Ferrari Highlight of 2011?

Boxer · 12-23-2011, 09:27 AM

As the year is winding to a close, what was everyone's Ferrari highlight of the year.

Mine was participating in a small private trackday for 288 GTOs, F40s, F50s, & Enzos only. Being a part of and seeing all these rare cars being driven hard around a circuit was a great experience.

212Export · 12-23-2011, 10:13 AM

My Ferrari highlight was everyday in this year, when I was able to take "D" or/and now "F" for just a 20 to 40 km stint out. Not to forget the F40 in the early monthes of this year. I just love the Ferraris.

Another highlight was the Fled trip to Italy in February, although a lttle adventureous. But on this trip, I learned to know Barry and Capo, 2 absolutely great guys.....and the almost now yearly trip to the UK to Boxer. Thanks to all of you. You all enrich my life greatly !

Barry · 12-23-2011, 10:52 AM

My Ferrari highlight was also our Italian FLED.

In particular one highlight was flying to Milan, taking the train to Switzerland and all to meet Capo who had promised me an F430. As I came up the escalator in Lugano train station to street level (Capo was to meet me at the top of the escalator) I remember thinking "what am I doing? I hope Capo doesn't turn out to be a 13 yr old, promising Ferrari's from his bedroom!!" Of course nothing of the sort was the case!!

And what an excellent week we had.

Making more friends who share the same passion (illness...

)

Barry · 12-23-2011, 10:53 AM

Oh, I should also add the aquisition of my first classic Ferrari....

... and the test drive in the 458... oh I could go on and on... it's all good.

JayG · 12-23-2011, 10:57 AM

Picking up my first Ferrari to add to the stable. October 6th is now "Ferrari Day" on my calendar.

champagne612 · 12-23-2011, 12:56 PM

The Senna movie night!

One of my favorite movies with a group of Ferrari nuts.

It was also nice to see many old acquaintances coming into FLife ... equally was sharing posts with the ole boys here.

All in all - 2011 was a damn good year!

jeffg11 · 12-23-2011, 01:05 PM

Without a doubt, it would be the delivery of my first Ferrari! This has been a great year.

lucca brazzi · 12-23-2011, 05:27 PM

this past summer , every saturday that i was in the 328 with the top off , and the warm dry california sun on my face , being able to pull over, shut it down , and stare out at the ocean, and just be in the moment , and realize that things just dont get any better. I am a driver , i have a Ferrari for the sole purpose to fullfill my passion to drive . I dont beleive that any other car can feed that passion,other than another Ferrari .

308 GTB · 12-23-2011, 06:20 PM

Barry · 12-24-2011, 12:25 AM

That looked like fun. What speed did that Lambo come past you at, at 3.00"?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 308 GTB

RossoVeloce · 12-24-2011, 05:58 AM

Being completely honest, mine was joining this site. You all are great people. Thank you for putting up with me for a whole year. Here's to another great year of Ferrari!

xraes · 12-24-2011, 06:23 AM

My first.

Happy Holidays all.

Rodney

Kurby69 · 12-24-2011, 06:37 AM

I will always remember 2011 as the year I bought my first Ferrari!!!

Killer58 · 12-24-2011, 06:48 AM

Watching Al warm his breakfast burrito on the muffler of his 360. Priceless.

Vitalone · 12-24-2011, 07:09 AM

Exploring France and Italy in the Michalone with sleeping navigator in the company of Onno and Harald. Enjoying views of beautiful Europe framed by the raked windscreen of the Michalone with the magnificent JazzyO 550 never far out of the frame. Visiting the Ferrari factory during this adventure to realise a 20 year old dream since first standing outside the factory gates. 4500km of FerrariLife Ferrari-driving bliss those 9 days in sunny September 2011. Capped by friendly cops sending me on my way after parking at 1am on the broad sidewalk outside the apartment after a 17 hour marathon drive from Verona back to Amsterdam. When the Michalone never missed a beat. And discovering how well a Ferrari Becker sat nav works in Ferrari continental cruising. What an adventure!

wetpet · 12-24-2011, 08:38 AM

i'm not sure. this was a relatively slow year car wise. Maybe the canadian grand prix was my highlight. or cavallino.

Maranellohouse · 12-24-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossoVeloce

Being completely honest, mine was joining this site. You all are great people. Thank you for putting up with me for a whole year. Here's to another great year of Ferrari!

That's a very kind thing to say

3 things for me.

Meeting Barry and having his 360 sit on my drive.
Finally shaking hands to agree to buy a TR once I sell the 308.
Getting a disc sent to me with loads of photos of a special car.

308 GTB · 12-24-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

That looked like fun. What speed did that Lambo come past you at, at 3.00"?!

Barry,

I was accelerating out of the chicane so I was probably doing about 90 MPH when the Aventador passed me.

Barry

Barry · 12-24-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maranellohouse

Meeting Barry and having his 360 sit on my drive.

Pleasure was all mine.

JASApplications · 12-31-2011, 11:23 AM

Spotting my first Enzo!

12-23-2011, 09:27 AM	#1
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,778	Ferrari Highlight of 2011? As the year is winding to a close, what was everyone's Ferrari highlight of the year. Mine was participating in a small private trackday for 288 GTOs, F40s, F50s, & Enzos only. Being a part of and seeing all these rare cars being driven hard around a circuit was a great experience. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

12-23-2011, 10:52 AM	#3
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	My Ferrari highlight was also our Italian FLED. In particular one highlight was flying to Milan, taking the train to Switzerland and all to meet Capo who had promised me an F430. As I came up the escalator in Lugano train station to street level (Capo was to meet me at the top of the escalator) I remember thinking "what am I doing? I hope Capo doesn't turn out to be a 13 yr old, promising Ferrari's from his bedroom!!" Of course nothing of the sort was the case!! And what an excellent week we had. Making more friends who share the same passion (illness... ) Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

12-23-2011, 10:53 AM	#4
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	Oh, I should also add the aquisition of my first classic Ferrari.... ... and the test drive in the 458... oh I could go on and on... it's all good. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

12-23-2011, 05:27 PM	#8
lucca brazzi Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 441	highlight this past summer , every saturday that i was in the 328 with the top off , and the warm dry california sun on my face , being able to pull over, shut it down , and stare out at the ocean, and just be in the moment , and realize that things just dont get any better. I am a driver , i have a Ferrari for the sole purpose to fullfill my passion to drive . I dont beleive that any other car can feed that passion,other than another Ferrari .

12-24-2011, 05:58 AM	#11
RossoVeloce Join Date: Jun 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 178 Name: Nathan	Being completely honest, mine was joining this site. You all are great people. Thank you for putting up with me for a whole year. Here's to another great year of Ferrari! "People who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are usually the ones who do,"- Steve Jobs

12-23-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,278	My Ferrari highlight was everyday in this year, when I was able to take "D" or/and now "F" for just a 20 to 40 km stint out. Not to forget the F40 in the early monthes of this year. I just love the Ferraris. Another highlight was the Fled trip to Italy in February, although a lttle adventureous. But on this trip, I learned to know Barry and Capo, 2 absolutely great guys.....and the almost now yearly trip to the UK to Boxer. Thanks to all of you. You all enrich my life greatly !

12-23-2011, 10:57 AM	#5
JayG Owner Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Acworth, Ga, U.S.A. Ferrari Life Posts: 323	Picking up my first Ferrari to add to the stable. October 6th is now "Ferrari Day" on my calendar.

12-23-2011, 12:56 PM	#6
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,629 Name: Doug	The Senna movie night! One of my favorite movies with a group of Ferrari nuts. It was also nice to see many old acquaintances coming into FLife ... equally was sharing posts with the ole boys here. All in all - 2011 was a damn good year!

12-23-2011, 01:05 PM	#7
jeffg11 Owner Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: White Lake, MI Ferrari Life Posts: 11 Name: Jeffery	Without a doubt, it would be the delivery of my first Ferrari! This has been a great year.

12-23-2011, 06:20 PM	#9
308 GTB Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Jersey Ferrari Life Posts: 405 Name: Barry

12-24-2011, 06:23 AM	#12
xraes Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lafayette, LA Ferrari Life Posts: 22 Name: Rodney Burns	My first. Happy Holidays all. Rodney Attached Images

12-24-2011, 06:37 AM	#13
Kurby69 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jackson, MO. Ferrari Life Posts: 167 Name: Greg	I will always remember 2011 as the year I bought my first Ferrari!!!

12-24-2011, 06:48 AM	#14
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Watching Al warm his breakfast burrito on the muffler of his 360. Priceless. Of all the narcissists I know, I love me the most.

12-24-2011, 07:09 AM	#15
Vitalone Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amsterdam Ferrari Life Posts: 638	Exploring France and Italy in the Michalone with sleeping navigator in the company of Onno and Harald. Enjoying views of beautiful Europe framed by the raked windscreen of the Michalone with the magnificent JazzyO 550 never far out of the frame. Visiting the Ferrari factory during this adventure to realise a 20 year old dream since first standing outside the factory gates. 4500km of FerrariLife Ferrari-driving bliss those 9 days in sunny September 2011. Capped by friendly cops sending me on my way after parking at 1am on the broad sidewalk outside the apartment after a 17 hour marathon drive from Verona back to Amsterdam. When the Michalone never missed a beat. And discovering how well a Ferrari Becker sat nav works in Ferrari continental cruising. What an adventure! David Current: 308 Michalone and a few 911's Past: 246gt, 512BB and a few 911's

12-24-2011, 08:38 AM	#16
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,599 Name: Ed	i'm not sure. this was a relatively slow year car wise. Maybe the canadian grand prix was my highlight. or cavallino. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

12-31-2011, 11:23 AM	#20
JASApplications Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 71 Name: James	Spotting my first Enzo! Future Ferrari owner

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