I'm sure this was already mentioned by others, but I didn't see it in the comments... but EVERY 550 Maranello was a manual. Ferrari only introduced the F1 transmission in the 575. You correctly mentioned that most 575s were with that automated manual transmission, with only a few people opting for the manual on the 575.
@djmckintosh2 жыл бұрын
Great review Damian, I would love you to do also a test drive with a 456 which is also a true classic.
@TheCarGuysTV2 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@jefruscione62144 жыл бұрын
I am the proud/lucky owner of a 550...Black/black...your choice of the word "sublime" is 100% correct.
@subarnosinha80424 жыл бұрын
550 Maranello is one of my top 3 Ferraris of all time. I absolutely agree with your colour choices for this car. For me, it'd be toss up between the TdF blue and black colours. Excellent review, glad KZbin recommended this video to me.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad KZbin brought you here
@nicholasdering-harris15052 жыл бұрын
These cars have everything going for them - looks, power, manual transmission, natural successors to the Daytona, last of their kind, useable, great handling, great sound…. List is never ending plus ‘550 Maranello’ what a great name for a Ferrari. Look at prices of these over the pond in the USA - almost double! 550 prices only going one way, mark my words!
@dm85204 жыл бұрын
Agree with you on the TDF blue and tan interior
@JayEmmOnCars4 жыл бұрын
So do I
@syragrippa87694 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that the 550 has been loved and driven and enjoyed, the way its meant to be.
@paulypoos14 жыл бұрын
Lovely car. Always liked them. Glad you mentioned that Ferrari should bring back the 'click clack' manual gearbox. I agree.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@alastairwardle39814 жыл бұрын
Great video Damian, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The shape of these 550’s just seem to get better and better as time goes by. Agreed also that they look fantastic in dark grey. Keep up the good work!
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alastair
@markjohnson83524 жыл бұрын
Love the enthusiasm! "What a time to be alive!" Indeed.
@Junior44-f7x Жыл бұрын
Its on my dream car list, black on black , thanks for the review
@RogerBaileyOnCars4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video Damian, a very engaging piece and a delightful car, Like you I've been checking these on autotader
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Roger
@TheLEMRR3 жыл бұрын
It's great to see another take on this great platform... These 550's seem to get better as they age
@stanleysmith75514 жыл бұрын
The 550 Maranello is beautiful! It's pure class.
@mrspangles9324 жыл бұрын
Agreed about the colour. Red just doesn't suit them as well as blue or grey/silver
@freddaniali4 жыл бұрын
Damian, I love your narrative of the 550, I felt like I was driving the car with you! Well done!
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Fred Daniali Cheers Fred
@simondiprose68984 жыл бұрын
A great mix of information and entertainment as always. Thanks
@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid. 👍🏻 Also saw JayEmm's review of your beautiful Balboni. Fantastic. 😃
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😀
@glenhilton46364 жыл бұрын
Great to see you and James teaming up and I was really looking forward to your review of the 550. Was looking at the SuperAmerica this week - for something different, but the 550 just ticks so many boxes....ok, I will get one!
@henryhol85384 жыл бұрын
Brilliant; I have been waiting for this ever since we saw your cameo on Jayems video a while back!
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Henry
@iainmcglynn8334 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of these BUT you made a fabulous video with your epic presentation so watched til the end . 🙏🙏🏴
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Iain Mcglynn Huzzah! Thank you
@andrewwalsh53664 жыл бұрын
It nice to see a well used ferrari
@andrewnorris54154 жыл бұрын
The 90s were the best Era for cars. I recall trying to race Beckham in his grey 550 leaving Man airport after an away match. My Mondeo ST did not keep up lol. PS. using welly to describe beens!
@pitviper45 Жыл бұрын
Ah, I see you’re a man of culture as well. Perfect ranking of the three color specs that suit this car!
@TheCarGuysTV Жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻
@siennamayh4 жыл бұрын
I can remember seeing them as a teenager for the first time on the front of french car magazines whilst on holiday at the time. We had all piled in to my dads 24v ford probe for the 2000 mile round trip to the south of France. Strange what sticks in the memory bank!
@tuomasholo4 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite automotive KZbinrs collaborating! Cheers
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@antonygriffiths67644 жыл бұрын
Damian everything you’ve said about this Ferrari is true. My best friend has a TDF Blue with Curio leather interior. I’ve driven his car on a couple of occasions and thoroughly enjoyed it. It has an enormous reserve of torque and I recall being on the open road, 100 kph 4th gear, rounding a corner with 12 vehicles and a 2.7 km of straight road.... Beans, beans and more beans and I was exceeding 250kph, with all 12 vehicles behind me and an awesome sweeping left hand corner. These Ferrari’s are just so smooth and enjoyable to drive. So good luck in finding your ideal version Damian.
@andreasphotiou18864 жыл бұрын
Great content as usual Damian. Iain Tyrell recently did a video on adjusting the throttle cable on a 456 to liberate some more power from the engine. Perhaps James’s sticky throttle requires the same fix?
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@terryfenner81424 жыл бұрын
Great video guys, a proper car review, of an interesting rare piece of motoring history... blimin loved it ..
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Terry
@garyleibitzke41664 жыл бұрын
The 550, 575, & 599 are some of my favorite cars. I find them beautiful.
@bernsveden14 жыл бұрын
Wrist check!! Lovely Patek.
@bigcus81764 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. It’s aged extremely well. A beautiful big Ferrari. It’s definitely the navy with tan interior for me. 👌🏻
@wyo5503 жыл бұрын
Wonderful happy driving video experience. Well done! My 1997 550 has 75,000 miles on it and third place at Concorso Italiano; and was test mule for the first tuned exhaust for a 550 in the world. My 550WSR example was victim of arson in Cheshire in 2020. The 550 is THE Ferrari. Everything before and after is not what it ...IS!
@MarcSob224 жыл бұрын
The most gorgeous GT ever made!!This car with a straight pipe has one of the best sounds ever made! The GT1 version was perfect on the tracks!!
@dailylifevs.exotic13384 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKatgmCkba13iNE Sf90 stradale driven in EV mode
@bjarkik1284 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to hear your take on the 599 GTB since they can be had for little today
@donrossi16034 жыл бұрын
Very Cool Ride/Review...!!! Hope you can find a nice blue one with tan interior..!!!👍
@robertmorgan85814 жыл бұрын
All the talk of the manual being the one to have.....The 550 only came in manual. It was the 575 that came in F1 and Manual and clearly what you really want is a manual 575 with FHP in TDF blue :)
@martinboulden35404 жыл бұрын
James Martin is living the dream ! What a fabulous car. Red or not its a V12. Great video guys.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@martinboulden35404 жыл бұрын
Make room for number 19 !
@dangriffiths98134 жыл бұрын
I still remember (and have somewhere!) the Clarkson video where the 550 is part of a group test on track. Tim Harvey loves it and I can see why. I have always thought it is a great looking car and yes, in a dark colour and manual it would be ideal.
@marknewman23584 жыл бұрын
I had one back in the day in silver over tan, and loved it. I don’t recall them producing the 550 in anything but a manual, did they? Keep up the good work Damian. I really enjoy your channel.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Correct, manual only
@NH005314 жыл бұрын
10:10 it must be a hell of a machine if it drove Damian to start singing! A collaboration between my two favorite KZbin channels...perfect. 👍
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@marcnobel39384 жыл бұрын
Finally! Since I have seen the Lambo Video at the other channel I was waiting for this Video. I am not disappointed! Cool Review including the history of it! 10 thumbs up!
@wimdepril69204 жыл бұрын
Thought about buying a black manual 550 four years ago when they were 50k euro. I bought my 355 spider instead. Now you’ve made me wonder if that was the right choice :-) Great review again Damien!
@phillsmith92554 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, 2 of my fav channels combining, I have always loved the 550m, still a bargain, tdf blue with tan interior for me please.
@arrangrant60374 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on the colour these look great in silver with blue or black leather interior 😎👍
@laurentirgo50424 жыл бұрын
Hit the nail on the head about Ferrari bringing back the manual gearbox. Imagine the new Roma with a manual :P
@StakedWealth3694 жыл бұрын
Wow, good collaboration.
@anandpushkar75104 жыл бұрын
One of the great classic Ferraris imo
@DoubleDeckerAnton4 жыл бұрын
1:21 😂🤣 I agree too, preferring dark grey, black or dark blue. 👍
@gentnextdoor4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, love the passion when you have it the “beans”. What a high watermark in Ferrari folklore
@VINTTRO4 жыл бұрын
Spot on with your analogy on the colour, this model should be TDF Blue or black over tan. Great video as always.
@MS-19944 жыл бұрын
I want either this or a 612 Scaglietti.
@thomasstalder67084 жыл бұрын
A man with good taste!
@Atombender4 жыл бұрын
550/575 looks much better and is considerably cheaper.
@MS-19944 жыл бұрын
Alex K. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the 612 is elegant and quite a looker. Plus 4 seats.
@abjschuite87414 жыл бұрын
@@Atombender a 612 is actually much cheaper than a 550/575
@subarnosinha80424 жыл бұрын
@@abjschuite8741 A 612 Scaglietti with a manual gearbox is more expensive than a 550 Maranello, usually.
@albertmyers71764 жыл бұрын
Great vid thank you from California
@rogeradshead73454 жыл бұрын
Hi Damian, I've watched your excellent review a couple of times now, and would have to agree with just about all of your comments and preferences. Do you have any thoughts about brake upgrades, other than a switch to the 575 fronts?
@philiphughes79644 жыл бұрын
550 is a wonderful car. Great video. You should get one for your garage.
@regboss62374 жыл бұрын
One of the best Fezzas ever matey!
@tomnutting38364 жыл бұрын
Saw a Barchetta in Sydney a few months ago and 👌 beautiful machines!
@maxmartin-merrells37234 жыл бұрын
Epic drive by at the start 😂 caught me unawares 🔥
@Daylight7.7.73 жыл бұрын
just seen the film on the 550 brilliant I totally agree 550 being all manuals is the right car having a 575 manual I love it did you ever buy one
@Gavin-oq5tt4 жыл бұрын
You (and James) have given away the secret - 550 is the touring car to have! Just need to find more garage space.
@details784 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Been looking forward to this one.
@aguinaldoguerreiro19634 жыл бұрын
The most Beautiful „Front End“ V12 Ferrari of the 90‘ .... also perfect during the 90’ the F355 GTS and 512 TR
@scottfarndell16364 жыл бұрын
I love the 550 Marenello, agree on the Red, they look great in grey or silver, get one Damian 😊
@philiphughes79644 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Ferrari should bring back the gated shifter. For me that is what is missing in the Roma and the F8.
@targaflorio32394 жыл бұрын
“My name is Jack .... Campbell !! Jack .... Campbell !! ....President!!!”. Love the 550 from the film “The Family Man”. Actually once owned by Nic Cage too. What a Horse !!!
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
I love that film !
@Billywoo124 жыл бұрын
An evening of autotrader is ahead of me... thanks chap... I plan on starting with the 550, meandering towards a Escort Cosworth and then ricocheting off into the bushes via a Pigani. It’s a worm hole you can never leave. 🤯
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@rasmusvevo14 жыл бұрын
Not the review we deserved but the review we needed. Humanity had peaked!
@mattylf14 жыл бұрын
I’ve become quite attached to the sticky switches in my 360...... Literally !!!. Agree on that age of Ferrari’s, they are a sweet spot. 👍
@popsbubbles12424 жыл бұрын
Yes, bring back manuals .... listen to driving enthusiasts
@themadplotter4 жыл бұрын
Ferrari don't listen, thats why lamborghini exists!
@venom58094 жыл бұрын
LOL, manuals coming back are the least of your worries, they are hellbent on killing engines in general and just having soulless electric cars out there. The reality is if the driving enthusiasts actually bought manuals they would still be around. 🤷♂️
@popsbubbles12424 жыл бұрын
@@venom5809 the 'overs' on 911 R would would indicate otherwise about enthusiasts So much so Porsche built the touring Lambo and Ferrari both not hitting big numbers now with new cars chasing lap times eventually wears thin since most people can't really drive like Michael Schumacher
@dkidd854 жыл бұрын
Agree 💯 the 550 is the Ferrari that suits more subtle colours. I like the silver with bordeaux, TDF with tan or black and tan. Why is it there aren't more tan interior cars I love tan 👍
@KSL124 жыл бұрын
Yes a gentleman's GT car. That rules me out.
@markh63844 жыл бұрын
Wonderful car and definitely ageing well. Agree about the spec too, has to be TdF blue or Grigio Silverstone for me. Would be great to see one in The Car Guys garage!
@MrMarkcoopers4 жыл бұрын
I had a mondial with the same adjustable suspension. The solenoids on top of the strut had a nylon gear in them that turned the valve on the strut top, but if these were seized or sticking it used to round the nylon gear rendering them useless...£250 a corner to replace. Oh and that too had sticky switch gear.
@lordemed13 жыл бұрын
How does the cruise control work?
@marcdelaunay14 жыл бұрын
Ace review from my two fave cartoooobers! Three Tenners per gallon 😂👍. LalaLaaaaaaa!
@maxmartin-merrells37234 жыл бұрын
Nice delivery in this one, Damian
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Max
@sellsidedream87662 жыл бұрын
Clarkson did indeed love the 550. BUT he did say that the headlights are “like candles in jam jars”. And as a long term 550 owner I can attest that the headlights don’t match the engine. So night driving on unlit roads is a challenge
@peteramann25614 жыл бұрын
Great job , love you guys, totally agree. Again how many of us don't like Ferrari's in red, I find myself looking for other colours and thinking ahh.. that's so much better than Corse, I don't know, just me let me know. I so look forward to all your videos, oh I watch James as well thanks for the cross pollination there, I saw him driving your Gallardo in the back ground. Cheers from Canada.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Peter
@alexmartinez2804 жыл бұрын
Love the 550! Beautiful example
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
The best!
@CarvingCanyons4 жыл бұрын
It’s a good day when we get a new Car Guys video! And Watch Guys! Both are great! TY!
@Spiderx77564 жыл бұрын
Ah I see how it is Damien you get the pista spider and make us wait even longer to see another video on it, you naughty man you 😜
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Sorry!
@Spiderx77564 жыл бұрын
TheCarGuys.TV haha it’s all good we love you anyway. Jokes aside this is hands down the best automotive channel on KZbin. I’ve watched all the vids I found you at approx 21k subs and went back to watch all of them 👍👍 Ps love the watch guys too
@ckmurphy14 жыл бұрын
Sold my 458 spider yes I regret it every day yet I like new trying things only having two spaces I am now looking for a 550 Marinello to fill the void... great video I appreciate your work.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@jon.steele4 жыл бұрын
You tube occupational hazard right there, Drives car, likes car, needs to buy car. You've enough room for just one more Damian :) Love the video thanks
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Jon
@Variateeeeee4 жыл бұрын
Another EXCELLENT chapter
@razorworks1114 жыл бұрын
Cracking car! James has chosen well.
@euroshark14 жыл бұрын
Brillaint car! Great review Damian. I say pick one up mate. Cheers!
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@stevenhuskinson20734 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Very enjoyable. Can't believe nobody else has asked this but why did you call the chip shop angry? 🤣
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Because the guy inside serving is always mad, no matter when
@stevenhuskinson20734 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarGuysTV Hah ha I see. Thanks for clearing that up 👍
@gr8foru3764 жыл бұрын
Hi Damion - There is a beautiful Ferrari 550 TDF Blue with Tan interior 74,000 kms here in NZ but the dealer wants NZD $349,000!! Regards David
@juantwo3224 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻... Can U do an episode on the other front engine classic coupes with 4 seats... 👍🏻
@brianiswrong4 жыл бұрын
At 10:10 a little bit of me was thinking " Just imagine if Jay came past backwards in the lambo......that would be content 😉
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Yes it would, we'll check the footage
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure we could take both sets of footage, splice it together and create a full on 2-car-co-op!
@richbiles2308724 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarGuysTV yes please. Pretty please.
@acskls4 жыл бұрын
Once again a superb video. As a Big Ferrari fan i loved it. Good work. If I was being pedantic I must point out that you start by saying "it's a 6 speed manual , the one to have" . You've no option as all 550 Maranello's were 6 speed manual 😊 Keep up the good work. Andy.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👏👏
@carolann53383 жыл бұрын
Magnificent car....!!!!! BELLISSIMA....!!!!
@TheCarGuysTV3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@allanlai_4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. 550 has been on my bucket list for sometime now, but still can’t decide if and when I have the funds whether to go with 997 GT3 or 550.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Tough choice, Allan
@khuzram4 жыл бұрын
Take the porsche better car
@barfmeister85094 жыл бұрын
That’s a nice motor ain’t it 🥰 the 456 also tickles my fancy too 👌 If you don’t mind me saying, I’m not sure you were enthusiastic enough about the 550 😂😂😂😂😂
@frozencarguy62744 жыл бұрын
I agree a tad bit too much red.
@petermcelvogue76254 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a stunning car. Like all front engined Ferrari’s they are better suited to darker metallic colours. I would want a Ferrari 575 manual with the Fiorano handling pack, spec would be Grigio Silverstone with a Tortora red interior with the Daytona seats. A really classic Ferrari combination.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah 👍
@ozeskiman4 жыл бұрын
At last a review I can relate too. The Maranello is such a wonderful car. You've nailed it's qualities so well. An effortless car to drive, whether on a long cruise or attacking a winding mountain road. The engine is so sublime. Pulls like a train. The Maranello is the last of the great Modena GT cars before all the software changed the game. I've had my 575 for 6 years now and personally think it's a better car than the 550 (all my mechanics agree). 515 bhp and 201 mph. The F1 gear box is fine, not like a DC box, but quicker than a manual. I drive it constantly and it's a much easier daily driver. I've never understood all the complaints about the early cars handling. They handle fabulously if the car is set up properly. And I'm sorry Damien, but I have to disagree with you though on the best colour choice. Whilst TDF blue and Grigio are great, Rosso Corsa really shows off the fabulous shape. But each to their own. Great to see you pointing out all the classic references to past icons. You can see the lineage from the 250/275/365 cars. It's one of the best looking V12 cars in the Ferrari catalogue. A bargain these days. You definitly need one in the Carguys garage. By the way, the Patek is so cool on your wrist.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tony -many awesome comments there.
@TIfosiZ4 жыл бұрын
Great review. It would be interesting to compare it to 612 Scaglieti. Manual ofcourse :)
@markbikersfit4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant love this Ferrari modal 👌
@giuseppecumbo51234 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. Sadly I'm not too keen on the 550 shape....at least it drives well.