Every time a read a post about frothy valuations on manual 575M's, I can't help thinking about situations such as this... Penny Red with rare imperfections set to sell for £550,000 at auction | Daily Mail Online
Respectfully, you cannot compare a Testarossa to a 550 (which is beautiful in its own right) when it comes to quintessential Ferrari design, regardless of how many were produced. Also, the 550 is not truly an "analog" car, it simply comes with a manual clutch whereas the majority of newer Ferraris no longer do so. These valuations are slowly going out of control including my T.R. which has gone up 30% in value since I bought it in January.
regarding the 550 being an analog car from what i can determine it is considered the last mostly analog car in that it is the last where the gearshift is directly changing gears and the throttle is directly controlling engine speed etc. It of course has electronic ignition and other electronic aides but it is a far world from say a 599 which is fully digital from what i understand.. I am not sure the difference between say a manual 550 and manual 575 which I actually believe is more of a digital car.. in any case not that important maybe to most but to me was important in my decision.. to buy a 550 back when I did..
What about those that the owners drive 2-3k miles per years with perfect maintenance records? Shouldn't we all drive these 550s rather than let them sit?
If you're looking for a 550 to drive and have fun, mine is prime territory http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ferraris/488363-2000-ferrari-550-maranello-%2455k.html
Thanks Brad. I just picked one up this weekend. They are awesome driver's cars and I know someone will thoroughly enjoy yours.
