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by SSO
Sun May 28, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Supercar Trio: Larry, Ben, and Mike
Replies: 3
Views: 311

The Supercar Trio: Larry, Ben, and Mike

I have just posted up a new blog, The Supercar Trio: Larry, Ben, and Mike based on the Fireside Chats with Lawrence Stroll, Benedetto Vigna, and Michael Leiters from the recent Financial Times Future of the Car Event in London.

https://karenable.com/supercar-trio/

Comments on the analysis?
by SSO
Wed May 24, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?
Replies: 18
Views: 1051

Re: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?

@SSO :? what’s your take on the news of Aston Martin F1 team taking Honda engines? Seemed strange to me given that the road cars use AMG engines Think this is driven as much by Mercedes wanting to untangle themselves longer term from all things Aston/Stroll. Would not be surprised to see a differen...
by SSO
Sun May 21, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ferrari’s Q1 2023 Results – The Galloping Horse
Replies: 0
Views: 16062

Ferrari’s Q1 2023 Results – The Galloping Horse

Just posted up the analysis on Ferrari's Q1 2023 Results: Ferrari had a spectacular year in 2022 and that momentum has continued to build in 2023.  Every single key financial indicator, bar one, grew double digits vs. Q 1 2022.  The only hiccup, Free Cash Flow, was down by 9.9% but even there are go...
by SSO
Tue May 16, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Twisted Saga of the De Tomaso P72
Replies: 10
Views: 580

Re: The Twisted Saga of the De Tomaso P72

Sounds messy indeed! I wasn't even aware of the P72 before your post - lots of people keen to get a slice of the (apparently still buoyant) hypercar market. I was repeatedly confused when reading your item as ITV is a longstanding UK TV channel. My issue as opposed to yours. :) The number of small ...
by SSO
Tue May 16, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Twisted Saga of the De Tomaso P72
Replies: 10
Views: 580

Re: The Twisted Saga of the De Tomaso P72

What a gorgeous car, what a complete mess! HWA were also involved the infamous Lotus five car plan, they have a talent for finding troubled programs seemingly. Realised I also have a number of your blogs to catch up on. I'm sure the AML one will be full of good news... :oops: Gorgeous car - complet...
by SSO
Fri May 12, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Twisted Saga of the De Tomaso P72
Replies: 10
Views: 580

The Twisted Saga of the De Tomaso P72

Toronto On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, De Tomaso Chairman Norman Choi introduced the De Tomaso P72 at an invitation only reception in Toronto, Canada. During the event, De Tomaso announced that the planned production run of the coupe, set at 72 units, is sold out. But a P72 roadster is in development ...
by SSO
Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: McLaren Racing: The Zak Brown Years
Replies: 0
Views: 3220

McLaren Racing: The Zak Brown Years

Just posted up the following article on McLaren Racing under Zak Brown:

https://karenable.com/zak-brown/

Comments?
by SSO
Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Saga of the Aston Martin Valkyrie
Replies: 29
Views: 1475

Re: Saga of the Aston Martin Valkyrie

Beany wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:57 pm Sounds like it's ludicrously compromised on the road, but it's not good enough on track to forgive it for/justify that?
That about sums it up
by SSO
Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Saga of the Aston Martin Valkyrie
Replies: 29
Views: 1475

Re: Saga of the Aston Martin Valkyrie

Just finished watching the Harris video. Enjoyed it, but my questions remain. Who TF really wants a "road car" with the engine bolted directly to the tub? :? Surely you'll want out of the car for a break within even an hour of driving? @SSO - what am I missing? Even the XJR-15 wasn't dire...
by SSO
Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 880

Re: The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023

I’m still a bit confused by this. So you have a private jet, but are worried it might be getting a service / private jet MOT when you want to use it. So you buy a second private jet. You are still well under the average number of jets per Bug owner. Why? @SSO I reckon you are probably best places t...
by SSO
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 880

Re: The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023

I'm not sure if it's down to preference, percieved reliability/wear at that age or just a catch-22 that they're everyone is worried about selling higher mileage cars, so no one does despite not having an issue with it themselves. I have a strong suspicion it’s the latter most of the time. One I fin...
by SSO
Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 880

Re: The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023

When checking the Ferrari US site today, two similar spec F12s popped up right next to each other. Both were 2015 models, Rosso, well spec’ed, with clean Carfax reports. The first had an asking price of $315k and the second $209K. Why the $106k spread? The 41,902 difference in the mileage on the od...
by SSO
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023
Replies: 23
Views: 880

The Cost of Mileage & Supercar Good Buys 2023

I just posted up a new blog on the Cost of Mileage on Ferraris and Supercar Good Buys for 2023:

https://karenable.com/the-cost-of-mileage/

Thoughts on the Cost of Mileage?

What do you think will be good buys this year?
by SSO
Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Our Top Ten Favorite Routes & Roads
Replies: 0
Views: 1019

Our Top Ten Favorite Routes & Roads

I just put together a list of our top 10 favorite routes and roads:

https://karenable.com/top-ten-routes/

Comments?

Any additions?
by SSO
Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Turtle Soup*: Aston Martin 1st Half 2022 Results
Replies: 0
Views: 1130

Turtle Soup*: Aston Martin 1st Half 2022 Results

Just posted a new article analyzing Aston Martin's 1st Half 2022 results.

https://karenable.com/turtle-soup-aston ... 2-results/

They are pretty shocking and worse than expected.

Comments on the analysis?

Will they make it?
by SSO
Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Supercar Market Update
Replies: 2
Views: 272

Re: Supercar Market Update

The "calm" before the storm? I used to think of Koenigsegg as a bit quirky, interesting and innovative. But it seems it now comes with a large dose of financial shenanigans now too. So the "trinity" of 918/P1/LfF are holding for now (ongoing maintenance bills will be fascinating...
by SSO
Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Supercar Market Update
Replies: 2
Views: 272

Supercar Market Update

Just finished an article on the current Supercar Market and where it might be headed.

https://karenable.com/supercar-market-i ... july-2022/

Thoughts? Comments?
by SSO
Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?
Replies: 18
Views: 1051

Re: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?

RobYob wrote: Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:02 am Lots of money from ME.

https://amp.theguardian.com/business/20 ... es-a-stake
and the Saudis are buying in a less than half what Stroll paid for his shares just two years ago.
by SSO
Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?
Replies: 18
Views: 1051

Re: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?

But with that huge debt and few suitors is there any advantage other than political optics in investing now or picking over the carcass in 12months time? Definitely wiser to wait and pick over the carcass Unless they could negotiate a massive tax waiver, several peerages and spots at Oxbridge for t...
by SSO
Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?
Replies: 18
Views: 1051

Re: Aston Martin: The Stroll Era - How does it End?

I think had they the cash Geely would be welcomed with open arms. Certainly Geely having already negotiated an AMG power train for Lotus should have a head start on keeping AML in motors. But with that huge debt and few suitors is there any advantage other than political optics in investing now or ...