Ferrari has a long-standing reputation for craftsmanship and performance, but in Melbourne it has taken a step forward by broadening the brand’s appeal. . . literally.
A photo of a 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena limousine parked on Elizabeth Street in Melbourne’s CBD posted on Facebook organization Exotic Car Spotting on March 24, 2024, inspiring combined reactions.
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The custom-made elongated sports car garnered 400 likes and a large number of comments, most of them negative.
“Just because you can do it doesn’t mean you should,” one Facebook user wrote, while commenting: “Please no, we want this Ferrari limousine banned from posting in this group. “
Apparently, the Ferrari limousine has been spotted several times on the streets of Melbourne.
“It’s real, I’ve noticed it in Melbourne for a long time, it changed many years ago,” one user wrote.
The car belongs to Melbourne’s Exotic Limo Limousine Service and can be rented for school lessons, debutante balls, race day transfers and charity events.
It’s rare to see a modified Ferrari, as the Italian automaker is known for its luxury logo by sending stop and desist letters to buyers who modify their cars without consent.
According to several foreign reports, Ferrari buyers will have to abide by a strict set of rules related to things like unauthorized modifications and resale.
Failure to comply with those clauses could result in the cancellation of the car’s warranty, as well as a ban on buying long-lasting Ferrari models directly from the manufacturer.
These visitor requirements are important to anyone, regardless of their importance. Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has reportedly been “blacklisted” for violating the luxury automaker’s ownership clauses.
According to a report by Italian outlet Il Giornale, the 30-year-old singer found himself on Ferrari’s “blacklist” after modifying his Ferrari F430 and F458 cars by converting the cars’ colours – the manufacturer’s approval – and reselling them. auctions.
In 2023, Ferrari lost a three-year legal war over a reproduction of the Ferrari F430, and a Spanish court exonerated the defendant of any wrongdoing, according to previous reports from Drive.
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Ethan Cardinal graduated with a degree in Journalism from La Trobe University in 2020 and worked in the fashion industry as a freelance editor before joining Drive in 2023. Ethan enjoys researching and reporting on the intersections of automotive, lifestyle, and culture. Ethan appreciates the opportunity to explore how strongly connected cars are within other industries and how they might affect both casual readers and car enthusiasts.