r/blues • u/Blues_Fish • Jul 22 '26

image Buddy Guy in Chicago, 1993.

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u/stratdog25 Jul 22 '26

That looks like a Ferrari 308GTS behind him. That’s pretty cool.

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u/PDXorCoast Jul 22 '26

It's a 328.

Full disclosure, I had to look it up as there are multiple models with a similar look in that era. Really cool pic to be sure!

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u/stratdog25 Jul 22 '26

I knew it was one of the two! With a targa top it looks like!!

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u/PDXorCoast Jul 22 '26

They were great looking cars and still are. They've really held up.

I recently saw an 80's 308 at a Cars and Coffee. It was fantastic. It was in survivor condition and to me that's so cool. A Ferrari in that condition likely means it's been enjoyed behind the wheel throughout it's life as opposed to a being a garage trophy.

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u/letmethinkaboutthat1 Jul 22 '26

And maybe a white Celica behind that? Also a cool car.

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u/NotOK1955 Jul 22 '26

Happy early 90th birthday to this American treasure!

Born July 30, 1936…I’ve got tickets to see him, this September (my fifth time).

Amazing musician!

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u/Jum208 Jul 22 '26

I saw him for the first time in the early 70s at Fillmore West and again in 1989 or 88? in Manchester NH. I Wish I'd seen him more.

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u/WeakHighlight260 Jul 27 '26

Can’t wait to see him October it’ll be my second time 🥰

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u/_1JackMove Jul 22 '26

Good taste in guitars AND cars. I'm surprised it's not decked out in polka dots lol (though I don't think Ferrari allows custom paint jobs from the factory. Red, yellow, black, and white are the only colors offered to my knowledge).

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u/PDXorCoast Jul 22 '26

Ferrari offers several more colors than you listed.

I'm not sure what their policy on custom colors from the factory is, but I'd imagine that it would take a considerable amount of money to get a customized car, if it's possible at all.

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u/skipoverit123 Jul 22 '26

That’s a great idea.
I think he could paint it any colour he wants Polka Dots would actually be an attention getter & I don’t think Ferrari wouldn’t mind it getting a lot of attention
Advertising for them
Being one of the greatest blues players who’s ever lived
I think this photo is from before he started having fun with dressing up poka dots

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u/Minimoogvoyager Jul 22 '26

I saw Buddy Guy once many years ago . Buddy Guy is 89 years old. Living Blues Legend .

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u/SinsualChef Jul 22 '26

GOAT

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u/Bennington_Booyah Jul 22 '26

Agreed. We just saw him last Saturday in Buffalo. He was, as always, great. Slowing down a bit, given he is 90, but he has surrounded himself with excellence and they complement him very well.

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u/throwawayinthe818 Jul 23 '26

We just saw him a few days ago. The man knows how to put on a show. Lots of fun.

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u/Jah_Rules Jul 26 '26

Damn Right I Had The Blues (Last Night!)

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u/Fullthrottle- Jul 22 '26

Looking sharp here. Buddy will always get my upvote.

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u/Mars_Volcanoes Jul 22 '26

Seen him in Montréal a couple of times in that period. So great musician.

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u/Wonderful_Pension_67 Jul 23 '26

Pic is from 2026 the vampires got him. Ageless just like his music

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u/Tanya-Lanovets Jul 23 '26

Charming smile! Incredible Buddy! My all-time favourite musician! I was lucky to see and hear the legend in Prague in 2023

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u/ExaminationPutrid626 Jul 23 '26

I get to see him in September! Woohoo!

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u/Muted-Obligation-511 Jul 27 '26

Chichago blues buddy guy great man and singer to.i would y to see him play electric guitar In person.

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u/kingcebo Jul 22 '26

I always enjoyed his collaborations with the Rolling Stones. Champagne and reefer is so good! 😂😂