Why the Ferrari 599 6 speed is the ultimate modern super car

Modern super cars have almost everything a passionate driver could ask for, they are comfortable, luxurious, and have more power than the average driver will ever realistically be able to utilize. However there is one thing that most modern sports cars are sorely lacking in today's market, a manual transmission. While 600++ horsepower combined with ice cold A/C and beautifully penned body lines are more than most people could ask for, to the true enthusiast there is still one thing lacking, and that is the feeling of shifting through the gears as you blast down the road. The Ferrari 599 marks the end of the manual era, with only 30 6 speed cars ever produced by the Factory. These 30 cars have become extremely desirable to collectors today, with examples selling for over $700,000. The featured 599 in this video is not one of the factory 30 cars, but rather one of 2 conversions done with original Ferrari parts to exactly replicate the original. It drives and looks just like a factory Ferrari 599 6 speed, but at a fraction of the cost. Not only does it give the driver the pleasure of clinking through the gears of the gated shift, but this 599 also comes well optioned with the full carbon fiber interior accents along with the stunning Grigio over Cuoio color combination. To make this car even a bit more special it is extremely low mileage with only 1,200 miles on the odometer, meaning it is in excellent cosmetic condition. There is not much more a driver could ever ask for from a Super Car today.
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[@michaeldomingo9878]

Here From Donut.

[@Christhreeonesix]

We all know why 🥴🤪

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

Hahahahaha same

[@tendoking99]

Same. This is the kinda content I like. Someone who can speak well about cars and show them. Like doug and ed

[@simplyman9890]

Yep

[@sr.mazakota]

Same

[@pops55650]

Came here from Donut Media where she crushed the hosts in a little game they played lol. I could tell in the game she was a real car enthusiast and not just an owner.

[@andrewstubbings5628]

This is one of your best videos, the passion for it really comes through, my friend has one and converted to manual I am in the UK 🇬🇧 and I drove it for a couple of hours chasing down a V12 Aston, a Ferrari 360 and a M5 Comp BMW what a blast and with my daughter next to me, so cool!! 👍

[@glenniz1]

Just discovered this amazing Young Lady on Donut Media about an hour ago. To say that I am impressed by this woman's knowledge, driving skills, hosting capabilities, passion and very cool/beautiful/fashionable appearance........Would be the understatement of the Century!!! I am so happy to see that this generation of automotive enthusiasts have so warmly welcomed women, into this group of like minded individuals who share a common passion for automobiles of all kinds!! Definite role model for young girls these days!!

[@cirenosnor5768]

Hope she makes it her own. Her love for this car is a joy to watch ❤️

[@andromedafan]

Thanks to European Auto Group the number of converted 599's is going to increase. And apparently their conversion is better than a factory manual car.

[@Taco-bomb-GTA]

599 manual , the grandson of Testarossa !

[@michaelboonphotography3014]

Great video. I always liked the 599 and with the 6sp. manual it would be amazing. This is a beautiful car I love the passion you have for these .

[@ronaldpeters3054]

Love your channel. Your knowledge on the brand is amazing. Keep it up. :)

[@klausschreyer7062]

Mans Man Ferarri I dont know why anyone would want Automatic Transmission . Cheers to Mechanic for Great Work.

[@RaphaelLacoste]

Such a beautiful spec on this 599, what was the Sale price ? really enjoying your videos and all the context and narrative. Kudos !

[@komradkolonel]

I love the manual transmission. With all the computers and electronics on cars today it's like the car is driving you instead of you driving the car. Also a well built manual transmission will just about always outlast and be more reliable than any automatic. If you ever have to have a repair done on one of these dual clutch automatics be prepared for a very bad case of sticker shock when you get the bill.

[@bngr_bngr]

A dual clutch transmission is not an automatic.

[@timgosling6189]

@@bngr_bngr If you press the 'A' button it will drive as an automatic, and it will default to that if you select the icy road setting on the manettino. That said, using it as an auto destroys the reason for having the car and can wreck the clutch if you don't know what you're doing.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@timgosling6189 automatic transmissions don’t use a clutch to change gears.

[@timgosling6189]

@@bngr_bngr F1 automated manuals are just a different type of automatic; they can change gears without your intervention, although that's not the primary intent. You could equally say an epicyclic automatic is a manual because you can select gears yourself, although that is also not the primary intent.

[@richardbuss8986]

Your videos are always fantastic!

[@mikefadu]

I love the 599 sweet conversion I love mine 2010 not manual little lurching but I drive in manual most of the time I can live with as its a dream to drive great video you know your stuff appreciate you professionalism

[@MotorcycleRiderUK]

Thanks for this video. Never looked at the 599 and it is gorgeous. Manual gated transmission 😮😍

[@michaelmeredith912]

Amazing! Great video. What a car!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TCE63]

Nice details Coleen. I see there are more and more folks getting into the manual swap business being ( as you mentioned) they are soon to be out of production.

[@viriatvsoflvsitania5422]

I absolutely love the 599, it's my favourite Ferrari V12 GT from the last couple of decades. At the moment here in Europe, I can only find one original factory 6 speed 599 for sale in Belgium. Asking price: Half a mill!!! Oooof... average asking price for a 599 is 150 grand... yeah, I don't know if it justifies the price, but it must be an amazing drive. Great video btw.

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Yeah, there it is, the epitome of the modern era Ferrari right there........if money was no object, this would be the ultimate car for me, it is a super nice colour combo, I do also like the darker leather.....Great to see your passion coming through in this video. Hey Colleen you were were referring to normal 599 transmissions as automatic, and to be fair, in a way they are, although not in the traditional sense, but for those watching who are not familiar with the Ferrari F1 transmission system , they are actually the same 6 speed transmission as what is in this car, they even have the same single plate dry clutch, the difference is the clutch and gear shifting being operated by the computer controlled hydraulic actuator system (IE; F1 system) which I know you are probably quite aware of, and yes, I feel I share the same opinion that they are a bit "lurchy" especially in auto mode, it was not until they went to the Dual wet clutch type transmission such as what is in the 458 and onwards, that the shifting became quicker and a lot smoother. Having said all that, I have driven a few Ferraris with the F1 type transmission, F355 and F430, they can be fun, but at the end of the day, you cannot beat the gated shifter, be 5 speed or 6 speed.....

[@sherlockmaverick]

Like everyone else, I'm here from Donut. Your videos are shot really well and your narration is great. Especially for a small channel. Just a little bit of stuff like branding and overlays will go a long way since you're 99% of the way there in terms of production quality!

[@JRSCASSELLATI]

Hey Colleen .. great video! I kind of spaced out, wasn't paying attention and didn't know where this link came from. I'm thinking who cares what this young gal thinks about 599 6 speed. And then............... i realized WHO you were and WHO your Dad is. Haa jokes on me. Ok, I'm late to the party.. You obviously know MORE about Ferrari's than i will ever know. Very informative ! Keep up the good work! Thank you.

[@cin2110]

Came here from the donut video and all I can say is you are cool af and great content

[@timgosling6189]

Fortunately, if the switches for the various compartments and lids don't work they all have manual back-ups. I'm not saying you can get manual 599 parts at the corner store, but those 30 manuals also share common parts with various contemporaries, including particularly the manual 612. Many bits are still available from the factory, but you will have to pay for the privelege of getting them. It's then a question of whether the cost of modifying an F1 back to manual makes sense to you personally compared to the increased current value of the car. Either way the 599 is one great sounding car!

[@fvcgt]

I love your channel and the passion u have for cars is something not everyone can share. Btw where is this been filmed? California?

[@FerrarisOnline]

Thanks! Yes, we are located in california.

[@superchargedsteve3411]

I have a 2007 599 GTB with F1 gearbox (obviously) and it's ok, probably about as good as Lamborghini's single clutch in the Aventador. A gated manual would completely transform the 599 and I'm jealous!!

[@kevinmanning8214]

EUROPEAN AUTO GROUP in Austin Texas does conversions and just did one on a 599! And by the way, Lookin’ good Colleen!!

[@tonymoreton7166]

They have also engineered out some of the flaws in the original OEM Ferrari system.

[@kevinmanning8214]

@@tonymoreton7166 Yes indeed!

[@normalguysupercar]

@@kevinmanning8214 yup... We just got mine driving last night. 😁👍

[@FerrarisOnline]

Now u just gotta fix those fender shields ;)

[@Mig200z]

Love it .. same here one of my favorites

[@thejmhguy]

Great Video! 😎😃Crazy to think that as ultra-rare as Manual 599GTBs are (with 3 total Canadian cars up here), the Californias had an ultra-rare manual transmission option too! Last I heard, only 3 WORLDWIDE factory manual Californias. End of an era for Ferrari! 😢LOVE LOVE LOVE the 599!!!

[@bernardwarr4187]

Clearly the bargain, best value Ferraris of this time. I would love one, and would have a crack at doing a manual conversation.

[@driveslow48]

Super charismatic on Donut. Just subbed :)

[@FerrarisOnline]

Awesome thanks!!

[@gaysexhaver]

here from donut, this is really high quality

[@jasonalpha]

I can’t use a manual transmission due to disability, so personally I love the auto boxes. Great review

[@klausschreyer7062]

You can still Love Manuals too

[@fskof]

There were three manual Ferrari California's built from the factory according to Car Magazine, Jalopnik and Wikipedia. It's a shame Ferrari got away from the manual transmission when they started to only focus on performance numbers. Porsche brought back the manual for the GT3... I was hoping that Ferrari would do the same for a "drivers" car. Great video! and keep up the great work.

[@Gentleman...Driver]

Its mostly because of emission regulations and fuel consumption. :(

[@bngr_bngr]

@@Gentleman...Driver so why can Porsche use a manual transmission?

[@Kellsboro]

@@Gentleman...Driver Making a handful of manual transmission cars never would've moved an overall needle for emissions measurement. If anything it was more of a performance stat - marginally slower with a manual - that Ferrari was worried about.

[@Gentleman...Driver]

@@bngr_bngr Because they are part of a bigger company. The VW group can distribute the fleet emissions between their mass products and their sports cars for example. Its mostly a European thing. With every car that puts out more then 95 grams of CO2 per 100km the manufacturer has to pay a lot of "fines" to the state. Thats why even Ferrari turned to turbo chargers for their engines. And Porsche, too! Also most Porsche have automated transmissions now by the way (PDK). (Ferrari is no longer part of FCA / Stellantis by the way, because at the time it was more suitable to become a "small manufacturer" because the EU has less restrictions for them, but still turbo and automated transmissions are necessary. Also downsizing [296 GTB] and hybrids will be)

[@bngr_bngr]

@@Gentleman...Driver a PDK is a Porsche double-clutch transmission. It’s not an automatic transmission.

[@racsowang]

The F1 gearbox on 599 is better than those on earlier cars (360,575), but not perfect. It shifts OK if you drive it like a manual (lift throttle when shifting). Technically, the MT conversion can get rid of the risk F1 pump failure. And the feel of gated 6MT is such a unique experience.

[@Tap-a-roo]

Replacing an F1 pump takes an hour on a 599GTB.

[@harvesterbeats]

Noble car, i need one.

[@FerrarisOnline]

Its for sale. 😀

[@M67v]

Colleen needs one of these in her life 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@FerrarisOnline]

I agree. They should just let me keep it. 😅

[@dzikijohnny]

If you go to Monterey you can see a 599 freshly converted into a Manuel with a newly designed kit.

[@kevinmanning8214]

European Auto Group in Austin Texas just did a 599 conversation and may have it there.

[@dzikijohnny]

@@kevinmanning8214 That’s who I mean. They just finished it and plan on bringing it.

[@FerrarisOnline]

We will be at monterey, where will it be?

[@normalguysupercar]

@@FerrarisOnline We just emailed you to set something up

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

It's ridiculous to know that there will be some ppl will look at this and think it's a slow car.

[@Andoniscars]

was this designed by castriota?

[@deanthefish314]

HHHUH..unicorn ❤️ Cars take on a different look when you know they're manual, takes it to next level

[@mikeharing5549]

Colleen: liquidate all your other vehicles/holdings & make this one your own - you won't regret it!

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Special car, love it.

[@robnorth-1372]

Oooo and an Elan !

[@michaelfraser5723]

There are a few on Sicily

[@gated.599]

Very educating video, only one detail is off. Ferrari SAYS that they have made 30 cars but it has been proven by multiple sources that there are at least 50 in the world with different VINs. Just to clarify things a bit

[@chesspiece81]

I know it would be considered sacrilegious, but manual F12 TDF or 812 I think would be one of the best cars ever. I've never liked the front end of the 599 from new, and it's still not aged favorably, IMO. The 599 GTO is a little better, but the standard GTB doesn't do it for me. The spec on this one is gorgeous though.

[@dans4316]

I’ll take one ☝️

[@upsidedowndog1256]

That one looks to be a perfect fit for you, Colleen! An automatic Ferrari is a conundrum. I would never consider buying one.

[@minibus1351]

not even a 458? 😏

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@minibus1351 No automatics for me. Not any. They suck.

[@minibus1351]

@@upsidedowndog1256 what if you're stuck in stop and go traffic?

[@bngr_bngr]

@@minibus1351 or live in the hills?

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@bngr_bngr I DO live in the hills.

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

Just came over from donut to sub! Would be cool to see you guys collab sometime.

[@FerrarisOnline]

The donut guys were great. Cant wait to work with them again.

[@robnelsonbayvillage]

Lovely Ferrari and the lady speaking knows what she is talking about.

[@gryphon123456]

I love Ferraris. This car is beautiful. Just workshop they weren’t so delicate and absurd expensive to fix. You think with all their money they would have figured out quality and being able to make repair easier.

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

Red interior would be perfect with Grigio exterior.

[@berlinetta____2680]

So I am guessing it isn't for sale? 😁😁

[@demian3281]

Came from donut 😎

[@benspiritas7050]

Ferrarisonilne Beautiful car

[@tonymoreton7166]

Lucky girl. And you know how to drive a Ferrari. Politely & considerately. And give it the beans when safe and alone with no traffic. Great vid, as always.

[@FrostedSeagull]

Tony, Lol. Give it ' the beans ' . You're a fan of JayEmm and/or theCarGuys. Damien from theCarGuys drove a RHD, manual gearbox 599 Aperta 6 weeks ago if anyone is interested.

[@frapparm]

How much time you drive in 1 Gear???! It exists only for start!

[@mikethebeginner]

Is it as good as a Miata? All else being equal, I think I would prefer to go with a Miata.

[@BobKenge]

🤩

[@alimechs]

Is it tha same car doug reviewed?

[@FerrarisOnline]

Yes it is. Doug came over to our showroom and did his review there. 😀

[@miguelramirez644]

👌😎

[@Christhreeonesix]

Here from donut for.. The cars..

[@HassanKhan-cu3tj]

Came here from Donut Media

[@millerfisherman1989]

@2:00 lol, you mean, have the right shopS, not shop.

[@robnorth-1372]

What about the Lotus Europa ? A ......

[@FerrarisOnline]

We have one. Currently being restored 😀

[@robf592]

200+... 600+ 😎

[@Conservator.]

Such a shame that cars like this are bought only to be parked in a garage with other exotic cars.

[@jimclarke1108]

Always has been

[@namestnikoff]

The fact that this car has only 1200 miles is a very sad part of the story :(

[@jordanwilliams4968]

This is literally seduction

[@Suprahampton]

The 599 is a good looking car it's just a shame it was a 2seater. The 612 looks bloated. Give me a 456

[@binarycodeze]

Anyone came from Donut's video?

[@Nezahualcoyotl001]

Donut

[@DarkestKnight2424]

Got here from Donut

[@haroldt3270]

So do you like this car? 🤣

[@bmuns6445]

I love cars for their female/masculine balanced & designed aerodynamic curves, technology and heritage. But this car is BUTT UGLY. If you drive around in this car and think your the shit. Think again.