Here's Why the Ferrari 550 Maranello Is Worth 150, 000 (Or More)
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Date: 2019-10-25
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Bret Self
A couple of items of note and education. Scuderia Ferrari shields were an option on the 550. They were an option on the F355, too. Its 'Scuderia Ferrari' - literally, 'Ferrari stables', racing terminology. It was an affectation, a demonstration of support for the Ferrari racing team. Noteworthy regarding, Ferrari was originally a racing car company. The sale of road cars was to support the racing habits of Enzo Ferrari. If you see SF shields on a Ferrari prior to the F355, 550, or 456GT (where they were options, like the 348, 328, 308 (where they were not options, check the ownership heritage as authenticity was dismissed at some point during the cars' ownership history. They weren't available at the dealer before then and are also probably secured using an epoxy or resin, which can cause paint damage. When installed from the factory, the SF shield was placed directly to the car before painting. Also, at this point in the game, glow-in-the-dark interior trunk releases weren't federally mandated yet, so, logically, there is no way out. The blank switch in the dash is for optional lighting, like extra bright reverse lamps or additional brake lighting, maybe even a rear-shining fog light (those crazy Europeans. The seats are not 'surrounded' in CF, they ARE carbon fibre. The Carozzeria Scaglietti program let you customize the car as you wished during your order. This car was obviously ordered without consideration or care for the SF shields, as they were optional to add. It was assumed you didn't want them unless requested. All of the CF accoutrements inside the car were special order. The immobiliser issue is a non-issue. Ferrari correctly assumed that anyone who ordered a 550 intended to drive it when they got in, not sit for ten minutes texting or surfing and leave later (cell phones less a big deal at that time; no infotainment. There's no cup holders, that's a good clue. The door lock thing isn't a thing. It was common from the 80s to 90s for some cars to have this configuration. My 1985 Passat was also this way. The 550 was not the last stick V-12 by Ferrari, but probably close to iti. Produced at the same time was the 456GT (gone, not forgotten, shooting up in value currently. Ferrari have always been up to things no one knows about. There are even 2 California (V8) manual trans cars. You figure that one out for yourself when that was. Of minor detail, the 550 was one of the first production cars to feature the 'bump down' window which would automatically lower an inch to facilitate easier opening and closing of the doors (my 2003 Avalon could use this feature. MOST OF ALL completely overlooked detail, the 550 Maranello front width (track, measurement from the outside of one wheel hub to the width-wise measurement to the other) is wider than the rear track, which is the primary contributor to the overuse of the adjective 'linear' when describing the handling. Yes, I do forget to have fun when Doug posts a Ferrari video. Sorry Doug.
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A couple of items of note and education. Scuderia Ferrari shields were an option on the 550. They were an option on the F355, too. Its 'Scuderia Ferrari' - literally, 'Ferrari stables', racing terminology. It was an affectation, a demonstration of support for the Ferrari racing team. Noteworthy regarding, Ferrari was originally a racing car company. The sale of road cars was to support the racing habits of Enzo Ferrari. If you see SF shields on a Ferrari prior to the F355, 550, or 456GT (where they were options, like the 348, 328, 308 (where they were not options, check the ownership heritage as authenticity was dismissed at some point during the cars' ownership history. They weren't available at the dealer before then and are also probably secured using an epoxy or resin, which can cause paint damage. When installed from the factory, the SF shield was placed directly to the car before painting. Also, at this point in the game, glow-in-the-dark interior trunk releases weren't federally mandated yet, so, logically, there is no way out. The blank switch in the dash is for optional lighting, like extra bright reverse lamps or additional brake lighting, maybe even a rear-shining fog light (those crazy Europeans. The seats are not 'surrounded' in CF, they ARE carbon fibre. The Carozzeria Scaglietti program let you customize the car as you wished during your order. This car was obviously ordered without consideration or care for the SF shields, as they were optional to add. It was assumed you didn't want them unless requested. All of the CF accoutrements inside the car were special order. The immobiliser issue is a non-issue. Ferrari correctly assumed that anyone who ordered a 550 intended to drive it when they got in, not sit for ten minutes texting or surfing and leave later (cell phones less a big deal at that time; no infotainment. There's no cup holders, that's a good clue. The door lock thing isn't a thing. It was common from the 80s to 90s for some cars to have this configuration. My 1985 Passat was also this way. The 550 was not the last stick V-12 by Ferrari, but probably close to iti. Produced at the same time was the 456GT (gone, not forgotten, shooting up in value currently. Ferrari have always been up to things no one knows about. There are even 2 California (V8) manual trans cars. You figure that one out for yourself when that was. Of minor detail, the 550 was one of the first production cars to feature the 'bump down' window which would automatically lower an inch to facilitate easier opening and closing of the doors (my 2003 Avalon could use this feature. MOST OF ALL completely overlooked detail, the 550 Maranello front width (track, measurement from the outside of one wheel hub to the width-wise measurement to the other) is wider than the rear track, which is the primary contributor to the overuse of the adjective 'linear' when describing the handling. Yes, I do forget to have fun when Doug posts a Ferrari video. Sorry Doug.
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Andrew Oriani
Interesting that the 550 has appreciated so well but the 456 (and 456m) have not. They have nearly identical engines (the 5. 5L 60 deg V12s, chassis, weight, and performance, both were offered at the same time with manual, and both were grand tourers (the 456 being a 2X2. I personally prefer the 456 proportions, and think the 456m has a far cleaner and more understated design (no hood scoop. There is even a rare hatchback version The 456/456m is currently going for 60-80K in decent condition in 2019. Seems like a good buy if Doug's logic is correct.
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Interesting that the 550 has appreciated so well but the 456 (and 456m) have not. They have nearly identical engines (the 5. 5L 60 deg V12s, chassis, weight, and performance, both were offered at the same time with manual, and both were grand tourers (the 456 being a 2X2. I personally prefer the 456 proportions, and think the 456m has a far cleaner and more understated design (no hood scoop. There is even a rare hatchback version The 456/456m is currently going for 60-80K in decent condition in 2019. Seems like a good buy if Doug's logic is correct.
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Papa Dollar
Doug, we all know out here in normal car world that Ferrari has great engines, worth every penny of it too, but then added info outdated and maintenance stands behind times. The nanny of cars and the kids whove graduated to afford them in bling arenas are the lucky, but anything over 12-15 years old these days have to be equally that far ahead in technology to justify the price, look at your Bentley, Maserati and Porsche vids. hmmm
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Doug, we all know out here in normal car world that Ferrari has great engines, worth every penny of it too, but then added info outdated and maintenance stands behind times. The nanny of cars and the kids whove graduated to afford them in bling arenas are the lucky, but anything over 12-15 years old these days have to be equally that far ahead in technology to justify the price, look at your Bentley, Maserati and Porsche vids. hmmm
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Fernando II de Taboada
The 575M was the last truly refined Ferrari. Before the era of 0-60 speed and muscle above aesthetic and functionality. Granted, Ferrari is a brand of speed and muscle as well, but if I wanted just that I would simply buy a Corvette or a Lamborghini. A Ferrari means refinement, elegance whilst maintaining functionality and the ability to thrash the car around without looking like a jackass.
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The 575M was the last truly refined Ferrari. Before the era of 0-60 speed and muscle above aesthetic and functionality. Granted, Ferrari is a brand of speed and muscle as well, but if I wanted just that I would simply buy a Corvette or a Lamborghini. A Ferrari means refinement, elegance whilst maintaining functionality and the ability to thrash the car around without looking like a jackass.
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ultrabaiter
Not a fan of Ferrari. a red mid engined model is purchased by the same people who buy a Rolex. because they are expensive, those without knowledge or imagination think they are the best. but. a dark coloured (or subtle coloured) Front engined model. 550 or GTC4. well. they are a bit interesting (id probs get it de badged though. few people would guess it was fron Maranello)
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Not a fan of Ferrari. a red mid engined model is purchased by the same people who buy a Rolex. because they are expensive, those without knowledge or imagination think they are the best. but. a dark coloured (or subtle coloured) Front engined model. 550 or GTC4. well. they are a bit interesting (id probs get it de badged though. few people would guess it was fron Maranello)
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Jason Waite
Hey Doug, I think you mean that the increased price RAISES the question. Begging the question is an oft-misappropriated logical fallacy where your premise assumes the the truth of your conclusion rather than supporting it. Circular reasoning. I can't even explain what it i
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Hey Doug, I think you mean that the increased price RAISES the question. Begging the question is an oft-misappropriated logical fallacy where your premise assumes the the truth of your conclusion rather than supporting it. Circular reasoning. I can't even explain what it i
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V B
BMW 850csi 12 cyl even more rare only about 250 imported to the USA with 6 spd manual. and its a better everyday driver. Ferrari Maranello best to keep in the garage and let it appreciate then retire on the money when its worth a million in about 25 more years
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BMW 850csi 12 cyl even more rare only about 250 imported to the USA with 6 spd manual. and its a better everyday driver. Ferrari Maranello best to keep in the garage and let it appreciate then retire on the money when its worth a million in about 25 more years
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theravenousbeast
This is such a good car, Prodrive built it up to GT1 spec without any Ferrari support and dominated European GT circuits for some good 2-3 years. Won some races over the factory Chevy squad in the American Le Mans Series at the time as well.
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This is such a good car, Prodrive built it up to GT1 spec without any Ferrari support and dominated European GT circuits for some good 2-3 years. Won some races over the factory Chevy squad in the American Le Mans Series at the time as well.
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David M
Doug is amazing. He figured out that men love gadgets. Who would want to know that there's a blank switch on the dash of the 550 Maranello? Every man on earth. Nobody else covers this shit and it's all I want to watch.
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Doug is amazing. He figured out that men love gadgets. Who would want to know that there's a blank switch on the dash of the 550 Maranello? Every man on earth. Nobody else covers this shit and it's all I want to watch.
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1115asmara
Hey Doug. I enjoy your show because you get to the details. Best show. One problem I have is when you start driving the car you have the I'm really amazed face which I'm not crazy about. Otherwise best show.
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Hey Doug. I enjoy your show because you get to the details. Best show. One problem I have is when you start driving the car you have the I'm really amazed face which I'm not crazy about. Otherwise best show.
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