Another Ferrari spontaneously combusts
May 18, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Another Ferrari spontaneously combusts Ferraris are best known for their looks, performance, and exclusivity, but lately, it seems one could add flammability to that list of attributes. The latest case of Ferrari flambé involves a beautiful black 599 GTB Fiorano, which self-ignited at a stop light while being driven by someone who wasn't even the car's owner. Martin Bullen, who works at supercar garage Romans International in Banstead, UK, was at the wheel when he heard a strange sound followed by a brilliant display of smoke and fire. The £250,000 exotic was a total loss, and the 28-year-veteran of the high-end garage had to inform his boss of the Ferrari's fate.
Luckily for Bullen, his employer is a forgiving and understanding man. Garage owner Paul Jaconelli said he wouldn't hold the destroyed 599 against his employee, and that the vehicle was still covered under warranty. That's good news for Bullen, but Ferrari owners the world over must be wondering if their expensive toys will be the next to join the ranks of the carbequed.
Luckily for Bullen, his employer is a forgiving and understanding man. Garage owner Paul Jaconelli said he wouldn't hold the destroyed 599 against his employee, and that the vehicle was still covered under warranty. That's good news for Bullen, but Ferrari owners the world over must be wondering if their expensive toys will be the next to join the ranks of the carbequed.
May 18, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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And i must say, i crack up every time i look at yours, and your partners avatars.
May 18, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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I'm closing this thread.
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May 18, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Thomas is a married man with children. I would hate for his wife to come on here and find out . . .
May 19, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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I BELIEVE you also witnessed the red vert. 430 at the toyrun last year , that sucked !
