1995 Ferrari 456 GT - a classic V12 grand tourer in Blu Le Mans and tan.

This Ferrari 456 GT is a powerful and elegant grand tourer. Collecting Cars have recently consigned this beautiful right hand drive manual example, cloaked in Blu Le Mans with tan interior.
The Ferrari 456 GT was built to be a more practical grand tourer providing owners with useable rear seats and a moderate sized boot befitting its GT status. With it's 5.5-litre V12 producing 436bhp it is the ultimate sleeper providing plenty of power to put a smile on the faces of your passengers without ruffling too many feathers.
Ferrari made just over 3,000 456’s and even today there are few cars that combine such beautiful design, practicality and power quite so well.
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[@HermanJTS456]

I own a 456M for 13y now and I can only agree to the comments given in this marvelous video. It is superb in all aspects of drivability, steering, ride, performance and on top of that the music this V12 makes. Combined with the manual gearbox a masterpiece. Any dislikes? The brakes, they do the job in daily or fast driving but cannot handle heat during a track day. In summary: it is and will not be for sale :)

[@ericcarson342]

This car is so beautiful. This one passed my memory. I've always liked the 550 Maranello and 355. I love the pop-up lights. My other favorite is the 1st gen Nsx with pop-ups. Enzo and F50 are also special but way out of reach. Even these on auto trader the prices are crazy. Glad you stated it's not for sale!

[@PITBOY911]

Reliability? Maintenance yearly cost? I love the car, but those two points comes first.

[@thetruth1862]

It's a masterpiece cheers keep it clean

[@neilhurt1992]

What a lovely review of one of the most under-rated Ferraris. Swapped my 1995 F355 Berlinetta for a 2000 model 456GTM (not the manual - sorry but I just love really large capacity autos, have owned a couple of 928s and I just think the auto suits this sort of grand-tourer). My wife never really got on with the 355: too red, too low, too loud etc.. She actually likes the colour (blue TDF) and even said it was 'quite comfortable'...haha, happy wife, happy life. I've only ever had the little V8 Ferraris so this was quite a change. Having said that, boy, what a motor! Compared to the screaming V8 in the 355 it's like a turbine! So smooth, but still has loads of torque and a decent amount of speed. I'm also a very lucky boy, owning a 1996 Porsche 993 Carrera for those B-road blasts! Cheers from a (bloody cold) Otford, Kent, UK.

[@redcanvasltd3267]

The line-up of that generation was absolutely stunning: 355 / 456 / 550 / F50

[@paulthomson9014]

Yeh I agree . The 90s were peak ferrari design , and most cars tbf . Been a ferrari fan my whole life but I just dint care and have no interest in any car they make now

[@thetruth1862]

Those are the cleanest rims I have ever seen

[@logwind]

I think the 456 may have the most beautiful interior of any 90s Ferrari.

[@Lemma01]

Yep. But I found the seats in my GTM tough to be comfy - compared to my old Merc... glad I bought it. Happy I sold it.

[@happy_camper]

The 456 still looks fresh today. 90s Ferrari had those clean and smooth lines.. I miss them dearly now!

[@thetruth1862]

This car in silver metallic is gorgeous

[@ingocernohorsky]

This is the Ferrari i would buy instantly if i had the money.

[@Maddog494]

Me too

[@Lemma01]

I did.

[@socke2745]

Currently in the final stages of snatching a 456M GT from a dealer in France. They are very affordable, if you can deal with the slightly higher maintenance costs and the very very very thirsty engine. What most people don't know: Ferrari Finance offers balloon financing for all used cars. Literally what made me finally pull the trigger. Planning to use it all year round for road trips. Can't freaking wait!

[@dappergent9422]

One of if not my favourite Ferrari models. Utter class. Beautiful colour combination too.

[@P.Galore]

My favorite Ferrari of all time, and in this color combo. The muscular sexy rear quarter panels are beyond compare with the exception of the original Vanquish.

[@nickypalm6946]

The Ferraris of the 90‘s are the most beautiful Ferrari! Much better then the new ones

[@bartboosman953]

Excellent description of a wonderful car. I am just about to finish a total restoration of a 1994 456GT in exactly these same colors. Engine, 'box, clutch, suspension, full windows out paint job, everything. It will be up for sale shortly as my hobby is more the working on, and bringing to perfection, of a car rather than just owning it. May start a new project after this one. I found the 456 a great car to work on. It's a complex car, but the engineering is exquisite and very well thought out. Everything that needs servicing can be serviced, and is accessible, but nothing can be done quickly. Just many steps to take for every job, which partly explains the astronomical maintenance bills some owners complain about. It's also incredibly strong and build to last. Obviously I hope the prices will continue to rise... IMO the Blu LeMans color is absolutely stunning. Depending on light it varies between bright light blue, via purple to almost black.

[@youknowwhoalready]

This is actually beautiful

[@Blablablabla1ify]

As of September 2021, I'm 42 years old. I always liked this car, a couple of dads at school had one. Sadly not mine. But I've developed a full on love for it over the past years. Perhaps I'll be fortunate enough to own one before my daughters finish school, so I can give them that delight which I missed out on :-)

[@CapitulationTrader]

Fantastic sales skills! I’ve never wanted a 456, but now I kinda do. Thanks, I guess?

[@petero2778]

Dream car and spec. Simply superb.

[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

A timeless beauty.

[@Chris-zb7bu]

The 456M is one of the most elegant Ferraris ever. The pure Definition of GT

[@andybroer651]

I nearly bought a 456GT years ago, but landed in a 2011 Maserati Grandturismo S which has slightly better performance and practicality with even larger rear seats for full sized adults. Both are gorgeous GT cars. Thanks for the great video!

[@andybroer651]

@Theodore Frazier The 456GT is just a beautiful car, but my youngest daughter is now ~5'8" so the Maserati Grandturismo's rear seats afford more room and A/C for her. Both are Pininfarina designed Ferrari engined cars (V8 and V12) with similar power. The Maseratis are also currently more affordable. My 2011 Coupé with 13k miles I picked up for $37,500 USD, so have a look, it may suit you.Good luck either way.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

The only Ferrari I've actually wanted, and it still looks good and it's cheaper to buy than an air-cooled 911

[@Nord_Mann]

One of my all time favorites of any car brand. Saw one just like this Le Mans over tan in -98 in Oslo. Lusted for one ever since. Kind of sad really when you come to think about it, not fulfilling your dream of owning one some day. Now I fear it’s too old for me. Just listen to the noise the wipers make…

[@kirisgarage8590]

It’s a fabulous car that the people will appreciate more and more 👍

[@tomasdewitte9333]

Great review! Thx

[@evansmith2279]

Those are only “intakes” if you’re in reverse!

[@BobGeogeo]

Maybe if a loose throttle cable lets some horses go missing, after adjustment they squeeze back in through those "intakes" ;-) (h/t toTyrrell's Garage months ago on the cable)

[@user-nu7uw9of5j]

Great spec.

[@cestusfr]

One of my favorite Ferrari, still way underrated. Buy it while you can! Enjoy it! Pull a "928" while you still can.

[@mikereed852]

I own a 96 456GT, manual, incredible car, so undervalued. According to the Ferrari owners club the only ever red/tan/rhd ever to leave the factory. Its wonderful to see these terrific cars being given such a great review. Its a magnificent engine although the door fitting drives you mad! Just wished they would increase in value

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

That's one of the best-looking Ferraris of the last 30 years, IMO. *Wait... 30 years?!*

[@LuisCardoso-bo8yx]

Maybe because I was born in ‘88, but this and the 355 are my favorite Ferraris. And I do want that horn on my MX-5!

[@johnt9783]

Great Video

[@amphilbey]

Enjoy these videos, reminds me of the BBC Escape to the Country of sports cars reviews

[@enzorari]

Enjoy it while you can 🥰😍

[@hectorherbert6585]

nothing like driving a V12 with a manual transmission ,I got to drive the 599 GTB ,one incredible factory unit in Monaco..,the driving pleasure is just amazing..!!

[@m1keyw]

Quite like 456's but lots of repetition in the video... Not sure if you mentioned about the open gate gearlever :-)

[@craigdickens791]

Like the 458 Italia as mid-engined, this is my favourite front engined Ferrari, by a long mark ...

[@samthoma2719]

612 for me, both stunners though

[@lucasrivas8996]

Super cool, super 90s, I would buy it in a heart-beat, if I could...

[@electron2105]

Google sent me a publication of this vehicle and now I go to KZbin to say that it is the best Ferrari design of all time

[@christophernuckolls9964]

The 456 is one of Ferrari's best cars, especially in Le Mans Blue.

[@secretsquirrel3793]

Fabulous car and good to hear about practicality. However, a few oddities: why drive a GT down fiddly unclassified roads? It's a car for fast sweeping A-roads surely! Also, it has a glorious v12, surely you could rev it to something approaching the red line to sell us on the sound! It needn't be driven sideways but some slightly more spirited driving would be appropriate. Showing the boot would be sensible if one of the major attractions is practicality and 4-up travel. However, thanks for previewing an enticing motor!

[@Fpvpilot928]

I'm pretty sure this is a pretty sleepy sounding v12 until you put an appropriate exhaust on it, much like the 550.

[@secretsquirrel3793]

@@Fpvpilot928 Thanks for the insight. I was thinking that unless you can hear either some exhaust or induction sound a v12 is only a bonus if you’re gazing under the bonnet.

[@Blablablabla1ify]

Agree with @Northern Drone Werx. This car purrs. Saw a video of a guy who made the pipes completely straight. He was disappointed! Said it sounded like a Honda. He put the mufflers back on but left the resonator (or whatever they're called) on. That was the best sound he could get. But it's not a 355, that's for sure. This car was meant to be smooth and quiet. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSaaGWOl6aGeKs ...and a nice one for 355 sound! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5PWk3Sfap2lpZo

[@GM-fh5jp]

Yup, nice ride. One of them or a 550 Maranello would be a very good choice for a Ferrari GT lover.

[@luisurena8308]

Such a beutiful car i hate the navy blue color but it looks sooo good on this car and with the tan interior ooof

[@iantownsend500]

That’s my dream spec for one of these. So much cooler than a FF I my eyes

[@paulthomson9014]

Yeh it's classy , subtle and elegant , the exact opposite of the ff monstrosity.

[@iantownsend500]

@@paulthomson9014 Completely agreed. The FF is too complicated in looks and it’s drivetrain

[@paulthomson9014]

@@iantownsend500 it's misses the point for a 4 seat gt ferrari . They are supposed to be subtle

[@iantownsend500]

@@paulthomson9014 The 612 was a decent car as well

[@paulthomson9014]

@@iantownsend500 yeh I liked the 612 aswell . Personally though I don't like the look of any current ferrari , last one I liked was the 458

[@benmpearson1]

Swindon to St Tropez? Hard to think of a more extreme location upgrade.

[@nigel.w]

Could you comment on the pedal box? It doesn't appear typically cramped or off-set, but that maybe perception rather than reality.

[@herme99]

Swindon to St.Trop - target audience!

[@gavinsullivan9015]

Lovely thing a friend in the US has just bought one. Got me to thinking but a manual in Australia is 180k so I’d be putting my money into a DB9 despite the lack of manual I think…

[@perasperaadastra324]

Bellissimo video grazie :) I would have liked you to sit in the back seats to understand the real space. Then, I would have liked to listen the sound of this jewel

[@RaphaelLacoste]

Beautiful review, pretty exclusive Ferrari. I think this car should have been made only Manual, not fan of the automatic version seen in other reviews ;)

[@88laserbeam]

I actually really like ferrari's blues. Especially the dark blue like this 456 as well as fhe light blue that they offer currently

[@bruxell]

SSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I need these to stay cheap!

[@fraserdb]

Want one just for the horn!

[@jarno3000]

Oooh yes

[@arconcritter]

It’s interesting that in the last few weeks quite a few videos have popped up promoting the 456. For as long as I can remember this was considered the poor man’s Ferrari as they were undesired and therefore relatively cheap. There’s one here in Toronto that’s been for sale for well over a year and was originally listed at $89K. It’s now listed for $110K. I guess the 456’s day has come.

[@F1Kamel_1992]

🤩❤💖

[@bingoberra18]

*Air outlets

[@ronniewilson6597]

Your letting everyone in on the secret. Once people realise how good a good one is, prices will go up, I’m off the do the lottery, 👍🏻

[@b.sulistio2744]

That windshield wipers looks weird ?? 🤔 I think it was not original wiper of 456. By the way, nice handsome car & nice review 👍

[@johnmandragon4830]

Why the prices of these are stubbornly refusing to rise is beyond me. A relatively modern V12 Ferrari for £40,000 is a steal.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Very true! The 456 wouldn't look good in red and I agree that it looks great in blue. I'm generally not a huge fan of darker colours (all of my own have been white and silver) but it does look nice on this car.

[@MrMightyytau]

Anyone considering buying a 456 do you homework unlike I didnt do.

[@franciscocabrerabrito5945]

What happened? I'm considering a 456M at some point

[@blodquatsch]

Please elaborate

[@nessuno5403]

Do tell!

[@BobGeogeo]

Health advice: do _NOT_ play a drinking game based on the words "gated" or "gearbox."

[@AB-sr9mc]

its 1920mm wide. which is wider than any modern 911. but 911's have a tendency to look a lot wider than they are because of the low hips.

[@2702simmo]

I like these but I worry if I drove one it would be disappointing being a softer car rather than a sports car

[@franciscoamaral4383]

The more I see ‘old’ Ferrari’s the more I like them. New cars are just plain boring…

[@BillWoodillustrator]

They’re all insect like these days

[@Czechbound]

?? Why is this guy calling air vents "air intakes" ? Is this some special "only one gear, and it's reverse" model ?

[@harshsonawane6076]

Apparently these break down a lot, according to Harris at least😂

[@alechall7082]

That goes without saying unfortunately

[@awannagannaful]

So is this what Simon Cowell is doing after Idol...?

[@lamaludwig1470]

0:40 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@KevZJ]

what is that rattle?

[@nessuno5403]

Which one? With each gear change, that's the metallic gate, a classic Ferrari trait. During the driving in the rain, it's an old set of rubber wiper blades bouncing with each swing.

[@nessuno5403]

@@hurley911 can't you read? It's the wiper blades, old rubber

[@marino8034]

The last pretty Ferrari. The obsession with the manual is weird but I guess you need to appeal to the "proper manual" dorks. I'd rather have it in automatic. Suits the character of the car better.

[@richardjones2468]

Some of us like the tactility of a well engineered gearshift, as well as the control and total immersion in the actual driving experience. Autos are for convenience within dense urban traffic environments. Ours is a manual and I wouldn`t even consider an auto, that`s for poseurs, the lazy or the disabled.

[@marino8034]

@@richardjones2468 Right. A "Proper driver", no doubt. Ha!. Manuals are fun, but again, I don't think it suits the look and character of this car. It's big, heavy and comfy. There is a good reason why Ferrari offered an auto box in the first place. I think you'll find that lately the biggest 'posuers' are the ones droning on about manuals

[@richardjones2468]

@@marino8034 This car shrinks around you and can be driven as aggressively as you like or as relaxed as you like. It is very versatile and is similar in feel to a Daytona but lighter and more agile to drive. Remember this car was aimed at the very affluent being the most expensive at the time in Ferrari`s lineup. It was intended to follow in the way of the past front (mid) engined V12`s with rear tranaxle and be either a relaxing Grand Tourer or a road blaster unlike the V8 rear mid engined cars. Depending on how you forsaw it being used and your driving style it was well suited to ahving an automatic transmission or the 6 speed manual. That it succeeds in being either or is an indication of its cleverness in design but it is most certainly in manual form a very satisfying road burner. We are lucky in having a rear mid engined V8 as well, plus I`ve had a Tessarosa previously so believe I am well able to judge.

[@ilmelangolo]

Ringraziate Luca di Montezemolo per questa.

[@jamespettitt9213]

Do you consign cars just for Chris Harris to buy?, 😄.

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

No… Chris will be used to hype up the car, so it sells for big money 💰

[@riccardopastro6451]

Great car but what about the boot space?😅

[@nessuno5403]

It's a 2+2 so the boot is decent. Dumb question.

[@riccardopastro6451]

🥇😘

[@nessuno5403]

@@riccardopastro6451 please go lean back on your side of the fence, you 🏳️‍🌈

[@andresguerin7162]

Like the 850csi better

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in EU :-( In Germany the Green party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one single state operated central gasstation per city or county. :-((

[@jamesspeytebroodt7237]

terribly smart in silver too

[@alsale3207]

Shift attempted, Shift aborted!...12:08.

[@noahstack375]

MANISH PANDEY YOU BETTER BUY THIS

[@carolbayasca9275]

**Insert Squid Game references here**

[@gonnaleaveamark]

bruh

[@rodnewbery3603]

You didn’t look in the boot!

[@ordersforsplitdogs4315]

I think that poor engine bay has seen better days

[@joaquinjavaloyesruiz8040]

When it was launched it was my favourite car of all. 1000 times more desirable than the ugly FF

[@robertcomella8486]

FF looks way better

[@paulthomson9014]

​@Robert Comella the ff is an overstyled mess . A ferrari gt 2+2 is supposed to be elegant, the ff just isn't

[@thetruth1862]

It's kinda looks like a Porsche 944 on steroids

[@nessuno5403]

M stands for MODIFICATA not modificato. Scaglietti poorly pronounced too... last letters are more like "yee".

[@Lemma01]

So much absolute piffle talked about the gated click. Sure, it's OK. My 72 Elan is just as clicky. My manual 456GTM was in a green-black, which is a really nice shade. It's OK as a drive - but tbh, my Excel SE did the same for less. With between handling. The 456 needs to be in Sport to feel nippy. Sorry for these folks who try to assess a car they don't own.

[@7711x]

You guys need to lose the background music - it's annoying af

[@mrporsche4236]

You dont need anything on the steering wheel.These simple times were alot better.Ive driven alot of ferrari,s ,the 360 is the best after that they are too modern and not enjoyable.Porsches are the same story and pretty much every modern car.

[@rynofourie183]

While I agree with your points on aesthetics and practicality, I strongly disagree with you on the maintenance part. Sure for most small jobs it is fine and yes you will be paying a bit of brand tax for parts and labour, it is a Ferrari after all. However, repairs larger than small maintenance requires the engine to come out as a result of how the gearbox and prop shaft is configured and is very costly. If you are the unlucky one to buy a Friday car, you are going to bleed money.

[@somebloke2238]

The rear fitment on these is atrocious

[@jdgamer5557]

This is the car chris harris should have bought…not that clunky mondial

[@MiataBRG]

Bit too much salesman patter going on here

[@blindfisch5329]

Bei Regen Fenster offen heißt die Scheiben beschlagen wegen schlechter Lüftung. Die Scheibenwischer machen Geräusche aus dem Gestänge. Rat Rat, Rat Rat. Typische italienische Qualität.

[@paulthorpe766]

This was the worst Ferrari I ever drove (and I had a 612 that was truly terrible too) the handbrake was like a bacon slicer on the hand.

[@AsinineComment]

Describes how stylish we should find it - but has completely rubbish videography, to show it off. Few good shots, and *way* too much repetitive babbling. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@suttyret]

There's one near me looks so dated on the street quite cheap and nasty looking actually. Wasn't a popular car in its day and almost all were in blue. Massively overpriced in its day to boot. Basically a fiat coupe.. but not as nice looking haha.

[@anaesthete]

I had a manual Coupe 20VT back in the day. A fine looking thing, but it didn’t have a Ferrari V12 mated to a dog leg, gated manual box.

[@suttyret]

@@anaesthete So what....it had a .manual box nonetheless. And where can you drive these super fast cars anyway. They're dangerous. Take it to a track mate. Modem cars are fast enough as it is.

[@weemt07biker74]

Top 3 of this make F40 456 355 The rest are mehhhh, boring and shit.

[@fredsanke4070]

The ugly Ferrari V12