360challenge Report post Posted August 4, 2016 couldn't happen to a nicer guy!!!!! http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/colle...aferrari-spider http://jalopnik.com/pissed-off-racing-lege...im-a-1784768746 Complaint___Ferrari_7.29.16.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaciekR Report post Posted August 4, 2016 couldn't happen to a nicer guy!!!!! http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/colle...aferrari-spider http://jalopnik.com/pissed-off-racing-lege...im-a-1784768746 First comment in the Jalopnik article made me nearly spit out the water I was drinking. I'm dying laughing at my office right now, because Gordon fcuking Ramsey is getting a ThethetheFerrari Spider and this guy isn't Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouleur Report post Posted August 4, 2016 First comment in the Jalopnik article made me nearly spit out the water I was drinking. It is funny, isn't it. Shmee 150 is getting a Ford GT, and they turned down waves of people that are likely much more highly qualified, have owned more of their product, had a Ford GT, or had many Ford GT's, and they select him because he has the following on YouTube and Instagram. The companies are now using these cars as mouthpieces for their brand, yet not rewarding the people that have been loyal to the brand forever. I am a Gordon Ramsay fan, but he has only been buying the cars for a few years. But, when he drives on in London, the whole world knows it times a million. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
360challenge Report post Posted August 4, 2016 for some reason the Autoweek article link isn't working. However, in the Jalopnik article, there is a link to Autoweek story with copy of lawsuit filed. OR Google Preston Henn sues Ferrari http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/colle...aferrari-spider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted August 4, 2016 It is funny, isn't it. Shmee 150 is getting a Ford GT, and they turned down waves of people that are likely much more highly qualified, have owned more of their product, had a Ford GT, or had many Ford GT's, and they select him because he has the following on YouTube and Instagram. The companies are now using these cars as mouthpieces for their brand, yet not rewarding the people that have been loyal to the brand forever. I am a Gordon Ramsay fan, but he has only been buying the cars for a few years. But, when he drives on in London, the whole world knows it times a million. Isn't he buying a UK version? So that is a different selection pool than the US buyers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouleur Report post Posted August 4, 2016 links aren't working. I found it, interesting to see how this plays out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted August 4, 2016 Will definitely be interesting to see what happens. Limited production spots, there are always going to be people who lose out but he does sound like someone who should have been given a spot. However,after being rejected I would have no longer wanted to give Ferrari any business Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerplop Report post Posted August 4, 2016 I don't really know who this guy is, am I missing some sort of epic backstory? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
360challenge Report post Posted August 4, 2016 I don't really know who this guy is, am I missing some sort of epic backstory? YES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobar Report post Posted August 4, 2016 I don't really know who this guy is, am I missing some sort of epic backstory? Considering he is a decades long collector, he should have been given a bit more consideration: 1965 275 GTB 1971 Daytona Spider 1972 BBC 512 1985 F 40 1986 black Testarossa 1986 white Testarossa 1995 F 50 2003 Enzo 2005 FXX 2015 458 Speciale 2015 488 2015 ThethetheFerrari 550 Barchetta 599 BBLM Maserati MC 12 Super America Schumacher Ferrari Formula 1 The 1965 275 GTB is estimated to be worth $75M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzzirider Report post Posted August 4, 2016 Is there a level above "first world problems"? Spoiled rich people problems, or something? I don't know the guy either, but how embarrassing this is even a thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerplop Report post Posted August 4, 2016 YES Does anyone feel like telling me a story then? i feel like i'm missing out on something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Craws Report post Posted August 4, 2016 What a great collection! http://gtspirit.com/73271/gallery/8110/108895/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arancio12 Report post Posted August 4, 2016 Does anyone feel like telling me a story then? i feel like i'm missing out on something. +1. I don't know PH, but from all accounts from those I know that do know him, he's a stand-up guy. A stand-up guy that's been buying and collecting mega-Ferraris for a long time and gone so far as to 'loan' his 275GTB/C (way different than your run of the mill 275; Massini has called it the "1965 GTO" and it's one-of-one) to Ferrari for various events and promotions... By all accounts, he's 'played nice and played by the rules' with Ferrari, even participating in their cash grab, er, FXX programme... One does these things with a certain understanding that these things will be reciprocated, in this case in the form of allocations of super cars. Love to hear a contrasting back story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
360challenge Report post Posted August 4, 2016 Does anyone feel like telling me a story then? i feel like i'm missing out on something. "one of the replies to the Jalopnik story scratches the surface and gives you some flavor". The Troof seoultrain 8/04/16 10:58am If you knew him, you’d understand why. The guy is old, senile, and batshit crazy to begin with. There’s a good chance that somewhere along the line he pissed off someone at Ferrari, and this is their payback. He’s an asshole...trust me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arancio12 Report post Posted August 4, 2016 "one of the replies to the Jalopnik story scratches the surface and gives you some flavor". The Troof seoultrain 8/04/16 10:58am If you knew him, you’d understand why. The guy is old, senile, and batshit crazy to begin with. There’s a good chance that somewhere along the line he pissed off someone at Ferrari, and this is their payback. He’s an asshole...trust me. Jalopnik can't be considered a reliable source for information on cars... Their comments section sure as fcuk isn't a reliable source for information on the character of a world class Ferrari collector. Any other information? Edit - there is some merit to the comments about his age... There was a theory shared on another forum that Ferrari is shifting their preferential treatment to younger customers who have, um, more time as VIP customers ahead of them... I can see how that makes sense. Still not sure where this is an issue of 'karma'? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerplop Report post Posted August 4, 2016 "one of the replies to the Jalopnik story scratches the surface and gives you some flavor". The Troof seoultrain 8/04/16 10:58am If you knew him, you’d understand why. The guy is old, senile, and batshit crazy to begin with. There’s a good chance that somewhere along the line he pissed off someone at Ferrari, and this is their payback. He’s an asshole...trust me. Sounds like some people on here aren't his biggest fans, or on there either? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeJarob Report post Posted August 4, 2016 "one of the replies to the Jalopnik story scratches the surface and gives you some flavor". The Troof seoultrain 8/04/16 10:58am If you knew him, you’d understand why. The guy is old, senile, and batshit crazy to begin with. There’s a good chance that somewhere along the line he pissed off someone at Ferrari, and this is their payback. He’s an asshole...trust me. Again, not a reliable source but.. (Wiki) " In 2005 Henn began making unusual decisions such as firing the facility's trademark circus act, and it was rumored he was selling the facility. Later that year he was involved in a violent altercation with a vendor he was trying to evict. Police used a taser to subdue him.[1] Henn was subsequently sent to a mental hospital for again attempting to assault the vendor.[2]" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arancio12 Report post Posted August 4, 2016 That's better, thanks. Still doesn't seem like the kind of thing that would cause one to fall from grace with Ferrari and he's been involved at a high level since the events in the wiki post (FXX programme, special production car allocations, etc)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMan Report post Posted August 4, 2016 It is funny, isn't it. Shmee 150 is getting a Ford GT, and they turned down waves of people that are likely much more highly qualified, have owned more of their product, had a Ford GT, or had many Ford GT's, and they select him because he has the following on YouTube and Instagram. The companies are now using these cars as mouthpieces for their brand, yet not rewarding the people that have been loyal to the brand forever. I am a Gordon Ramsay fan, but he has only been buying the cars for a few years. But, when he drives on in London, the whole world knows it times a million. I can see why Ford would give out a bunch of cars to people like Shmee. Think about it. He never says anything bad about any cars to his huge following. Makes sense to me. I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't do the same if I was running the game. As for the "Ferrari fag" (referencing the Ferrari Fag thread), I can't stand people like that. They're ruining the automotive market for true enthusiasts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted August 5, 2016 I see Preston at our annual toy run and he never spoke to me once. all the sudden a few years ago I pull up in my CGT and he was my best buddy and acted like we have been friends for years. a little shady IMO he has the exact twin of my old CGT so we started talking about the cars etc. after that he seemed like a nice guy. invited me to see the swap shop collection which is unreal FYI he def seems a little off and looks like a old farmer from iowa lol I heard he also won the lottery years ago.. either way this story doesn't surprise me one bit. I'm sure he pissed off someone at the factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Considering he is a decades long collector, he should have been given a bit more consideration: 1965 275 GTB 1971 Daytona Spider 1972 BBC 512 1985 F 40 1986 black Testarossa 1986 white Testarossa 1995 F 50 2003 Enzo 2005 FXX 2015 458 Speciale 2015 488 2015 ThethetheFerrari 550 Barchetta 599 BBLM Maserati MC 12 Super America Schumacher Ferrari Formula 1 The 1965 275 GTB is estimated to be worth $75M All amazing cars, yes. But no 288 GTO? #DeservedDenial Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted August 5, 2016 I see Preston at our annual toy run and he never spoke to me once. all the sudden a few years ago I pull up in my CGT and he was my best buddy and acted like we have been friends for years. a little shady IMO he has the exact twin of my old CGT so we started talking about the cars etc. after that he seemed like a nice guy. invited me to see the swap shop collection which is unreal FYI he def seems a little off and looks like a old farmer from iowa lol I heard he also won the lottery years ago.. either way this story doesn't surprise me one bit. I'm sure he pissed off someone at the factory. Yes, probably so. In an age where Jeremy Clarkson could be fired from Top Gear and Jim Harbaugh from the 49ers......friction between people always trumps merit/talent/pedigree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawr Report post Posted August 5, 2016 fcuk money, get famous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted August 5, 2016 His actions tell a lot about the man. I'm guessing he stepped on someones dick at Ferrari and they decided to win the war. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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