RS8055 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 So just got back from lunch today and spotted these beauties parked up across the road from my office. The one is obviously a Lola. But what's that under wraps? I know, just thought I'd see how fast someone else can guess! 😊 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez370 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 is that an F40? thats a lot of money just sat around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 is that an F40? thats a lot of money just sat around. Yes indeed. He's got a brand new F12 parked up about 50 metres in front of the F40, and the garage is slightly ajar with a few more goodies lurking inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 does indeed look like an F40 - maybe its a replica or something, if I had an F40 it would likely spend its days in an air conditioned garage, not under a cover outside in the sun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez370 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 is that an F40? thats a lot of money just sat around. Yes indeed. He's got a brand new F12 parked up about 50 metres in front of the F40, and the garage is slightly ajar with a few more goodies lurking inside! Guess i'm in the wrong job, thats crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 does indeed look like an F40 - maybe its a replica or something, if I had an F40 it would likely spend its days in an air conditioned garage, not under a cover outside in the sun! I know for a fact it is the real deal. This guy across the road has a 200 metre squared garage that is air conditioned etc... he is known here in Luxembourg for having one of the largest exotic car collections (mostly racecars). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 He just wheeled them outside to get them a bit of fresh air I suppose. Actually, he tends to move all his cars around depending on which one he wants to take for a spin. So it's normal that some days (when the weather is good) that you spot a few gems sitting outside the garage door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 F12 > F40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 F12 > F40 I respectfully disagree with that. In my opinion, the Ferrari F40 is to this day the greatest pure drivers car ever made. Sure, it's not luxurious, but it is the ultimate drivers car! I really like the F12, but it simply does not have the prestige that comes with the F40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Ultimate drivers car? Caterham, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I don't know...Dan. Have you ever driven an F40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez370 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 F12 > F40 the F12 may be an up to date modern sports car but the F40 is a piece of history and sounds legendary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Ultimate drivers car. Clio 1.2 Dynamique. Did some dukes of hazard stuff in that bad boy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Nice spotting buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I always wanted an F40 since they first came out, but sadly doubt if I will ever be able to afford one now. I remember seeing one fly around Rockingham race track when I was working there a good few years back and it was pretty awesome watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 I always wanted an F40 since they first came out, but sadly doubt if I will ever be able to afford one now. I remember seeing one fly around Rockingham race track when I was working there a good few years back and it was pretty awesome watching it. Over here, that is the 3rd F40 I have seen since April! It's pretty unbelievable. I posted another thread last month because I spotted a LaFerrari that just pulled into the restaurant car park across the road from our apartment too. Seen a couple of Enzos at an event in Milan some years back... The only one I am yet to see "in the wild" is the elusive F50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I have zero interest in the F40. Does nothing for me at all. The F50 is a superior car in every single way: V12 over V8, NA over turbo, and the roof comes off. Perhaps not quite as well designed externally, but otherwise it's not even close. Offer me an F40 or a 959, and I'd take the F40 though! I'd probably take a common or garden 458 over an F40, truth be told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Ultimate drivers car? Caterham, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 F40 will always be my holy grail car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 That grass needs a serious cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 That grass needs a serious cut. Strangely I think it's done like this on purpose to hide some of the cars from view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I have zero interest in the F40. Does nothing for me at all. The F50 is a superior car in every single way: V12 over V8, NA over turbo, and the roof comes off. Perhaps not quite as well designed externally, but otherwise it's not even close. Offer me an F40 or a 959, and I'd take the F40 though! I'd probably take a common or garden 458 over an F40, truth be told. Man after my own heart. I'd much prefer that V12 in the F50. Best sounding Ferrari ever in my opinion too. Nothing beats that 1149cc N/A 4 pot in the Clio Dynamique though. In sound nor sheer raw fun. Edited July 21, 2016 by TT350 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Think you should make friends with the guy and keep updating us on his collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kay Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 F50 is fugly. F40, well, I've seen mixed reviews about the drive but i'd love one. Would I pick an Enzo above an F40? Certainly wouldn't have a 959 over any of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Think you should make friends with the guy and keep updating us on his collection. Y'know, I was thinking about doing just that! Bit difficult watching all these lovely cars coming in across the road and being stuck in the office. Seen a few more beauties this summer already (all of these across the road). 1957 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Dodge Viper ACR Racecar Ferrari 246 Dino A few BMW i8s Bentley Continental GT Aston Martin Vanquish Mosler MT900 (first one I've ever seen!) Maserati MC12 - rare as rocking horse s*** Couple of E Type Jaaaaaaaaaaaaags Will see if I can get a thread going of my sightings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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