A Disappointing 60th for Ferrari I was expecting something like a special ed Enzo or an Enzo upgrade coming this year or atleast some spy shots or press release from Ferrari on that topic, but nothing, squat. What we get is their old looking 612 60th ed. not even the 599 GTB 60th ed which would have been kick a$$.. Anyhow what do you guys think, should we expect anything from Ferrari for their 60th this year after this? Dont you think 599 stands more for ferrari than a 612, so I dont see the point of a 60th ed 612, maybe trying to revive sales on the name of this occasion.
Dont get me wrong, what they are doing is fun and exciting probably for the owners taking part in the raly but what about us guys who lust for something cool to come from them on such a momentous occasion. Quote:
Originally Posted by Autoblog.com Ferrari is a truly amazing car company. With an illustrious history that spans the last 60 years and then some, the company currently sits at or near the top of both motorsports and the commerical arena in which it sells its Italian exotics. This year is Ferrari's 60th anniversary, and it's celebrating the milestone in a very Ferrari way, which is to say unlike anyone else. The festivities begain at the Italian embassy in Abu Dhabi today where Ferrari owners set out on a relay that will ultimately involve over 10,000 cars on a trip across China, Japan, Australia, South Africa, American and all of Europe. The trip is actually a relay, in which a special baton will be carried that bears 60 enamel symbols representing the 60 most important events in Ferrari's history. It's topped by a platinum and diamond prancing horse – very fitting.
At the start of the relay this morning, Piero Ferrari, son of company founder Enzo, gave a speech in which he also announced that the company will build and sell 60 very unique 612 Scagliettis. The cars will be offered in a two-tone livery with available colors that have graced the marque's most memorable models from year's past. Each will have a trick electrochromic glass roof, of which the degree of opacity can be infinitely adjusted by the driver. What will make each 612 the rarest of collectibles, however, is a small enameled symbol, presumably matching one of the the ones on the relay baton, set in the center tunnel of each car. We're guessing you won't be able to arrive at your Ferrari dealer and plunk down a deposit for one of these. Chances are you'll be invited by the company itself to purchaes one. I wouldn't hold your breath for the opportunity, however.
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