Ferrari 550 Maranello: V12 Perfection | Catchpole on Carfection

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Great to see Henry finally behind the wheel of a 550, I also had no idea he hadn't tried one before! His thoughts align pretty much with mine - it plays the role of both GT and sports car surprisingly well, and feels half the size of its successors the 599 and F12. Thankyou for drawing attention to what I consider to be a criminally underrated Ferrari.

[@Danny1282]

Bet it's not done as many miles as urs jay

[@noelstevens6190]

You just need Chris Harris to do a rave review and you'll be quids in!!

[@Birmingham_racing]

Your one is driven and enjoyed properly

[@sirmurf]

550s have been resolutely refusing to climb in value, despite the best efforts of the industry. A few years back, a all-known dealership was offering a low mileage 550 for £175k. They didn’t get it. However, there are relatively few of them coming up for sale. For years, auto trader would have a dozen, and often many more, listed. Today? Four.

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

I am absolutely gutted this channel is ending 11:22 One of my favourite automotive channels on any media outlet in the world. Followed it since the xcar days. Quality, content and presenting first class. Farewell @Carfection , your genuine passion for our world will be sorely missed. ❤️👏🏁🥇🇬🇧

[@ThePikmin18]

Wtf it’s ending?

[@atharvaatre3273]

me too absolutely gutted

[@playtimehulot7383]

@@ThePikmin18 yes

[@1revwilly]

You can find Henry's content on the Hagerty KZbin channel now

[@narrowistheway77]

Catchpole is on Haggerty now, so really he just got a bigger budget for his films, so it’s no real loss

[@markthibault8579]

Farewell, Carfection. Your content was some of the best around. Best of luck to the presenters and crew on their future endeavours.

[@ryanjonathanmartin3933]

They went bankrupt?

[@williamhunt2647]

What happened?

[@jamiljafri4841]

Thank you Mark 🙏

[@Jay-jb2vr]

What happen to this channel?

[@Akuretaki_Nikolay]

what happened

[@romanklisiewicz1736]

So sad that the Channel has uploaded it’s last video. Carfection for me is one of the greatest car content makers and will be very much missed. Always enjoyed Henry Catchpole’s perspective and potrayal of the cars’ character as well as the cinematography of the videos.

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

RIP. Some of the best cinematography on KZbin, particularly the Requiem for a V10, the Land Rover in Namibia, and the recent Lotus Emira review.

[@jazzyonno]

Having done over 50k miles in 550's and just returned from a 3000 miles run to Spain, I can definitely say that they are fantastic for road trips. They are modern(ish) but feel classic, have fantastic balance, sound glorious when revved but love pottering around too, (just) enough luggage space for two people.

[@camerone397]

If this is really it, then thanks for everything. Been watching since the XCAR days. Really glad Henry got to drive this car as the last dance for this channel. Very sad to see it go but we'll always have a stellar library of videos to binge!

[@Sum_Ting_Wong]

That 550 looks so well kept. They're usually very ropey with shrunk leather on the dash and the buttons are all sticky too. Whoever owns it has a 100/100 example.

[@skorpinox]

He must have used proper protectant and moisturisers for the leather. The things like cars and shoes aren't used, they dry rot away, main reason why a car with 3k miles on the odo shouldn't be worth a monsterous amount of money. This 550 is worth, every peny.

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

Looks like it just rolled out of the factory.

[@chappardababbar]

True, they usually are ropey. Puts me off

[@slothXII]

JayEmm, he is on KZbin

[@benkrapf]

RIP Carfection. My favorite YT channel for years.

[@MarcSob22]

The most gorgeous "modern" GT ever made!! With straight pipe it has classic F1 sound

[@billshoe22191]

What a great car. That V12 with the gated manual transmission is perfection. Also looks fantastic and timeless

[@PistachioVentures]

The gated 550 was and still is a dream car for me. Manual, v12, rwd. Sounds like a party!

[@agentfaz8759]

Carfection has given me the viewing pleasure of so many great videos over the years. Thank you so much gentleman.

[@Just_Pele]

Back 10 years ago I was shopping for a 550 and ended up finding a 575M, for not too much more money, and it's one of the cars I regret not keeping (a friend badgered me until I sold it to him). I had it for 4 years, put 10k miles on it, and I loved it. It was a car that did everything right. Someday, in the not too distant future, I'll get another one, and this time it's staying.

[@Ani-rc6yc]

Thank you so much Mr. Henry Catchpole for your reviews over the years. Carfection was one of the best-presented and detailed car review channels on KZbin. Quite sad that the channel has ended. Wishing all the best for your future endeavours.

[@gtv6chuck]

One of my most intense, brief memories of my vacation to Italy in 2001 was driving from Monaco to Milan when I was passed at speed by a 550 in a tunnel. Such a beautiful sound and car.

[@csllover]

Was probably me and my dad

[@gentnextdoor]

Anyone else getting anxiety from Henry's blue jeans on the crema leather?

[@pso142]

Thank you Carfection , wish you all best

[@tayyebshabir177]

I've been watching the old videos again and I was unaware of the channel coming to a end. A sad sad day for me.

[@subarnosinha8042]

The 550 Maranello has aged like Monica Bellucci. It looked fantastic then, it looks great now, and it'll look great 25 years from now. My favourite Ferrari GT of all time. The Ferrari I'll buy when I'll eventually have enough money to afford one.

[@ozeskiman]

Another great review of a modern classic Ferrari. I've had my 575M for 8 years and love it. You picked out all its classic design cues.. the rear view, the shark gills, the long nose. Even the bonnet intake is reminiscent of a 250SWB. On a long drive it's extremely comfortable but get it into the mountains to really experience its strengths. Wonderful steering weight, and the engine is sublime and mated with the F1 gear box its superb. I got to drive the new 296GTB the other day. Unbelievable car, but who needs all that power and tech. The Maranello has enough power at 515hp, plus it looks so wonderful in your videos. . I think they are relative bargains. Mine is just going through Classiche Program.

[@thetheeser659]

Absolutely love the 550 Maranello. To me it is one of the most wonderfully looking vehicles ever produced. The proportions, tamed lines yet there are no mistakes what this car is. Never driven one, seen maybe two in real life tho :_D

[@officialmichaeljnr]

Bring this channel back!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thehighwaychild]

I’ve heard rumors that Carfection will be wrapping up soon?? I suppose it’s just a matter of time. These films are so good, it will be a real blow to lose them. It’s a shame it has to be all or nothing. Keep up the good work team, wherever you may end up 💪🏼💪🏼

[@horsepower523]

The 550 Maranello is an absolutely stunning masterpiece of a car. One of my most favorite Ferraris of all time. It was a really great race car too as the 550 GTS Maranello by Prodrive, winning basically everything in the FIA GT Championship, 24h of Le Mans, and the Spa 24h back in the early 2000s. So it's a fantastic all round GT car with a brilliant racing pedigree.

[@rivenmotors7981]

As always Henry, you and your talented team at Carfection bring to us such a high standard of presentation that merits your audience size. I love the 550 and appreciate any chance of vicarious experience in one.

[@550panerai5]

I love the multi-function wheel on my 550. It manages to combine steering AND a horn in one place......

[@deldridg]

Outstanding technology. My 964 had similar advanced technological innovations, such as a L/R mirror switch under the dash with the left hand while manipulating the adjustment lever with the right, somewhere near the driver's door (RH drive here in Aust). From memory I think the little Porsche also managed to combine horn and steering! What will they think of next eh? 🙂

[@institutmorningkiss]

Thanks guys for all your fantastic videos

[@cobra1010]

Both just wonderful Ferrari GT cars!

[@Dharshanth.k]

the cinematography makes absolute justice to the beauty of the Ferrari 550

[@nathanb2100]

This 550 looks just as stunning now as it did originally 😃🤩

[@justdriveit7434]

Rwd V12 manual red Ferrari…what else we need? Timeless machine!!!

[@armands3863]

I always watch car content, I love Henry catchpole and the people from evo, how is it that I never heard about this channel, never appeared in my recommendation and I hear about it now, when they stop the adventure...

[@easygoingdude9990]

Thank you guys so much for all the fun videos 🙏

[@bend1483]

I’ve lusted after one of these for as long as I can remember. It’s so great to hear that it was just as good as it looks.

[@Nord_Mann]

What a way to end his career at Carfection🤩 I’ve always lusted for a 550 Maranello! One of the prettiest Ferraris of all time❤

[@TheKiteless]

I'm reminded of that epic scratch between Messrs. Metcalfe and Meaden back in EVO days. Harry in a 550 and Dicky in the then new 599 GTB in the Tuscan hills.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Henry‘a reviews are such a treat for me. His choice of words are always creative and clever and different from others. And the voiceovers have an ASMR-like quality to them. How fortunate we are when he shares his take on what he’s driving at the moment.

[@renjamun]

Thank you for your continued use of the metric system.

[@shinji112]

I remember seeing the 550 Maranello in a magazine as a kid and ABSOLUTELY falling in love with it. Without that bonnet nostril, it would've been perfect. 😂

[@bastiaanstultjens]

Carfection, thank you so much. I have enormously enjoyed your beautiful content. I hope you loved the ride as much as I loved watching it and that all employees will land somewhere good.

[@quicknickdriver8510]

Reminds me of how cars used to make me feel, back when driving was still a novelty and most cars in my life were front engine rear drive. Had to make do with a 4 cylinder soundtrack though! Thanks for vicarious thrills Henry

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

This is truly an icon. Value will keep going up. Beautiful.

[@CoolCoyote]

Introduced in 2005, the Ferrari Superamerica was a convertible version of the 575M Maranello; it featured an electrochromic glass panel roof which rotated 180° at the rear to lie flat over the boot taking 60 seconds for operation. Patented Revocromico the roof incorporates a carbon-fiber structure that is hinged on the single axis with a luggage compartment lid, allowing access to the latter even with an open roof. The roof was manufactured in collaboration with French glass specialist Saint Gobain.

[@luisag763]

One of the most beautiful Ferrari!

[@pezzonovante888]

Love to see videos of these older cars. So much more interesting than the modern stuff.

[@Das_Ginger]

I think the 550 may be peak Ferrari. Just enough tech to make it plenty capable, but understated and much simpler than the modern cars. The clean wheel, analog dash, smallish rims/tires, low hood line, and gated shifter all create the perfect blend of heritage and performance.

[@WolfsburgSlim]

550s have aged so well. So classic

[@mabitselamaubane4097]

I am totally happy you’re still with us here.

[@konrad6995]

Still looking great after so many years

[@rexseven6907]

There is something special about the simplicity of sports cars from that era. Really both those eras. New cars are more appliances. I don't know if I'll ever really enjoy what new cars have become.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

The 550 has always been one of my absolute favorites!

[@Kamukix]

Still in my top 3 favorite Ferrari cars of all time. (F50, F355, and this beauty) It is such a perfect looking and balanced design of a car. Absolutely amazing 😍👌

[@SMlFFY85]

The interior is so much better than most of Ferrari's 21st century offerings.

[@paris2993]

U guys gave so much pleasure all those years. U were the Pininferina of utube auto vlogs . Comeback if u can......❤

[@phillipmitchell5879]

Beautiful. Perhaps the epitome of a GT. I believe the 550 was the last V-12 Ferrari that one could get w/ manual transmission - what a delight!

[@institutmorningkiss]

The rare 599 manual was the last manual V12 Ferrari. Hence they are fevorciously expensive...

[@fritz_rides6298]

I used to have a 550 as a 1:18 Model and stuffed small action figures and toy luggage into it and played "roadtrip". I've idolised this car so much that today i probably would be afraid of driving it because of that never-meet-your-heroes-effect.

[@ratankevinpeter3794]

Love the high revving v12 on this bad boy

[@GordonJones88]

Thanks and goodbye Carfection.

[@Mitsume.63]

that clicky sound from gear shift is goat.

[@longtailgt]

I still think that even after 25+ years, this is the most beautiful modern GT Ferrari ever made. The next closest ones are the 456 and 612.

[@jafu745]

Such a different design language to today's offering. Simplicity and elegance inside and out in a way they cannot match today.

[@Gorbyrev]

Can't help noticing Harry let you drive his Zonda but not his Barchetta! Cracking video.

[@ole-martinlundefaret5876]

Was an auto journalist a long time ago and was in Maranello and tested the 575 GTB, 612 Scaglietti, 430 and 430 Spider. Was underwhelmed with the 575, maybe too high expectations? And maybe I was too immature? Was categorically against open cars for obvious reasons, but had to admit that it was the 430 Spider that overwhelmed me. Later I tested the 599, and absolutely loved it. Had enough power, drove great, and I actually loved the M5-esque gearbox. Thanks for great content :)

[@CTFlyer7]

I hate the modern world. I loved this channel.

[@RayMelville]

The 550 is the best kept secret in Ferrari ownership. A lot of people have been throwing lots of money on the f355 and lately the 348 but the 550 is where it’s at.

[@LaudaMaestro]

Surprised at Henry’s thoughts on the design but, it is the department people disagree on the most in cars. I think it is one of the best looking Ferraris ever.

[@chesspiece81]

Ferrari has certainly perfected making items of lust for the masses over their existence. I didn't realize until today that this was the end of the line for Carfection. The end of the video wasn't a 10 year anniversary screen it was a in memory of. I hated to hear this bit I hope the talent goes on and continues doing what they were so good at on this channel.

[@LoveMyZJ]

I'm surprised how long it's taking for these cars to really rise in value...same with the Diablo. The sound of that gated shifter...*chef's kiss*

[@RedC220]

I wanted one of these for 20 years. Or a 575. I still love the design, it's timeless. When I eventually arrived in a position to own one I couldn't find anything decent. I drove quite a few 575's and they all drove different, I then tried a 550 and it was an absolute dog. Low mileage, big money but clearly unhealthy. In the end I bought an FF which I'm delighted with. But I still love these a great deal, I was in my mid 20's when they were released and this car was the turning point for Ferrari, everything before these were delicate toys with impractical service schedules. The 550 could be worked on with evertyhing in situ, it was designed to be used. Yet here's Henry driving a 10,000 mile example that's probably 25 years old. That's kind of sad. (I daily drive my FF).

[@simonbussey7530]

It's so sad that a channel of this production value and quality fails, when there's so much rubbish on KZbin that gets millions of views.

[@primozkrajcar4144]

I miss you guys! The best car channel on the youtube for me!

[@diethersantos6404]

I saw this one for the first time on the public road while we are going to the museum and this car just came outta nowhere and wow this is my first time seeing a Ferrari 550 in 2000s

[@captainofiron]

I had always loved the Daytona and growing up I had a poster of the Daytona on one wall, and when the 550 came out when I was in college, I fell for it immediately. Now that you mention the design similarities or homages if you will, I totally see its heritage and what they were thinking, great video

[@matthewlange8616]

My credit card certainly does believe that the Daytona has a 128-liter tank :( Great video, I love the 550 which I always said was my favourite modern Ferrari, except now that the newest are over 20 years old it isn't really modern anymore!!

[@johnsim3722]

Surprised Henry hadn't tried a 550 before! Wonder what other cars as good as this one he's missed out on?

[@richardsmith9509]

Henry, it is an absolute BEAUTY.......simply gorgeous

[@casey2732]

Ferraris V12 GT cars were always in another league. I prefer 575 but hey... It still looks so damn GORGEOUS!!!!

[@mattdedasc]

I love the gear change sound

[@derrickallen2054]

I've said it before but will say it again, Henry, I am extremely envious of your job. You're a lucky dude. Great review btw 💪🏻

[@telemaster]

My fav presenter reviews my fav car from childhood for carfection’s last vid? Wish I could like it twice. Good luck with the new endeavours, mate 🍻

[@crsantin]

If I had the money this is my daily vehicle with an SUV for ugly weather days. Such a beautiful classy vehicle. Very understated.

[@lavidawithjoey]

Was this the end of Carfection! Worried we haven't seen any updates in months.

[@simmyt10]

My ideal driving experience summed up by Mr Catchpole to a T,front mid layout for agility and perfect turn in feathering away through rotation from the rwd with a gentle but charismatic v12 in a car that shrinks and sheds its weight. 🤗🤗

[@simmyt10]

@Carfection another bot 👆

[@0HOON0]

My God the styling on this Ferrari is aging well. Everything just feels perfectly proportioned.

[@michaelsummerell8618]

Seems like Carfection videos are becoming a lot fewer these days - which is a real shame as they're the best on KZbin. Still, good to see a new, especially with Henry at the wheel.

[@jryalls]

Looks like the company has dissolved if you look on companies house.

[@disturbed250]

Catchpole and a 550..perfect dinner time viewing

[@F1Kamel_1992]

The 550 Maranello is an absolute modern classic. 😍💖💯👍

[@spencerleeb]

One of the best looking cars ever imo

[@apancher]

What a lovely review of a car I've loved for a long time. I really enjoyed the comparison to the F40, which is and always will be the top of my list. In a perfect world, a blue 550 would be parked next to an F40 in my garage.

[@VK6AB-]

Great content put together by a range of excellent presenters. Hopefully those involved will move on to bigger and better things. Vale.

[@OctavChelaru]

Brilliant videos, hope you start posting again. ❤

[@xevan_knight_official]

The 550 maranello is one of the my favourite Ferraris and it and the rest of the ones I like always get slept on. My favourite Ferraris are: 550 Maranello 575M 599 GTO F50 (this car gets beaten on so badly. They don't acknowledge it enough)

[@mx19idlewilder]

Lovely. Just lovely.

[@mortierautomotive]

My dream car, thanks for the review!

[@darticulate8751]

Smart looking car , love the station wagon iteration of it too! Rare mind!

[@yonypanofsky2763]

The nostril in the bonnet is one of my favorite parts...btw

[@darkblueturbo]

Not a Ferrari fan in any way. But I have always ADORED the 550. I would LOVE to drive and own one.

[@hemantpatel2215]

The most beautiful Ferrari ever.Please book a appointment with Specsavers

[@markscars1069]

Owned one for a year. It was an expensive 12 months (insurance alone was £4k) but my goodness, was it memorable.