Introduction

Killer58 · 06-22-2010, 11:32 AM

Hello Everyone,

I joined about a month ago and have been avidly reading the exchanges here. What a fantastic site and source of information. I am beginning the process of acquiring my first Ferrari so look forward to participation on this site as a means of smoothing the process.

A Navy Pilot by trade, I'm originally from California but now call DC home. Current cars include a 64 Jaguar MK II, a 64 Land Rover, a 67 Triumph TR4A, and my current project, a 58 Jaguar 150S roadster (hence the callsign).

Look forward to meeting you all on the boards.

Regards,
David

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 06-22-2010, 01:06 PM

Welcome to FL, David. Good luck in your search too. w/ smiles Jimmy

Andrew · 06-22-2010, 01:09 PM

David,

Welcome to Ferrari Life

Granucci · 06-22-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer58

Hello Everyone,

I joined about a month ago and have been avidly reading the exchanges here. What a fantastic site and source of information. I am beginning the process of acquiring my first Ferrari so look forward to participation on this site as a means of smoothing the process.

A Navy Pilot by trade, I'm originally from California but now call DC home. Current cars include a 64 Jaguar MK II, a 64 Land Rover, a 67 Triumph TR4A, and my current project, a 58 Jaguar 150S roadster (hence the callsign).

Look forward to meeting you all on the boards.

Regards,
David

Welcome.

1. What car are you looking towards, if you ans. me #2 below I'll bet I can guess

2: What did you fly?

Killer58 · 06-22-2010, 01:31 PM

Granucci,

I'm a helo driver, and have flown everything we have except the CH-53. But my first love is the 'ol H-3 !!

So, what model do you rekon I'm after?

SF,
DMS

Granucci · 06-22-2010, 04:25 PM

ya' know I was going to say helo or COD

You probably spent a few hours, perhaps, flying D-patterns off the Starboard
hmm.

I'm guessing, from your collection, you want one of two models: All old metal, no plastic saddle for you: Gotta talk to Jimmy or Boxer or Andrew on collector series, but DINO comes to mind unless you have a banker you been hiding. Matter of fact you'll need a banker for the Dino.

or

If a newer model: 308 328 Series. They are easy to maintain, nice drivers and look timeless.

Mondials are more a bargain, price wise, but not sure your tastes there...but I like them.

IF you want a really interesting vehicle, might want to test drive a 456.

Not being prejudice. Personally I don't see 348 355 in your future.

that'll be five dolla'

UPDATE

Here's your five dollars back: Ok, just saw your inquiry to the 360. Get it looked at.

wetpet · 06-22-2010, 04:34 PM

reviewing your intro, you might like this guy:

500 Mondial Series 2

Killer58 · 06-22-2010, 04:42 PM

Yeah, 3000 hours give or take a few. I only miss flying now, oh... six or seven times a day. Eight tops. Can't say I miss Starboard D though.

Still on active duty, I can't afford a true 60's classic. Although maybe some day... A Dino is the dream.

Considered a 355 but the thought of maintenance drove me to the 360. The 456 was a close second. Mondial third.

Looks like my 360 post is getting some legs, a couple members have already done their networking magic and are sending me Intel.

Thanks for the help, I'll keep you posted.

Killer58 · 06-22-2010, 05:34 PM

Wetpet,

Robert is the spitting image of me in twenty years, including the length of ownership!! I look forward to that day, and just hope I'll still be able to push in the clutch!

KKRace · 06-22-2010, 07:54 PM

If your in the DC area you should attend The Burtonsville Church of the Holy Donut on Sunday mornings for worship! Click on the link below. Let us know when you are going up.

Holy Donut anyone? Maryland

Night Life · 06-22-2010, 11:37 PM

Always happy to have car enthusiast on board.

Chrishawk4 · 06-23-2010, 02:19 PM

Welcome to the forum! Good luck with the search.

Boxer · 06-24-2010, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer58

Hello Everyone,

I joined about a month ago and have been avidly reading the exchanges here. What a fantastic site and source of information. I am beginning the process of acquiring my first Ferrari so look forward to participation on this site as a means of smoothing the process.

A Navy Pilot by trade, I'm originally from California but now call DC home. Current cars include a 64 Jaguar MK II, a 64 Land Rover, a 67 Triumph TR4A, and my current project, a 58 Jaguar 150S roadster (hence the callsign).

Look forward to meeting you all on the boards.

Regards,
David

Welcome to FLife. To help in the search, suggest you take a look at all the buyers guides http://www.ferrarilife.com/library/guides.php

Killer58 · 06-24-2010, 06:37 AM

Thanks Boxer, that's actually how I found this site. I was talking to Mike Sheehan and he mentioned both the forum and the guides. I've read just about all the 360 liturature I could get my hands on (355 and 456 to boot).

BTW, I was stationed with the RN and RM back in the early 90's. Lived in Penzance and Exmouth. "Hoofing time" as they say, life in Cornwall was pretty sweet. Although I don't miss for a second humping a 70 pound pack around Bodmin Moor!

KKRace · 06-24-2010, 07:15 AM

Visit the MD/DC/VA group we have here on FL too if you haven't already.

Killer58 · 06-24-2010, 08:08 AM

Wilco KK. Thanks.

360 Modena · 06-25-2010, 01:01 PM

David, welcome to The Life. I

I am also a pilot (multi-engine land/helicopter instrument-rated). I now fly a Testarossa and 360 Modena. I live ~ 6miles from the USNA.

A group of Tifosi and aviation buffs are getting together at Culpeper, VA airport for a warbirds open house. A buddy of mine owns a T-28; his friend is ex-Navy astronaut and also owns a T-28 and 360 Modena. You might see Art Nallis and his Harrier on July 10 - from 10am-3pm. Expect ~18 Ferrari's on display in the hangar and on the apron w/the warbirds.

Come joins us if you can. Read the event details in the FL Mid-Atlantic region posts.

Warplanes & Ferraris - Jul 10 - cool event

Glad to have you aboard sir!

Bravo Zulu,

Boxer · 06-26-2010, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer58

Thanks Boxer, that's actually how I found this site. I was talking to Mike Sheehan and he mentioned both the forum and the guides. I've read just about all the 360 liturature I could get my hands on (355 and 456 to boot).

BTW, I was stationed with the RN and RM back in the early 90's. Lived in Penzance and Exmouth. "Hoofing time" as they say, life in Cornwall was pretty sweet. Although I don't miss for a second humping a 70 pound pack around Bodmin Moor!

I have done business a couple of times with Mike. Always found him to be straight and highly knowledgable.

I have also found life over here to be pretty good.

ECSofVirginia · 06-28-2010, 07:53 AM

Welcome to the site! Great collection of cars, and welcome to the Capitol as well!

06-22-2010, 11:32 AM	#1
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Introduction Hello Everyone, I joined about a month ago and have been avidly reading the exchanges here. What a fantastic site and source of information. I am beginning the process of acquiring my first Ferrari so look forward to participation on this site as a means of smoothing the process. A Navy Pilot by trade, I'm originally from California but now call DC home. Current cars include a 64 Jaguar MK II, a 64 Land Rover, a 67 Triumph TR4A, and my current project, a 58 Jaguar 150S roadster (hence the callsign). Look forward to meeting you all on the boards. Regards, David

06-22-2010, 01:09 PM	#3
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,187 Name: Andrew	David, Welcome to Ferrari Life AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

06-22-2010, 04:25 PM	#6
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,047	ya' know I was going to say helo or COD You probably spent a few hours, perhaps, flying D-patterns off the Starboard hmm. I'm guessing, from your collection, you want one of two models: All old metal, no plastic saddle for you: Gotta talk to Jimmy or Boxer or Andrew on collector series, but DINO comes to mind unless you have a banker you been hiding. Matter of fact you'll need a banker for the Dino. or If a newer model: 308 328 Series. They are easy to maintain, nice drivers and look timeless. Mondials are more a bargain, price wise, but not sure your tastes there...but I like them. IF you want a really interesting vehicle, might want to test drive a 456. Not being prejudice. Personally I don't see 348 355 in your future. that'll be five dolla' UPDATE Here's your five dollars back: Ok, just saw your inquiry to the 360. Get it looked at. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

06-22-2010, 07:54 PM	#10
KKRace Owner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Near Olney, MD Ferrari Life Posts: 884 Name: Kevin	If your in the DC area you should attend The Burtonsville Church of the Holy Donut on Sunday mornings for worship! Click on the link below. Let us know when you are going up. Holy Donut anyone? Maryland ------------------------------ Life is Good!

06-22-2010, 11:37 PM	#11
Night Life Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 2,064 Name: Roberto Giannini	Ciao & Welcome to FL Always happy to have car enthusiast on board. Night life........ain't a good life........but it's my life -- Willy Nelson

06-22-2010, 01:06 PM	#2
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,547 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Welcome to FL, David. Good luck in your search too. w/ smiles Jimmy

06-22-2010, 01:31 PM	#5
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Granucci, I'm a helo driver, and have flown everything we have except the CH-53. But my first love is the 'ol H-3 !! So, what model do you rekon I'm after? SF, DMS

06-22-2010, 04:34 PM	#7
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	reviewing your intro, you might like this guy: 500 Mondial Series 2

06-22-2010, 04:42 PM	#8
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Yeah, 3000 hours give or take a few. I only miss flying now, oh... six or seven times a day. Eight tops. Can't say I miss Starboard D though. Still on active duty, I can't afford a true 60's classic. Although maybe some day... A Dino is the dream. Considered a 355 but the thought of maintenance drove me to the 360. The 456 was a close second. Mondial third. Looks like my 360 post is getting some legs, a couple members have already done their networking magic and are sending me Intel. Thanks for the help, I'll keep you posted.

06-22-2010, 05:34 PM	#9
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Wetpet, Robert is the spitting image of me in twenty years, including the length of ownership!! I look forward to that day, and just hope I'll still be able to push in the clutch!

06-23-2010, 02:19 PM	#12
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Welcome to the forum! Good luck with the search. “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

06-24-2010, 06:37 AM	#14
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Thanks Boxer, that's actually how I found this site. I was talking to Mike Sheehan and he mentioned both the forum and the guides. I've read just about all the 360 liturature I could get my hands on (355 and 456 to boot). BTW, I was stationed with the RN and RM back in the early 90's. Lived in Penzance and Exmouth. "Hoofing time" as they say, life in Cornwall was pretty sweet. Although I don't miss for a second humping a 70 pound pack around Bodmin Moor!

06-24-2010, 07:15 AM	#15
KKRace Owner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Near Olney, MD Ferrari Life Posts: 884 Name: Kevin	Visit the MD/DC/VA group we have here on FL too if you haven't already. ------------------------------ Life is Good!

06-24-2010, 08:08 AM	#16
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Wilco KK. Thanks.

06-25-2010, 01:01 PM	#17
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	David, welcome to The Life. I I am also a pilot (multi-engine land/helicopter instrument-rated). I now fly a Testarossa and 360 Modena. I live ~ 6miles from the USNA. A group of Tifosi and aviation buffs are getting together at Culpeper, VA airport for a warbirds open house. A buddy of mine owns a T-28; his friend is ex-Navy astronaut and also owns a T-28 and 360 Modena. You might see Art Nallis and his Harrier on July 10 - from 10am-3pm. Expect ~18 Ferrari's on display in the hangar and on the apron w/the warbirds. Come joins us if you can. Read the event details in the FL Mid-Atlantic region posts. Warplanes & Ferraris - Jul 10 - cool event Glad to have you aboard sir! Bravo Zulu, 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life. Last edited by 360 Modena; 06-25-2010 at 01:25 PM.*

06-28-2010, 07:53 AM	#19
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	Welcome to the site! Great collection of cars, and welcome to the Capitol as well!

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