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Model Cars Thread.
As I've mentioned in another thread, I've been collecting model cars for some time. Mostly Corvette's and other American Muscle Cars.
I've decided to move on and to focus on some Ferrari models now. What better way to start a collection than the magnificent 250 GTO? Here are some pics of the first Ferrari in my collection. (Since I can only dream of ever collecting real Ferrari's, model cars will have to do... ) Here she is in "street version" trim. [IMG][/IMG] Here are some quick facts on the 250 GTO. Total of 36 were built from 1962 to 1964. These cars command well into the 8 digits before the .00 now. That's over $10 million dollars. Rumor has it, most of these cars survived and accounted for. Numbers built 36 Produced from 1962 - 1963 Body design Gestione Sportiva Engine Configuration Type 168 Comp 62 60º V 12 Location Front, longitudinally mounted Construction silumin block, light alloy head Displacement 2.953 liter / 180.2 cu in Bore / Stroke 73.0 mm (2.9 in) / 58.8 mm (2.3 in) Compression 9.7:1 Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC Fuel feed 6 Weber 38 DCN Carburettors Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Drivetrain Chassis/body aluminium body on steel tubular frame Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs, Koni shock absorbers, anti roll bar Rear suspension rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, Watt's linkage, Koni shock absorbers Steering ZF worm-and-peg Brakes Dunlop discs, all-round Gearbox 5 speed Manual Drive Rear wheel drive Dimensions Weight 1050 kilo / 2314.9 lbs Length / Width / Height 4400 mm (173.2 in) / 1675 mm (65.9 in) / 1245 mm (49 in) Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2400 mm (94.5 in) / 1354 mm (53.3 in) / 1346 mm (53 in) Performance figures Power 302 bhp / 225 KW @ 7500 rpm Torque 333 Nm / 246 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm BHP/Liter 102 bhp / liter Power to weight 0.29 bhp / kg Top Speed 280 km/h / 174 mph 0-60 mph 5.8 s Got to love that V12 with the 6 Weber Carbs sitting up top. Last edited by PHC1; 09-15-2009 at 10:38 PM. |
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I had a couple Ferrari Formula One 1/12th, 1/18th scale models -- but they were trashed during a move from Germany. Broke my heart.
The only one I'd be interested is in the LARGE Ferrari F1 (1/5th scale) -- but, when available, goes for around $4K+. That would make my day -- someday, anyway. I saw your collection -- very, very nice.
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters. Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake) Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver) Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's. Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974). Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf. Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit). Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock. Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers. Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts. Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps. Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC. Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA. RCM: Audio Desk PRO Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets. |
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Yes, but over the last year is when I got out of the habit of arranging my sleep so I could watch the practices & races on Speed channel. Still my favorite & when I lived in Germany (6 years), attended as many F1 races as I could. Followed that up with the inaugural F1 race at Indy in 2000 which was my last F1 attendance.
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters. Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake) Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver) Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's. Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974). Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf. Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit). Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock. Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers. Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts. Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps. Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC. Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA. RCM: Audio Desk PRO Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets. |
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I thought I would keep this thread going with some interesting cars and the relevant info, pics and youtube videos when available. I am mostly concentrating on Ferrari right now but have a pretty large collection of other cars.
Today's car and my latest addition to the collection. The 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso. Lusso stands for "Luxury" version. This particular model is modeled after the actual car that was owned by Steve McQueen in marrone metallizzato (chestnut brown metallized)! Some interesting background info: At the 1960 Geneva Motor Show, Ferrari introduced a touring version of their potent SWB race car and many owners could then buy near-copies of the cars they saw on the tracks for weekend drives. The SWB was the first Berlinetta body that was suitable for production on the 2400mm short-wheel-base chassis. Sergio Pininfarina called it “the first of our three quantum leaps in design with Ferrari.” Ferrari offered the SWB in distinct specification which would be suited for for the demands of the racetrack, highway or sometimes both. Cars varied to suit individual customers’ requirements. Some of the very fastest models were called competitzione and used lightweight aluminum-alloy bodies, while the lusso road-going version had a fully trimmed interior, softer springing and steel body. The Colombo designed engine was a version of the Ferrari V12 used on earlier 250 GTs, but for 1959 it used the 'outside plug' cylinder head with 12 intake ports. Generally this produced 250 to 280 bhp depending on state of tune. Early versions had drum brakes while Dunlop discs were used to the model in 1960. [ame=http://youtu.be/THPtj7slKmU]Steve McQueen's Ferrari - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://youtu.be/GssBf0QwreY]Ferrari 250 Lusso on Mulholland - YouTube[/ame] Last edited by PHC1; 12-09-2011 at 10:54 PM. |
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10 million for a car... Sorry I don't get it
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People spend 10x that or over $100 million for a original painting by Picasso for example. You don't think a rare Ferrari is worth that much? Many collect them for pleasure of owning a piece of history and "rolling art" and view them as an "investment". Although prices fluctuated wildly on Ferraris in the past 20 years, time will only make these cars worth more and more.
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I do if you are looking for an investment and have a love of the Marque, I'd rather look and drive a piece of art rather than stare a a pile of gold. IMHO
Regards, Jim
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I didn't come home empty handed from the Greenwich show!!!
All Ferrari and all 1/43 scale which I have never collected much. I guess this makes me a 1/43 scale collector as well now. |
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