Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Goodwood videos

[Todd Walke (racertod]

Dale wrote:

>    Given the values of the GTOs, etc., I am surprized Ferrari doesn't 
> make "continuations"
>    for track use so there isn't the risk to the period originals? Even if 
> wreck or mechanical
>    damage can be repaired, the original is slowly changing from what it 
> was or how it was
>     configured.

        They're race cars.  They're meant to be raced.  They get depressed 
and lonely if they're not raced.  Damage can be fixed.  Guys that own them 
like Bamford and Mason can afford to have them properly repaired to the 
highest standard.  I'd rather see a GTO with a little road rash from being 
used as opposed to a 100-point restored car that just sits in a garage.
        I think Jay Leno has it right: "Restore them to 100-point concours 
condition. Drive them until they're at 70 points.  Repeat."


Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 272,000 miles
'01 Golf TDI, silver.   (new work car)       270,000 miles
'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (retired work car)   654,000 miles <- Gone to a new 
home :(
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