Most recent pics of Daytona #13745

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-29-2009, 08:55 PM

Thought I'd post some recent pics of Daytona #13745. I know I have posted some in the past, but cannot recall where. Thought it would be simpler to start a new thread. This was also taken with the "better" camera (Pentax). w/ smiles Jimmy

212Export · 11-30-2009, 01:44 AM

Beauuuuutiful Jimmy. Thanks for sharing. I see after some time of only concentrating on your latest aquisition, the Daytona reenters your attention again !

Barry · 11-30-2009, 01:51 AM

Magnificent Jimmy. tx for sharing...

docf · 11-30-2009, 11:10 AM

Great looking Daytona Jim. One of my favorite Ferraris. Question-- why do you have the black accent sides and back? Do they still make the material for the fuzzy dash?
Docf

bryanp · 11-30-2009, 11:22 AM

I've always been partial to the plexi-nose Daytonas.

Marvelous!

JazzyO · 11-30-2009, 12:36 PM

What I find so cool when I see these pics is that dashboard - it's SO Ferrari in the '70ies (or really, in the late '60ies). So why, oh why, oh why, does that dashboard look like the 308? The Boxer is completely different, and looks much more like the Testarossa dashboard. In fact, when you look back with the benefit of hindsight, the boxer looks like it's ahead of its time, and the 308 like it's behind its time.

Thanks for the pics, Jimmy - I always find it amazing to learn more about CONTEXT. The one thing that most people forget when they think about cars, but which, if you take the time, actually is one of the most fascinating aspects of automotive history.

Onno

Boxer · 11-30-2009, 01:16 PM

Jimmy, By far the best pictures I have seen of your Daytona. Like the 275 GTB, in near perfect condition. Just beautiful.

IPF · 11-30-2009, 02:13 PM

Jimmy, you did it again. Made my jaw drop, I mean. Another great looking classic! Love the plexiglass nose, love the colour (even better than the yellow

), love the car, period.

Interesting observation by Onno on the dash vis-à-vis those on the Boxer and 308. I agree, yet taken together with the wooden steering wheel it still looks a tad more classical than the 308's to me.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-02-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by docf

Great looking Daytona Jim. One of my favorite Ferraris. Question-- why do you have the black accent sides and back? Do they still make the material for the fuzzy dash?
Docf

That black accent lines done by the previous owner. As for the fuzzy dash, I understand it is obtainable still. w/ smiles Jimmy

Neonzapper · 12-02-2009, 08:15 AM

Awesome car with clear large photos... definitely a great ride. Congratulations Jimmy!

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-02-2009, 05:04 PM

Collectively, thank you all for the kind words. Since my purchase three years ago, no serious issues surfaced. Some of the things that needed attentions were like changing the tierods, changing the battery wire lines, fixing the reverse light that did not light up, changed to new tires (Michelin). Otherwise, she is running happy. The drivetrain, engine, clutch, etc. seem to be in excellent condition. No issues so far. w/ smiles Jimmy

JazzyO · 12-02-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

As for the fuzzy dash, I understand it is obtainable still. w/ smiles Jimmy

Actually, '70ies-style mouse hair is no longer available. I know because I was investigating the dash of my Boxer, which currently is alcantara (which, by the way, is not the same stuff as the mouse hair Ferrari factory used). Henk van Lith is talking about producing new mouse hair to the correct spec but he hasn't so far. Daytona's under restoration now usually use leather or alcantara.

I've been told by experts that mouse hair was actually the cheapest and worst form of leather available back in the early '70ies and that it was used on Daytona's and Dino's simply because Enzo wanted to save some money during the oil crisis. I doubt that theory a little bit - why was it changed to leather for the 365 BB during the height of the crisis? But perhaps he was reacting to complaints of customers. It's certainly true that leather is more reflective and produces glare in the windscreen, so why change at all? The mouse hair dash was only standard on the Daytona and Dino.

My Boxer, in case you were wondering, will be restored to its original black leather as there is no mention of mouse hair in the factory records (which means 99% certain it had black leather). And in any case, what it has now is 100% not original. It's great to work with people who have direct access to the Ferrari factory records - this way the car will be as original as possible.

Onno

Andrew · 12-02-2009, 10:01 PM

Jimmy, its hard to believe that 3 years have past since you acquired this, seems like yesterday and the car still looks wonderful.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-03-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Jimmy, its hard to believe that 3 years have past since you acquired this, seems like yesterday and the car still looks wonderful.

Thanx for your kind words, Andrew. Yes, time flies. The car seems to be fine, but I am not sure of my own body and mind. Seems like I am rapidly going down south, feels that way, at least. w/ smiles Jimmy

CRAZYHORSE · 12-03-2009, 03:30 AM

Jimmy,
Just saw the post today,amazing car,you should be very proud to own such a fantastic automobile.Enjoy her in good health.
Bill

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-03-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CRAZYHORSE

Jimmy,
Just saw the post today,amazing car,you should be very proud to own such a fantastic automobile.Enjoy her in good health.
Bill

Thank You, Bill. Unfortunately, I am just an average driver who probably cannot make the best use of such powerful V12, which comes alive north of 100mph and 4500rpm. With a max speed limit of only 80 kph (that is like 55mph ?), and speed detector radars and other "traps",...hard to enjoy the best of her. However, simply revving up the rpm, at say 2nd or 3rd gear alone can give me a glimpse of the potential. Daytona is a brutal machine with immense power on tap and the response is razor sharp. I have yet to know her better, still. Thanx again. w/ smiles Jimmy

Pete04222 · 12-03-2009, 09:57 AM

Jimmy, all I can say is WOW! I would love to see this car in person. So beautiful and you've done an awesome job of keeping it up. Thanks for posting the pics. Wonderful!!

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-03-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete04222

Jimmy, all I can say is WOW! I would love to see this car in person. So beautiful and you've done an awesome job of keeping it up. Thanks for posting the pics. Wonderful!!

Thanx, Pete. Kind words from you mean a lot. If you swing by Japan anytime, contact me and you are welcome to sit in the driver's seat. w/ smiles Jimmy

David Lee · 12-03-2009, 03:17 PM

Just fantastic Jimmy, one after another just fantastic...

Cheers
D

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-04-2009, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Lee

Just fantastic Jimmy, one after another just fantastic...

Cheers
D

Thanx, David. Now, if I can use Pete's garage ... w/ smiles Jimmy

11-30-2009, 01:51 AM	#3
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,257	Magnificent Jimmy. tx for sharing... Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

11-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#7
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	Jimmy, By far the best pictures I have seen of your Daytona. Like the 275 GTB, in near perfect condition. Just beautiful. 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

11-30-2009, 02:13 PM	#8
IPF Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Netherlands Ferrari Life Posts: 290	Jimmy, you did it again. Made my jaw drop, I mean. Another great looking classic! Love the plexiglass nose, love the colour (even better than the yellow ), love the car, period. Interesting observation by Onno on the dash vis-à-vis those on the Boxer and 308. I agree, yet taken together with the wooden steering wheel it still looks a tad more classical than the 308's to me. A horse is a horse, of course, of course, and no one can talk to a horse of course. That is, of course, unless the horse is the famous Mister F.

12-02-2009, 08:15 AM	#10
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	Awesome car with clear large photos... definitely a great ride. Congratulations Jimmy! _________________________ 1983 Euro 308 GTBi QV red/black s/n 44151

12-03-2009, 03:30 AM	#15
CRAZYHORSE Owner Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mooresville,Nc Ferrari Life Posts: 45	Jimmy, Just saw the post today,amazing car,you should be very proud to own such a fantastic automobile.Enjoy her in good health. Bill Dream as though you'll live forever,live as though you'll die tomorrow. James Dean

11-29-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,550 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Most recent pics of Daytona #13745 Thought I'd post some recent pics of Daytona #13745. I know I have posted some in the past, but cannot recall where. Thought it would be simpler to start a new thread. This was also taken with the "better" camera (Pentax). w/ smiles Jimmy Attached Images

11-30-2009, 01:44 AM	#2
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,288	Beauuuuutiful Jimmy. Thanks for sharing. I see after some time of only concentrating on your latest aquisition, the Daytona reenters your attention again !

11-30-2009, 11:10 AM	#4
docf Owner Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Ferrari Life Posts: 109	Great looking Daytona Jim. One of my favorite Ferraris. Question-- why do you have the black accent sides and back? Do they still make the material for the fuzzy dash? Docf

11-30-2009, 11:22 AM	#5
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	I've always been partial to the plexi-nose Daytonas. Marvelous!

11-30-2009, 12:36 PM	#6
JazzyO Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 4,289	What I find so cool when I see these pics is that dashboard - it's SO Ferrari in the '70ies (or really, in the late '60ies). So why, oh why, oh why, does that dashboard look like the 308? The Boxer is completely different, and looks much more like the Testarossa dashboard. In fact, when you look back with the benefit of hindsight, the boxer looks like it's ahead of its time, and the 308 like it's behind its time. Thanks for the pics, Jimmy - I always find it amazing to learn more about CONTEXT. The one thing that most people forget when they think about cars, but which, if you take the time, actually is one of the most fascinating aspects of automotive history. Onno

12-02-2009, 05:04 PM	#11
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,550 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Collectively, thank you all for the kind words. Since my purchase three years ago, no serious issues surfaced. Some of the things that needed attentions were like changing the tierods, changing the battery wire lines, fixing the reverse light that did not light up, changed to new tires (Michelin). Otherwise, she is running happy. The drivetrain, engine, clutch, etc. seem to be in excellent condition. No issues so far. w/ smiles Jimmy

12-02-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,188 Name: Andrew	Jimmy, its hard to believe that 3 years have past since you acquired this, seems like yesterday and the car still looks wonderful. AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

12-03-2009, 09:57 AM	#17
Pete04222 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA & Singapore Ferrari Life Posts: 5,405	Jimmy, all I can say is WOW! I would love to see this car in person. So beautiful and you've done an awesome job of keeping it up. Thanks for posting the pics. Wonderful!! Capt. Pete '79 308 GTS, '82 Jeep CJ7 Jamboree "Time is what prevents everything from happening all at once."

12-03-2009, 03:17 PM	#19
David Lee Owner Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asia Ferrari Life Posts: 299 Name: D.L..	Just fantastic Jimmy, one after another just fantastic... Cheers D

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