Is the F512M a worthy future classic
Discussion
thegreenhell said:
Autocar top speeds were recorded on the Millbrook banked bowl. Even Tiff Needell could only get 195mph out of a McLaren F1 around there, due to the fact that you're constantly turning left and scrubbing the tyres.
Excuse the tangent, but since it's come up...As many on here may know, Millbrook's High Speed Bowl has markings in each of the five lanes indicating the speed at which the car will stay perfectly placed with no steering input required (40/50/60/75/100mph). There's a fantastic story of two motoring journalists who once planted a Bentley on cruise control in either the 75mph or 100mph lane, then very carefully both climbed into the back seats just to say they'd done it (before swiftly returning). I've heard there's photographic evidence - but never seen it.
-Ed
torquespeak said:
Excuse the tangent, but since it's come up...
As many on here may know, Millbrook's High Speed Bowl has markings in each of the five lanes indicating the speed at which the car will stay perfectly placed with no steering input required (40/50/60/75/100mph). There's a fantastic story of two motoring journalists who once planted a Bentley on cruise control in either the 75mph or 100mph lane, then very carefully both climbed into the back seats just to say they'd done it (before swiftly returning). I've heard there's photographic evidence - but never seen it.
-Ed
Wasn't that Tiff Needell & Jason Plato on 5th Gear?As many on here may know, Millbrook's High Speed Bowl has markings in each of the five lanes indicating the speed at which the car will stay perfectly placed with no steering input required (40/50/60/75/100mph). There's a fantastic story of two motoring journalists who once planted a Bentley on cruise control in either the 75mph or 100mph lane, then very carefully both climbed into the back seats just to say they'd done it (before swiftly returning). I've heard there's photographic evidence - but never seen it.
-Ed
Picked my 512tr up 2 weeks ago. Had the biggest grin all the way home. Really like it a lot. Was very surprised how user friendly it is, especially compared with my Countach. Fantastic engine and gearbox. No squeaks or rattles inside, rides great. Can look quite big and intimidating from outside, but once on the move feels surprisingly small.
gt2-r said:
Picked my 512tr up 2 weeks ago. Had the biggest grin all the way home. Really like it a lot. Was very surprised how user friendly it is, especially compared with my Countach. Fantastic engine and gearbox. No squeaks or rattles inside, rides great. Can look quite big and intimidating from outside, but once on the move feels surprisingly small.
Know that grin.This LHD 512M didn't sell at auction yesterday and H&H are inviting offers.
Guide price was £170-190k if anyone's interested.
http://www.handh.co.uk/buy/1995-ferrari-512-m/1384...
Guide price was £170-190k if anyone's interested.
http://www.handh.co.uk/buy/1995-ferrari-512-m/1384...
AMG Merc said:
MDL111 said:
every time I click on this thread, the immediate next action is to go onto mobile.de and look at cars for sale .... this will not end well
Oh yes it will! 
from my point of view - yes definitely
accountant view - not so much I suspect
there is a very big spread on prices - from 100k to well in excess of 200k. I wonder how big the quality difference is between the cars.
Do the TRs have any significant weak points? Anybody on here ever had to rebuild an engione or a transmission? What are other really expensive items?
Thanks all
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