MANUAL Ferrari 612 Scaglietti - Only 200 Exist!

[@kyronrc]

This thing matured like fine wine... When it came out it was just hideous, but now i see such beauty and elegance.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I agree

[@JaredJohnston]

The 612 Scaglietti is gorgeous to my eyes. Real classical proportions and almost a modern 50s style coupe

[@brunocarmona4958]

The 612 scaglietti has always been one of the most beautiful Ferrari for me. Taking prices on consideration it would be the one I would buy!

[@MrJubi40]

Sure. Far to heavy and good luck with maintenance costs. There is a good reason why these cars are relatively cheap, M8. So is this manual, which btw. no one really understands how to order a manual gearbox in a Ferrari V12 GT….

[@Tential1]

No, it's ugly. Jesus dude, we're trying to buy the car, not sell it. Tell people how horrible it is. It's trash. But ya... I f with this hard. It's my favorite. A stupidly expensive vehicle with amazing performance. Yes, not as good as a 2 Seater... And I couldn't care less. Driving a practical Ferrari is too hilarious a thing to pass up. The fact ferrari lovers don't like it because it's not a sports car only makes it better for me.

[@ruimpinho]

Agreed, I think it looks great. Running costs are the real issue here.

[@jeremyhicks964]

I’m currently on a road trip with my 612 HGTC and loving it. We had a serious thrash through the Dolomites and even managed to enjoy a few mountain passes that are already open. Even after almost 6 years of ownership I”m always impressed with how well the 612 handles when you really push on. Most larger cars make you feel like you are abusing them when you attack a really twisty road but the 612 just gets better and better. Everything comes together and it all flows. Carbon brakes are a must for alpine passes though. I’ve driven a steel braked 612 on these roads and they really can’t handle the pace for long. A word on reliability, my car has been super reliable with nothing going wrong in the time I’ve owned it. Just services and tires. Drive it regularly and drive it hard. They don’t like to sit in garages, that’s when the break. Nice review Damian. People may question the looks but most are agreed it drives great.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You are a legend, Jeremy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tential1]

I hope I get to enjoy such an experience

[@barrybarnes96]

I think it's a handsome looking car in dark colours.

[@1055Richard]

Using it as they should be. I’m waiting g to April to take mine on road trip to South to France, got to renew a sailing ticket and doing the Route Napoleon in mine versus flying is a no brainer.!

[@aaroncole616]

The 612 has been my favorite modern Ferrari since it was introduced. It’s a little big, but I think it’s a beautiful car.

[@1055Richard]

I love mine. Sits next to my Aston Rapide and whilst the Aston’s v12 sounds brutish the 612 shows that Ferrari have been doing v12s for longer. So much more stylish and elegant to drive. Damian you’re more than welcome to come and have a go in them both..!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you very much - I’ve never tried a Rapide before.

[@1055Richard]

@@TheCarGuysTV having 2 boys means anything with only 2 seats would be an indulgence.. Happy to let you have a play in the Rapide any time. Norfolk based

[@TheCarGuysTV]

@@1055Richard Thank you very much

[@eujeniu8527]

Always loved 456 and 612 was never a disappointment, too! It is beautiful)

[@MrObiwan1]

My mates brother had one, took us out in it and the performance was ballistic :) A true gentleman's Ferrari :)

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Agreed

[@sunilkhusial]

I love hidden gems which are underrated. Because they are more affordable for me. Great Car. Very beautifull. love it.

[@robbertblok5612]

I liked the design from the get go and never understood why so many people detested it. With the manuel it's a very good proposition, I think.

[@garyvance4172]

I might be one of the only fans of the 612.The Scaglietti,the 225 S Berlinetta Vignale and the '49 166mm in my opinion are true beauties.

[@sainta2667]

I always loved the 612

[@borjastick]

One of my all time favourite Ferraris. When Clarkson took this across Europe I watched and fell in love. With the car that is.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

So did i

[@manisbho]

612's looks have aged wonderfully well - I wasn't too sure about it back when it was released but it looks fantastic now.

[@MarcSob22]

The 412 is absolutely gorgeous!! As the 612!! And the last manual was the California! About 30 to 35 where manual! Good content

[@neilgaydon5430]

Only 3 manual California’s were ever made…the last and possibly the rarest Ferrari manual. One sold for $500k in the US

[@TP-3000]

You’re right about the colour, but they are also very susceptible to the right choice of wheels. The larger Scud style wheels really make it.

[@viniciusmagnoni6492]

Why does people dislike the Scaglietti? I find it gorgeous and beautiful.

[@Tential1]

Ferrari people want a sports car, not a 4 seat grand tourer. But me? Ya... This is amazing.... Rarity, the old school look.... V12, looks lie a 2 Seater but fits 4.... Just so much going for it.

[@danielthomas8507]

Always loved the underdog ferraris (308gt4, mondial, 348 and the 612)...i'd have one......cheers mate.

[@Tential1]

When they don't like it.. I want it. Cayenne for example.... People hate it.... So the Cayenne gt? Or a turbo?(being more realistic) yes pls.

[@danielthomas8507]

@@Tential1 I hear ya mate lol...

[@fredmercury1314]

The round rear lights are the car's *best* feature.

[@KUROSHURA]

I always loved the 612. I remember the one they had in British GQ Magazine and Top Gear. It was a Rubino Rosso one with Cuoio interior. It had the 5 star wheels, Scuderia shields and Giallo calipers to match. It was exquisite.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Certainly was

[@KUROSHURA]

@@TheCarGuysTV Oh? Did you Have that magazine issue as well?

[@alexanderlubinets1134]

I always said this was one of classiest looking Ferrari's from modern era....

[@MichaelMelder]

Such a lovely car!!!

[@TheCitykiosk]

I agree with Jeremy Clarkson in his comment about the Verbier Race “I feel lucky to have spent so much time with it. Furthermore, I have the sense that I’ve driven a car that gets very close to motoring perfection.” So feel I every day. It’s absolutely fantastic, and the shape is as simple and perfect as a car bodywork can be. Nothing to add. Nothing to take. I felt in love with V12-4-seater Ferrari as my father owned a 365 GT4 2+2, so I bought my first 412 and loved it. What an incredibly elastic engine. There is nothing like the V12! Then the 456M, kinda loved it, too, but…Now it’s the 612. I love all of them, but driving the Scaglietti hard is gliding to heaven. And all other Ferrari, vintage or modern, too, each on his own way-even a Mondial is a really cool car and drive. This brand is just incredible.

[@deepakkantgir]

Before Ferrari launched their sales office in India they had a pair of 612 Scagliettis doing a pan India tour to prove Ferraris could handle Indian roads. I saw the pair in town when they passed through my city and in flesh I actually liked their looks. It's the kind of appeal 911s have.

[@jayernster7869]

The 612 Scaglietti is one of those under appreciated and almost forgotten Ferraris. This excellent video showcases what a piece of working art this car is. And how Damian can source all of these cars with that fabulous gated transmission is beyond me. Another well made video. Grazie!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@philcliffe6909]

I've always thought it was a very good looking car. I guess beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.

[@kathrynlegear2865]

The people that can not appreciate the beauty of this work of art are most likely the same people that can not figure out the art of Van Gogh .

[@claudiocorleone7856]

What looked better than the 612 when it was released in 2005? It looked great then and even better today. The Aston first generation vanquishes looked amazing but lacked reliability. This is the way to go if you want a practical Ferrari at a cost that is comparable today to some electric cars. Give me this over anything built today.

[@jamespettitt9213]

The Top gear episode is a classic with the 612. Least you didn’t have the noisy wiper, 😄. I would have one over an FF.

[@matt3997]

For me it's elegant.

[@josh_bfc_2769]

What a cracking review. Kudos to the owner for letting you taking her out. Keep up the good work 👍

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

This video goes to show looks really are subjective. I saw one of these driving through Sydney last week and it had magnificent road presence and from behind those lights were to die for. Odd yes but also magnificent. Respect to the owners of these noisy leather barges.

[@DunsfoldDave]

I bought a 2005 612 in 2007 and did 22k miles in the two years I owned it. I used to track it and did long European road trips in it, I loved it. It’s still one of the best cars I’ve ever owned and would have another.

[@jon8687]

As my old eyes see it, that 612 is a rather lovely car, inside and out. Thanks for the video Damian. When we gonna see Jason again?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You bet

[@carfan3762]

Hello again ! Your descriptions and comments are spot on. I have never sat in or driven a 612 Scaglietti, but I agree that its not one of Ferrari’s beauties. Dimension wise, I used to (and still do) feel that a Maranello (5,50 m) was the limit for handling purposes, even for a rapid GT. At 4,90 m The Scaglietti is far to big in my humble opinion. And the dashboard wouldn’t have won any prizes, even in its time. I am well aware thar this is just nibbling on my part. Atmospheric V12 and manual gearbox are probably alone worth purchasing this underrated car. Your followers, many of which may not know all that well the history of Ferrari, are lucky to have you sharing these privileged sessions with them. Well done and thanks ! (I used to be a journalist and drove quite a few Ferraris in my time, though not the present one.)

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Carfan - appreciate those kind words

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

I could be wrong but I believe this is the most powerful naturally aspirated production vehicle that was offered with four seats and a manual transmission. I know that sounds hard to believe, but I really think it’s true. Shelby GT350 makes less power than this

[@gabesolomon4887]

I don't know why people say it's ugly. All the modern front-engine Ferraris that came after it, that everyone calls gorgeous, look just like it.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Er, no they don’t

[@philv6308]

The scaglietti is the ancestor of the Superfast, right? Beautiful car...

[@mrporsche4236]

The manual classic style ferraris with the non turbo engines are a trillion times better then any modern car. R.i.p to all car guys and girls modern cars are finished

[@allanreardon]

I've only seen these a handful of times. Always liked them.

[@Lemma01]

Where does "ugly" fit in? These have always been gorgeous - they are an absolute bargain - probably because my wife says I can't afford to run one.

[@TheBigJ]

I remember when these came out in when I was in high school. Always loved the styling, and has only gotten better with time IMO. Definitely one of my favourite Ferraris ever produced.

[@robertcomella8486]

Love it...pure class and elegance...looks perfect

[@donrossi1603]

Great Review & Drive of another Cool GT V12 Ferrari ... Super Color, Wonderful Leather, V12 Gated Manual..OH My..!! I was not familiar with this model...but I did not find it ugly at all...Unique yes..but Cool. Thanks for Sharing another Ferrari with us..!!

[@MS-1994]

Yeah, I think these are gorgeous.

[@R-Tap]

I always thought the CS style wheels lifted it to an 8 out of 10. Very colour sensitive. This one is gorgeous.

[@Anankin12]

CS?

[@jochem1986]

It's a beautiful car, but on this side of the channel, the manual is three times the price of the auto.

[@ozeskiman]

Ooh, that's a bit harsh.."wine gums, marshmellows".. sorry Damien, but I have to disagree with you here. The double round tail lights are a classic Ferrari element. I love them on the back of my Maranello, situated atop the twin exhausts. I actually found the special edition 612, two tone cars, very classy. Loving the Drive Every Ferrari series. My 575M is there for you, should you wish to make the journey down under to drive one. More please.

[@neilgaydon5430]

Brilliant Damien! Thoroughly enjoying your Ferrari series while learning a lot. Well done!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@brianiswrong]

Thank you for all you efforts in getting all the photos and stats, it must have taken hours to produce and edit 👍 Seems all Ferrari 4 seaters look better in a nice shade of blue.

[@eimhindaly5348]

great video very enjoyable watch as always !

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mattylf1]

Loving all the Ferrari history. Always thought these were under-valued and agree that blue is the best colour for them. Keep up the good work.

[@jeremyhicks964]

@wendyandgeoffpattison2610 Yes for yellow, no for engine out.

[@mileswhd1234]

Great seeing higher mileage 612s! Ours recently surpassed 53k.

[@TP-3000]

612 and F12…. Family and blat… Business and play… The perfect two car garage doesn’t exi….

[@giuseppecumbo5123]

Loving this "Drive every Ferrari" series. When I first got up close to a 612...way bigger than I expected.

[@lzweitkanal9764]

Jeremy nailed it by keeping you in the dark about it being manual. Must have taken a while to get the shock boner back to a size compatible with sitting behind the steering wheel

[@dr.massimoferrari230]

My experience is about a no-manual (F1) and no-blue/black (Rosso Corsa Red) F612 HGTC: astonishing for handling considering age and weight. Powerful sensation and V12 sound related to past time classic-car age are unmatched. I love it, to watch and to drive. Yes, to watch too. Aesthetics criteria are moving on, and I think it's going to be a wonderful Youngtimer. Today, more than yesterday, not so bad its appearance. Tomorrow?! Thanks for great video.

[@paulnowlin2901]

I also have always had a fondness for the 612, and you got to drive the rare manual and right hand drive as well wow, lucky fellow!!! Great video looking forward to the next one!

[@scottlehuray7062]

Must admit in dark colours i like it, and that engine wow

[@000GunterGabriel000]

Minor detail: The manuals don't go for 75k, more like 300k+ :D

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Nice one, Damian...an understated & classy car. 👍🏻

[@jameshilux9694]

Great video!!! Loved seeing a old top gear challenge car being reviewed by you ,,,,, brilliant videos!! , Claire x

[@benzinapaul7416]

I'm weird I'm the first person to admit, but the 612, FF, 456 and Mondial t are my favourite Ferraris, they have to be in any colour other than resale Rosso

[@graygamingps4503]

Resale Rosso, I like that one! 😂

[@harald.370]

Wasn't the Mondial the intermediate between the 412 and the 456? I don't think there has been a gap in rear-seated Ferraris in that case...

[@kmac5849]

The classic Curate’s egg, beautiful on the inside,with the bonus of not being able to see the outside , another eggciting video 😊

[@markjohnson8352]

Enjoyed that, thank you! Nice car, fair appraisal and well put together video. Win!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@xristodimitris]

👏👏👏 Finding a manual is very impressive, thank you for all the effort you put in these videos

[@TheCarGuysTV]

In this case, the manual found me

[@wazzimachine4544]

Great episode!!! Excellent review, i absolutely love this series!!!! What an amazing example of an under appreciated car. Would love to have that in my garage.

[@allensaunders449]

I don't think it's an ugly car at all. I like it's looks

[@lukewaring2832]

What fun . Wow 30mph looks fast on those lanes.. Thanks for sharing. Tdf blue collection nice. F430, 612 , f12, 812 gts job done. Then porshue 992 carrera, 997.2 gt3 , spider , and a GT. My 8 car collection complete. Enjoying thus series . Thanks .😎👀🤪

[@robertmarr8991]

I actually love it.Great video as usual.Cheers

[@etelfer]

Love it. Great video, guys. Keep it up.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks so much!

[@scottp7316]

Ever been a huge fan of the 612, but it looks gorgeous in this colour!

[@endlessmotion2255]

I saw one of these, a later model, in black recently next to where I work. I always thought the front end was a bit too dodgy looking but from side on and the back in particular I think it looks stunning in black. It has a certain understated cool factor about it too now as it's fairly rare.

[@pj9375]

Don’t know why people go on about the looks. I think it’s a beauty. Far better looking than the bulbous 456.

[@alpi3587]

Love this 612! I have a 456 in blue Swaters.. very rare colour. If you want mine for the “drive every Ferrari “ here i am

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Tour de France

[@harald.370]

Explained at 16:44

[@mark10601]

Great video. Love these episodes 👍🏻

[@frankiesdaliydrinks]

Great car and great video. Thanks

[@pgrymer1389]

I think the looks of the 612 is quite good. In manual, it is a great car. You seemed to enjoy it😜

[@Moncru]

OMG I remember trying to find video's about the manual 612 after 5th gears review, finally!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@vitormanuelsousa5655]

Great video! Loved it!🥰🥰🥰 Any plan of driving the Ferrari 456GT?😊😊

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Of course

[@vitormanuelsousa5655]

@@TheCarGuysTV , thank you ! Please continue your great work!😊 I am a great fan🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Dez456]

I love both the 612, and the 456. If I had to choose one, not sure that I could....

[@robertmorgan8581]

I remember borrowing one of these for 24 hours to test drive as a collectible option years ago, also a manual, they lent it me overnight, I backed it into a massive plant pot at the hotel. Following day at the dealers I confessed the damage, handed it them back and told them I didnt want it 😬 By the way, if you want to try a manual 575 with FHP, let me know.

[@matthewferguson7084]

I really like its looks

[@morphyon]

Looking at the 612 more thoroughly since long… time has been extremely kind to its design, well proportioned and the front, dare I say it, I think it‘s beautiful. Full stop.

[@elastiekeltjeshaar]

I think the side profile of the Ferrari Roma has a lot in common with the 612, especially the part next to the front arches. Cheers from the Netherlands

[@DQ-su6qf]

At 71 please don’t refer to me as an EV loving Millennial..looking forward to getting my Model Y Performance in June & my Cybertruck..eventually… having said that I’ll never consider selling my 95 NSX..

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👏👏

[@celticviking1945]

I think it's beautiful

[@michaelwoolley3871]

Don’t get your hate for the 70s/80s 365gt4-412. I think they are very cool in a Bryan Ferry kind of way.

[@paulthorpe766]

Good balanced review Damien with some excellent history - I think it's simplish design is now appreciated in a world of angles, reverse angles and bits tacked on we now get - Sort of a mash-up ofPeugeot 406 coupe (456 influenced) and Audi A6 coupe (coke bottle) swoopiness stretched out I'm thinking in profile. The manual is better I drove one at launch. I then stupidly bought a black 612 F1 from DK Engineering in 2010 (previous owner the Arsenal Goalkeeper... Almunia think his name was) - On test drive I quite liked it's stately elegance and poise, but once I actually got it I hated the bumpy ride, vague understeery nature of the front on sweeping bends, the F1 box that would drop out of gear at 5000rpm occasionally (not good when overtaking a lorry) and the high inertia felt within the V12 felt more like 400bhp to be honest. I expected a lot less quirkiness tbh given it was a 2005 car. Much better than a 456, which are in my opinion truly awful, but I think the beautiful to my eyes 400/412 (Rain Man -Tom Cruise and his Italian beau anyone !) would be my fave cheap 4 seat Ferrari although it's of course stodgy but you expect it of a 70/80s 4 seat car !

[@jimmyquinn9639]

It’s a lovely car 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@robbeazley4694]

I have always thought that the 612 was a really purposeful design,what’s not to like about a four seater coupe with a v12 under the bonnet and acres of leather inside. The only missing item was the Daytona seats. A great car and such a bargain still.

[@charliecleanup]

Love the car and review thanks for touching on the history

[@joestrickland5153]

As usual great objective review good balance of history and performance

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@seancockram237]

Wonderful. I would have one over a more modern Ferrari for sure ..and indeed a bargain..keep them coming chap 👍

[@richardcarter1000]

Wonderful. Love this new series.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@dinerodylan4100]

I feel like this car has been slept on sounds really good

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Spotted the 1000 Miglia badge of honour... Proving owner Jeremy (Jezza?) Has driven it as intended. This manual 612 would be a proper addition to your garage.Eggcellent review..

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@terryfenner8142]

Really enjoyed this episode Damian, the 612 is by far not my favourite Ferrari but once again all your research and enthusiasm shone through to make this a very interesting and entertaining watch .

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Terry

[@andylong8229]

18.32 anecdote or antidote, sorry but i was glued to each word you said. Your production is going up and up in quality each time, as is your research.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

It’s a fair cop 😀

[@_Archambaud]

Just yes.oh and thankyou.beautifull in its own way