Saturday 30 April 2016

Thursday 28 April 2016

Musings on the Ferrari 400i

On the known FB group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/8727831092/ , the following article was posted today. A very well written piece by a new owner:

http://dutchsafaricompany.com/journalback/2016/4/27/ferrari-400i

PS Note the Vitaloni Tornado decals, I still have a few left for sale for those interested:

http://erwin400.blogspot.nl/2016/01/for-sale-tornado-by-vitaloni-decal.html

Wednesday 27 April 2016

Pavesi Ventorosso

Yes, this car attracted quite a bit of attention. Here is another article from Norway

http://www.tv2.no/a/8179939/

Friday 22 April 2016

Ferrari 412 - Veglia Borletti Quartz Clock Tag

I received the following from a reader:

"this tag was dangling from the clock mechanism when I purchased my 412. I assume it was original to my car, though never heard it mentioned in 400 circles"

Now that's a nice automobilia item to have. I have not seen it before but looks genuine to me. If anyone else seen it before or has it we would appreciate a confirmation.


Thursday 14 April 2016

The top 10 most affordable Ferraris, what to buy, what to pay and what to look out for.

Another fine article and it does include a small section about the Dino Coupe and 8.32 as well. 
Now available in the download folder.


Sunday 10 April 2016

RIP Dino Tagliazucchi

According to this news article I picked up that the personal Chauffeur, Dino Tagliazucchi, off Enzo Ferrari passed away yesterday:

http://f1grandprix.motorionline.com/si-e-spento-dino-tagliazucchi-lautista-personale-di-enzo-ferrari/

At the time when I found out more details about him I was quite impressed with his story and his dedication, or should I say devotion. The blog I wrote can be read here:

http://erwin400.blogspot.nl/2014/12/enzo-ferrari-dino-taggliazucchi-chic.html

Find here the original article in the Cavalino magazine:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8teqGKDb3gkWHBWUHZ2bkpPcDQ

Friday 8 April 2016

Classic & Sports Car magazine : Fabulous Ferrari 412GT

This was an exlcusive, hand-built machine returning less MPG than it had cylinders - Always the mark of a truly great machine

Yes, another great article added in the archive. Happy reading everyone.

Thursday 7 April 2016

For Sale - Golden Ferrari 400 GT

Yes, we have seen this car before. But since it's such a rare beauty I will free up blog space for it:

http://www.autojunk.nl/2016/04/1979-ferrari-400-gt-for-sale-at-garage-car-cave-in-hasseltbelgium

(note the Vitaloni Tornado sticker ;-) )


Wednesday 6 April 2016

Classic & Sports Car - Grand Tourers seperated at birth : Ferrari 365GT4 2+2 vs Bitter SC

Driving a supercar is a bit like trying to push an elephant into a tent - a lot of exertion for precious little reward. Travelling at warp speed soon loses its appeal as intense bouts of straining for comfort take precedence. Most of the breed seem to have been designed specifically to induce muscle cramp in anyone taller than Ronnie Corbett while simultaneously lacking such handy features as shock absorbers and suspension. There are some exceptions, but the simple, unavoidable truth is that supercars are, in the main, tiring to drive.

Big-hearted GTs are much better. Take this Ferrari 365GT4 2+2. It looks fab, has an engine note that'll wake the dead and there's no need to douse yourself in baby oil to squeeze into it.

And another great article added to the archive. Now available in the download folder.