Ferrari F40 - 10 years & 20,000 miles | John McGurk

We spent a day with John McGurk and his personal pride and joy he spent years aspiring to own, the legendary Ferrari F40!
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[@inbloom08]

"If I sell it, what am I gonna buy then? " This bloke bloody deserves this thing.

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks mate, all the best.

[@scd]

He’s bang on! Seriously what could replace a 40???

[@BLACKTHUMB01]

F40 LM GTE

[@ukwan]

I don't actually think there is anything to replace an F40 with is there? I mean there just isn't.

[@hatakashi1900]

I can feel exactly how he feels, I feel exactly the same towards my priced car, but of course my one is only a Lancer Evo. Not on par with F40, F40 is simply THE Legend

[@aris1956]

I'm so proud of this car, of this masterpiece built by an engineer (Nicola Materazzi) from my city and my friend. Greetings from Italy !

[@scd]

Greetings! Thanks for watching

[@McGurkCars]

Nicola Materazzi, a genius, my hero! Say "Hello" for me please.

[@captainrex9016]

“Gone and remortgaged the house” bloody brave doing that and having to tell your wife 😂

[@McGurkCars]

She's a very understanding lady ;-)

[@scd]

A bit of man maths and bingo 😂😂👏

[@TheSnookerGym]

@@McGurkCars bit like a client of mine in Australia whose wife turned up one day to find a full sized snooker table in their (former) living room!

[@wrxzboost]

it will probably appreciate better than the house ;) wifes a keeper

[@McGurkCars]

@@wrxzboost Yes she is

[@DarrenAMSPorsche]

Thank you for actually driving it and letting us into the world of ownership

[@leoedward7363]

If anyone deserves an F40 it’s this guy 👍🏻

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks Leo!

[@nitrorory]

That’s the car. The ultimate for me.

[@retrorewind6042]

Literally this thing comes to mind when people use the term „car“. I saw one in person a few months ago and i was in total awe

[@inmortal131]

Same.

[@leelifeson9150]

Ferrari nailed it with this car it’s an icon .

[@scd]

It sure is!

[@ShinKen1975]

Not Ferrari, just Ing. Materazzi.

[@haiderishtiaq6010]

that one dislike is from this guys wife

[@scd]

😂😂😂

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Haider Ishtiaq 😆

[@professeurslow6471]

The five others dislike are from Venturi GT400 fans

[@McGurkCars]

Nah, she loves the car!

[@kbishop94]

@@professeurslow6471 No, they're all hers. She just has 5 other KZbin accounts.

[@itslukkeee]

This was awesome, such a down to earth bloke. What a machine, one of the best sounding F40's I've heard

[@McGurkCars]

Glad you liked it.

[@you9111able]

How does this channel only have 170k subs, it deserves millions!!

[@kiranm25x]

Thank you John, for not making this a sitting garage queen for all those 10years! :)

[@McGurkCars]

Life's too short and I'm too lucky! Thanks Kiran.

[@BOKtober]

Who says turbo cars can’t sound good, this thing sounds amazing

[@scd]

Only modern turbo cars have zero personality or drama it seems

[@theanimelibarian7881]

@@scd yeah not sure what there doing koenigsegg sounds good though

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

You just gotta take them cats out. Modern fuel economy standards are the issue.

[@kells77]

Who said they didn’t Turbo drama is life for me

[@SuperFuckABitch69]

An Italian v8 and a Japanese 4 or 6 cylinder sound completely different for reasons going way beyond a turbo. The main thing is the size of the cylinders and the angle of the V (if applicable)

[@rogerkastoun3143]

What an amazing car! I wish i could afford it! Definitely on my bucket list to drive one

[@angrybird32495]

This is easily my favourite car in the world. When I was a small child I had several Hot Wheels F40s. As an adult who has since donated all such toys to secondhand stores, I wish I kept those Hot Wheels F40s, they would’ve looked great on my desk!

[@davidboyd6523]

Thats the one car that every time the garage door opens it takes your breath away! The design and look will never get old! Plus price for these will only go up!

[@scd]

Very true David! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@fastcrazy2555]

Shout out to this guy. No matter how expensive your car is, the road is always the place your car should be

[@McGurkCars]

Thank you! Totally agree.

[@scd]

You know it ✌️

[@bbmas1930]

The Ferrari techs must nearly cry when they get a look at the ECU's in these things at service time and see that what most of them have done is just idle their way to car shows. Thank god the thing gets driven by an enthusiast who appreciates what he's got underneath him. Good to see. I was just a kid at the Sydney motor show when these came out. My uncle who took us bought us a scale model each. He also took us to watch qualifying at Bathurst when the Sierras were tearing it up. And so began my turbo problem...

[@scd]

So true! Sad fact is most wont have been driven and certainly not be in such enthusiastic ownership. Thanks for watching and sharing your story

[@rogeeeferrari]

The F40 doesn't have an OBD port, so no looking at the ECU, other than that, what you are saying is true with a few exceptions. We had a customer who had us build a race engine for his F40, he raced it in a Nevada event on Highway 95. He won the 1 mile sprint race against stiff competition, a Lola race car was second. I'll never forget test driving that car !

[@Golfnutter]

Great film, well made and authentic - I had a 360 CS, which was very special and got offered an F40 for 150k GBP. When I heard it needed a 30k GBP service I didn't have your balls to take it on. Massive regret, it was my dream car and still is...

[@MichaelBoyens]

The production quality of this whole channel is amazing! 100x better than anyone else for raw engagement, and putting you behind the wheel!

[@gentnextdoor]

This guy is just oozing passion, amazing interview. I know the F1 was a greater engineering achievement. But the F40 is the purest expression of 'Supercar' ever made. If aliens asked us to send them a supercar example, it would be an F40.

[@scd]

Thanks for watching buddy 🏁

[@bobbyp_jcw309]

I live locally to where that car is based so have been lucky enough to see it a few times on the road. Alway gives me goosebumps when it drives past, dream car right there 🤙

[@scd]

Ah awesome! Would love to have a local F40! Now you know it’s at the best possible home 🙏

[@McGurkCars]

Make sure you wave and say Hi!

[@ianhoneyfield9130]

You passed me the other day going towards Wellesbourne sounded awesome, a lot better than my 50cc Lambretta that was struggling to get up the hill.

[@bobbyp_jcw309]

Ian Honeyfield oh awesome, cheers mate. Res delete has transformed the sound of the car 😏

[@bobbyp_jcw309]

McGurk Performance Cars will do for sure 🤙

[@TheRealCoyote]

What a beast! There are very few cars as legendary as an F40, end of the analog era. I can fully relate to the fear/respect aspect of driving one. Those endless flames at about 10:40! Epic!

[@DMBVR4]

F50 was also analog. CGT in the mid-2000s were all analog too... which was the last true end of the era.

[@TheRealCoyote]

@@DMBVR4 F50 has adaptive dampers so doesn't count in my book. Great car though.

[@rosettedsouza7265]

Drove one in Kuwait after the Gulf War, brilliant and privileged to have done so. Marvellous vehicle......

[@airthrowDBT]

How'd you manage that if you don't mind my asking? Made a rich friend?

[@gabethomas8123]

Some of the best content with an f40! And I’ve seen pretty much everything KZbin has to offer.

[@scd]

Kind of you to say so! We love a 40

[@migaeldannhauser]

If you liked this one, I'd also recommend checking out the one Cars.co.za did a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5yuiZ1uarWMjbc

[@porsche911235]

6 years ago Chris harris tracked an F50 & an F40 having a little chat with Mark Hales. IMO it's one of the best content about an F40.

[@cliftonjackson441]

That exhaust is amazing 👏 👏 👏

[@scd]

It’s a beauty isn’t it!

[@VisionWells]

Another outstanding production & driver/car showcase!

[@scd]

Kind of you to say so. Thanks for watching

[@bradcarpenter1881]

So amazing that he's not afraid to drive it! He's more concerned with enjoying it vs keeping the miles down for resale, even though this gains in value 100000x more than the miles he's acquired

[@scd]

Agreed! It’s better off for being driven 👏👏

[@virgilrytaar9083]

Best film on the F40 I've ever seen. 10/10. I will own one at some point. I was on the correct trajectory about 20 years ago but I hit a stumbling block in the shape of a 924 Carrera GTS. Lost a load of cash and then the business went under. Still got a nice collection, but it adds up to 50k!

[@scd]

Why thank you! High praise. Keep enjoying your cars 🙌

[@rode5927]

among all F40´s Videos this one has the Best Sound and Audio Ever!!! @ 1:00 to 1:08, 3:45 to 3:53 and 4:05 to 4:10! How many here got the chills and watched it again and again and ... again??? I had the priviledge a few times to be at the passenger side in a yellow one in Friuli Region, Northern Italy. I have clicked the Like Nr. 3000 of your video ;)!!!

[@prodrivebrasil]

The most spectacular car ever made!

[@trentmcgee9186]

How can anyone not "like" this video. It's great! 😃

[@fenix2k1]

I love seeing people who actually drive these cars rather than lock them away for investment. There is one local to me and seeing it out driving just fills me with joy. I remember it launching in 1987 and at 9 years old nagging both my parents to take me to the Motor Show at Earls Court just to see it in person. I was not disappointed. Will always be the top of my lottery win garage list.

[@daveclark1155]

I first saw the F40 in 1987 when I was 7 years old and was blown away by it. I'm now 41 and I'm still blown away by it. The only Ferrari I would buy (if I had the money).

[@MarcSob22]

The best car ever made!!

[@aaron0288]

This is one of the best car videos I’ve seen on KZbin since... well since KZbin began. What a great guy and an absolute dream car. Best sounding one I’ve heard and there is just nothing that looks as good in the flesh. This and an orange McLaren F1 LM would be my dream garage.

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks for your comments, really appreciate it.

[@scd]

High praise indeed! Thank you buddy

[@TheSnookerGym]

Fantastic video Adam... very good production values and John is a great subject and orator.

[@scd]

Thanks Nic 🙏

[@Gerryb92]

Thanks for making this video 👏🏻 What a stunning car

[@scd]

It’s our pleasure but glad you enjoyed it 🙏🙏

[@rocketn8]

Definitely one of the best F40 videos I've seen. Nicely done ✌️

[@scd]

Why thank you buddy 🙌

[@cuthberter]

the best SCD video yet.

[@scd]

High praise indeed! 🙏🙏

[@Pranav19k94]

This guy is good. Just saw his XJ220 video and now this. Thanks for the videos

[@stefangrubesic2708]

Love his expression when he says "If I sold it what would I buy then"

[@richieduck67]

Thank you John you are a true legend!

[@scd]

He truly is! Watching his passion in the interview was really quite moving!

[@ferrari575guru]

Absolutely love how he described driving it like riding his motorbike and the feeling like he “got away with that” at the end of the drive.

[@TahoeKing]

Best supercar in the world! It is and will always be!

[@scd]

I think you’re right!

[@gavinBsussex]

McLaren F1 wins it for me...... just

[@donaljamescaddye3805]

Well done John! At least you take yours out and let people see it and appreciate ! What a great move to just land home with it - Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission ! You show the difference between an investor and a true enthusiast!!

[@detailrouge6230]

Enjoyed that, great interview 🚗👍

[@scd]

Thanks for watching

[@adamkhan5274]

Brilliant vid 👍

[@davidallen7977]

Brilliant vid.....loved it.

[@scd]

Thanks for tuning in ✌️

[@mbangs81]

Great vid, thanks to all involved.

[@scd]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@tahustvedt]

Everyone else: "Handles great" This guy: "Scariest thing ever"

[@scd]

😅😂

[@carlosjon1692]

My best top ferrari cars 👍👍👍

[@brandoncooper7432]

Before the McLaren F1, there was the F40. It didn't do close to the F1s top speed, but it didn't have to. This will always be my dream Ferrari ❤ 😍

[@scd]

It’s the one !!!

[@weaponisedpotato7352]

My favourite car of all time. Really great video too. I've never seen one in real life but hopefully I do one day.

[@stevewassy]

Lovely car my fav Ferrari of all time .

[@scd]

Ours too!

[@luxgtcarsjamesmowforth4135]

You're a VERY LUCKY BOY......I remember driving Alain Prosts F40 when I was at Stratstone Ferrari and was ABSOLUTLEY blown away......ENJOY MY FRIEND😎

[@scd]

Awesome! Cool story. He is but the best bit is he knows he is and is so grateful to own it!

[@McGurkCars]

Hope you're well mate!

[@5thgearouttahere]

Another top vid guys 👍 Proper supercar, properly driven 🏁🏁

[@scd]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@farnum3297]

2000 miles per year? not really.

[@jasonzona3386]

There’s a blast from the past Graypaul’s in Loughborough. Love the F40 an engineering masterpiece of its time. Great video.

[@777jones]

Thanks for sharing your car with us. Well worth seeing and hearing.

[@myou6675]

Love it, there’s one locally just outside Belfast but it’s a rare sight on the roads. Great video and great owner!

[@ColonelJohnmatrix1000]

The F40 and F1 are the ultimate.

[@weemt07biker74]

My all time fave supercar, nothing will ever match that.

[@espaudio]

Awesome video, nice to see a great machine being used as it was intended. Thanks!

[@scd]

Thanks for watching 🙌

[@philiphughes7964]

Great video. Still an amazing car. Having driven one everything you have said is so true. Cheers

[@danielorabona8724]

What a car and what an owner

[@cliftonjackson441]

Omg that vhs effect was giving me a headache lol. Great video and beautiful car. F40 is a work of art

[@5thgearouttahere]

Being old enough to remember VHS is what gives me headaches!😁

[@cliftonjackson441]

@@5thgearouttahere omg so true 🤣

[@scd]

5thgearouttahere haha

[@scd]

Just going for the retro feel 😉

[@65suekennedy]

Great, informative video. Lovely to see how much John appreciates and respects his F40. Definitely a wrench when the time comes sell it. Too much love gone into it. 😊

[@scd]

You know it Sue. Truly passionate and so genuine. Still gets the buzz even after 10 years with it.

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks Sue.

[@SShorsepower]

Excellent video!

[@MrWillowpig]

Just beautiful

[@scd]

Isn’t it just 🙏

[@Smile-uwokeup-2day]

Wow let me just thank you for sharing your experiences with this super legendary F40 car here wow. I so remember this car when it came on da seen in my younger days . Money car garage did a rebuild on one of these cars . This one here is amazing n ya story is priceless so thanks again

[@uptodatenate5558]

So glad i found this channel, the content is so unique! Well done

[@scd]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you along.

[@joemyers2786]

Great video, great car and great guy!

[@royd72]

Absolutely love that intro with the filter, looks so good 👏👏👏

[@scd]

Thanks mate! Retro goodness 🙌

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I just subscribed...fantastic content! Very well filmed & edited, so professional! 🙂👍

[@scd]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

Great story great video work

[@scd]

It really is! Nice to find an owner who’s so willing to talk so openly about the ownership experience

Beautiful car and work done here ! Its slides that much because of old tires... They were made in week 14 - 2012 :)

[@scd]

😅😅

[@dagnut]

This is great content from a real enthusiast.

[@Seikers]

those flames tho

[@scd]

Naughty right?

[@JustDriveFlatOut]

Insane content 😍

[@scd]

🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching

[@sutats]

*This is a monumental video of a past Ferrari worker who actually got around to owning one of the franchise's hero cars.*

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

This video was incredibly entertaining, well shot and John seems like a really cool petrol head

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it.

[@jahangirhussain9701]

Great video 👍

[@scd]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@robertl2856]

Just love the honesty about your amazing car, happy driving

[@scd]

It’s the best isn’t it? 🙏

[@t.4684]

When I moved to NW London 10 years ago, I saw an F40 driven by a Sikh guy and 10years on in 2020, I saw the same guy using his F40 in chiswick last week with a big cardboard box in the passenger seat? And between 2010 & 2020, I've seen him a couple of times on the Great west rd and in Norwood green garage, southall. Still looks Awesome, sounds good too.

[@carholic5776]

This is a story that doesn't get much better for a car guy. He probably paid half a mil for the car when he bought it 10 years ago, now it's worth 3 mil and he drives it! What a story, what a relationship with man and his machine......... "Honey I remortgaged the house but I think I made the right decision"😆

[@scd]

Well summarised! So very true. It’s a feel good film this one right ✌️

[@Omar-fd6yc]

This is a dream car

[@krisi.2011]

Love that tune at the end

[@sonnyjamescrocketts4822]

Brilliant vid, I've seen this car and met John, top car and guy

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Thank you John McGurk!

[@scd]

Great guy isn’t he!

[@McGurkCars]

All the best Michael.

[@palmergeddon]

SCD's best video to date, thank you for sharing John.

[@McGurkCars]

It was great fun, thanks for your comment. All the best.

[@scd]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@judebeaven9822]

So dreamy

[@coreykononchuk]

Keep it forever John!!! I know I would if I could own an F40!

[@McGurkCars]

Good advice Corey!

[@rogeeeferrari]

Love the way you so accurately describe driving the car as "point and shoot" so true, lots of throttle control required when driving twisty roads. Was wondering what, if any, problems you've had with your F40 ? Some bell housings like to start gassing and results in clutch hydraulic failure, also the Weber fuel regulators fail over time and now are impossible to find. We have also had fuel tanks filled with debris from the materials that hold the fuel pumps disintegrating. Great video that brings back happy memories...

[@McGurkCars]

She's been pretty good to me. Fuel pumps failed and I had an electrical problem but that aside all good. I service it myself so every winter we stip the car and go over everything. I look after it as best I can, its all part of the journey for me. Best of luck to you.

[@logwind]

Fantastic.

[@karlsumner5594]

What a great video!

[@scd]

Thank you 🙏

[@martinboulden3540]

Great video. Love the gloves !

[@scd]

Thanks for watching 👏

[@TheHua89]

Good for you! I'm glad you're out there driving and enjoying it. To many awesome cars just sit and gather dust.

[@McGurkCars]

Thank you!

[@akarilotube]

Live the dream man, happy for you.

[@tiborplaysdrums4800]

Well Mr McGurk, just fantastic!

[@McGurkCars]

Hey Tibor!

[@SwTcScarlet]

Amazing John, would love to own an F40 one day but unfortunately I will never earn that kind of money. I'm glad that people like you actually make the most of it though which is fantastic. Keep on enjoying!

[@McGurkCars]

Thanks Matt, really kind. Anytime you're passing call in and take a look.

[@ColonelJohnmatrix1000]

Beautiful video