12-07-2011, 02:34 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa
Ferrari Life Posts: 338
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Hi All I had a meeting in Pretoria this morning - around 60kms each way. The 308 went beautifully - all vital signs were absolutely perfect - she didn't skip a beat. While I was on the highway on the way back I got a bit startled when I heard a siren go off next to me. I looked out the window to see a Metro Police car (Highway Patrol) next to me. The passenger cop was signalling me to put the pedal down and push it!!! Only in Africa... Current: '81 308 GTSi; '81 911 Turbo Past: Ferrari: '81 308 GTSi Porsche: '68 911S; '73 911 RS Rep; '81 911SC; '84 Carrera; '87 928S4; Other: '04 Subaru WRX |
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12-07-2011, 02:43 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amsterdam
Ferrari Life Posts: 638
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Excellent! Sounds like a bit of Autostrada exists between Joburb and Pretoria! Great to hear that the 308 is running well and that the cracked manifold was the reason for the earlier scare. The "Safari Ferrari" is a beautiful example of a 308 GTSi and good to see her being enjoyed. David Current: 308 Michalone and a few 911's Past: 246gt, 512BB and a few 911's |
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12-07-2011, 03:02 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan
Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541
Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba
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That is a great story, Schu !!! I am sure you were startled at first. Very interesting. I have a similar experience, altho it was my RUF and not a Fcar. Few years back, I was crossing this bridge (with the usual traffic), and I noticed in my rear mirror a white bike (police) coming close. I was not speeding at all. He pulls up next to me (no sirens) and compliments my RUF. He added his comment, saynig that my car must be expensive and someone like himself cannot afford. I thanked him profusely and parted. w/ smiles Jimmy |
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12-07-2011, 05:02 AM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis
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Name: Doug
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12-07-2011, 01:11 PM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe
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Always nice to see the local officers of the law appreciate a fine motor car... Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv. | |
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12-07-2011, 03:36 PM
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| Owner Elite Member  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md
Ferrari Life Posts: 6,599
Name: Ed
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they are less forgiving around here. Unless.......Krispy Kreme!
Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife! |
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