Oopppsie - Australian auto journalist gets Ferrari California press car impounded

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Jul 13, 2009 | 02:46 PM

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Oopppsie - Australian auto journalist gets Ferrari California press car impounded

There are a certain number of rules we follow when we receive a new press car for the week. Obviously safety being our first concern, we try not to get out of control when testing a new a car. However, with high-performance models, its a bit difficult not to loosen up a bit and push the limits of the car (especially if it’s not your car). An Australian journalist was caught driving a Ferrari California at 144 mph - prompting the police to charge him with reckless driving, issuing a huge speeding-ticket and impounding the California under the so-called “hoon legislation” for seven days. This California is one of the only two in Australia and was being driven by Financial Review auto writer Rod Easdown.
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Jul 13, 2009 | 03:50 PM

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I hope his boss is a car guy.

Jul 13, 2009 | 04:24 PM

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that`s a plus for the Cali...

takes away from its unmanly image..

Jul 13, 2009 | 05:09 PM

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High five!

Jul 13, 2009 | 05:19 PM

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That's pretty funny...

"Any good reason you were driving 144 on public roads?"
"Officer, I'm reviewing a car for a car magazine, I swear"
"Yeah, and I'm the Queen of England!"