If the Magnum is Reborn, Then What Sports Car Gets the Part?

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Derek wrote:Not a current model and very different from the 308 GTS, but a red F50 would be perfect in my opinion if we are confined to Ferrari. It looks stunning, especially without the roof. I think it's their masterpiece, even better-looking than the F40 (in turn, the F40 sound is just breathtaking). There are faster ones these days, but this one is just the perfect mix of power and looks (all my subjective opinion). And the prices are hefty, given that today's wealthy are even wealthier than in the 80s, so it would be appropriate for whoever would be Robin's successor.

If you insist on current Ferraris, I'm sorry to say I have no clue what they currently have, apart from their Formula 1 race cars. Anyway, Hawai'i is beautiful, so there should be beautiful cars :) Now we just need someone to take care of security and drive around in that car. Who volunteers? ;)
For me the spoiler takes away from the lines of the F50. It seems like they have gotten away from their distinctive look.

I'd prefer the "classic" 308 Ferrari, perhaps upgraded under the hood for the story, but if it has to be a newer car, this isn't half bad.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/targalicio ... abu-dhabi/

Maybe a custom all red version?
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#17 Post by KENJI »

I think this year the 488 Spider would have my vote.
I can see Thomas driving it now.....cue the music!

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I say Higgins still drives an Audi...
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Mrs. Higgins wrote:I say Higgins still drives an Audi...
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I agree Mrs. Higgins.....I could see your hubby driving this Audi too! :wink:

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Also a big fan of the 488 spider. It certainly looks like a supercar, maybe some think too much so to be a daily driver, but then again the 308 certainly didn't look like anything else on the road when it was new. I'd say the most understated of all Ferraris is the California - convertible though, not a spider.
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TSM308 wrote:I'd say the most understated of all Ferraris is the California - convertible though, not a spider.
I like them, too. The 250 GT California was used in Ferris Bueller's Day Off - seems they had a thing for red Ferraris in the 80s. But then, they are timeless...

By the way, didn't the actor playing Ferris' father appear in MPI or am I mixing things up?

Edit: A quick search in the forum revealed it was him. Hehe, I might just watch that movie again...
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30th Anniversary of Ferris Bueller's Day off is in a few weeks - 6/11!

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TSM308 wrote:30th Anniversary of Ferris Bueller's Day off is in a few weeks - 6/11!

http://www.ferrisfest.com
Actually they just had it here in Chicago, and yes Ferris's father (Tom Bueller, Bueller,,,,Beeuuuueller) was indeed in the episode The People vs. Orville Wright..............

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Oh yeah - not sure what I was looking at that made me think 6/11 :?:
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#26 Post by ☨magnum.t »

Definitely has to stick with the Ferrari for Mr. Masters but how bout this one for the fresh outta the Navy local PI who needs a magic carpet to get around. Also its probably in the new TMs price range. https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto ... 70524.html
That reminds me of the time....

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#27 Post by ☨magnum.t »

After a little research I really think the best car for any new magnum would be the Lotus Elise with removable hard top. It is very similar to the 308GTS and price wise would make sense. New Ferraris are just too expensive these days.
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