Harry’s Garage

User avatar
240PP
Posts: 1423
Joined: Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:27 am
Currently Driving: A5 3.0 TDI, 987 S.

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by 240PP »

240PP wrote: Sat Jul 11, 2020 12:35 pm It'd be nice to think a 599 would be in budget at some pont.
Had a glance at prices. They’ve been on the rise since I last looked..

I saw an 812 near Cirencester yesterday, not too far from Harry’s neck of the woods.
User avatar
duncs500
Posts: 4568
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:59 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by duncs500 »

Surprised there doesn't seem to be much love for the F12 on here, by far my favourite of the type. I'm not fussed about the TdF even, I like the standard spec.

F12 > 812 > 599

Don't like the black wheels on that even though my R26 and Exige both had black wheels and I liked them on those.
User avatar
Rich B
Posts: 9536
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:22 pm
Currently Driving: M2 Competition

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by Rich B »

duncs500 wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:24 pm Surprised there doesn't seem to be much love for the F12 on here, by far my favourite of the type. I'm not fussed about the TdF even, I like the standard spec.

F12 > 812 > 599

Don't like the black wheels on that even though my R26 and Exige both had black wheels and I liked them on those.
The F12 is probably my favourite too, the only black mark is the “crotchless pants” rear.
speedingfine
Posts: 2160
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:05 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by speedingfine »

Can I assume everyone's favourite of the type is the 599 GTO? 😬
User avatar
duncs500
Posts: 4568
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:59 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by duncs500 »

speedingfine wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:40 pm Can I assume everyone's favourite of the type is the 599 GTO? 😬
I like the GTO, but I'd still choose the F12 personally.
User avatar
GG.
Posts: 4607
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:16 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by GG. »

F12 is awkward looking - both the FF style gurning grill and the badly resolved slab like rear. 812 all day for me.

F12 v 599 would be difficult. Don’t know why but the 599 is a bit like a ‘bangle’ era car to me (after the 550) trying to be too edgy. Still - it’s half the price of the F12 so would be tempting, especially when you imagine the depreciation of the newer car.
User avatar
ZedLeg
Posts: 6074
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:19 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by ZedLeg »

speedingfine wrote: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:40 pm Can I assume everyone's favourite of the type is the 599 GTO? 😬
599 Aperta for me. Love the idea of a GTO without a roof.
An absolute unit
User avatar
Coaster1
Posts: 1819
Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:38 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by Coaster1 »

550 my default trans-Europe GT of choice.

I love this F12 in green though

User avatar
Pete_
Posts: 630
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:35 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by Pete_ »

If we're doing special editions then 575 Superamerica would do me.
User avatar
Jobbo
Posts: 9175
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:20 pm
Currently Driving: S6 Avant, Jimny, Macan, Mini

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by Jobbo »

GG. wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:01 am F12 is awkward looking - both the FF style gurning grill and the badly resolved slab like rear. 812 all day for me.

F12 v 599 would be difficult. Don’t know why but the 599 is a bit like a ‘bangle’ era car to me (after the 550) trying to be too edgy. Still - it’s half the price of the F12 so would be tempting, especially when you imagine the depreciation of the newer car.
I've not really liked any front-engined modern era Ferrari with the exception of the 456; even the 550 and 575 didn't really grab me. Of the rest, the 812 is definitely better looking currently, though it remains to be seen how the badly the detailing dates; from the 80s strakes on the Mondial, Testarossa and 348 onwards, Ferrari detailing has always been very of its time.
User avatar
ZedLeg
Posts: 6074
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:19 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by ZedLeg »

I think that modern Ferraris are all about the details tbh. They can sometime look a bit challenging all together but there’s always something I really like on them.

The way you can follow how they control the air over the bonnet and through the wing on the F12 is one of my favourite detail pieces on any car.
An absolute unit
V8Granite
Posts: 3895
Joined: Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:57 am

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by V8Granite »

512, 550, 612, the FF I liked but never really felt the urge to ponder having one should my numbers come up.

I think my love for the 550 is solely down to Harry’s fast fleet one and how it did the miles.

Modern ones are chintzy.

Dave!
RobYob
Posts: 2470
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:03 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by RobYob »

Not Harry but his Espada.
User avatar
Zonda_
Posts: 2713
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:35 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by Zonda_ »

RobYob wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:18 am Not Harry but his Espada.
I hope that guy has a couple of apprentices to pass his skills on to.
User avatar
mik
Posts: 11634
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:15 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by mik »

I watch this one last night (just the Lambo bit). Interesting and cool to see a bit of thinking applied before diving in. 8-)

speedingfine
Posts: 2160
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:05 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by speedingfine »



226 cars :lol: :?

Anthony Hamilton collection interesting.
speedingfine
Posts: 2160
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:05 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by speedingfine »

Hope he arranges a back to back drive with the 190s :)
User avatar
Alex_
Posts: 593
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:55 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by Alex_ »

That Ford GT has only done 43 miles? What a waste.
M235i
RobYob
Posts: 2470
Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:03 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by RobYob »

Alex_ wrote: Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:45 am That Ford GT has only done 43 miles? What a waste.
Agreed.

Was it just me or was the colour saturation wound right up in the video?

XJ220s are gorgeous is a shame about the truck dimensions.

The little silver Dino in the background near the end was 8-)
User avatar
ShockDiamonds
Posts: 748
Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:23 pm

Re: Harry’s Garage

Post by ShockDiamonds »

Based on the fact the Mr M has just driven past his and our local in a DBX, silver, LHD, I’d say a DBX review is incoming. Looking forward to that one. Sounded bloody gorgeous and looks just as good.
Post Reply