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$250,000 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Up In Flames – True Hot Wheels

Posted by Admin on May 21, 2008

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Wow what a week for . Wait, let me reiterate, What a Bad week for the lives of ’s. Well, here’s one more to head on up to the big parking lot in the sky.

’s are known for their looks, performance, and exclusivity, but recently, you might as well tack flammability to that list. This is the latest case of flambé involving a black , which spontaneously self-ignited at a stop light while being driven by someone who wasn’t even the car’s owner.

One of the senior shop mechanics at supercar garage Romans International in Banstead, UK, was behind the wheel when he heard a strange sound, followed by a brilliant display of smoke and . The £250,000 exotic was a total loss, even though firefighters had arrived on scene quickly. BUt the worst part was and the 28-year-veteran of the high-end garage had to inform his boss of the ’s fate.

The only good stroke of luck is the vehicle is still covered under warranty. But with the current wait list for owners being 2 years, will it be worth it?
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

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  1. HECJTER Said,

    HAHAHAHA!!! SHAME ON U NOOB!

  2. Logic Lover 1 Said,

    pls decide the currency b/c in title you mention amount in dollar and in detail you use pound sign :-)

    *$250,000 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Up In Flames – True Hot Wheels

    *The £250,000 exotic Ferrari was a total loss

  3. kimi kimitis Said,

    OOOUUUUUUCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!! :( (((((

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