My Ferrari 458 Speciale - The Car I Regret Selling The Most!

This is the story of my Ferrari 458 Speciale, the car that I regret selling the most, but not necessarily for the reasons you may first think! The Ferrari 458 Special is a near 600hp mid-engined V8 Supercar that became the last naturally aspirated V8 that Ferrari would ever make! Not only was the Speciale a fantastic drivers car but it will also go down in supercar history as a poignant moment in Ferrari's story and it is a car that became one of my personal all time favourite cars...
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[@mattrgee]

My Ferrari 458 Speciale - The Car I Regret Selling The Most! - Twice.

[@Choomphol]

Price went up skyrocketed 😂

[@impossibleyes]

Missing the 458 on the channel a lot. Well said, "It's the memories you take with you not the car". Let's hope that the adventure with F12 TDF will begin soon.

[@Hugo_WP]

Vinayak Ingavale I was thinking the same.. what a great car

[@MrJWW]

The trip up the volcano in Sicily was pretty epic 🤩

[@impossibleyes]

@@MrJWW indeed

[@daveputtock1329]

@@MrJWW Was defiantly epic! Watched that video a few times. Be great to see the TDF flat out somewhere new when possible!

[@lukesavage4537]

Content like this getting me through lockdown.

[@jamespugh]

Sam on point with seen through glass also

[@isaacbareham3520]

@@exnihilonihilfit6316 Correct me if I'm wrong but lockdown is what the government is calling our situation is it not? So maybe the person who left that comment is just... I don't know... using the correct term?

[@bradleybevis9996]

2009 M6 V10....what a sound.. miss it everyday

[@BrawnyPony]

i sold my f10 m5 with a manual. i got a gt4 in manual to compensate for it later. good upgrade.

[@DidierPeroni]

@@PixelVogue does it cost a lot to keep going...?

[@JohnCastro]

My 2006 M5 was my first car, I remember being in elementary school watching the top gear episode with it and deciding that’s the car I wanted, and thanks to depreciation I was able to pick one up a few weeks after I got my license. Unfortunately it spun a rod bearing about a month ago, but damn I know I’ll never stop missing that car

[@PhilippKlamer]

PixelVogue you know That the F10 M5 has two Turbochargers Right?

[@carycoller3140]

Garbage engine.

[@al8161]

It is a cracking car A friend bought one from Germany, brought it back to Spain I remember it was still on temporary plates and we went out with another friend's 997.2 manual turbo cab It was a great day, sunny, the sound of the cars

[@joancasals4365]

does he still have it? (and enjoying it?)

[@daysofseptember]

Might be a stretch and it be too personal but man I’d kill to hear a behind the scenes of your wedding. Seems like a car enthusiasts dream!

[@MrJWW]

One of the few days I took off filming 🤓

[@daysofseptember]

Mr JWW well deserved!

[@nightshifted]

“Use your car. Activate life.” Well said.

[@tuckerdoud3690]

This was one of my favorite cars you’ve ever owned. Miss seeing it on the channel. But I also love what selling it allowed you to do. NVN London is an amazing company and I’m blown away how you got it started, how it’s grown and how high quality it all is.

[@josefranciscoramirez4438]

One of your best videos and your not even driving, congratulations man, this channel is without a doubt the best in his kind🔝🔝🔝

[@MrJWW]

Thanks José!

[@BullrockMcHammergeil]

Well you sold two of them, so that's a double whammy of regret.

[@jamesverdon1966]

I remember when NVN was announced, and you said the Speciale was going, I was so gutted! The TDF and Speciale are just the ultimate pair! Keep a look out for the exact Speciale, you might be able to buy her back :)

[@S100FAN]

Best colour for a Speciale imo. Loved this car when you brought it onto the channel, tho your 675LT will always be the one for me. Would love to see a video where you run through all the cars you have owned and whats on the driveway at the moment. Keep smashing it James

[@targaflorio3239]

Terrific video. Amazing memories in the 458 Speciale. New ones in your F12 TDF. Including that epic trip to the actual Targa Florio in Sicily. Doesn’t get much more special than that IMO. Living the Dream.

[@박성환-m9c]

I strongly agreed with you. I just sold my porsche because my business went down. Actually, because of crazy president Moon Jae in. I miss my porsche a lot. I lived with him for four yrs. I will buy again someday.

[@NSX.R]

*NA2 NSX-R* I'm a small-time collector lucky enough to own two of them and will never let go of either till the day that I die. It was never the fastest car but it certainly stirs up the most emotion in me every time I turn on the ignition. Every car enthusiast has that one car that triggered him/her into loving cars and the NSX was the one that did it for me ever since its debut in 1990. Back then I was still a kid nowhere near old enough to obtain a driver's license and have had posters of the NSX all over my bedroom wall. I still remember the days when I bought my 1st NSX, 1st NSX-R and 2nd NSX-R as if they were yesterday.

[@Maranello261]

You’ll be glad to know James, when I saw it in Statstones in Wilmslow a little while ago, it still looked incredible. Haha!! That colour really pops. The interior was actually stunning. Hope you and your family are all well and keeping as safe as possible.

[@kizzlepicz]

Remember seeing this car at goodwood and the camera doesn’t do this colour justice such a lovely deep red

[@DiscoR53]

The car I miss the most is my second car but it was the first car I bought by myself. It was a Canary yellow Mazda RX-2 and yes it’s the memories that made me like that car, so many stories.

[@dominikn.5940]

I´ve followed you channel since the start and i am just blown away of the quality and energy put into your videos - it is on the level of Top Gear, Grand Tour etc. I really appreciate your honest and humble but als energetic way of doing things. You deserve the success of your channel - you teamed up with Sam and the others is the new "Top Gear" for me. Keep doing that! Greetings from Stuttgart, Germany - the home of Mercedes & Porsche :)

[@ghanibouakaz7748]

It was litteraly "SPECIALE" in every way ❤️

[@Zed_Zone]

My old..... Mazda 2!! It was actually a 2nd car for the wife but I ended up driving it more than her... Around town it was just a pleasure. So nippy and agile I just loved it. I was gutted the missus had to change it for something bigger when the kids came along. Since I have driven and owned some amazing cars but I have never regretted selling any like that 2009 Mazda 2!!

[@artesano58]

I had a 14/15 BMW M235i that I bought after I had a great loss in my family and I said “fu** it no need to save money, I can be dead tomorrow” so I bought the car and started to travel a lot, do road trips, go to beaches and mountains, just drive it everywhere and at one of those trips I met the woman that is now my wife. We started a family together, we got a home and unfortunately I had to sell the car because of that but the memories that I have and how happy I am because of that car, in a way, are forever in my mind.

[@ChrisK-bu3gw]

It may sounds silly but when I was a little child we had a VW Jetta 2 and at that time it was a normal car for me but nowadays I'm realizing how special it was due to the things I experienced with it. But that's the point with car lovers: We all love cars and the experiences we had with them. Some love a Ferrari 458 speciale and other a VW Jetta 2.

[@MarvinM67]

Same here with the Passat B5.5. It was my dream car when I was around 10-11 years old. 😁

[@davpkav1]

A 458 (Spider) is the best modern car I have driven, not a Speciale however....but it was sublime and the noise of that V8 just behind my head was sublime.....Lots of cars that I have sold that I have (kind of) regretted selling.....especially my 1983 mid engined 5 Turbo #1099. But I will never sell my E30 M3, apart from all the blood sweat and tears that have gone into it over the years.......as you have said......way too many amazing memories.....taking all around Europe visiting lots of circuits and driving on the Nurburgring etc etc etc.....plus many more amazing times. And yes, looking forward to the end of quarantine....!!!

[@ScottLewis123]

My 2010 Audi S4, in it's OEM+ state pretty much right before the Mechatronic unit started to fail (at 100k miles) and I bailed out of the car. It was the pefect (to me) one car garage. Big enough to haul the family and luggage round in comfort, whilst having plenty of power for the UK roads (440bhp) and nimble enough to throw about and have fun with. I did 12k miles in the first 6 months of ownership, touring Scotland every weekend. It then led me to meet some of my now best friends on a road trip. There were then many more road trips up and down the country, my favorite being the trip to Skyfall. We went to Porsche in the Glen in the moring, then on that finishing my buddy and me took our cars (he had a Cayman S) up from Glasgow towards Glencoe. The scenery, the cars, the roads, what a day! Even the inestation of miges when we got there couldn't dampen it. We go the classic photos, and then returned to Aberdeenshire, they're still on background rotation now. I have so many fond memories of being in that car, hearing the supercharger and feeling the bost building all the way to red line, shifting, getting the DSG pop from the modified back boxes and going for it again through the next gear. It just egged you on every time you changed up (to the pint it did et me in trouble once, but the Policeman was very nice about it). Now I have an F30 330d, and let me tell you, it's no fun. It may not have been a Ferrari or somethin exotic like that, but my experience says it doesn't need to be. Sometimes you're in the right car, sometimes you're in the wrong car, but how you view that car is often down to the exericences you have in it. I wouldn't know the people I know, or have the job I have without that S4. So, Ferrari, Nissan, BMW, Ford, whatever it is, get out (after lockdown) and make some memories, drive some epic roads (there's plenty of them in this country) and see what memories you can make with your car. If there's noting there, try again when you change it out. I never thought I'd have so much fun and have so many memories in that S4 - which is essentially just a fast family car. Also, look outside of the normal for a car, I was single and mid 20's when I basically bought a fast famly car. I had no need for a car that big - but it was the right car at the right time. Essay over, have fun everyone, and thanks for all the content Mr JWW!

[@Erowens98]

This, and the 430 scuderia are probably the only ferraris i've ever really, badly wanted. 100% agree. Go out there, and use it. I've road tripped my '07 350z to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, italy, sweden and norway over the passed few years. And while i've driven cars that where faster, better looking, and more expensive, nothing makes me smile like my Z. I love it because of the memories I've made in it. Barring some horrific accident, that car will be with me 'til the day I die.

[@rhysatkinson5743]

James we need a garage update man! lost track of what you own these days

[@SinghM3]

Don't regret selling any car but this past November I purchased my very first car with my own money a dream car actually, 2013 e92 m3 competition. Already have amazing memories with the car, canyon runs car meets, and just cruising down pacific coast highway. The goal is to never sell the car but to add to the garage, a gt3rs would be ideal.

[@jac1799]

I had a 1997 Ford Fiesta, no power steering, no ABS, not even a rev counter, everything was manual and felt so connected. There's just something special about a car that is so analogue, it feels like an extension of your own body. It did struggle with hills though... ;)

[@drako_1343]

Bit of an old car, but a 1995 Honda Del Sol it was a base model with no electronic assists and it was the first car I learned to drive stick in, I also would wrench on it all the time and I really got to understand how it worked by doing all the maintenance on it myself, it was also my High school dream car that was then gifted to me by my parents for my graduation; still miss that car wish I could have done more with it.

[@kirk911constantine]

I had a VW GTI VR6 with a 2.8 Liter, 24 valve VR6. I LOVED to go through the gears on that thing. And while it wasn't as frenetic and sonorous as the V8 in the Speciale, I LOVED listening to that VR6 wail. I miss that car. Another reason why it's still a little sad you can't get the VR6 in a Golf R. I get why, but still...

[@MrATX-gl7nd]

Great video, love seeing footage of the Speciale again! As someone who spends a lot of time around collector vehicles, 13:50 is the most important message for people to hear!

[@AK-mv8jf]

JWW you are one hell of a car enthusiast! The 458 Speciale has been truly on top of the list during every enthusiasts' debate on what Supercar to own if you ever had the chance to...

[@fifieuskadi]

“I had to sell my BMW 1M to buy my house” ... “I flew my Ferrari 458 Speciale to Dubai” 🧐🧐🤔 What the heck happened in between??? Married Paris Hilton?!

[@nathimachine]

Lol The 1M purchase was based on advice from the insurance company after he binned the 430 Scud

[@fifieuskadi]

Res Non Verba It changes everything!!!!!...NOT!!! 😂

[@jonesy-rh5fk]

We had a Merc E coupé, my profile pic funnily enough. Didn’t do anything really special with it, but it was simply the best car we’ve ever had, better than our current S Class. 60+ mpg, went like stink, ultra plush two piece seats, unbelievable motor car.

[@alawishes1733]

2008 BMW Z4, traveled across the US in it. It was the smoothest car even with the top down driving it at a blur.

[@justinisalexander]

I had the biggest smile when you were going around yas marina. You ascended into pure happiness and through the screen, I could see it.

[@iconiccafe7263]

Interesting to reflect and in 2005-2010 owned a 1972 (registered) Porsche 911RST (chassis No 049-) and a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT bought from the 2nd owners, both will all MOT’s and Service histories so perfect provenance whilst living in Dorset. Decided when moved to London in 2010 & whilst the Property has potentially increased more than these 2 cars, have deep regrets that no longer own or could ever afford to own these 2 1970’s nostalgic iconic cars now. Memories do remain so a huge thanks for the prompt

[@mmdiri2000]

Well, I might be a bit late to comment on this video which I really watched several times, but I am telling you that such videos never die or get old. I am currently enjoying the company of my manual stick, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Spyder in Dubai, and it is really giving me some memories to remember for a long time. Have a good one, dude :).

[@chrisbombino]

I remember a video where you showed off how the paint looked nearly orange in the high spots, and cherry red in the low spots of the car, and since then that’s been my favourite spec of a 458 Speciale

[@moneymoney733]

You have grown so much over the last couple of years... congratulations. You're so right about the memories that we take with us. Going for a drive right now.

[@garyhawkins9246]

Bought a Mk1 RS Focus when I was in the Army in Germany, got sent to a ski lodge for 6 months, when spring came driving that around the mountain roads will stay with me forever

[@sauloroberto91]

13:56 “Look at market right now, it’s on his ass” 😂😂😂 INVEST !!!

[@byrong1561]

Lol.. James casually describing Ferrari V8s as ".all wonderfully sounding, sonorous, atmospheric engines". Not many people use words like sonorous these days, but it sounds very apt. I suspect your excellent cinematography requires lots of planning and assistance, but I guess your great commentary is purely off the cuff. Both are top draw. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrJWW]

Thanks mate and you’d be right on both points 👍🏻

[@hanamichi686]

Brilliant message. Couldn't agree more. For me, it's the Honda S2000 for all the reasons you said but also it was just a great car and a classic in my opinion. People ask me all the time which my favourite was and I always come back to that one ... and I've had an Elise, Boxster Spyder, GT4, and now the 600LT. All great cars in their own right but the S2000 captures my heart. That said, the LT is starting to leave a mark for sure ...

[@petertsim13]

I’ve been going through some of the early videos from the start of the channel - really enjoyed it and seeing how far things have come. Keep up the amazing work 👍

[@MacheteK]

I still have a picture of your 458 speciale in Dubai on my desktop background

[@francoisg3500]

Nice comment

[@MrJWW]

Awesome 🥳

[@shaker31]

u right if u have car just enjoy it ( this is life ) and dont let in carage ...like people in dubai they use their supercars and they enjoy them

[@Templar7832]

Nearly sold my beloved Lamborghini, but then the stupid virus got in the way. There's no way of getting it back now as it's with them. but this vid has made me think hmm maybe I should keep it. Thanks James you're the best in the business! I don't watch any other car youtuber now. Acorns to your Oak :-)

[@CapoMata]

To me this is by far your best video. Don't get me wrong, I love to see the "action", but is the first time there were real feelings. And cars are all about feelings, otherwise buy a Prius. Loved it. Great work.

[@TannersTravels]

I love these sit down backstory videos. A 458 Hot Wheel is about as close as I’ll get to owning one - for now 😊

[@ElTurfStuff]

More, we want more! I thought about this and came up with several answers. My new favourite car was my old 1989 BMW 325i. It was a complete death trap around corners, and my friends refused to get back into it after a flying trip over a hump back bridge, but it was awesome.

[@samargupta4624]

Inna world where people are feeling bad about combustion engines being phased out by electric vehicles you video really points out what won't change and will always be the thing you will miss the most . It's the memories you have with your car. Electric or combustion or hybrid it's irrelevant in the end.👌

[@andrewdavis6226]

Great story James and what a car!! My ‘regret’ was selling a 1995 Porsche 993 - which I’d had for 5 years. Highlights include driving to Hockenheim with a mate to see the German GP and following an Aston and Merc SL at 150mph on the autobahn! Never missed a beat! Sold to buy our current house so no regrets really.

[@dariusGarage]

Manual 2010 Audi S4 Stage 2, practically rebuilt the car myself and drove it on countless road trips, track days, nights out with friends, a lot of firsts in that thing... If only I hadn't sold it...

[@brunodamota2459]

My goals have a house with this car garage : Aventador Sv Ferrari 458 Speciale Porsche 930 Turbo 3.3 convertible Daily : C 63 Amg S coupe

[@mohamedessam2906]

seems ideal and very much achievable, always chase your dream mate

[@julianpottermusic]

that 930 is perfection

[@bayzetgasanov8438]

For the price of the SV just think about Singer, I’m sure it would be much more rare and exclusive masterpiece of car building industry. No so fast as SV, certainly, but the interior is much more beautiful

[@brunodamota2459]

@@mohamedessam2906 Yes we don't know the future... but I want this really, my heart know why i want make my dreams...

[@brunodamota2459]

@@julianpottermusic Is perfection ,the Carrera Gt and 930 Turbo is perfection with the RS

[@avidgroup59]

2002 Holden Monaro 6spd with a LS2 swapped motor, such an awesome car, sold it after 5 years as I wanted to invest in and build my business. I feel your pain MrJWW!

[@nikhilpatel8466]

I love videos like this. The memories are the most important. Personally, I haven't owned a car...yet (I'm only 18😂), but I have driven quite a few cars in the last year and those memories are the most important. I really loved the Speciale and the content that came with it. To this day, that car is still my desktop wallpaper, mainly because of the journey you took us, the viewers, on with the car and the enjoyment you conveyed to us. Anyway, stay safe mate!

[@14rs2]

2003 Fiesta 1.6 2dr my first car First cars always have a place in the heart of any petrol head.

[@MrJWW]

Always! I went to look for mine recently and found it has been written off 😟

[@Chris_Touli]

Alfa Romeo Brera S (Speciale also!) I had 2! Both were involved in accidents and were written off! Too emotional to go back for a third one straight away! Some day in the future I’ll have another one to go on many adventures with and create many memories

[@la557]

This channel needs more subscribers. Seriously.

[@nycsox987]

Excellent video. This story telling aspect is why your channel will grow massively. Wouldn't a million subs by the end of the year be great :D Cheers.

[@skeleton6919]

My audi tt on the twisty roads between Dijon-Prenois racetrack and Lyon, in the footsteps of the Tour Auto 2019. Definitely great memories!

[@katman042]

I bought a 2017 Porsche 911 4S when it was released in the US in late March, 2016. I have driven it over 45,000 miles and have loved every one of those miles. I will never sell that car!

[@MrJWW]

Fantastic! 👍🏻

[@Superdada]

Kevin Katske Same here - but 2014. Guards Red. Such an amazing car I promised myself to never sell it.

[@LordPodlington]

The Speciale moment that stands out to me is when you had it out in the snow. Nothing quite says i drive my cars like throwing them around our wonderful salty British roads in the middle of winter.

[@jefruscione6214]

My Ferrari 458 Spider...loved that car, was Nero Daytona on the outside and was always a head-turner...it was the only car I ever parted with where I was emotional as it was loaded onto the trailer...but, I had to trade it to get the car that I have now and that I am building fun times with, a Ferrari 488 Pista.

[@hadiharoonk5673]

You, definitely, are the Michael Jordan of automotive storytelling. What an incredible story to tell dude. And the message you're trying to say at the end, there's no better way to put it than this. Can't agree more! Thank you for providing us with quality content as always. Hadi.

[@suckerz01520]

F80 M3. Drove it everyday, it was my dream car, lots of trips in it.

[@JT-qd6uc]

I'm sorry I haven't been a more loyal fan dude bc those circuit clips were amazing!

[@MrGB1999]

Would love to drive my (second) 360! First one was so bad I got a complete refund for it. Second one has given me 8 months of near continuous issues so far. The kind of issues that have left me stranded numerous times, cut all power numerous times, the latest issue being completely random, electric shock-like CELs and misfires. The car also leaks in epic proportions (for a car with only 2 doors), required a new clutch, and has eaten through various sensors, an alternator, stinks of petrol after a full up and has attempted to set fire to itself by burning through one of its heat shields. But yes, the idea of driving it sounds splendid! 😉👌 (and yes, I did get the second car PPId)

[@neilmiller6214]

I have a 458 italia , not the speciale yet but I agree, I bought it to drive it and retain it because it’s something special. Just balance your usage and it should not lose too much, providing you choose the right car ;). The last of the naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari’s sounded about right to me. Nice content thanks!

[@martinhonan9588]

Thank you Neil. I am looking to purchase one in the next year and I have the same philosophy. I plan to drive it enjoy the car thats what it's made for. Like everything else in moderation and balance. I am so glad I found your comment. Cheers!

[@Rx37Legacy]

Owned a Peugeot RCZ THP200 for 6 years that I today regret selling back in 2018. I didn't really have a reason for selling it other than "I wanted something new". I put 57k km on the clock, but today i kind of wish i did more special stuff with it, as I used it mostly as a daily driver.

[@drivenmad2089]

Sweet video again James! The opening scenes with the V8 in the background👌🏻

[@tunes4life]

No matter what reasons Seb and Paul had with regretting selling theirs... your experience would have always been the best by far! As your vlogging style is simply on a much higher level!

[@slcncr]

I guess it`s time to binge - watch the entire 458 Speciale Playlist again. Those were some *epic* Videos.

[@kjakan79]

Hi JWW. Love the content you provide us with. One tip, when you start doing clips from the studio think about the rule of thirds. Dont put the face and body in the middle. It gets so static. Move the screen down on to the left or right. Also with a high resolution recording you can clip in to a closer frame of you in some of the clips in post.

[@LABTESTED]

3 cars I got emotional as they went down my drive, 997 Turbo, an amazing experience , my defender 90 xs that as it went down the drive with the new owner filled me with the thought what am i doing?? and finally the car i actually shed a tear for , my smart car which i had painted like a west formula 1 car in silver and black. I had to hide that moment from my family but i cannot deny i cried, so crazy huh?

[@keifykat2647]

It was a shocking surprise when you announced that you were selling the 458 Speciale! I regret selling my ‘91 FC RX7 so bad! We atleast we have the memories to reflect upon...

[@podkriznikaljaz]

I'm so sad this car had to go! I'm in love with this color and if I'll ever be fortunate enough to buy a Ferrari, it will have to be in Rosso Fiorano, for sure. I was toying around the Ferrari configurator the other day and put this color on a Pista coupled with gold wheels, the best spec IMO, especially if you could get the matching gold stripes on it, just imagine!

[@heinzotto1720]

Regarding this topic I was actually wondering what cars you own at the moment. Would definitely enjoin a garage update or during lockdown maybe even a garage tour, just if you’re comfortable doing one, but anyways would be interesting to hear wich cars are gone, there and potentially even coming.

[@mindaugaskliukas8667]

There's no denying you had that car during some important events in you life! I had a pleasure to view that journey here! I know you'll add up some things to remember driving the follow up that is F12TDF, James!;)

[@bobbyorr4100]

I regret selling my first 1M too. Just the best with ohlins dampers and performance seats with orange stitching. Had full milltek exhaust too. Bought another one two years later but wasnt the same. I have talked with the owner of my first 1M and will hopefully buy it back soon.

[@jubbo95]

Great video. I think selling “that car” resonates with so many of us car fans, regardless of what make or model the car was. Thank you for sharing your version. My dream is not necessarily a garage full of cars.... Just one perfect one, with (hopefully) the ability to bring it around to all of the best driving roads in the world... after a happy and healthy family, that is the ultimate personal dream.

[@michaelgakanga]

I had a dream of latching on to all the supercars and hypercars I would buy...but after this, I think I might have to reevaluate that dream...thanks for the insight

[@justinmc722]

Selling my Renault sport spider. Not the fastest car out there but the places and drives were all great. I ended up chopping it in for a Lotus esprit S4 so not all bad but do miss that little yellow number. Love the 458 vid and totally agree with using the cars. Keep it up.

[@onkouth]

The content created by doing what you did back then was amongst the very best I’ve seen on any channel, I was a fan well before that but the Dubai content with the Speciale just made you and your channel my personal favourite, hopefully before long we can all get back to doing things like this. Dubai is such an incredible place, I was there in 2010 and saw the most incredible cars including my two favourites together on a photo shoot, the Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion and the Mercedes CLK GTR. God I love cars 😂👍

[@MrJWW]

Strong spotting!! 👍🏻

[@onkouth]

Mr JWW thanks man, there were many more, if only I had thought to make a KZbin video, 🙄, really appreciate the work you do, love the channel 👍

[@SoupHysteria]

Man I was very sad to see a gorgeous NA V8, made by the most special brand to me personally, leave. You know in your heart you might get one back 😉

[@drew10981]

It's not anything special, but I had a 2004 VW R32 which there was only 5000 produced for the US. Of the 4 colors offered, I had the rarest color Tornado Red of which there were only 500. I traded it in 2 1/2 years ago and I've regretted it ever since about a week after I traded it. It was quick and nimble, easy to move around in a parking lot or out on the roadway in traffic. It made an orgasmic sound for it's little 3.2 litre VR6 engine, and it just suited me in so many ways. I badly miss having a car I enjoy driving. My aspiration is about a year from now once I get a few debts paid off is to pick up a B8 RS5 as they're going for a quite reasonable $30-35k with 50k or less mileage. I'll get another 04 R32 again one day, but that will be a project car I gut all the way down to bare metal and bring back to like new condition inside and out. Though that likely won't be for a couple years yet.

[@Showuk]

I'm not sure I'll ever top my RB320. The Impreza was the poster car of the 90s so to own 1 of 320 of those things was a privilege. Alas, I had to sell it when my son was born. There's no time for driving anymore!! Thankfully it's gone to another enthusiast with a slightly older family who can continue to enjoy it.

[@davidnimmo9933]

Another cool episode I love the drone footage of the Ferrari. One of the cars I regret selling was a Nissan S12 manual 1.8 turbo you just don’t see them anymore and the other was my Saab 9-5 Aero Hirsch Wagon😂

[@allensaunders449]

The upcoming C8 vette z06 will have a 650hp naturally aspirated flat plain crank, 10 speed duel clutch. You ought to give it a try when it arrives

[@MrSpencely]

Couldn't agree more with the ethos of this video! Whatever car you own, it's the best car in the world, drive and enjoy it!

[@ljb_photos5207]

That was a brilliant car, remember getting photos of it back in 2018 at Silverstone when Agera RSN turned up then luckily enough had the opportunity to ride in your speciale on track chasing Ollie Webb whilst he was driving an amg gtr , can say to this day one of my favourite cars I’ve had the opportunity of going in. Cheers JWW 😅

[@cliftonjackson441]

The 1m is probably the car I'm most jealous of you having because it truly is the every man's collector's car I also like that your favorite car didn't come into your life until well into your adulthood. Sometimes people can feel like they missed out on the opportunity to own the dream car because they're too old.

[@elliotbulger8200]

“I wonder why he regrets selling it” *watches first 3 seconds of video*

[@edwardtran1974]

I have a scuderia red Speciale. I thought about upgrading to a Pista. This video made me realize it’s not an upgrade. I’m keeping it!

[@MrJWW]

Keep it!

[@edwardtran1974]

Thanks for the insight and as always awesome content!

[@Orihe]

Mine was my first car actually, a lighting yellow Elise S2. Loved that thing, 100% on the list to own one again in the future

[@cannaami3892]

JWW made me love the speciale a lot. Nice1 buddy

[@mbangs81]

That was a stunning spec on that speciale, but I still miss your 675lt, that was awesome! Great content as per James 👍

[@ryanguercio7061]

Honestly it’s a 2000 Toyota Celtics GT-S Silver 6 speed. My first new car to the exact spec I wanted. Paid for by myself and I enjoyed modifying it. I auto-x it hundreds of laps and even down the 1/4 mile a hundred times or more. I was in college and did almost all of the work myself with buddies. Had better cars since but that’s the car I miss.