Tom Talks: The Definitive Ferrari F40 Buyers Guide - Tom Hartley Jnr

www.tomhartleyjnr.com/tomtalks/utilmate-ferrari-f40-buyers-guide/

[@daveybaby10]

My god there’s someone out there who’s more of a geek than I am about cars.....brilliant video loved every minute congratulations

[@benzinapaul7416]

Great video Tom. I'll never be able to afford one bar a lottery win but so informative. I was lucky to have a factory tour in Maranello in early summer 1988 or 1989 when I was 14/15 (can't remember exactly - it was pre 348 defo) and remember seeing the F40s in the factory alongside 328s, Mondials, TRs and 412s. I still have a postcard from Brenda Vernor confirming my invite, I wrote to her directly having read an interview with her in CAR magazine. She also sent me a brochure signed by Piero Lardi Ferrari. How different it was pre internet!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Indeed! Thank you for sharing!

[@homohelveticusgrisonensis8628]

This is, without any doubt, the best video on a Ferrari F40 in the entire world wide web! Congratulations from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks! 😃

[@davidallen7977]

I really do enjoy these talks you do tom. Please keep them coming.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Absolutely!

[@jerryc6497]

Can you guys do a F50 buyers guide next?

[@karlx19]

I would now be carefully checking that back spoiler if I had the funds to buy it 😉

[@edwardfrench9925]

Karl Shaw absolutely...lots of weave...and also now a load of scratches on the rear spoiler. I remember looking at a DBS Volante in a dealership with 7 miles on the clock. Covered in swirls courtesy of the car wash chap. No clue about paint care...

[@edwardfrench9925]

Oh and on the roof too...great!

[@DavidDavid-jb1cy]

@@edwardfrench9925 yeah, you know more about paint care than the guy educating you on the F40. (Who has ownership of not 1 but 3 prime examples no less.) Those leather-bound booklets are not going to cause any paint issue whatsoever.

[@karlx19]

@@DavidDavid-jb1cy Just because he knows about cars doesn't mean he knows or cares about paint quality/protection or how to care for such - a car's paint can be scratched from merely running your finger over it let alone chucking leather bound books around - what I/we are saying is I'd be rather more careful about the paint on a car costing hundreds of thousands less than an F40

[@mikeaninger7388]

@@DavidDavid-jb1cy Then please, show me a video of you washing and exotic car with an old leather bound book!

[@jaqenhghar9840]

i was doing research on F40's recently and this video helped quite a lot.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

That's great - Glad we could help!

[@TB41n0]

Jaqen H'ghar hope you found one to buy. A fantastic car

[@eedesign878]

Slow piano music goes exquisitely with rubber squeak. But now I know enough on matter that I will propably never own.

[@ScuderiaImran]

Really enjoy your content, please keep more coming Tom. So refreshing to see great content time & time again.

[@JasperM1972]

As an aside: those are some *really* squeeky shoes.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

It's because our detailing bay is SQUEAKY clean!

[@jdcaprani]

Actually - that's a really clean floor...

[@steviesindahouse4903]

@@TomHartleyJnrLtd 👌🏻

[@banditcoots]

I got the same shoes and the same problem! Thats funny Tom, all in good fun.

[@francisvelasco5404]

As a fellow F40 enthusiast with the same obsession with the car, I can't thank you enough for the insights. But my perfect car is not just an F40, its the F40 LM Stradale or F40 GTE Stradale which isn't possible...

[@huzayfahmasud5037]

Absolutely loved watching this. One of the best videos I have seen in a long time, especially a car with so much history. Kudos!

[@giedryztube]

Legit video, worth watching for S.Moss story alone. Wealth of knowledge of course, with touch of snobbery towards US spec cars. While those might be somewhat inferior to Euro models in many aspects, they hold their charm in other areas: lack of ugly fog lights on rear bumper, better integration of air vents etc. Fuel tanks are whole separate topic.

[@bondy284]

I must say that this video is brilliant. So original in its content and presentation. 1st Class all the way👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@hgv_lost_in_eu]

Really fascinating Tom,thank you. Look forward to more Tom talks episodes,your presentation style works perfectly in these videos,just like being told information from a good friend.

[@M9fdb1]

Hi Tom, Thank you for a such an informative great video. Your knowledge on the F40 is clearly second to none and your passion shows through completely. Its nice to see a dealer offer some "free advice" on such great cars. Love you last comment regarding "Cheque in the post as well!" ;-)

[@guymaddock648]

Tom - This was incredible. Fascinating insight, so grateful for sharing. Guy

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

So glad you think so!

[@madmack10g88]

@@TomHartleyJnrLtd The comments about you putting the folder on the spoiler are unfounded, I know you wouldn't do anything to damage the car just by listening to the video and your appreciation for its history. I absolutely adore this car, true poster child. 👍🏽

[@benwrigley3372]

Am I the only person that winces every time Tom scrapes the folders across the rear with of the car in the beginning?

[@FordSierraIS]

Yes you are. What can soft leather do against 100% clean, polished and waxed paint? Edit: seeing more im worried about the clasp on his watch though

[@andrewwilgus336]

thanks for the info keep the reviews and documentation coming of what makes a great car !

[@technique275]

Great incite into what to look for. Thanks for you sharing your vast knowledge.

[@acskls]

Brilliant video again . Really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise of dealing with the Ferrari F40.

[@shaneconta249]

Thank you for sharing your expertise and insight!!

[@royd72]

Another awesome video, I feel educated, absolutely love these videos Tom 👏👏👏

[@jonathanhammond3748]

A great video, thank you very much. Your knowledge and enjoyment for these cars really comes through. Please keep posting!

[@tomdunlop4018]

Brilliant video Tom, please keep this channel going it’s fantastic! 🚘

[@mojocsr530]

Every question, every concern I've ever had about an F40 for the last 10 years.. you've answered it! Thank you!

[@robertely686]

I can remember when Keith from the Prodigy traded in his F40 about 20 years ago. It was up for 150k for a year or two. The salesman had to air out the car as it stunk of marijuana. You could hear him and his buddy in a 993 GT2 from about 2 miles away when they came for servicing. Wonderful days before investors started buying them - you had a chance of seeing or hearing them on the road or track days. Better yet, there was a chance of buying one then.

[@paulthorpe766]

robert ely Yes I nearly bought it - The car was for sale in May 1998 at £150,000 and I went to look at it. Bit scruffy but should have bought it...bought a 993 GT2 Ex Roock Racing instead from Pullicino Brothers.

[@robertely686]

@@paulthorpe766 cool! That sounds like a beast.

[@johnmorrison27]

Brilliant content thank you so much for sharing your hard earned knowledge 👍👍👍👍

[@malcolmc5964]

Brilliant and very informative. Now I only need to win the Euro Millions Lottery!

[@drigney]

Wow. Tom, you may be the most passionate car person I've ever come across. I was lucky enough to get a ride at speed around my favorite track in an F40 decades ago. I loved these cars before that day and loved them much more after that day. This video is by far the best F40 video I have ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to share your passion with us.

[@dimitristsampouniaris9245]

Hi Tom, Thank you for a such great video

[@thejoffster]

Thanks Tom. Glued... I’m fairly local, if I popped by one day would be great to meet you and have a look round....

[@emrrtwo]

Great really interesting video, one of a kind knowledge!

[@jeffjardine8411]

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion!

[@ChaddLackey]

Outstanding! Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

Would love to have one, but the luxury car tax in Australia is a killer. The F40 & McLaren F1 are my two dream cars.

[@Kimmo666]

Same here in Finland. I would get two f40s somewhere else for the price of one taxed f40 in Finland.

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

@@Kimmo666 Yes our governments waist so much money on welfare rewarding mothers to divorce men & the life long welfare of refugees, that have a life style of mega size families as a career welfare choice, resulting in demographic replacement. The result our governments are thieving our money, making us do a work drudgery, working for zero benefit for our selves, turning us into slaves. It's about time people stop voting for these criminals that turn men into slaves.

[@sivvinod3187]

Funnily enough, some people who drove the f40 hated the F1, and the people who drove the F1, hated the F40.

[@deltauljCustoms]

Thanks for that information,I know what to look out for now,after I win the lotto..

[@Ratarossa]

Wow absolutely fascinating Tom, your knowledge is amazing !

[@rayjubb8726]

I didn’t want that video to end. Absolutely brilliant. I’m the same age as the F40 and I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember. Although I’ve never actually seen one, it will always be a dream of mine. Thank you for this video, Tom. Great work👌🏼

[@richardchu109]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@euroshark1]

Well done Tom. Fascinating video. Very insightful look at an iconic car.

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Fascinating, and entertaining - thanks for this. With the number of F40s built, I can now see how a picture can be built up as to what makes the 'right' kind of car. With fewer example models such as the 288GTO (my favourite car since it was introduced) it must be more down to individual scrutineering? BTW, Johnathon must've been raging with you leaning on and resting the books on the spoiler...

[@AlexSmith-de2le]

A true professional at work. Thank you for sharing.

[@richiemetcalfe9992]

Best video on KZbin So interesting and so wicked to really really geek out on Ferrari’s Absolutely loved it keep them coming!!!

[@amazinplays7813]

Really enjoyed this, your knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious

[@pekka75]

Fantastic video! Tank you for sharing this!

[@robingleby650]

Great video Tom, can’t thank you enough for sharing your fantastic knowledge of these cars. I’m sure your credibility has shot through the roof and will give you many new customers. I look forward to meeting you one day when I’m in the market for a classic Ferrari. Regards Rob

[@banditcoots]

Great content Tom. Classy, sophisticated, and excellent presentation. The cars are spectacular and true works of mechanial art. Keep them coming. Your videos are enthusiast based and well received here in NY. All the best.

[@anwayjoshi7502]

Tom I loved every second of this video. Really Awesome tips. If possible can you please do a same guide video with a McLaren F1?

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Yeah he is a true vauable collector sharing his knowledge for free in here to get the best true factory OEM originality... in my case though i would be really really happy if i ever would manage to get the worst & cheapest F40 to make lots of up-grades like titanium exhaust, bigger quad turbos, racing LM spec style body kit and simply don't care in what condition the paint is, because i would just like to race it on every race track i could reach..

[@hobbitterati]

Amazing vid - outstanding knowledge - no surprise to me but shows you are a world leader in these vehicles. Guess you might be regretting the squeaky shoes tho ;)

[@robmulder4047]

Thanks Tom, Thanks. This was so nice to see!

[@Boxeopafamilia]

Thank you for this video. One day i will own this beautiful car. Its been my dream car since i was a boy. Still aiming to afford it one day.

[@enriqueshockwave8869]

I was about to pick up a couple of these, I'm glad I found this video.

[@mjn]

My absolute dream car since a boy. When my numbers come up Tom, you will be my first phone call!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Can't wait!

[@GR-bn7lk]

very clear & enjoyable.

[@massimilianomicor8775]

Thanks Man! Really appreciated sharing competence! Sharing competence is a demosnstration of competence itself and it will be ever be yours.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Very interesting info - great job

[@nickbartman3250]

Intellectually presented and explained in a naturally friendly way, but with strategic retention of pivotal detail. Can’t give everything away, eh? A few less “you know” words wouldn’t be a bad thing. Mix Tom with Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop and we’ve a winner.

[@andybowie8590]

I'm another dreamer but it would be my first purchase if my lottery numbers came up, till then I have to make do with my scale model that's been on display everywhere I've lived since 1988. I do find it sad that these cars are seen as a commodity, an investment like buying shares or something when I'm sure enzo and all the designers that created the f40 thought of it as a machine to be driven and enjoyed and if a 30 year old car has 1500 miles on it it certainly hasn't been enjoyed very often. It seems like a waste to me.

[@banditcoots]

I know what you mean but you can still drive under a thousand miles per year and still enjoy it. I mean it would be purely recreational driving so you could enjoy it, run it, and yet still keep the mileage low. Best case would be to have 2 of them, one to drive however much you want and one to simply keep it going at 100 miles per year.

[@stuartsmith5308]

I wish i could buy an early Ferrari F40 with weave, wind up windows, non-cat with adjustable suspension. Right hand drive car.

[@mariocassar4135]

Try the sultan or Brunei I believe hes got a number of f40s LMs included. I think he owns the most f40s.

[@ravd883]

Just subscribed. The saying "You get what you pay for", couldn't be more true if you're dealing with this man. Knowledge can be learnt, but this level of experience, level of detail, and pure passion is very rare. When you're looking to buy one of these incredible cars, the experience has to match if not surpass your expectations. Tom is obviously a man that delivers. Not a big social media guy, but just had to comment on this.

[@Redducati1199]

Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thank you!

[@jimc5000]

This guy literally embarrasses the Ferrari main dealers in terms of his reputation selling these kind of Ferrari’s, and I hear this feedback from the main dealers themselves! literally the best in the business...keep it going Tom..

[@bgriffin4341]

Super helpful. I’ll pop out and pick one up this weekend.

[@DavidLopes]

Great video! Thank You!!

[@personalized-therapeuticsi8350]

Tom have you ever encountered an F40 with the carbon fiber (hub) steering wheel? I believe this may have been a pre production feature but have never seen one in the flesh as it were only in old factory videos.

[@rotrmotr]

Thank you Tom for such an amazing video. The F40 has been my halo car ever since I saw little spy shots of prototypes in the car magazines. No internet back in those days. Being an engineer I always obsess over the details. But when I see one up close, the beauty overwhelms me and I can't focus. I can't imagine if the opportunity comes that I can afford one. I would jump on the first one I see for sale! Passion just takes over logic. Will hopefully be reaching out to you when that time comes.

[@logwind]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@myselfandeye3884]

Seriously I could look at the car all day long. This together with the Carrera GT and McLaren F1 are my ultimate cars to have.

[@scottjones6596]

Beautiful Video

[@pd991]

Many thanks loved it

[@scottparker8531]

Really not sure how 67 people disliked this incredibly interesting history and knowledge. Keep em coming son!

[@godwindracing6056]

These 67 get their knowledge from Wikipedia

[@littlearnie35]

Love these video .very interesting information

[@AlpinaBiturbo346]

Hello Tom,,, fantastic describe i noticed that the vin-code does not match the body nr.. is there a reason for that ?? 340 vs 569 ?

[@samyb2834]

Thank you Tom. The F40 is the best car ever made. Incredible machine and timeless design .

[@CAM792]

Tom, thanks the video. As a classic car/cheap Ferrari owner, personally it was great to watch your video but at the end of day if I could reach to an F40 at today’s prices I would still buy one from someone like yourself who knows them inside out, it wouldn’t be worth the risk being an investment. Love to visit one day, I’m based in Bournemouth so not too far, you’d make my day!

[@johanboes1]

Thanks !

[@danielharry1075]

One brilliant video and I am one of those who did not know about the body panel numbers. Thanks.

[@jonathangould1255]

Superb insight. Very interesting history.

[@bromfed]

Great video Tom, would love to hear your knowledge of the Brunei f40's.

[@aggt9266]

Glad I found this right before buying my F40

[@clique53]

Lifelong F40 fan, thanks for the extra insight.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Our pleasure!

[@keithjeske1670]

First time listener, that was a great video, really enjoyed it love Delaware information.

[@NigelR8]

That was Fantastic ! I learnt alot ! I bought one in 97 :)

[@FordSierraIS]

Do you still have it?

[@NigelR8]

No I don’t ! I did 20,000 kms in 2 years ❤. Funny enough Tom’s Dad bought it

[@FUNZO1975]

Thomas. Sir. Pardon me, but you must realize that we all wish to know the details about why you were put-off buying the "1,100. KM" F40 that you spoke of. Take your time and put out another 30min + video about the F40 topic to explain it to us. Thank you in advance for the content.

[@albertoascari3968]

Many thanks Tom, very interesting new information about my favorite Ferrari although I am a Ferrari collector and tifoso for more than 35 years. Keep on going with your great work and you said it right that experience you cannot learn. Take care. 🇮🇹🏎

[@j308s7]

Great video,please do one on the 308GTB that you have in stock.Very informative and enjoyable.Thankyou.

[@M7KD]

thank you tom

[@ricardocosta951]

Thanks Tom … my dream car since October 1987 (the first time I saw it live on the Car Show in Portugal) I was just 11 years old … still trying to find a way to one day buy one and give you my check 🤞

[@martidavia477]

Congratulations! You have another follower on your Channel! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@steviesindahouse4903]

Thank you Tom !!! 😃

[@YOU7U3E]

Very intersting video, usefull for my next buy ( when lottery will be on my side! ) I have a question, something you didn't talk about but i never seen before, the Plexiglass of the rear lid / trunk / boot , it is not standard one , neither the prototype one, can you talk about it ? show pictures ?

[@jameswillard1]

Mate please! This is the second video where you’re dragging a binder across the back of the car just like in the blue Ferrari Daytona video. I realize it’s probably barely affecting the finish and could be polished back to perfection but why not just lay the documents out on a desk or somewhere other than the actual £1.5m car 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@samfreeman9382]

I work in a dealership selling new Mazda's let alone F40's and this was my first thought!! My god man what are you doing?? Seeing him do this almost broke me.

[@FUNZO1975]

Dudes! ...relax. The car's gonna be alright.

[@banditcoots]

@@FUNZO1975 I appreciate the concern but don't worry that much. Just be careful and nothing will happen but I can understand the concern.

[@petrurares6204]

Hi from Romania, you re a genius and a verry educated man!! it s obvious that you love them and respect them and you really deserve to be on that spoiler with the logs of that F40

[@Herman-zc7te]

Awesome video!

[@grahamcoffer9220]

Amazing knowledge & great entertainment!

[@petersubnel4568]

Great content Tom, thanks. Keep it coming. Can you do a buying guide on the 288 GTO?

[@ianbridges5181]

Great talk on the cars Tom also love the channel, one point you did not cover is price, so of the 3 f40s you have what is the cost of them

[@zack502]

great video tom,im currently in the market for an F40 and this video has been invaluable

[@johnbrennan592]

zack502 did you look on done deal ?

[@xelphinx]

Very well done Sir. I am impressed & grateful, by and for your presentation. Devotamente🇮🇹 . gF NM/FL USA ☮️ 7.20.'21