New Member - Edwardsville, IL

Jeff Kennedy · 11-07-2011, 11:29 AM

Hello,

Champagne 612 (Doug) tells me that to get the tag changed to Owner I first have to post here.

Some will have already noticed me in the pre-Fiat area and in the Midwest section. Others may already be aware of me from the other www.

Have 1985 308GTSi QV 54573. Prugna with Crema. Information has been posted here and with Wade's QV site.

I am the FCA Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter newsletter editor.

Jeff

tazandjan · 11-07-2011, 11:34 AM

Jeff- It is pretty easy. Andrew just has to notice or you can send him a PM. I am not sure if Boxer can attach the owner tag or not.

Barry · 11-07-2011, 11:43 AM

Hi Jeff
Don't think I've ever seen a 308 in that colour. Very nice. Belated welcome to FL.

Killer58 · 11-07-2011, 12:22 PM

Welcome to the side of happiness and fun.

Boxer · 11-07-2011, 12:31 PM

Welcome to FLife.

Great to have another owner here.

Kurby69 · 11-07-2011, 12:35 PM

Welcome to FLife. Love the color of the 308!!!

Jeff Kennedy · 11-07-2011, 12:38 PM

Prugna (306C metallic) is a less common color but was a regularly available choice. It is very sensitive to lighting conditions as it will change from a mid tone burgundy to near purple during the day and cloud conditions.

I might want to give a little more insight into my Ferrari-ness. Way, way back in the mid to later 1970's I was a student at Art Center College of Design. This was clearly the #1 school for car design in the world then. As the school was located in Los Angeles we had lots of access to assorted interesting cars in the area - back then people actually drove their Ferraris. A regular hang-out for some of us was the Hollywood Sports Cars service center on Gower that was primarily for Ferraris. This was also where the organizers for the LA Auto Show would keep the exotic show cars before and after the show.

During that timespan I became heavily involved with the Ferrari Owners Club. All of that led to keeping and having use of 250 LM 5909 for 2 something months. Did an article for Autoweek on that car. Later updated the article for the FOC quarterly.

My career path did not lead into Detroit. I do design and project management for custom interiors of VIP jets.

Jeff

Andrew · 11-07-2011, 12:51 PM

Jeff,

I echo everyone's comments here. Love your 308's color. Very unique. Belated welcome to Ferrari Life.

champagne612 · 11-07-2011, 12:57 PM

Bout time you stepped up

Jeff I know you are entrenched in the other www and I appreciate you coming over in any capacity.

As you know my story as well as anyone here - I am not just here to be here.

It is an enjoyable forum with a growing number of owners and enthusiasts.

The Ferrari Life experience needs guys like you stepping up and spending time to ensure that others can also feel part of a great community.

You are now part of the growing process and hope you enjoy the place ... no pressure.

Good seeing you on the wine run .. btw it was all a trick you won't get the owners tag til you bring 5 more owners or enthusiasts

brettgagnon · 11-07-2011, 01:08 PM

Yup, gorgeous colour, and a belated welcome aboard, to reuse one of my lines welcome about and "please do not fee the wetpet"

tazandjan · 11-07-2011, 01:27 PM

Jeff- Owner did not take long. The 250 LM is my favorite Ferrari. Would love to read your articles if you have scans or pdfs you can post here. David E Davis' acticle in C&D on the 250 LM was one of my favorites.

Very pretty 308 and it looks like they are hatching in one of those photos.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-07-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Jeff,

I echo everyone's comments here. Love your 308's color. Very unique. Belated welcome to Ferrari Life.

+1, welcome to FL, Jeff. I am all ears for such great episodes and stories. w/ smiles Jimmy

Jeff Kennedy · 11-07-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Jeff- Owner did not take long. The 250 LM is my favorite Ferrari. Would love to read your articles if you have scans or pdfs you can post here. David E Davis' acticle in C&D on the 250 LM was one of my favorites.

Very pretty 308 and it looks like they are hatching in one of those photos.

Did this a few months back for our FCA St. Louis newsletter. This is the long version which is on the website - a short version was in the paper copy that was mailed.

It was an absolute blast to drive.

Jeff

tazandjan · 11-07-2011, 02:23 PM

Jeff- That is great, thanks. Plus it is a short nose, my favorite. I sold all my Ferrari books in the mid 90s and the only one I wish I had kept is Marcel's LM book.

Saint Bastage · 11-07-2011, 02:45 PM

Welcome Jeff. I've seen 1 other 308 in a very similar color but it was not represented as prugna. Didn't look quite as deep as yours either and perhaps a little more to the red side of the chart. perhaps they were just close and the translation gets lost with photography. I imagine its spectacular in person.

360 Modena · 11-07-2011, 02:57 PM

Hi Jeff, welcome to FLife!

Keep an eye on those car keys, I fell in love with your car pics.
That is an awesome color combo.
I'm insanely jealous right now and miss my old 308 (sera blue).

Hope you enjoy the neighborhood, lots of good people over here.

BTW, I have an appt w/my dentist this Friday to get my teeth fixed, maybe a haircut and shave in the process.

champagne612 · 11-07-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360 Modena

Hi Jeff, welcome to FLife!

Trade ya one eye for those car keys, I made love to your car pics.

That is an awesome color combo.

I'm insanely toothless right now and my old balls are (sera blue).

Hope you enjoy the neighborhood, lots of ugly people over here.

BTW, I have an appt w/my therapist this Friday to get my teeth filed, maybe a haircut and shave my @ss in the process.

hahaha ... fify

360 Modena · 11-07-2011, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by champagne612

hahaha ... fify

YOU BASTARD. YOU MADE ME SPIT AT MY COMPUTER SCREEN!

Too funny, I like that

champagne612 · 11-07-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360 Modena

YOU BASTARD. YOU MADE ME SPIT AT MY COMPUTER SCREEN!

Too funny, I like that

Glad to spread some humor

Jeff post some pictures of last weekends drive - I saw you snappin pictures of the passenger window dressing ...

If not I am telling your wife you showed up and left - really I don't know where he went Mr.s Kennedy

wetpet · 11-07-2011, 06:04 PM

Love the color of your car and the name of your town!

11-07-2011, 11:34 AM	#2
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,602 Name: Terry H Phillips	Jeff- It is pretty easy. Andrew just has to notice or you can send him a PM. I am not sure if Boxer can attach the owner tag or not. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-07-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	Hi Jeff Don't think I've ever seen a 308 in that colour. Very nice. Belated welcome to FL. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

11-07-2011, 12:22 PM	#4
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Welcome to the side of happiness and fun. Of all the narcissists I know, I love me the most.

11-07-2011, 12:31 PM	#5
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,781	Welcome to FLife. Great to have another owner here. 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

11-07-2011, 12:51 PM	#8
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,187 Name: Andrew	Jeff, I echo everyone's comments here. Love your 308's color. Very unique. Belated welcome to Ferrari Life. AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

11-07-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
Jeff Kennedy Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edwardsville, IL Ferrari Life Posts: 378 Name: Jeff Kennedy	New Member - Edwardsville, IL Hello, Champagne 612 (Doug) tells me that to get the tag changed to Owner I first have to post here. Some will have already noticed me in the pre-Fiat area and in the Midwest section. Others may already be aware of me from the other www. Have 1985 308GTSi QV 54573. Prugna with Crema. Information has been posted here and with Wade's QV site. I am the FCA Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter newsletter editor. Jeff Attached Images

11-07-2011, 12:35 PM	#6
Kurby69 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jackson, MO. Ferrari Life Posts: 167 Name: Greg	Welcome to FLife. Love the color of the 308!!!

11-07-2011, 12:38 PM	#7
Jeff Kennedy Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edwardsville, IL Ferrari Life Posts: 378 Name: Jeff Kennedy	Prugna (306C metallic) is a less common color but was a regularly available choice. It is very sensitive to lighting conditions as it will change from a mid tone burgundy to near purple during the day and cloud conditions. I might want to give a little more insight into my Ferrari-ness. Way, way back in the mid to later 1970's I was a student at Art Center College of Design. This was clearly the #1 school for car design in the world then. As the school was located in Los Angeles we had lots of access to assorted interesting cars in the area - back then people actually drove their Ferraris. A regular hang-out for some of us was the Hollywood Sports Cars service center on Gower that was primarily for Ferraris. This was also where the organizers for the LA Auto Show would keep the exotic show cars before and after the show. During that timespan I became heavily involved with the Ferrari Owners Club. All of that led to keeping and having use of 250 LM 5909 for 2 something months. Did an article for Autoweek on that car. Later updated the article for the FOC quarterly. My career path did not lead into Detroit. I do design and project management for custom interiors of VIP jets. Jeff

11-07-2011, 12:57 PM	#9
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	Bout time you stepped up Jeff I know you are entrenched in the other www and I appreciate you coming over in any capacity. As you know my story as well as anyone here - I am not just here to be here. It is an enjoyable forum with a growing number of owners and enthusiasts. The Ferrari Life experience needs guys like you stepping up and spending time to ensure that others can also feel part of a great community. You are now part of the growing process and hope you enjoy the place ... no pressure. Good seeing you on the wine run .. btw it was all a trick you won't get the owners tag til you bring 5 more owners or enthusiasts 612 Nuvolari 16M Grigio Ferro

11-07-2011, 01:08 PM	#10
brettgagnon Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 426 Name: Brett Gagnon	Yup, gorgeous colour, and a belated welcome aboard, to reuse one of my lines welcome about and "please do not fee the wetpet" - Brett ----------------------- Current: 1978 308 GTB (25823) Past: Other: 2011 Audi A6 Avant

11-07-2011, 01:27 PM	#11
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,602 Name: Terry H Phillips	Jeff- Owner did not take long. The 250 LM is my favorite Ferrari. Would love to read your articles if you have scans or pdfs you can post here. David E Davis' acticle in C&D on the 250 LM was one of my favorites. Very pretty 308 and it looks like they are hatching in one of those photos. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-07-2011, 02:23 PM	#14
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,602 Name: Terry H Phillips	Jeff- That is great, thanks. Plus it is a short nose, my favorite. I sold all my Ferrari books in the mid 90s and the only one I wish I had kept is Marcel's LM book. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-07-2011, 02:45 PM	#15
Saint Bastage Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex Connecticut Ferrari Life Posts: 1,679 Name: Lane	Welcome Jeff. I've seen 1 other 308 in a very similar color but it was not represented as prugna. Didn't look quite as deep as yours either and perhaps a little more to the red side of the chart. perhaps they were just close and the translation gets lost with photography. I imagine its spectacular in person. Lane 348ts SS #64, Nero on Nero

11-07-2011, 02:57 PM	#16
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	Hi Jeff, welcome to FLife! Keep an eye on those car keys, I fell in love with your car pics. That is an awesome color combo. I'm insanely jealous right now and miss my old 308 (sera blue). Hope you enjoy the neighborhood, lots of good people over here. BTW, I have an appt w/my dentist this Friday to get my teeth fixed, maybe a haircut and shave in the process. 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

11-07-2011, 06:04 PM	#20
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	Love the color of your car and the name of your town! Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

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