![]() Matt Damon and Christian Bale did more than credible acting work portraying Carroll Shelby and the mega-talented but oft-times mercurial Ken Miles.Īmong the many things Ford v Ferrari accomplished was to (re)introduce Ford and Shelby American’s epic chase for total domination of Ferrari, and everyone else, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the mid-60s, as well as the rest of the world’s sports car and endurance racing landscape. Making one look like Le Mans in 1966 was an even bigger one that had to also include every car seen, period-correct apparel, signage, the grandstands and such. Making any race track look like Le Mans is a major undertaking. But in the end, the producers got the big stuff correctly – and what about those cars!?īesides the marvelous cars we got to see and hear in surround-sound, the set recreation in the movie was marvelous. Sure, you can quibble with some of the factual accuracy of this big-screen, big-drama racing epic, as true fans know not everything happened as portrayed. – Most of us saw and presumably enjoyed the film Ford v Ferrari, which in some world markets was named Le Mans 1966. I guess the Ferrari was just a magnitude higher," Hurlbert said.IRVINE, Calif. We had a mutual friend that introduced us while we were out cruising," he said. "When we were young a common thing kids would do was going cruising. You'd meet friends, hang out in a parking lot and perhaps occasionally do some street racing. The Kalamazoo, Michigan, native said that cars were ultimately responsible for bringing he and his wife together. “It doesn't hurt that the YouTube channel now covers most of the costs." “It’s been 2 years, and I think she’s just now coming around to the idea,” he said. The self-proclaimed “car guy from the Midwest” said one of the biggest challenges was convincing his wife that purchasing a Ferrari was a good idea. He said he also encounters an occasional heckler. You’re going to take the opportunity if you have it. "Owning a Ferrari," he continued, "it’s a natural progression. "People assume you’re either rich or a jerk," Hurlbert said. "But having met tons of them, most are just regular car people," he said. He said he attends "fun" Ferrari events where he meets other owners and enthusiasts, but that there are downsides to owning such an eye-catching car. “The whole ownership experience is incomparable.” It’s a pretty emotional experience,” said Hurlbert. A lot of people are giving you a thumbs up. “When you’re in the Ferrari you’re always being watched. So, what does it feel like to own a Ferrari? More: #MeToo one year later: Cosby, Moonves fall, sex harassment fight at work far from over More: Toyota Supra: The legend returns for real this time More: Urban-rural divide crops up in millennial investing His Youtube channel has over 11,000 subscribers. ![]() He started a YouTube channel called Normal Guy Supercar to offer tutorials on how to maintain the sports car and moderates a Facebook group for verified Ferrari owners. The Austin, Texas, resident bought his used automobile two years ago. ![]() You just have to be savvy,” said Daniel Hurlbert, a 38-year-old owner of a 2005 Ferrari F430. “I paid less for my Ferrari than most soccer moms pay for their SUV. It has a max speed of 186 miles per hour.īut Ferrari owners of older models say that you don’t have to pay over a million bucks to enjoy the luxury supercar experience. The carbon-fiber, 810-horsepower speedster carries a 12-cylinder engine and will be capable of sprinting to 124 miles per hour in under 8 seconds, according to the company. The '50s-inspired topless machines, available in both a single or two-seater options, are part of a special edition range called “Icona" – a series of vehicles inspired by legendary Ferrari Sports cars of the past. ![]() The Italian sports car manufacturer said that all 499 of the retro-racers sold out before the car even hit the market. The new limited-edition Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2, priced at around $1.85 million, made appearances at the Paris Auto Show this week. View Gallery: Famous Ferraris: They always turn heads ![]()
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