Ferrari 296 GTB: Twice as much Fun

I took the Ferrari 296 GTB for a spin on a beautiful crisp December morning and was blown away by its unique ability to be both, a silent cat on the prowl as well as a roaring speed monster. Which mode did I enjoy driving it in more? Read on to find out… If you ask me about the Ferrari 296 GTB’s looks, I’m still undecided. Do I like it? Do I not? Hard to tell. Primarily because its design blends Ferrari’s classic lines with contemporary ones giving the sportscar a rather unique appearance…one that may or may not grow on you, eventually. There are bits that I absolutely love on it, the rear haunches for instance, and then some bits not-so-much. But then, a Ferrari is a Ferrari is a Ferrari. What people think of its looks doesn’t matter much because what Ferrari has gone and done is build one of the most aerodynamic sportscars out there. Every line and every curve bears testimony to the fact that the 296 GTB is actually a track car that is meant to be pushed beyond its limits on a race track and if you’re lucky enough, in your city too, provided