Ferrari mania at Chicago!

rosh_aveo1.4 · 19th August 2011, 11:25

Another rare classic, the Ferrari 512i BB. It was the predecessor of the Testarossa. Really rare. And beautiful.

rosh_aveo1.4 · 19th August 2011, 11:30

The beautiful Ferrari 456 GT. There was a black one too but I felt the alloys were too bling on such a classy car.

rosh_aveo1.4 · 19th August 2011, 11:36

Now there was a whole bunch of classic Ferrari's but I only know a few of them like the Dino. The rest I am not sure. Anyone willing to mention it, will be great for our collective knowledge!
What really caught my attention was the interiors of these classics. It's so special, just look at those toggle switches and thin rimmed steering. Amazing!
One of the black ones broke down, you can see the trail of coolant leaking and there was some smoke as well. Might be hard as hell to maintain these beauties!

rosh_aveo1.4 · 19th August 2011, 11:39

Saw this classic between all the Ferrari, a Porsche 928. Must have felt so out of place! Was parked very close by.

rosh_aveo1.4 · 19th August 2011, 11:41

Well guys and gals, that's it. It took hell of a time to upload all the 280 different photos. But it was worth it. Wanted to share that lovely moment with all of you. Many thanks!

richie4u · 19th August 2011, 13:11

^ Really awesome photos you got there Ross. If i was there I would have just one wish, make all the Ferraris rev together, music to my ears!

Cyborg · 19th August 2011, 19:53

Gosh, Rosh - A W E S O M E
Thanks so much for taking the time and pain to share these beauties with us.
Someone up there really loves you - to set up your work meeting to coincide with the festival.
Cheers

ghodlur · 19th August 2011, 20:34

@Rosh,

Thanks a ton for all those drool worthy beauties. Lucky you being there and taking time to click.

The Ferrari 456 GT is a gorgeous looking car. The pics actually made my day.

Spitfire · 19th August 2011, 23:21

Dude, you just earned your life man!!!

That is fantastic. To see so many Ferraris from so many different model years is simply being really really lucky.

Jayabusa · 20th August 2011, 00:54

5 stars from my side right away! Awesome snaps.
You made the 360 look so aesthetic.

Thanks a ton for sharing!

AltoHoncho · 20th August 2011, 01:23

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Awesome thread... quite a rare in itself... its like pebble beach conc of fezzas... those musicians arent needed they should've simply revved all ferraris...

Was the event commemorating something special ? Is it planned at some other locations also?

rosh_aveo1.4 · 20th August 2011, 01:57

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Originally Posted by AltoHoncho

Awesome thread... quite a rare in itself... its like pebble beach conc of fezzas... those musicians arent needed they should've simply revved all ferraris...

Was the event commemorating something special ? Is it planned at some other locations also?

Well, one of the Ferrari Italia left in between and you should have heard the exhaust howl, it was like a jet taking off. I can imagine what all Ferrari's revving would have been like, the police would be upon us instantly for noise pollution!

So good question about the event coming up, I see you are in Texas. I googled the Ferrari festival and it seems they are coming to Houston and Austin. Not sure where you would be. Here is the link:

Ferrari Festival

rosh_aveo1.4 · 20th August 2011, 02:13

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Dude, you just earned your life man!!!

That is fantastic. To see so many Ferraris from so many different model years is simply being really really lucky.

You have no idea about the luck part dude. I checked in the hotel and there is this bunch of brochures of what to do in Chicago, which I usually never take as I planned to rely upon asking my colleagues in the Chicago office what to do. But this time I thought, what the heck, take any one of the 10 brochures there and have a look.
Checked in the room and made the payment, on my way to the elevator, I noted a tiny emblem of the prancing horse and when I turned the page, I just stopped. Only the following words were regestering in my head: Ferrari Festival, Italy Village in Chicago, over 50 cars, 11 to 2 pm. Without even thinking anything else, just rushed downstairs, asked where is this Italy village and ran like my life depended on it.
And for the rest, the photos speak for themselves to explain the other part of the story.

theragingbull · 20th August 2011, 14:01

OMG!!! I have no words to describe the Prancing Horses at this event. I wonder how'd you feel in this Ferrari heaven!

My favs here: F40, 512TS, F355 Barchetta and the 348. Was there any F50 too?

rosh_aveo1.4 · 20th August 2011, 17:54

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

OMG!!! I have no words to describe the Prancing Horses at this event. I wonder how'd you feel in this Ferrari heaven!

My favs here: F40, 512TS, F355 Barchetta and the 348. Was there any F50 too?

Felt exactly like what you said, Ferrari heaven! That's why the silly smile on me in the pics. And no, there was no F50. I guess it depends whether there is an F50 in the Illinois state or the owner might have not come.

19th August 2011, 11:25	#16
rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 678 Thanked: 577 Times View My Garage	Ferrari 512i BB Another rare classic, the Ferrari 512i BB. It was the predecessor of the Testarossa. Really rare. And beautiful. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by rosh_aveo1.4 : 19th August 2011 at 11:27.
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rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 678 Thanked: 577 Times View My Garage	Ferrari 456 GT The beautiful Ferrari 456 GT. There was a black one too but I felt the alloys were too bling on such a classy car. Attached Thumbnails
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rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 678 Thanked: 577 Times View My Garage	Remaining classic Ferrari's Now there was a whole bunch of classic Ferrari's but I only know a few of them like the Dino. The rest I am not sure. Anyone willing to mention it, will be great for our collective knowledge! What really caught my attention was the interiors of these classics. It's so special, just look at those toggle switches and thin rimmed steering. Amazing! One of the black ones broke down, you can see the trail of coolant leaking and there was some smoke as well. Might be hard as hell to maintain these beauties! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by rosh_aveo1.4 : 19th August 2011 at 11:37.
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rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 678 Thanked: 577 Times View My Garage	And the odd one out! Saw this classic between all the Ferrari, a Porsche 928. Must have felt so out of place! Was parked very close by. Attached Thumbnails
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rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 678 Thanked: 577 Times View My Garage	Whew..finally done! Well guys and gals, that's it. It took hell of a time to upload all the 280 different photos. But it was worth it. Wanted to share that lovely moment with all of you. Many thanks!
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richie4u BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Goa Posts: 614 Thanked: 411 Times View My Garage	Re: Ferrari mania at Chicago! ^ Really awesome photos you got there Ross. If i was there I would have just one wish, make all the Ferraris rev together, music to my ears!
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Cyborg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,694 Thanked: 3,856 Times	Re: Ferrari mania at Chicago! Gosh, Rosh - A W E S O M E Thanks so much for taking the time and pain to share these beauties with us. Someone up there really loves you - to set up your work meeting to coincide with the festival. Cheers
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ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,009 Thanked: 4,198 Times View My Garage	Re: Ferrari mania at Chicago! @Rosh, Thanks a ton for all those drool worthy beauties. Lucky you being there and taking time to click. The Ferrari 456 GT is a gorgeous looking car. The pics actually made my day.
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Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,448 Thanked: 69 Times	5 stars!!! 5 stars from my side right away! Awesome snaps. You made the 360 look so aesthetic. Thanks a ton for sharing! Last edited by Jayabusa : 20th August 2011 at 00:55. Reason: 5 stars!!!
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AltoHoncho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 581 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Re: Ferrari mania at Chicago! Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please avoid typing with excessive dots.........like................this. Thanks Awesome thread... quite a rare in itself... its like pebble beach conc of fezzas... those musicians arent needed they should've simply revved all ferraris... Was the event commemorating something special ? Is it planned at some other locations also? Last edited by GTO : 20th August 2011 at 20:56. Reason: Please avoid typing with excessive dots.........like................this.
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theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Re: Ferrari mania at Chicago! OMG!!! I have no words to describe the Prancing Horses at this event. I wonder how'd you feel in this Ferrari heaven! My favs here: F40, 512TS, F355 Barchetta and the 348. Was there any F50 too?
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