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Old 08-18-2017, 01:46 AM
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Default 1957-58 Ferrari 250 Testarosa ?!

A change of pace from pricing threads. I stayed in Yosemite last night and spotted mechanics working on this Ferrari 250 testarosa. The owner was doing a rally / tour before driving into Monterrey. There can't be many of these around and most are likely in the hands of collectors who don't drive them much. A beautiful car being enjoyed as intended...now back to driving my GT3...
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Wow...that thing looks freaking awesome.
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$40M car right there if authentic
Is it definitely not a replica from a 250PF or 250GTE chassis?
brave man if it is the real deal
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Whew, finally added jmg3 to the ignore list. Looks like I was member 445 to do so.

Anyway; wonderful looking car. Definitely a (nearly) priceless piece of automotive history. But, it's nice to see someone driving it. Monteray Car Week was and always is on my list each year, but I haven't made it in forever.
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Not something seen frequently. Nice to see one on the road!
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Cool car, but is it just me trying to understand how you fit in that car?
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Great car....anyone know if it is real?
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One of my all time favorite cars....I think they're gorgeous. Couple of years ago I was at Pebble Beach and they had about 10 Testa Rossas. It was quite a sight!












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Originally Posted by Burren
Whew, finally added jmg3 to the ignore list. Looks like I was member 445 to do so.

Anyway; wonderful looking car. Definitely a (nearly) priceless piece of automotive history. But, it's nice to see someone driving it. Monteray Car Week was and always is on my list each year, but I haven't made it in forever.



No surprise


There is an original in Chicago but that collection at Pebble beach is astounding.
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Always loved Stan Mott's Pignatelli, no doubt inspired by the Testa Rossa;

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absolutely beautiful .
my does it look more beautiful when not in a concourse event but actually in the wild. this is masturbation material. sorry guys. big fan of this car...
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I thought it could have been Ralph Lauren's car but the plate doesn't match
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I heard a rumor at the hotel the car was going to be driven by Derek Bell. I can't confirm if true. I am a Porsche guy, so don't know a lot about Ferraris, but all of the basics were there indicating it was the real deal. Coolest thing were the Weber Carbs with Ferrari etched on them. That along with the red valve covers were true car ****....
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My buddy drove his during the Concorso drive before his brakes went out completely. He was able to drop it into second, turn engine off and slowly pull handbrake to get it to a stop.. scary stuff. Here we are back at his house last night with his mechanic working on it .. even prettier in person (the car not my buddy)
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