
Black 550 is cool, and I could easily find a home for the spare £35k....
andy43 said:
I'll take this higher miles one for 35k less - from the same dealer. Weird. Is ferrari red paint really that important? What am I missing?
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
I would say it is good value in today's mkt... It has doubled in value since I bought my GT3 - the Ferrari 550/575 was also a contender for my wallet's affection at the time. My GT3 has also doubled in value since I bought it... https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Although, I still think that the 456GT M on which the chassis of the 550 is based is an even prettier car and better vfm. Easier to sell to the Mrs given that it has proper rear seats. But then I always get put down like a sick pup - "What about that mythical GTS of yours that is in its 3d year of restoration?! Finish it, let's have a Euro trip in it with the kids and then swap it for whatever you like, but you aren't getting another GT car..."
Women, eh?!
Some 456 
A 456 on slightly bigger wheels is a magnificent thing - although I would stick with the originals personally.
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/sam-...
Clarkson & 456
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeMk7ckzhDU
A 456 on slightly bigger wheels is a magnificent thing - although I would stick with the originals personally.
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https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/cars/sam-...
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Clarkson & 456
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeMk7ckzhDU
Edited by L100NYY on Wednesday 25th April 10:16
Fast Bug said:
L100NYY said:
A little bit of (800hp) 959SC to start the day;
https://petrolicious.com/articles/meet-the-porsche...
I saw that, it's deeply lovely https://petrolicious.com/articles/meet-the-porsche...
Edited by L100NYY on Wednesday 25th April 09:36
Chris Stott said:
Rocket. said:
Love sports bikes however recently this landed in my garage as looking after for a poorly friend (well that's what I told the Mrs) . On British B roads it is immense and just works, circa. 100 hp of instant go from the v-twin, supple suspension, brilliant brakes, great visibility, wheelies on demand (or not)
One of my brothers KTM's...He was talking about this as his next purchase...
L100NYY said:
And a couple of scooters;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748-2001/1129460...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748SP-IN-YELLOW-...
Come on chaps, we're better than this.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748-2001/1129460...
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-748SP-IN-YELLOW-...
Haven't watched this TG Ferrari documentary for a while......and if you haven't got half to spare at least just turn your speakers up at 4:49 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isr_fUuXpzo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isr_fUuXpzo
L100NYY said:
That's the kind of guy you want to buy a Lotus from, lots of pens in the top pocket of his overalls you know it's been looked after Loving the 959s the blue and the green don't mind at all
ATM said:
What are these like?
Fun fun fun 
I have one and think it's great. The steering, whilst a bit lacking in feel, is really quick geared and combined with the really pointy front end it makes the car feel really alive and nimble.
It's also far faster than I ever imagined it would be. It feels as fast as the 987 Boxster S that went before it (and is way more fun).
Also, fairly depreciation proof and cheap to run.
Edit - and the brakes (6 piston calipers) are fantastic.
Edited by TVR MAN on Wednesday 25th April 13:14
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