Driving a Ferrari F40 at 80 Years Old | Supercar Driver |

We caught up with SCD member John to find out about his life with cars, how he ended up owning his F40 and what other cool cars he's had in that time.
The moral of John's story is if you own a supercar, get out and drive it and don't have any regrets!
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[@2.fresh767]

Please adopt me, I’m 44 and I’m no trouble at all. Respect, what a cool guy.

[@scd]

Haha join the queue!

[@jimbeam4736]

@@scd Hey, don´t skip the line ;D

[@Pd150n54]

I’m a grown man sitting here thinking “I wanna be like John when I grow up”

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Same here

[@ericdavid116]

I’m 80 myself but without the F40.Thanks for the wonderful entertainment.

[@Bijiketapang001]

"my dad drives a F40" is already cool But obviously it's not as cool as "my grandpa drives a F40"

[@vika0194]

an*

[@nickrichardson1317]

I’m 75 & been a Ferrari owner since 1985. My current Ferrari is a 1988 Mondial 3.2QV Coupe. I’ve watched John’s video several times, he inspires me. My car is no F40 but I had it up to 140mph at Silverstone in 2020 after lockdown! It’s a bit more useable being much less valuable. Two weeks ago I celebrated 72,000 miles on the odometer! I think I’ll take it out for a coffee as it’s a nice day, before I go into work. I’ll think of John, who is very sadly no longer with us but continues to inspire.

[@NAUT758]

The smile on his face when he accelerated is priceless

[@investmenttudor1659]

That was exactly my observation too. It proves its never too late live your dream.

[@mohammedal-r471]

respect god bless you and grant you a long and healthy life for years to come.

[@scd]

Thank you!

[@nickrichardson1317]

John sadly passed in the last year, but his son drove his F40 at the SCD Secret Meet 2022. John’s quiet words should inspire us all watching him enjoy himself at 80. Don’t give up. Make everyday count & get out your cars if you can, is the message.

[@mohammedal-r471]

@@nickrichardson1317 may god res his soul, My deepest sympathies to his family..

[@TFJJ]

What a hero 💥

[@scd]

Spot on Freddie

[@douglasnguyen5243]

@@scd hy

[@davpkav1]

What a lovely bloke....I think I fell in love with the F40 all over again.

[@scd]

John is THE best!

[@mariocassar4135]

Ever new supercar concept comes out I look forward to it coming into production & hoping it will live upto the feeling I get with the f40 but none do the McLaren f1 and pagani Zonda come close but nothing close to how I feel when I see a f40 everytime just like the first time I seen it when I was a kid. It's just the perfect mix of bonkers & elegant design, performance. Every father Hope's to have a son like this gentleman, perfect son who says to the father go buy f40 and enjoy life rather than putting money into boring stocks / shares.

[@Slash1066]

Something visceral and magical about the F40, it's just legendary

[@kobbetop]

What a guy. A great example for everyone who has the means to do something they want is to just go and do it, nobody lives forever. And the ”dream” doesn’t even have to be a million dollar supercar, if you want something within your means, just do it...

[@scd]

Well said!

[@DefenderTDBlack]

Wow what a down to earth gentle man, alot of others would do well to be like John, seems like the car is appreciated and thoroughly deserving of his ownership

[@scd]

Very well said! Thanks for watching

[@orchidopus]

That was a wonderfully composed piece of filming. Loved every second of it.

[@scd]

Thanks for watching 🏁

[@supremefantastic]

Probably the best-looking and most legendary and beloved supercar/sportscar ever made.

[@therpope]

* one of. Don’t forget the Countach or Testarossa.

[@sajidwaseem6685]

Mclaren F1 aswel

[@Shyzenth]

Ford gt up until 2006 is just as good.

[@manofweed1]

@@therpope Different league.

[@joe125ful]

Yes!!!

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

What a lovely man / story..... His passion for sports cars & life keeps him ‘young’ - May he have many more years of fun ahead of him - amen to that 🙏

[@bmxmz]

"The shame about these cars... we don't use them enough" Not sure why, but that kinda hit me

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

One of the greatest pieces of film I've ever seen. Legendary owner of the best car ever made

[@maximehajji4137]

I’ve had a wonderfull afternoon hanging out with friends, driving back to back a 430 scuderia and a 488 pista. My life could not be better but without any doubt the 20 minutes I spend watching this were the ones that made my day. So much respect for him !!!

[@scd]

Very kind of you to say! Know he will enjoy reading all these wonderful comments

[@mariocassar4135]

Yes it's a pleasure to see this gentleman owning and enjoying my all time favourite car , I hope when his age I can enjoy driving as much , never know might be able to save up enough to buy a f40 if I start saving now till I'm 80 😀

[@mustafa92081]

@@mariocassar4135 you will need to own a house first before thinking on getting this car but sure there is nothing impossible

[@DanielSmith-pq4yc]

What a legend you can see the joy on his face cars are meant to be driven

[@benzinapaul7416]

Fabulous, just showed this to my 72 year old father who's lost his car mojo having owned some awesome cars over the years. I think it may have hit home with him not to give up yet...

[@gingerneon]

An absolute gentleman! Hopefully will meet John and the F40 at a SCD meet up one day.

[@bernardspencer1801]

Wonderful video, I was lucky enough to meet John a couple of times; a real gentleman

[@en6land]

I’ve been lucky enough to meet John at Papplewick car event. Extremely friendly and he has so many stories. What a legend!

[@scd]

Lucky you! Always leaves a lasting impression with anyone he meets

[@AMG63]

You sir are a LEGEND, I had a massive poster of a F40 on my wall for many years .

[@Jorcap]

The video is the best part of it all. You guys filmed this with so much respect. Like visiting your grandparents. I love my grandparents and visiting them, you always hear great stories. This man just happen to have an F40

[@supercarsofsicily1488]

Find a woman that looks at you like this man looks at his F40 ❤️

[@DanGString]

What a legend, love that fact he's was still driving it like it was nothing!

[@colinashby3775]

Great stuff, just turned 60 and I also want to be doing the same as him at 80, driving everyday. I love driving

[@mr2nut123]

This guy let me sit in this F40 at the Silverstone event. An absolute legend, owned by an absolute legend. It's a moment I'll never forget.

[@spoiledher]

Respects to John, what a hero!

[@scd]

He sure is!

[@widemonkeys]

What a legend of a man, sounds like he’s had an amazing life and loving it every day 🚗

[@scd]

Thanks for watching

[@MrObiwan1]

WHAT A BRILLIANT VIDEO !! Such an iconic car and so great to hear someone so passionate about cars ( and especially Ferrari ) . I loved the way he just casually dropped in “ so I went and bought a 16M” lol . Respect to the cars you’ve bought in your life . Really enjoyed the video :)

[@DarthVader-eg9jm]

This dude reminds me of Paul Newman. A true car guy for life. Love the way he knows how to start his F40 up like the first day he picked it up. Respect.

[@scd]

Respect indeed!

[@jasonjcr_cars819]

I just found the channel today. Don’t know how I missed that. What a fantastic story. That made my day. So nice to see you use your cars and not stick them away in the garage like most of the cars of that caliber. Have been thinking todo the MM Ferrari tribute with my cars and you have sold me on it. Great job that video. Thoroughly enjoying this channel.

[@creamfalcon]

Fantastic story. Thank you for sharing John! You are an inspiration!

[@koomchan]

John is an absolute inspiration. There's not many people I aspire to be like when I'm that age but John is definitely one of them. True car lover and is passionate about driving cars the way they were meant to be driven. Love it!

[@jep1912]

Total respect. Thanks John.

[@js00065]

What a great film, well shot and wonderful subjects. Thankyou

[@MrSnowmonkey7]

Whats not to love about this video - great chap, great story, great cars and great editing. Thanks guys.

[@matthewcurtis3759]

Whoever decided on the lens focal length for shooting the car -- bravo. The external shots perfectly capture this car's in person presence.

[@michaelrubidoux9216]

Great story!! Thanks for sharing! And keep putting the beans to that beautiful F40 🏎 💨

[@timcheou5649]

He shift better then most young man, he is the right captain for this car!

[@blacky0121]

This F40 keeps this man young🙌

[@sebastientremblay1834]

You can see the kid in his face lighting up when he is changing gear. I love it!

[@iankirwan8156]

As others have said, he seems to be a complete gentleman and it is delightful to see such a car not only being driven, in the wet, but properly appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed. I wish him many more years of happy motoring and thank you for sharing his story, it is truly an inspiration.

[@carswithchris4998]

Beautifully made film, stunning car and a cracking bloke.. thumbs up all round 👍

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@royd72]

Absolutely loved this, bravo John 👏👏👏

[@scd]

It’s a corker!

[@dalefrancis4181]

Made my day seeing his smile

[@avbsmith8492]

True gent F40, Countach, Esprit 76 - 78, Porsche 365 A, B & C are pure art and should be displayed in every art museum.

[@Fiorano-ci6bh]

What a privilege to listen to John ...and his car is stunning ...I’ve seen so many F40s but never actually moving ...one day I’ll own one hopefully 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@danieleklemen3834]

Awesome man, i have no words guys, i don t know how i can describe the emotions I feel waching this video, I have 2 sons and a daughter, i just think how proud can be his son, I see from pictures, from father's speech, that they love each other so much.. Tears on my face, what a story guys...

[@minatormyth]

Oh my, you have knocked it out of the park this time jonty 🤗 Does not seem like 10 years ago since we used to go out driving our 355s together does it. How the SCD has come a long way 😎

[@Jonty99]

We need to relive some of that! You still got yours??

[@minatormyth]

@@Jonty99 14 years now brother 🤗

[@Jonty99]

Wow! 13 for me in December. Was thinking of selling it but then I drive it and change my mind every time!!

[@jessebank4556]

What a champ! Thanks for bringing us his story!

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emferli]

Probably the most beautiful video on youtube

[@scd]

Kind of you to say so!

[@andyjrbogtong5494]

What a way to spend the best years of one`s life! Cheers!

[@driver46]

Really great man , loved this video . Beautiful car, great owner and awesome shots . Best one is his big smile while driving , you can see how much joy it gives him to operate that iconic car.

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KrikkitWarlord]

This has got to be one of the coolest videos on youtube, what a legend.

[@pedrorivera9779]

Love the warm story on this piece. Blessing Sir.

[@scd]

Thanks for listening

[@elmadi7391]

I am touched ,.... thank you for posting such a wonderful man and story 🙏

[@scd]

Thanks for listening

[@Watson1973]

Two legends on one video

[@BrendanEvan]

Having any turbo, manual, V8, RWD sports car at 80 is pretty incredible let alone an F40. Legend.

[@moeali8181]

May you live to be over 100 and drive many more wonderful cars John. You are loved by us all!

[@andreasleveringhaus3529]

My dad sold his at the age of 81, 4 years ago. Very tuff decision to give the car a second chance to be on the road, as the car was sitting in the garage for most of the time, concerning the last years. Almost 28000km pure joy and pride.

[@OSDOENTES]

Amazing spirit of this gentleman..

[@The9meister]

See the smile when the boost came on, classic...

[@garys7828]

What a gent and a true car guy....hope you have many more years enjoying it

[@benanderson9551]

What a legend and here’s to many more years enjoying that masterpiece

[@sundeepubhi]

Amazing, what a life!

[@TheRichardmintern]

Great video. Thank you SCD.

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eddieandrew4797]

What an amazing bloke, modest aswell, massive respect

[@garysmith1477]

I wish I had this much passion with my hobbies. So inspirational.

[@R8andGT3Fan]

Absolutely wonderful video!

[@scd]

Thank you very much!

[@franciscopatino5803]

What a perfect video and seasoned driver with a legendary car on a rainy day what a beautiful setting lots of respect to John for enjoying his F40 and driving it rather than to let it collect dust and value

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lumpymcphoomph5717]

What a hoot! The sound, alone, is a drug. Proof-positive that dreams are there to be realized, regardless of age. May you be enjoying your rides at 100. God bless.

[@gregorysotiriou7071]

God bless you. What a gentleman. That's the spirit. Enjoy all your toys in good health! 🙏🏽❤

[@mosmos2740]

Love your work John - inspirational... wow 🤩

[@a3nofficial25]

Seeing him smile when driving it brought me so much joy

[@JJs_playground]

Living legend.

[@frederick777]

Respect to the old lad. You are living the dream.

[@jackhuynh3742]

Such a beautiful story to listen to and a great video to watch!

[@scd]

Thank you so much!

[@flashsgarage]

You guys are churning out some amazing content at the moment - bravo! Oh, and John, you're a f**king legend!!!

[@scd]

Thanks James! We try

[@MrT-nh6di]

This is an inspiration just still driving at this age and a Ferrari.

[@JordieMotive97]

Absolute goals. No questions asked.

[@scd]

Agreed!

[@fabiorodrigues890]

Amazing, what a great life and not talking about money, but knowlege, experience, fun. Well done ;)

[@FCeb]

Owning a F40 or being able to drive it at the age of 80... Can’t decide which one is more epic !

[@philipcupid6660]

Wonderful! John stay blessed and happy! Well done! I have a great chance to drive one.

[@fjaeger]

John reminds me of Ethan from Car Throttle if he had become a car guy and was 80 years old. What an absolute mad lad driving the incredibly laggy F40 on wet windy roads, gotta respect the man.

[@4J01]

😂😂😂

[@marcoricotti7359]

Man this car is really something special... It’s an ageless beauty and a fierce beast, love it!

[@CODED-ui7dd]

What a guy! Very inspirational

[@scd]

Be like John!

[@CarharttDADDY]

This man is my idol......enjoying that car at his age....BRAVO!

[@jammyhere123]

So pure, what a gent

[@scd]

Proper guy. So cool and he doesn’t know it

[@matthewpowell8284]

The man's smile. Bliss

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

Fantastic film and what a legend of a guy

[@Franzino]

Great to see the owners enjoyment and passion of driving that awesome machine 👏🏼

[@scd]

It really is!

[@jessetodd6039]

An absolute legend

[@jf6853]

Cheers for video, dudes. Fantastic car. Great content! Cheers!!!!

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ektrolleyboy]

What a legend that old-boy is! Pure legend!

[@DanyCesc83]

Most younger people might not understand this but the happiness I feel when I see and hear this old-timer talk about his car experiences and to see the passion he still has when that F40 came on camera is a feeling of happiness only a few will get. Cars are diamonds for men lol we love them, we spent our money on them and can't get enough of them!

[@scd]

Well said!

[@martynclarke5167]

What an absolute gent and a legend!

[@colinashby3775]

Good thing it’s a rainy day, looks lovely with the rain on.

[@scd]

Yes indeed

[@jimballuff3849]

I have a 2007 Jaguar XK Convertible , 1 of 97, in Winter Gold, Do car shows with it and drive it 2 or 4 times a week, and you are never to old to enjoy the good life. Am 76, just gave up Motorcycles. Have had sports cars for over 50 years on an off, and will have more down the road when I grow up.. You Never stop living, enjoy, the smile is always there.....