hollywood billionaire

Chapter 8 Classic Resurrection
In the United States, people who are fascinated by car culture are called gearhead or petrolhead.Because for these people, what they think about every day is all kinds of professional terms related to cars, such as Banger, Bondo, Camber, OBD and Slushbox... For ordinary people who are not in this circle, Decoding their conversations is harder than reading Finnegans Wake.

Is Han Yi a gearhead?
Of course not, he wasn't even an ordinary man interested in cars.For most men, hearing the engine roar of a supercar on the street, seeing a racing chase at the Monaco circuit, and smelling the scorched smoke and dust from extreme speed drifting in the mountains can cause a rapid surge of adrenaline.

But when Han Yi saw this, all he could think of were the stinky faces who used sports cars as fishing rods, Ayrton Senna who died in San Marino, and the embarrassment of being arrested by the high-speed patrol.

Material desire, danger, crime... These are Han Yi's first impressions when he mentions cars, especially supercars.He is a person who likes to be quiet and alone by nature, and the noisy racing track can be regarded as his mortal enemy.

But when he saw the red sports car in front of him, the tower of faith that had been accumulated for 29 years collapsed into pieces in an instant.

He finally understood those freaks who called their car 'she'.

"Do you like this car?" Erica quietly walked to his side, looking at Han Yi's side face, her eyes sparkled with excitement of finding a fellow friend.

"I don't know anything about it other than recognizing this logo." Han Yi pointed to the yellow Prancing Horse logo spray-painted on the car, and heaved a sigh of relief, "But I think I fell in love with it .”

"Mr. Han, after talking with you for 5 minutes, I'm sure you'll like this car. True love is love at first sight, and that's how I felt when I saw it for the first time." Erica put her hands behind her back and said softly Said, "Would you like me to tell its story? We still have a lot of time before the contract is drawn up."

"my pleasure."

"This car, named Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione, directly translated from Italian means, a small salon competition model. From the name, you can also see its original purpose. Beginning in 1960, the 250 GT SWB was the first Within a full season of racing, it blazed the trails at Brands Hatch, Goodwood, Le Mans, Monza and Spa-Francorchamps, bringing Ferrari timeless victories one after another trophy."

"Why is it elegant and timeless? Because before Ferrari's 250 GT, those racing cars that boarded the track in the 1950s had almost no comfort at all, whether it was the Kurtis Kraft 1952 in 4000 or the Maserati in 1954. An A6, or a 1953 Jaguar C-Type Roadster, whatever."

"These manufacturers were so obsessed with extreme speed that they forgot that a normal human being was required to drive the car. If a person who wasn't used to classic racing cars took the wheel of one of these cars, stepped on the gas pedal, and the car wouldn't come out. In five minutes, his arm would be dislocated from the violent shaking."

"In 1951, two of the greats of the modern automotive industry, Enzo Ferrari and Battista 'Bini' Farina, met for the first time in a small restaurant in Tortona, a city that happened to be Between Turin and Modena, because two proud souls are unwilling to visit each other's headquarters."

"Although the first meeting was awkward and jerky, the talented people always cherished each other, and soon they established an unbreakable steel alliance. Since then, Pininfarina has designed Ferrari for decades. Of most cars, the 250 GT is his crowning glory and the work that has had the greatest influence on modern sports cars."

"Pininfarina for the first time integrated driving comfort and humanistic care for the driver into the design of a racing car. As you can see now, it has become more diverse, whether it is It doesn’t look out of place at a Grand Prix at Le Mans or on a New England field drive.”

Erika pointed to the interior in the car window and said.

"The 13-inch-diameter steering wheel is supported by three extremely finely crafted silver metal panels, and the surrounding wheel is made of light-colored Italian Nadi wood. The chrome-plated logo plate in the center is as clean as new, guarding the Ferrari Logo. .The beige interior is hand-stitched with 300 man-hours of the finest Florentine calfskin in the entire Apennines.”

"From the reclining angle of the seat, the driving field of vision, and even the length of the joystick, it is in line with the most advanced ergonomics technology at that time. It is no exaggeration to say that Pininfarina is really a..."

"The poet of steel." Han Yi murmured as he stroked the aluminum alloy body with his fingertips.

"The poet... yes, what a clever metaphor, Mr. Han. The poet of steel."

Erica suddenly turned her head to look at Han Yi, and there was a ripple in her silver-gray eyes like a quiet lake.She is an ashes player who is fanatical and obsessed with all kinds of mechanical giants. In fact, Erica is the first female driver in the Greater Los Angeles area to own a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. modified car show and street racing.

There were many visitors to O'Gara, but most of them used their cars as ostentatious objects, or favorite toys at best.They will stop to admire the latest Lamborghini, but few people will pay attention to this unremarkable old man.

After all, the few top-level players who really collect antique cars also have their own fixed channels for collecting cars, and will not waste their eyes on Ogala, a famous car dealer with a mix of old and new.

Today, taking advantage of Han Yi's liking, she just released her desire for expression and shared her most beloved collection with others.But I didn't expect that the Asian man in front of me could put a finishing touch so delicately and appropriately. This simple but deeply romantic title made Erica look at him with admiration.

The Iron Poet.

Make the keel splash ink and use the board to swipe.

"Pininfarina's... verse is recognized all over the world, and the V12 engine designed by Gioachino-Colombo is ferocious enough. Therefore, Ferrari's 250 GT SWB has attracted the attention of countless gentleman racers."

"Mr. Han, in the racing world, there is a term called gentleman racer, which is specially used to describe those amateur players who are born rich and powerful. The huge amount of assets deposited for them in the trust fund made them lose most of their worries when they were born. The unpredictability and destructiveness of the track is the best way for them to experience the feeling of being out of control."

"The owner of this car, number 2689GT, Pierre Noblet, was such a gentleman racer. His first SWB, number 2021GT, was bought by Noblet's good friend at the time, Pierre Damme. Crashed at the Clermont-Ferrand circuit. As an apology, Damme made this 2689GT for Noblet at Ferrari. After more than a year of careful debugging, Pierre Noblet and his Together with Jean-Giechet, we have won countless honors. The Monza Grand Prix, the Old Brussels Street Race, and a series of American sprint championships."

"The racing at that time did a lot of damage to the vehicle. Noblet had to replace a new car every year during his six-year career. This decommissioned 250 GT SWB was sold at a very low price to a The American industrialist, it didn't take long before it was completely scrapped because of a broken engine. The industrialist, whose name we can't mention, was not very keen on cars, and bought it only because of the title of the Grand Prix winning car. After scrapping, It was hauled to an abandoned car yard in New Haven, Connecticut, where it sat for 50 years."

"Two years ago, GTO Engineering, which specializes in restoring Ferraris, bought this car from the industrialist's descendants, along with three other Ferraris from his collection. Now you see this car, which has almost no original car. any parts."

"Not at all?"

"Basically, everything from the body to the V12 engine, including the four six-inch Bolani RW3690 tires, was rebuilt according to the original design drawings."

"Of course, in order to meet the needs of modern driving, the GTO has also installed some technological accessories that the original car did not have... Can you see the slightly raised place under the dashboard? Press that button and you will find a USB port .Air conditioner, bluetooth, brand-new Alpine car sound system, without affecting the retro look and feel of the vehicle, let the driver experience the convenience of the 21st century as much as possible.”

"The most important thing is, Mr. Han, you can see this vehicle registration document on the right side of the car window." Erica clicked on the form stuck in the interlayer of the windshield, and said, "This car has inherited its original Soul - Vehicle Identification Number. The vehicle identification number of this car is 3921. This means that this is the 1954st registered car since the VIN system was put into use in the United States in 3921."

Obviously, registration does not mean manufacturing. In fact, it was not until January 1969, 1 that cars in the United States were required to register a vehicle identification number. They were sent to the scrap yard without a serial number.But even so, the code 1 is rare and precious in the world.

"Many people call the car rebuilt by GTO a replica." At some point in Erica's hand, there was a silver key, which was not much bigger than those keys to open small safes. What is engraved on the body is not Ferrari, but "Turin, 2689".

"However, Mr. Han, I and all of O'Gara's colleagues prefer to call it revival. Please spread your palms." Erika gently placed the key in Han Yi's palm, saying every word Said, "Imagine him as a gentleman in 1962. He has been young, strong, old, and even dead. He has gone through a complete reincarnation. Now, he stands in front of you in a familiar but brand-new posture."

"Say hello to chassis 2689GT."

"Damn, she's good." Ryan O'Connor heard Erica's entire narration in its entirety, he clenched his right hand into a fist, put it next to his mouth, and looked at Jamal Miller, "It looks like she can Sell ​​anything you want to sell."

It is not an easy task to memorize this series of parameters and stories. You must know that the whole Ogara is worthless, and knowing a car like the back of the hand can give a glimpse of her dedication in the professional field.

What's more, she is not simply selling a product, she is a master who really grasps the buyer's psychology.For bulk consumer goods such as automobiles and real estate, low-end products talk about development prospects and the future. For example, the Ford Escape bought by Han Yi, the most repeated sales phrase is "Ford has the lowest depreciation rate in the used car market", because now There really aren't many stories it can tell.Mid-end products are about the status quo and cost-effectiveness. For the middle class, grasping the current opportunities is the most important thing.What high-end products need to talk about is history, honor, and heritage.

It is enough to lift the curtain of time for the customer and take him a glimpse of the past splendor of these top toys.

The future story between him and it, I will describe and complement it in my heart.

"Erica Schroer, O'Gara's gold medal salesman. Instagram and YouTube together have almost [-] followers, and all the videos posted are test drives and evaluation videos." Jamal Miller nodded. The brown-haired girl had nothing but admiration in his eyes.

There is no shortage of people in this world who exchange their appearance and figure for sales. In fact, in the service industry in the United States, this is a common rule that is accepted by default.

Not to mention the large and small gentleman's clubs along the I-10 highway, and Hooter's, which directly writes its selling points on the uniforms of the waiters. Even ordinary restaurants, don't they decide how much to tip according to their appearance?

But that standard obviously doesn't apply to Erica, who really knows the auto industry inside out.She wears a neat black Stella McCartney suit for women all over her body, plus a pair of Jimmy Zhou brown short-heeled leather shoes that are not flashy. The language of her clothing can be translated into a language that humans can understand. :

Nothing to talk about except career.

For Erica Schroer, who can cash in her appearance at any time, and has changed a lot, this is commendable.

Of course, having said that, Han Yi has no other thoughts besides buying a car.Providing goods and purchasing services are the most normal behaviors in human society. If every time you consume, you think you have the power to get whatever you want, then this person's spiritual world is too lacking.

It's not feminism, and it's not even about gender equity.In fact, Han Yi has no objection to Israel serving people, no matter men or women.Cut through the superficial moral cloak to see the essence, whether it is pursuing a lover or a pure transaction, in the final analysis it is always inseparable from money.Few feelings can withstand the weight of debt, and few people keep their hearts in front of ten thousand taels of gold.In some occasions and situations, the conditions are straightforwardly spread out, and both parties get what they need, which is nothing more than a natural thing.

To put it bluntly, how nobler is moral kidnapping in the name of true love than satisfying worldly desires with Franklin and Lincoln?
Han Yi just felt that in many cases, cutting off some vines of desire would give him more satisfaction.

Like this time.

There are many kinds of happiness for a man, and Han Yi is experiencing one that he has never experienced before.

Meet old friends in a foreign land.

In the final analysis, Han Yi is a lost traveler in time and space, living alone in this extremely familiar but strange new world.All material representations, except the soul, are brand new.

Just like the Russell red Ferrari 250 GT SWB in front of you.

It has experienced the innocence and curiosity of facing the world when it was born, the patience and dormancy in the careful polishing of the tuning factory, the glory and dream of being the first to cross the line on the Le Mans track and attracting cheers from thousands of people, of course, there are more than 1 silences in New Haven The desolation and loneliness of the night.

Now, it's at the start line for the first mile again, and it looks like everything has changed when nothing has changed.

It is the same as myself, it belongs to this world...

traverser.

"Erica, please prepare another contract for me."

Han Yi held the handle of the key, felt the cold touch from the embossed metal shell, and showed a relieved smile.

"I'm taking it home."

(End of this chapter)