Ferrari California Roadster

[stuny]

Walking by the Park Avenue Ferrari/Maser showroom I saw this just factory restored circa 1958 California roadster, no doubt placed there to begin drumming up interest in the new California roadster (folding hard top) to have its European release at the Paris show in October, and early next year in the US. Only one photo is from inside, at which time I was told no photos inside. The others suffer refection and refraction through the plate glass windows. My photos do not do justice to the car, but it was exciting to see.

[elansprint72]

Beautiful car but still cannot see $11m, which is what one sold for recently- world's most expensive car ever.

"No photographs" idiots.

Nice set Stu.

[Rona|d]

Poor car, what an ugly environment. I can understand their wish "no photos"
Beautiful thing, nice color. Thanks for sharing, Stu. Reminds me to ask somebody who has a 250 convertible for a shooting date OUTSIDE

[azzo]

Stuart,

Lovely set of images of a most beautiful car.

[stuny]

Pete, ronald & Ivan -

Thank you. I knew its value had to be in the millions (vintage Ferrari spiders tend to be pricier than GTs) but I didn't know it was that valuable. I sent the photos to Barbara and got an almost instant response of, "Yeah, baby! Perfect for my birthday." We share so many interests.

[jejuneje]

How'd you get into my garage?

[stuny]

Jonathan -

Easy -- I waited in the thick shrubbery just north of the 6th door into your garage. When you opened the door and motored out in your Ferrari Lusso I slipped into the garage before the door slammed shut. I've been stuck in here for days and must commend you for haivng both a camp toilet and a large pantry in here. Please add a shower and larger screen TV.

[fotografr]

Originally Posted by stuny

Pete, ronald & Ivan -

Thank you. I knew its value had to be in the millions (vintage Ferrari spiders tend to be pricier than GTs) but I didn't know it was that valuable. I sent the photos to Barbara and got an almost instant response of, "Yeah, baby! Perfect for my birthday." We share so many interests.

But...would she let you drive it??

[stuny]

Brent -

She would, but she would also caution me that I shouldn't terrify too many other drivers.

[sthan]

Barbara is a woman of taste, really.
This roadster is such a beauty
I know a man here who restores Aston Martins.
DB2 and DB3 mostly.
Much more affordable (about 30 Noctilux — a new currency).
Would you please pass the news to your Dulcinea ?

[stuny]

Johan -

Absolutely. thank you.

[Rona|d]

Originally Posted by stuny

Jonathan -

Easy -- I waited in the thick shrubbery just north of the 6th door into your garage. When you opened the door and motored out in your Ferrari Lusso I slipped into the garage before the door slammed shut. I've been stuck in here for days and must commend you for haivng both a camp toilet and a large pantry in here. Please add a shower and larger screen TV.

[stuny]

Johan -

Barbara appreciated your message. Thank you.

[sthan]

Originally Posted by stuny

Johan -

Barbara appreciated your message. Thank you.

May we have the privilege of a picture, showing Barbara in a 1958 Hubert de Givenchy dress aboard this 1958 Ferrari,
shot with a 1958 M3, for instance. Am I too demanding ?

[stuny]

Johan -

Everything you suggest is quite easy, except for the 1958 M3. We don't have one of those.

[stuny]

I passed the dealership again this afternoon and took another photo....

[b33ff]

Let's make a poll Which one you guys would choose to own: new Ferrari California or an old, classic one we can see in the pictures?

New one looks so smooth... But for me - classic is always classic. I bet $100, that if anyone would see both new one and old one next to each other in the street, old one would win their attention hands down leaving the new Ferrari California to cry in the corner...

[sthan]

Originally Posted by stuny

Johan -

Everything you suggest is quite easy, except for the 1958 M3. We don't have one of those.

I would gladly lend you mine, of course.

[robsteve]

Originally Posted by stuny

I passed the dealership again this afternoon and took another photo....

Is that a Noctilux Humidor in the foreground

[carylwithay]

Beautiful car. it seemed a shame to have those reflections so I played a bit and thought this BW solved the problem. I like the actual reflections but it was that foggy sort of coloring on the front that ruined it for me. What do you think?
Caryl