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Ferrari2006
Germany
352 Posts |
 Posted - 10/27/2010 : 12:48:56
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Here a little Story from my first Modelcar from Miniwerks,
I have been a Member of the Miniwerks-Forum for a very long Time, I visit every day (and some times in the night :-) I also post frequently, but I had never bought any Models from Mike.
a few weeks ago I got a Newsletter from Mike saying : “Hello Fellow Collectors, For serious BBR collectors, this may be the opportunity of a lifetime……..
so I asked for a List which i got promtley. And in it I found my “Holy Grail” a “BBR / Styling Modelsl 250 Europa Cabrio SM 23”. I personally know only 4 Collectors in posession of this Model
So I made Mike an offer and some Days later I got a reply from Mike stating-:
“you placed the highest bid for SM023, Regards, Mike”
I Paid $$ and Mike sent the model out by USPS on 5.10.2010
The Model arrive at the German Customs on 12.10.2010……..Mike and I checked the Online status but it was stuck in Customs until 23.10.2010
Then today “Ring Ring” ... the post man at my Doorbell, “are you Mr. Steinberg? Yes I am, I have a Parcel from the US for you….”
“YES I GOT IT “
Thank you very much Mike.
Kind regards from Stuttgart, Germany
Fred
And here you go....
Just like New....
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2010 : 12:57:03
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| Congratulations Fred, I am very happy that German Customs did not take the model for a joy ride! Mike |
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phil30
Singapore
33 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2010 : 21:17:19
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| Beautiful, hope they will redo it in leather base someday. |
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Ferrari2006
Germany
352 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 01:01:59
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Phil, i will not hope that they do it..... |
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moriaan
Netherlands
510 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 01:28:50
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congratulations Fred,
I saw the model on the list, and knew it would be useless to bid...
Fantastic to get something you had been searching years for.
Mike's the best when it comes to mailing!
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Ferrari2006
Germany
352 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 02:13:23
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Hans,
thanks :-)
Fred |
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ferrari4evr1
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 06:36:20
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Congrats Fred! Very Beautiful model. I have never seen this model before, until now.
It is great to watch Mike's website because you never know what new models he will get for sale. There are a few on his website, that i have seen, that i never even knew existed!
Gotta Love it ;-)
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ferrari4evr1
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 07:19:21
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I have a question for the experts. What is the difference between this 250 Europa Cabriolet and a 342 America Cabriolet?
The body styles look similar. Especially the grill shape.
Aside from the engine size (one being a 250 and the other being a little bit larger 342), what other differences are there?
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Ferrari2006
Germany
352 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 07:34:35
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Hello James,
here my 342 America, so you can see the difference.
Regards
Fred
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ferrari4evr1
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 08:05:10
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quote:
Originally posted by Ferrari2006
Hello James,
here my 342 America, so you can see the difference.
Regards
Fred
Thanks Fred. I see the differences now. Both models\cars are very beautiful but i must say, your 250 Europa Cabrio takes the win for me... Truly magnificent!
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Ferrari2006
Germany
352 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 08:14:37
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Thanks, that´s the point why i got it.
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moriaan
Netherlands
510 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 13:31:01
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Really good Fred has got it!
Now I can find mine! (lol)
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ferrari4evr1
USA
297 Posts |
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250GTE
Netherlands
295 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 16:03:37
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Great model. Always such a joy to add your holy grail to one's collection. Now time for a new holy grail :-)
BTW, I have a 342 America s/n 0248 from Piranha coming my way. Love these cabriolets. |
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phil30
Singapore
33 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 18:22:00
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| Fred, I am afraid I have to disappoint. BBR just confirmed that they will be making it in 3 different colours on leather base for Rainer. |
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ferrari4evr1
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2010 : 06:18:24
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quote:
Originally posted by phil30
Fred, I am afraid I have to disappoint. BBR just confirmed that they will be making it in 3 different colours on leather base for Rainer.
Really? Or are you joking?
If you are serious, i wonder if that will have an effect on the rarity of the Fred's version? Maybe not, since his was made long ago and it has the original color scheme of the 1:1. The car is a one-off so, I dont think it went through that many color changes, did it?
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My First BBR Ferrari Model from Miniwerks !
