Time to say goodbye:275

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 11:15 AM

I just signed the final agreement to let go of my cherished 275 alloy...
The ball has fallen off the cliff, so to speak. The notion has been on my mind for some time now. I wish I can put in few words as to why. That does not come easy. Why would one do such a thing if the satisfaction is total. Behooves me. At least, I can say that is was not out of financial or otherwise. This has been an internal struggle within.

The process has begun and if all goes as planned, she should be under the care of a happy new owner. As for myself, ... this is a torment. But then, thinking positive, ....it is onward and upward, I hope. Just wanted to inform you all of this. Thanx for reading. w/ smiles Jimmy

JayG · 11-09-2011, 11:31 AM

You can take comfort in that you took care of a classic and did a fine job AAANNNNNNDD in the fact you have several more AMAZING cars! Congrats to the new owner, that car is stylish!

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JayG

You can take comfort in that you took care of a classic and did a fine job AAANNNNNNDD in the fact you have several more AMAZING cars! Congrats to the new owner, that car is stylish!

Thanx for the comfort, JayG. At least, one of the main reasons for my decision was this frustration of owning such a fine car in this country, Japan, a land of congestion, speed limits of 50kph on streets and 80kph on tollways. I can go on 3rd gear at 3,000rpm and get a ticket to go with it. This car was demanding, it simply wished to go faster and faster.
w/ smiles Jimmy

Boxer · 11-09-2011, 11:44 AM

I fully understand both the decision and anguish. Keep smiling.

t1fosI · 11-09-2011, 11:45 AM

Sorry to hear that Jimmy

. I am sure it was not an easy decision but no doubt one that was taken after much contemplation. Unfortunately congestion and restriction seems increasingly to be the way of life. However I am of the opinion that as one door closes, another opens. So as you say onwards and upwards! Very best wishes!

.

tazandjan · 11-09-2011, 11:48 AM

Jimmy- At least you will have fond memories of her forever, just like I have for my old Daytona. Your Daytona, with CD ignition, is much happier at low speeds and makes a really fine consolation prize. Let us know what you intend to get next. Maybe one you could ship somewere interesting for driving without it being the end of the world if she gets scratched.

Neopolitano · 11-09-2011, 11:50 AM

Jimmy......I like to think of us a temporary caretakers of these special cars from Maranello. Although we may hold the "ownership title" our time with these cars is not permanent. You obviously have taken great pride in your care for this 275. Thank you for sharing your pictures, your experiences and your time with the GTB. We all benefitted from your contributions.

best

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 11:56 AM

Thanx for the solace, guys. It truly has been an anguish. Happiness, anguish, frustrations, almost despair, ...all in a bag like a shake & bake ?
Admiration for the car was intense, so was the frustration. Driving to and from work. Probably, people looked at me as if I were a fool to do such things. Sorry guys, I am ranting again. w/ smiles Jimmy

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

I fully understand both the decision and anguish. Keep smiling.

Thanx, Boxer. w/ smiles Jimmy

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by t1fosI

Sorry to hear that Jimmy

. I am sure it was not an easy decision but no doubt one that was taken after much contemplation. Unfortunately congestion and restriction seems increasingly to be the way of life. However I am of the opinion that as one door closes, another opens. So as you say onwards and upwards! Very best wishes!

.

Thank You, t1fosI. w/ smiles Jimmy

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tazandjan

Jimmy- At least you will have fond memories of her forever, just like I have for my old Daytona. Your Daytona, with CD ignition, is much happier at low speeds and makes a really fine consolation prize. Let us know what you intend to get next. Maybe one you could ship somewere interesting for driving without it being the end of the world if she gets scratched.

Thank You, Taz. w/ smiles Jimmy

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Neopolitano

Jimmy......I like to think of us a temporary caretakers of these special cars from Maranello. Although we may hold the "ownership title" our time with these cars is not permanent. You obviously have taken great pride in your care for this 275. Thank you for sharing your pictures, your experiences and your time with the GTB. We all benefitted from your contributions.

best

Thank You, Steve. Suffice to say, it is almost as if you have known and dated this gorgeous girl of your dream, but you felt as if you are not befitting for her because you cannot make her truly happy. w/ smiles Jimmy

Neopolitano · 11-09-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS

Thank You, Steve. Suffice to say, it is almost as if you have known and dated this gorgeous girl of your dream, but you felt as if you are not befitting for her because you cannot make her truly happy. w/ smiles Jimmy

I know what you mean Jimmy. Fortunately we do have some more options for our cars over here. I took the BB to Sebring on Sunday. And my wife and I just finished building a home in the mountains with some of the best driving roads I have ever travelled. The Ferrarris will get a taste of the mountains next spring and summer. I will do my best to keep all the "girls" happy.

brettgagnon · 11-09-2011, 01:05 PM

Jimmy I hope the parting of one of your children goes smoothly, she is a beauty

champagne612 · 11-09-2011, 01:16 PM

Don’t drive yourself crazy because it’s time to say good bye.

Smile because it happened - you are a lucky guy!

Driving the car didn't make a whole lot of sense - better than letting her sit and not making any sense.

Smart man

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neopolitano

I know what you mean Jimmy. Fortunately we do have some more options for our cars over here. I took the BB to Sebring on Sunday. And my wife and I just finished building a home in the mountains with some of the best driving roads I have ever travelled. The Ferrarris will get a taste of the mountains next spring and summer. I will do my best to keep all the "girls" happy.

Thanx, Steve. Looking forward to a pic or two of your new mountain home. w/ smiles Jimmy

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brettgagnon

Jimmy I hope the parting of one of your children goes smoothly, she is a beauty

Thanx, Brett. If all goes well, everything should be finished by the end of this month. w/ smiles Jimmy

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by champagne612

Don’t drive yourself crazy because it’s time to say good bye.

Smile because it happened - you are a lucky guy!

Driving the car didn't make a whole lot of sense - better than letting her sit and not making any sense.

Smart man

Thanx, Doug. All for the better. Enjoying your posts, by the way. Thanx. w/ smiles Jimmy

il Capolino · 11-09-2011, 01:35 PM

Everything and everybody make full circle, some of wider radius and some narrower. It is a joy to have made the journey of full circle.

I trust you had a very delightful full 360 with your beloved 275, Jimmy! -And on goes the journey... Good luck my friend

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-09-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by il Capolino

Everything and everybody make full circle, some of wider radius and some narrower. It is a joy to have made the journey of full circle.

I trust you had a very delightful full 360 with your beloved 275, Jimmy! -And on goes the journey... Good luck my friend

Capo, ...Thank You. As you say. on goes the journey, forward and upward. w/ smiles Jimmy

11-09-2011, 11:15 AM	#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	Time to say goodbye:275 I just signed the final agreement to let go of my cherished 275 alloy... The ball has fallen off the cliff, so to speak. The notion has been on my mind for some time now. I wish I can put in few words as to why. That does not come easy. Why would one do such a thing if the satisfaction is total. Behooves me. At least, I can say that is was not out of financial or otherwise. This has been an internal struggle within. The process has begun and if all goes as planned, she should be under the care of a happy new owner. As for myself, ... this is a torment. But then, thinking positive, ....it is onward and upward, I hope. Just wanted to inform you all of this. Thanx for reading. w/ smiles Jimmy Attached Images

11-09-2011, 11:44 AM	#4
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	I fully understand both the decision and anguish. Keep smiling. 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

11-09-2011, 11:45 AM	#5
t1fosI Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London, UK. Ferrari Life Posts: 1,439	Sorry to hear that Jimmy . I am sure it was not an easy decision but no doubt one that was taken after much contemplation. Unfortunately congestion and restriction seems increasingly to be the way of life. However I am of the opinion that as one door closes, another opens. So as you say onwards and upwards! Very best wishes! . Current: 360 Modena Future: ? ----------------------------- 'Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it.'

11-09-2011, 11:48 AM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Jimmy- At least you will have fond memories of her forever, just like I have for my old Daytona. Your Daytona, with CD ignition, is much happier at low speeds and makes a really fine consolation prize. Let us know what you intend to get next. Maybe one you could ship somewere interesting for driving without it being the end of the world if she gets scratched. 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. Last edited by tazandjan; 11-09-2011 at 11:54 AM.

11-09-2011, 11:50 AM	#7
Neopolitano Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: FL/NC Ferrari Life Posts: 121 Name: Steve	Jimmy......I like to think of us a temporary caretakers of these special cars from Maranello. Although we may hold the "ownership title" our time with these cars is not permanent. You obviously have taken great pride in your care for this 275. Thank you for sharing your pictures, your experiences and your time with the GTB. We all benefitted from your contributions. best Steve ______________ Current: SA, 330 GTC, Dino, BB, QP Past: GTC, BB, QM, C/4, 355, 360, 550, 575, C/4

11-09-2011, 11:31 AM	#2
JayG Owner Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Acworth, Ga, U.S.A. Ferrari Life Posts: 327	You can take comfort in that you took care of a classic and did a fine job AAANNNNNNDD in the fact you have several more AMAZING cars! Congrats to the new owner, that car is stylish!

11-09-2011, 11:56 AM	#8
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,550 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Thanx for the solace, guys. It truly has been an anguish. Happiness, anguish, frustrations, almost despair, ...all in a bag like a shake & bake ? Admiration for the car was intense, so was the frustration. Driving to and from work. Probably, people looked at me as if I were a fool to do such things. Sorry guys, I am ranting again. w/ smiles Jimmy

11-09-2011, 01:05 PM	#14
brettgagnon Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 426 Name: Brett Gagnon	Jimmy I hope the parting of one of your children goes smoothly, she is a beauty - Brett ----------------------- Current: 1978 308 GTB (25823) Past: Other: 2011 Audi A6 Avant

11-09-2011, 01:16 PM	#15
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	Don’t drive yourself crazy because it’s time to say good bye. Smile because it happened - you are a lucky guy! Driving the car didn't make a whole lot of sense - better than letting her sit and not making any sense. Smart man 612 Nuvolari 16M Grigio Ferro

11-09-2011, 01:35 PM	#19
il Capolino Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,023 Name: Capo	Everything and everybody make full circle, some of wider radius and some narrower. It is a joy to have made the journey of full circle. I trust you had a very delightful full 360 with your beloved 275, Jimmy! -And on goes the journey... Good luck my friend Salve, Capo The bad news: Time flies The good news: I'm the pilot You cannot make life longer but you can make it wider and also much higher.

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