Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I'm not connected to this auction in any way, and have no opinion as to whether this is a good deal or not, but it sure is an unusual tractor. I was not aware that Ferrari sold tractors in North America. I thought they only sold in Europe. Anyhow here is a photo and a link to the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5597753820&category=1467&rd=1

Its currently bidded at a whopping $26 - if only it were closer...  Neat piece Joe & good find! All it needs is a few "prancing horse" medallions, some fancy aluminum mag wheels, a wing over the seat (I mean sun shade), and a leggy blonde riding "shotgun"...

Marty

Interesting tractor.

I believe that is in Paula's state. She should buy it, then she could tell everyone she owns a Ferrari.

Good find, I'll definately keep an eye on this.  Would love to scoop it up cheap, but I'm sure someone will outbid me at the end like always.

Might be Paula that outbids you Bill?

The Ferrari Tractor Momma!

You are right Marshall. I remember reading on the WTB forum where she used to ride her JD down the streets of Madison scowling at people, spitting sunflower seed shells on the sidewalk (a misdemeanor in WI) and yelling at people to put synthetic in their mowers. One tough babe. Now she'll be doing it on a class tractor.

Highwind wrote:
Surely she's not a spitter. I bet she has more class than to spit on the sidewalk. Paula and Mister Meaners? Well, maybe so. Oh, you're right Highwind, she's into synthetics I hear. Probably because she's been a good reader and pays attention on the forum to the mens advice.

It's a sure way to own a cheap one. 

Hi...

I have seen these type of tractors for sale by a dealership in Mass... I have their catalog... they specialize in orchard supplies...

They look like sweet tractors... and there are other variations too... have no prices on 'em...

Would like to see 'em 1st hand...

Dave...

Marshall wrote:

Paula is a woman who takes good advice from a man?  Will miracles never cease. There is some hope for the lady after all.

Now I gotta call Ripley's and report this for their "Believe it or not" series.

I to live in Madison,..so if I see a lady on a red tractor- or hear about it on the local news I'll fill you in. maybe I better not, too close...She may retaliate!  P.S. LOL  Paula- we look up to you and appreciate you.    now will you let me 'out-bid' you on that tractor after those kind words?

Geno,

How about getting a picture if you hear of Paula riding her Ferrari through Madison, harranging the nice folks?

When dealing with a highly volatile species, like a woman, it would be best to use a long telephoto lens. If she hears the camera click, you'd be mincemeat in seconds. And don't post it yourself. Send it to one of the mods: they volunteered for dangerous duties like this and are therefore expendable. (where oh where is Bobby_P when you really need him)

You'll have solved the greatest mystery since the Caramilk bar secret: what does Paula look like? You'll earn more posting points than you'd get for a dozen reviews. How's that as an incentive for a little risky business?

little risky?  sounds like it could be dangerous.  but, I'll be sure to have my camera in my vehicle at 'all times'.  I could use the points ( don't post alot ) thou....hummmm it is a good idea to be on the moderators 'good guy'  list.     I'll ponder the pro's-con's on that suggestion .  I know the wrath of a angery women..been married 30 years.  I learned my lesson after just 1 time ( she is RIGHT when she's right..and she is RIGHT when she is wrong ).    just kidding dear-  ouch..

Geno wrote:

( she is RIGHT when she's right..and she is RIGHT when she is wrong ).    just kidding dear-  ouch..

THATS PART OF THE WIVES CREED. 

I THINK IT ACTUALLY STARTS OUT WITH "THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH"..........AND ENDS WITH SOMETHING LIKE......... "BECAUSE I SAID SO"

Geno wrote:

NO!!!  Its mine, I tells ya…its all mine!!

Geno wrote:

Gino....obviously you are unaware of the OTHER collection I hold near and dear...my collection of orchiectomy scalpels...there are the nice sharp ones for when I am feeling kind...and the dull, "couldn't cut butter" ones....for when people try and take pictures of me while I am trying to enjoy some tractor time....

However, I'm sure after being married 30 years, you know that a woman's bark is MUCH worse than her bite....

I thgink I'll go to 1250 on this.  any advice??

Bill_D:

I'm no e-bay bid expert having bought only a dozen or so items, but what works for me is to figure the maximum price I'm wiling to pay (factor in shipping and taxes, etc) and set my max bid price. If I get it then fine; if not I just let it go. There is nothing in life that I feel I absolutely have to possess.  But I'm not buying rare stuff, and if I miss it this time, I'll try again. Eventually I get what I'm looking for.

If you can follow the bid up to the close, and be there for a last minute bid, still decide on the maximum you'd be willing to pay, and then bid lower. If a bidding war starts at the end you can slip your max bid and hope someone hasn't done the same with a higher maximum.

Just my 2 cents worth. It may not be useful for how you bid on stuff, so take it with a large grain of salt.

Good luck.

I can let you guys know why you have never seen pictures of Paula or Marshall. This is from a secret document I accidently saw while visiting my CIA affiliated dentist's office . It seem both Paula and Marshall are such incredibly perfect specimines that even a quick gaze of their image on a photograph is enough to cause hundreds of folks to fall into an incurable depression from knowing that they will never be able to measure up to such beauty and perfection. Apparently it is against national security protocals to photograph either person, because their image is that powerful. Rumor has it that seeing Marshall's image is what drove Sadam Hussein into the spider hole and Paula's image was reportedly used to cause the thousands of Iraqis to surrender in the first Gulf war in hopes that they might see her in person. So now that you guys know, you've got to keep this a secret, ok?

ROFLMAO   How did you know? 

I would post my picture but over the last 7 years I've probably gathered an enemy or two that would actually go to the trouble to try to find me. However, the good news is, Paula doesn't have that problem so we should see her picture pronto!

Gang- I'm going back to being humble and kinda out-a-site. When SHE starts talking about cashe of knives..hummm- can you imagine being chased with a arsenal of knives on a diesel powered tractor!   I promise to leave my camera at home and am withdrawing any notions of bidding against her on the tractor. You go for it Paula-   sorry guys..someday that piture will produce on this site, I just feel it.      lol   Geno

Good advice Highwind.  I got blown outa the water on this one though.  This thing is over 2 G's already.  Wonder where it will end up.  probably 3500 or so.  Either way, I'm out.

Now Marshall, if Paula's pic was posted, you know that there would be thousands of men leaving their wive's, families, jobs and just be wandering aimlessly in the streets in a futile attempt to gaze on her beauty in person. The economy of the country would collapse, and as the coveted image spread around the world, civilization itself would soon be destroyed (insert scary heavy duty music here). Both you and her carry such a heavy burden being so attractive, but be content in that when needed, your mere image can be used as a weapon for peace.

An interesting tidbit


Ferrari Tractor CIE was established in 1987 to do business throughout the USA selling and providing support services and parts to Ferrari Tractors owners.  The models generally include the TR94, 95, 85 & 86  that replaced those earlier models during the mid 1980's In the early 1990's B.C.S. of Italy bought the Ferrari Tractor Co. in Italy and in 1999 began offering a new series of tractors made in the Ferrari factory, now sold under the BCS logo and using BCS's familiar Blue Paint.

bontaiJoe wrote:

Ummmm.....BontaiJoe?.....you might want to quit those funny looking cigarettes....because I think you are starting to see mirages....

Paula,

Paula wrote:
I think a hallucination now and then is part of that new food pyramid.
Of course, I've been a little confused since they changed from that box.

Gosh Mints...that box must have been before my time....

Just as long as those hallucinogens don't create the side mirror effect...."Caution....things are smaller than they appear in the mirror"

Sold to the man in the funny hat for $1,697.00.  

Bill_D wrote:
Hey Bill.......I know you were interested, are you the one with the funny hat?

No unfortunately i am not.

I think someone got a KILLER DEAL!!!

I wonder what it is really worth????