Monday, December 20, 2010

Ferrari: The Legendary Vehicle

By Marjorie Matthews


If you try to look around, you will find that some cars have a lot more similarities than the others. There will also be a select few that completely stand out from the rest. One look at this car will tell you that it is one of its kind, with a style that is uniquely its own. This is how you'd feel about a Ferrari.

Over the past few decades, the Ferrari has not only been a staple vehicle for race car drivers, it also signifies elegance, versatility and an evident touch of class. There are specific Ferrari models that may date back to over fifty years ago, but because of their innovative developments and remodelling, they are able to produce a fast and dynamic car that everyone will love.

Having back seats is probably not common when talking about Ferraris, but this innovative company is determined to break the mold and provide various options to Ferrari lovers and car enthusiasts. The Ferrari California takes pride in housing a V8 front engine and a 7 speed transmission, but there's definitely more to love. This car, also called the Grand Tourer can allow you to bring some of your friends or young children for a ride. Expect them to fall in line!

Trying to sell a Ferrari to a skeptical customer can immediately turn things around once you are able to talk about speed. While others would complain about the backseats, getting on a Ferrari with 193 mph and a four second travel from standstill to sixty is enough to wash those worries away. The impressive speed that can only come from a Ferrari is more than enough to compensate for the space that we normally try to find in other vehicles.

The Ferrari has also had its share in television and film, keeping its reputation for speed and functionality. One of the cars used in popular films would be the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. There were only less than 100 units sold for this model alone, and figures have shown that it was sold at a price tag of 11 million dollars at an auction!

Some car lovers still prefer the old models, and if you remember the car used in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, you would recognize that as being a 250 GT. It was sold in an auction for almost 11 million dollars, so it would be quite obvious that the one used in the movie was just a replica.

Enzo Ferrari developed this company less than a century ago, but it does not seem to have lost its glamour. Calling it a nice car would actually even be offensive to die hard Ferrari owners. Modern, luxurious and exotic, the Ferrari's classic color and simple design is enough to make you want one. Driving it may not be enough because you would want to take it home and understand why people all over the world has enjoyed this car so much.

If you're trying to find a car that will truly impress, it may almost seem impossible to not have the Ferrari in the list of top three dream cars in the world. More than its design, they have focused more on what they can offer car enthusiasts without sacrificing its aesthetic value. Not being able to have spacious backseats seem to be less prioritized compared to the powerful engine and a speed like no other.




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