In the event of needing a tow? 456 1995

Two rules that you should try not to break:

1. Don't get a flat.
2. Don't break down.

If you happen to break one of these rules, you will need a tow hook for the flatbed to winch you up, which is no small task on these cars that sit very low to the ground. In addition to specifying a flatbed, you will want them to use nylon bridles over your four tires. You do not want them attaching chains to your suspension parts. When I had my 550 transported, it took the operator 30 minutes to move my car on and off. Because I carry no spare and cannot fit the flat anywhere in my car anyway, I carry several off the shelf fixit parts and two slime inflation cans. Who cares if your wheel is messy when the tire store goes to fix it? Your goal is to get home or to the tire store. We are talking survival. Yes, carry a 12v air compressor.

 

A tow hook is important but you can get away without it.

Just buy one. Dealers usually have them and so does Ricambi.

I am unaware if any of the fix a flat type products are any better than any other.

Go to a car parts store and see what they have and read the cans.

A drive up H1 should be fun. Weekdays are always better too.

 

Congrats. I looked at that car exactly a year ago. It was pristine. Very good purchase.
I regret not buying it. I am very happy with my 550, but I could really use a back seat to share the Ferrari experience with my 3 little kids.

I will never forget going to the seller's house. He let me park in his driveway and walk down to Trestles to surf. Did he tell you of his predicament? PM me for details if he did not.

Scott

 

On 456 there is no fragile bodywork down low and there are strong enough structures that are accessible to attach to in a conventional manner. Prior to the Testarossa none of the cars had tow hooks and they were towed daily all over the world. Surely not everyone has forgotten how to do that.

 

I once spent several hours on the side of the road because no one would take on the liability of a Ferrari on a flatbed because they only had the usual chains and hooks. AAA literally told me that I was SOL. Though it is possible to tow these cars that way, it may be impossible to find someone to actually do it. The correct equipment is four nylon bridles over the tires.

 

For tying it down you are correct but the nylong straps over the tires are of little use getting the car aboard.


I agree, a tow hook is best and I strongly suggesest everyone have one. I even provided 2 sources but it is done often without when none are available.

If not there would be many Ferrari's stranded by the side of the road even as we speak.