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Enzo
Jun 29, 2004 3:36:21 GMT 1
Post by cfesmire on Jun 29, 2004 3:36:21 GMT 1
What will Ferrari be without Enzo. Well I guess those at Ferrari didn't want to find out yet so the newest Ferrari is an Enzo. I just read an article on this 650hp beauty and I am impressed with its' very nice looks. The price tag puts it at a little over $1000. per horsepower and it resembles the F40 in the fact that it is pretty bare bones when it comes to luxury. However, anyone looking at the interior and exterior design will say it is definitely influenced by the F1. I do hope something comes out in 1-87.
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skunk
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Jun 30, 2004 0:04:31 GMT 1
Post by skunk on Jun 30, 2004 0:04:31 GMT 1
I have seen a couple of Enzos (one in LA, two in NY, and one in Connecticut), both on roads and in Concours d'Elegances. I have been able to compare it with 288 GTOs and F40s (as well as older Ferraris), and what it lacks in feeling it seems to make up for with sheer capability.
Still, not exactly pretty - it's kind of like looking at a hammer shark, you know how well it works and this makes it a pleasure to see. The worst part is the sound it makes at idle (legislation, I blame the Swiss) but luckily it improves with revs to a nice, highly illegal shriek.
The last owner i saw was wearing a pink polo shirt, red shorts and orange socks...but even a colorblind wont miss a red Enzo.
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Enzo
Jun 30, 2004 3:32:32 GMT 1
Post by cfesmire on Jun 30, 2004 3:32:32 GMT 1
You are fortunate to have seen even one of them as I understand there were only 317 of them made. As far as looking like a shark, I happen to think that they are one of Gods most beautiful animals. Besides, if you had a car that could perform like that, would you want it to be "pretty"?
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Feb 3, 2005 21:34:57 GMT 1
Post by skunk on Feb 3, 2005 21:34:57 GMT 1
While driving my wife to work yesterday, I came upon a Porsche Carrera GT parked next to an Enzo, right on Sunset Avenue... this seems to be a rether successful way that exotic car dealers market their cars here, just showing them on the streets is enough. Of the seven Enzos I have seen, four have had handicapped plates - that way the owners can park in better spots, not right next to more plebeian cars that may scratch the paint.
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Markus
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Enzo
Feb 4, 2005 0:11:50 GMT 1
Post by Markus on Feb 4, 2005 0:11:50 GMT 1
Ferraris back again in 1:87! I dream about it! I`m wondering there is no one who makes a kit For me this cars are like art. I had the chance to drive some Ferraris and a Countach. I do it never again. They are noise, hot, uncomfortable and need al your consentration. No easy cruising. If i had one, i would park him on a popular street too, to see, the people enjoied him.
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Feb 4, 2005 7:26:59 GMT 1
Post by BillC on Feb 4, 2005 7:26:59 GMT 1
Right now, models of Ferraris could be a problem as I believe Mattel may still have the exclusive rights to the Ferrari logo and exclusive rights to produce scale models of the cars.
Sadly, Mattel has no desire to make any models in 1/87 scale.
However, Ricko has a license from Maserati, which is a Ferrari subsidiary (for the moment), so perhaps there is hope. I will definitely talk to them when I meet with them in New York later this month.
Bill C.
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Feb 4, 2005 14:32:54 GMT 1
Post by stanhas87 on Feb 4, 2005 14:32:54 GMT 1
Right now, models of Ferraris could be a problem as I believe Mattel may still have the exclusive rights to the Ferrari logo and exclusive rights to produce scale models of the cars. Bill C. Dear Bill: Kyosho, under its 1/64 badge (see the latest entries under 1/64 scale II thread) is producing no less than 21 Ferrarri models. And I am sure of that; I gave the URL of my info source at that thread. I do not think that this model maker is associated to Mattel; hence,to my view, models of 1/87 scale ferrarri vehicles may be possible. See these below: www.breithaupts.com/totc527.htm
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Enzo
Feb 4, 2005 15:59:43 GMT 1
Post by Marc S. on Feb 4, 2005 15:59:43 GMT 1
Mattel does not hold an exclusive license anymore; however, the fees are so high that 1/87th scale makers are not willing to step in. I, too, think that Ricko might be a candidate to introduce a 1/87th scale Ferrari. Perhaps if their Maseratis and Lamborghinis prove to be successful.
Marc S.
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Feb 5, 2005 9:12:07 GMT 1
Post by BillC on Feb 5, 2005 9:12:07 GMT 1
Marc is right. I keep forgetting it is now 2005. I think the exclusive license expired last year.
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Markus
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Feb 22, 2005 1:52:28 GMT 1
Post by Markus on Feb 22, 2005 1:52:28 GMT 1
Maserati is no longer under Ferrari. Its back as a full member on the Fiat family again. They want to relaunch the glory spirit of Maseratis fine art of automobil manufakturing!
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Feb 24, 2005 17:01:21 GMT 1
Post by BillC on Feb 24, 2005 17:01:21 GMT 1
Ferrari model licensing is still handled through Mattel (they gave up the licensing for other products). The license is hugely expensive but, according to what I heard from a licensing representative in New York City, is available for a manufacturer in 1/87 scale.
Should a manufacturer decide to produce a licensed model, be prepared for it to be quite expensive compared to other models.
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Enzo
Feb 24, 2005 21:51:10 GMT 1
Post by Christian on Feb 24, 2005 21:51:10 GMT 1
IXO's new 1/43 Ferraris are about 37% more expensive than their other models. This should give us an idea of what 1/87 prices may look like.
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