360 Ferrari 360 Limo

[John Galt]

Deleting abusive language.

 

[SDNR]

Ferrari Threatens to Take Legal Actions Against 360 Modena Limo Owner

Ferrari can be pretty anal when it comes to modifying its cars or even using its badges on a vehicle other than its own. Now the Italian supercar-maker is threatening to take legal actions against the British owner of the world’s fastest limousine, a modified 360 Modena that can go up a top speed of 166mph – 267 km/h. According to reports, Dan Cawley, 36, of Cheadle, Manchester, has 14 days to remove all prancing horse badges, Ferrari names and “360 Modena” symbols from the 6m (20ft) supercar-limo.

“What kind of precedent does it set when you can’t do what you like with your own property?” asked Mr Cawley. Ferrari’s lawyers support that since Mr Cawley cut the 360 Modena in half and inserted a 3m (9.5ft) section of hand-built carbon fibre, the car is no longer a Ferrari, so he has to remove the badges and logos or else he’ll face legal action for infringing the Ferrari trademark.

As stupid as this car is, the guy should have the right to do this with his own property. Ferrari are over-stepping the mark if they want to control what owners do with a vehicle that has been fully paid for.

This kind of action based on supposed copyright infringement has the potential to set a very dangerous and oppressive precedent. Ferrari should just get on with creating their fine cars ......very few people will ever want to replicate this 'moronmobile'.

 

[slicknick]

The 360 has never been my favorite Ferrari, but this is just way too much...Though I agree with SDNR that it's none of Ferrari's business. The owner has every right to be an idiot if he wants to be an idiot, it's not up to Ferrari to control customer's actions once the car is delivered to the end user

 

[Padi]

Just saw an X5 limo in Estonia and thought it was a waste of a good car, but this sure takes it to another level

Anyhow, that threat from Ferrari is just lame

 

[slicknick]

Anyhow, that threat from Ferrari is just lame

My sentiments exactly, so glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks Ferrari's attempts to micromanage customers is counterproductive

 

[Padi]

My sentiments exactly, so glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks Ferrari's attempts to micromanage customers is counterproductive

Especially when it's the 360, which Ferrari has produced a total of 17 500. Would be more understandable if it'd be f.e. a LaFerrari or an F40.