Gianclaudio
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A bit late, but I completely agree. Prettiest mid engine Ferrari, ever. Be coupe, targa, spider:
I wouldn't include the 488 that's on the list, either.
That bloodline ranking according to me:
-F355
-458
-308/328
-348
-F8
-488
-SF90
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-F430
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-360
hoffmeister_fan
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A bit late, but I completely agree. Prettiest mid engine Ferrari, ever. Be coupe, targa, spider:
I wouldn't include the 488 that's on the list, either.
That bloodline ranking according to me:
-F355
-458
-308/328
-348
-F8
-488
-SF90
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-F430
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-360
Regarding ranking mid-engined V8 Ferraris, I think my list almost the opposite in ranking.
- the 360 Modena and the F430 are probably my favorite because they had emphasized lines that were more curvy and voluptuous on what were more lines that were dictated by a T-square. I still love the air intakes above the rear wheels as that element and the curvy lines felt like hommage to Ferraris of the 1960s, i.e. 250LM, etc. A 430 Scuderia is still lust-worthy as does a good job of straddling a position where the lines both taut and aggressive. Also I still remember getting butterflies sitting in a 16M, it just felt right.
- F355 was almost perfect. Great, great proportions. For some reason still though, the air intake inlet in the doors annoys me but less so nowadays and consider it an eccentric design detail.
- the 458/488/F8. They had some great details, but found the proportions a bit off, namely the ratio of the somewhat stubby length before A-pillar relative to the length aft of the A-pillar. The 458, especially in Speciale form, is my favorite of the trio.
- the 308/328 was a formative car for me as it was a) the first Ferrari I saw in real life. That's just a milestone moment in a young lad's life, b) I had a poster of that car in my youth, and c) Magnum PI
.- SF90 Spider only. The weird, convolute rear deck is only justified if there's a retractable hard-top.
- the 348, while the direct predecessor to the F355, just looks kit-car-like to me.
Gianclaudio
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Could you give me your address, please?
You need a "good talking to" and to be corrrrrrrrected, sir.
hoffmeister_fan
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Could you give me your address, please?
You need a "good talking to" and to be corrrrrrrrected, sir.
I think there's a line regarding giving me a "talking to" these days. Better get stake your queue.
hoffmeister_fan
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I think there's a line regarding giving me a "talking to" these days. Better get stake your queue.
Jeez, I really do need to proofread before I post
. I meant to say "Better stake your queue in line."Anyways, whenever I have the opportunity to hop on over to S. America, I'll be sure to pop over to Bolivia.
chonkoa
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Welcome to my world. I blame mine on old age.Jeez, I really do need to proofread before I post
Anyways, whenever I have the opportunity to hop on over to S. America, I'll be sure to pop over to Bolivia.
Gianclaudio
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...and speaking of pretty mid-engined Ferraris':
Some say Dino-Some say Ferrari-Some-including myself say both.
Some say Dino-Some say Ferrari-Some-including myself say both.
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Love me sideways, the most beautiful thing I look forward to owning
In my opinion THE PERFECT color configuration for the W198:
CrunchSlaughtered
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The idea of Enzo Ferrari was to create a new brand in memorial of his diseased son Dino....and speaking of pretty mid-engined Ferraris':
Some say Dino-Some say Ferrari-Some-including myself say both.
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Now that is absolutely, timelessly gorgeous!
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Does a car have to be sensually curvy as a prerequisite to being deemed beautiful? When it comes to cars - what does "beautiful" really mean?
Traditionally beautiful:
"Pretty"
"Sensual"
"Graceful"
"Elegant"
"Serene"
"Exquisite"
but also beautiful:
"Handsome"
"Sculpted"
"Beguiling"
"Arresting"
"Spunky"
"Athletic"
"Powerful"
Traditionally beautiful:
"Pretty"
"Sensual"
"Graceful"
"Elegant"
"Serene"
"Exquisite"
but also beautiful:
"Handsome"
"Sculpted"
"Beguiling"
"Arresting"
"Spunky"
"Athletic"
"Powerful"
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Indeed-"voluptuous" and "Rubensesque" constitute "beauty" for many, while others prefer "slender" and "toned". Highly attractive Burlesque performer versus highly attractive pole dancer.
hoffmeister_fan
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...and speaking of pretty mid-engined Ferraris':
Some say Dino-Some say Ferrari-Some-including myself say both.
It took me a while to get on board with the Dino's styling. Despite my affinity for more "curvy" or "voluptuous" lines on Ferraris, I thought those front fenders were too much. Also before knowing what a Dino was besides the lovable dinonsaur-dog on the Flintstones, I knew what a Nissan (Datsun) 240Z was, and reminded me of that. Which isn't a bad thing, but at the time I wasn't fond of the 240Z's lines compared to what came after for the Z, and thus I wasn't a fan of the Dino. Some time later though, with more insight, I became fond of both.
