I really enjoyed reading all these comments and they all hit the nail on the head and make some very valid points.
Having been a member of this forum for 3 years now I have seen a lot of changes. What I think is great is DNA moves with the times and the market. The product range they have now caters for all tastes. Whether you want an 'in your face Ferrari', 'more under-stated Ferrari' or 'Classic-look Ferrari', you can now have it all.
But with them all, they are all buildable for the average-Joe. I'm a prime example. I had never built a car before but managed it. Yes I had tons of help from the forum but we got there together, and I thank you all again. I remember speaking to Roland on a rainy afternoon in March 2013 and he told me the best advertising for DNA was to see DNA's being completed and driven around. Go to Stoneleigh in under 4 weeks-time and you'll see that. Plenty of finished cars on show.
. I can’t wait.
Photos don't do them justice. Although it is a well-used phrase, it is certainly true. I often think that about my car looking at some of the shots and I say to myself, next time the car is out of the garage I must look at that with my own eyes, and when I do it looks completely different. The camera can lie, and doesn’t show everything.
My car is now done. I don’t think I can do any more to it. Any more and I think I will ruin it. Although I didn’t think I’d say this, but for me a lot of it is about the building of them. Of course the end product is lovely, but I really enjoy the building and tinkering. I’m sure Beems and Madman understand what I am getting at. I personally would much rather spend 5 hours on a Sunday in the garage than on the golf course, but that’s just me. LOL. I haven’t done much in 2016 but last weekend as I was finishing up the wiring for the other headlight so it is ready for Stoneleigh, I thought to myself – god I love this! I’d never sell my 430 (sorry Ronan) unless I really had to, but I really want to do another one.
So the planning for the next car is in full swing. The question is what to do? Westcoast or 250 Cali? For me the issue is I’d like to have the Ferrari experience on a daily basis, not just once a week in the summer and once a month in the winter. I drive to the station every day for work and if I had a Westcoast I think I’d be ok to leave it in the car park every day what with it being the hard, soft top.
What is also great is both donors are great quality cars. BMW and Mercedes. I know the MR2 is a cult car with a massive following but it is a bit of a go-kart, and with cars these days being more comfy and advanced than ever we are used to this with every-day cars and this would be transferred to the Westcoast and the 250 Cali.
What this space and see you at Stoneleigh. Don’t forget your cheque book Sir P!
Paulie.