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Rosienchip said:
Unfortunately, he doesn't want to take the shop up on their offer of showing him the car because he obviously can't afford to buy it and doesn't want to look like a lying fool. what can I say, he's mad but he has a good conscience........I would have probably jumped at the chance if it was my dream car. Thanks for all your help guys. I think he works 3/4hours from the showroom so he might drive in on an evening and see if he can see it through the window.
Have a great day !!!!!
Thanks again.
Hi Rosienchip,Have a great day !!!!!
Thanks again.
Edited by Rosienchip on Friday 12th March 01:50
If he is honest with the dealership up front, tells them that he can't afford to buy but that he is a huge enthusiast and has never seen one etc, I'm sure they will be absolutely fine. Today's enthusiasts are tomorrow's potential customers.
You go in, you be honest and respectful of the cars and the people, and you'll find the dealership and salesmen are happy to spend a little time with you, assuming they aren't busy. If they are, you'd be left alone anyway to have a look around.
Good luck and I hope he does take up their offer. For any car fan, they are quite a sight to behold.
Rosienchip said:
Unfortunately, he doesn't want to take the shop up on their offer of showing him the car because he obviously can't afford to buy it and doesn't want to look like a lying fool. what can I say, he's mad but he has a good conscience........I would have probably jumped at the chance if it was my dream car. Thanks for all your help guys. I think he works 3/4hours from the showroom so he might drive in on an evening and see if he can see it through the window.
Have a great day !!!!!
Thanks again.
I live round the corner from Joe Macari, and they are very open to people entering the showroom to look around. They're very good like that, and hugely appreciated by kids and petrolheads alike. Not sure how it works with Covid right now, but normally you just ring the bell, explain that you would like to look round, and they let you in. No hassle whatsoever.Have a great day !!!!!
Thanks again.
Edited by Rosienchip on Friday 12th March 01:50
I've looked over their F40 several times, and can dream of the lottery win that would allow the funds to purchase it
Although this was on the south coast and not it Scotland - I managed to get a passenger ride in one at a charity car event about 10 years ago a Dunsfold where I paid about £150 for a couple of laps - sorry for the poor quality phone pic as phone's weren't very good at pictures back then
The event back then was called Dad's day out and I understand it's now called the Supercar event and is much bigger. I don't have any affiliation with the event but it still goes ahead - https://thesupercarevent.com. I've not been for a few years but they still offer hypercar rides, however it states the cars are announced on the day so there's no guarantee. Even if there isn't or you don't get the chance to see once, it's a great event and you get to see lot's of nice cars and of cause it's for a great cause!
The event back then was called Dad's day out and I understand it's now called the Supercar event and is much bigger. I don't have any affiliation with the event but it still goes ahead - https://thesupercarevent.com. I've not been for a few years but they still offer hypercar rides, however it states the cars are announced on the day so there's no guarantee. Even if there isn't or you don't get the chance to see once, it's a great event and you get to see lot's of nice cars and of cause it's for a great cause!
df76 said:
Always thought that the guys that raced them in UK club racing through the 90s were particularly brave with their cash. Certainly looks that way given the current value.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYeUcEzr1Tg
Thanks for posting this - I haven’t seen it before. I was there that day racing in a different formula. One of the Ferrari race car driver s turned up in his road car for the day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYeUcEzr1Tg
Well I showed him your comments and I think he's going to give them a message and be honest stating he can't obviously afford to buy it but could he come in and look over it. I am really loving all the pictures and stories....... i am 7 months due with my son and I hope he has the same stories with his dad and about cars....... and maybe even by the time he goes to these events I might know more that what an engine size means on a car 😆 🤣 😂
Only seen them at Goodwood FoS (three years I think)
Not sure why some say the sound is disappointing. They sounded incredible.
There is a video from Autocar where the journalist (sorry can't remember his name), says the F40 is similar to the 430 Scud in spec but feels much quicker.
It does look 'kit car' like inside though. I know it's not the main point of the car, but if I spent that money on it I would want a better quality finish. Considering you can buy other exotica with the performance and a decent interior.
Not sure why some say the sound is disappointing. They sounded incredible.
There is a video from Autocar where the journalist (sorry can't remember his name), says the F40 is similar to the 430 Scud in spec but feels much quicker.
It does look 'kit car' like inside though. I know it's not the main point of the car, but if I spent that money on it I would want a better quality finish. Considering you can buy other exotica with the performance and a decent interior.
LukeDM said:
It’s a very long way but you mentioned he travels to Bristol... there is often one at a cars and coffee event called re:fuel that’s held once a month (pre pandemic) at Dunkeswell airfield in Devon. Couldn’t guarantee that it would be there though.
Thanks for that, sounds like a good thing to look out for.He showed me this poster when he was younger he had on his wall of the car and a toy one on top.....
These cars all look like fancy toys to me !!!
Oceanrower said:
Mark8815 said:
vaderface said:
An F40 next to an MR2?
Bizarre indeed.
Sorry to disappoint you but it looks like it’s a fake...
Fun Bus said:
Oceanrower said:
I disagree. I’ve had a car check back as an F40 on the plate. Not been MOT’d since June 2016. The proportions look right too. Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff