Don’t know whether to be in awe of such a clean and low mileage 13 year old Ferrari, or to be pissed off for someone not enjoying it-at all. Drive your cars people.
Love how these Ferrari “fans” talk down on the Cali. I’ve driven a few as well as the Portofino and the Roma and as a daily driver for the same money I like it more than a “manly” F430. To me the design is classic but hey, to each his own.
I'd be perfectly happy with any of them (but prefer the Portofino M). I think that the challenge with this car is that the Cali is simply the most maligned modern Ferrari, and wrongly so. If it were a 381 mile F-car then it would be a slam dunk of a sale. Being what is essentially a museum piece but being an unpopular car...I'm just not sure that the money is there. Looking at other low mileage Californias you'd maybe be looking for $200k, up to maybe $250k. You might see $300k if it was truly uniquely optioned. You will need to find a truly specific collector to get the right buyer for this car. I think for most people, if they were going to spend $200k-$250k on a Ferrari daily driver they'd get a nice Portofino for the same money. Or if they really wanted a Cali they'd buy one that's been driven and isn't likely to have issues due to not being used. I hope I'm wrong and it ends up being a big win for them. Then there's part of me that wonders if getting it listed at one of the Monterrey Car Week auctions might have brought a better crowd. Best of luck!
@@thefauxtist4387 Well interesting summary you wrote, but you still didn't give one example how it's a "chick" car. Being the rare female who owns and also appreciates all Ferrari's, I think your attitude towards the California is unfortunately biased. Actually Ferrari sold quite a few California's the NA model, and was quite profitable for them. Is it the first front engine V8, 2+2 configuration, or convertible top that makes it such a "chick" model that you dislike? I suggest you watch JayEmm's review of this car, and you might be surprised. My husband and I own the California 30 model, 2014 model with the handling especial suspension, and it's a great car, it's my husband's ride, he wanted the convertible. I see tons of men in California's, I hardly if ever see chick's driving them. It's by no means is supposed to be like a 458, 488, etc. It's an entry level Ferrari, but it doesn't suck, isn't a chick car, and is unfortunately the victim of rumors and ignorance among some Ferrari dudes.🏁
Not a great investment for 380 miles of driving pleasure. The same $230,000 the owner paid for this car (out the door money) would have quadrupled since 2010 in a S&P 500 index fund.
@@normalguysupercar How do you know what the owner meant it to be? Did you talk to him? Someone who parts with nearly a quarter million dollars for a motor vehicle and who then drives it an average of less than 40 miles per year over a 10+ year period has obviously given overriding priority to resale value over "car-ness."
Gorgeous, but such low mileage would concern me with dried seals, washers, gaskets, etc !! Seen the video of Hoovie with his 599 purchase, loved that he mentioned you and EAG....when your 599 gets completed, having him test drive it will be a great episode for sure !!!
The Tributo just hit 4000 km (We work with kilometers here). A new high pressure sensor was fitted and the A/C is working like clock work. It was also regassed
Are you aware of a product called "Super kilometer Filter"? Its a mileage blocker for most exotics. Are you ever worried one of your cars might be a rollback? or had a milage blocker installed at some point. I am a dealer also and when it comes to exotics, I'm always worried the car has more miles on it than shown. Its becoming pretty common in the car community now. First ti was the Montana plates everyone was 50/50 on and now its these mileage blockers. Just wondering your thoughts.
From what I have seen, they can be traced on Ferraris and other cars. My local dealer here in Scandinavia nixed a sale of an F8 three weeks ago, after realizing the owner had been using a SKF. We talked about it this Sunday when I was at my local Purosangue launch party. They will not disclose how they knew and what they looked for, but it is not true that they are totally untraceable. Here's the kicker. The owner is in a bind and have to get rid of the car for financial reasons. When they first confronted him, he had denied the whole thing. When they asked him to come and pick up his car and was informed that all Euro dealers would be informed, he tried to get it resolved by telling them that it was true and that they could set the odometer at the correct value. Ferrari asked for the car to be set correctly which was done, but this guy is now left with a car that has a major red flag with every single dealer from Sweden to Spain. I'm sure some dealer will pick it up for cheap and give it a clean slate after it has been gone through, but that guy is learning an expensive lesson.
I wonder if anybody actually asked the factory, what's up with the dam sticky buttons ? After all these decades, they haven't gone with another polymer.
381 miles and sticky buttons. Wtf. It’s concours level but has sticky buttons. It’s almost assuredly was in a climate controlled garage and still has them. Ferrari and maserati should be ashamed and fix all of them from the past 30 years. But buyers don’t seem to care anymore
Ah these cars are the worst types of Ferraris you can buy, ones that aren't driven. When people dont drive them the seals, gaskets, and everything rot. Really need to look this thing over good whoever buys it. Regardless striking example!
So sad that it wasn’t driven and enjoyed during it’s day. Now its a brand new car with obsolete tech and performance specs. And you still can’t drive it for fear of devaluing it.
It was owned by a guy that just never really drove it. Supposedly he didn't really fit in the car well. He passed away and his estate asked if we wanted to buy it.
My "Sticky Buttons" was the single most expensive item on my 355. Meaning I bought my 30k mile parts from Ricambi , but did the labor myself, tires, clutch, etc. were all cheaper than paying to have the sticky buttons done. But, Sticky Rx, did a great job, not cheap but I think the best. IMO. I love the California; I think it shows cues from the one from the 60's. Great buy!
@@normalguysupercar I think they do. They do feel nice when I compare them to my 911, but the 911 is the same year and I did not have to spend a dime on new buttons. LOL Sticky Rx is awesome.
Hope it fetches a good bit! Only downside is it's a time capsule of a Ferrari California which is arguably the least desirable Ferrari in the past 25 years.
@@normalguysupercar ahhhhhhhh, ok. Fooled me. I did look inside where you parked in the 30 min zone and saw the gated shifter. I thought all GTOs semi automatic or dual clutch.... Ok normal again! 😀
Has it had the engine out service yet? I mean, 381 miles and all. I think it's a legit Ferrari. Would seem like a practical daily fun car in the vein of a 911. If it can have Carplay it would be more fun to own. Maybe that's why it hasn't been driven - not iphone compatible. I like the Black Glove treatment it gets.
The California is often criticized by people who have never driven one. I drove my neighbor's California and I was impressed with it. For a car that was designed to be a competitor to the Mercedes SL, it blows away the Mercedes. It is far more than just a trophy wife's car. It is a truly sporty GT. Mercedes just redesigned the SL and this twelve year old car is still better looking than the new SL.
Unless i plan to stick it in a museum or fancy large car storage why would i buy a 300 mile california? Not like it would go in there anyways. Also its a California so would the owner do that haha not like we will look back at it like the pinnacle of Ferrari
Drive your car people!!And I feel bad when I DONT drive my Ferrari.
None of your business what other people do with their cars. This is not a dick measuring contest.
Haha! Yes.
You finally found someone who drove their Ferrari less than Fred!
Lol
I was thinking the same thing, lol
Don’t know whether to be in awe of such a clean and low mileage 13 year old Ferrari, or to be pissed off for someone not enjoying it-at all. Drive your cars people.
The easiest way to kill a car is to not drive it. A driven Ferrari is a happy Ferrari....
Yeah it's somewhat a shame
Love how these Ferrari “fans” talk down on the Cali. I’ve driven a few as well as the Portofino and the Roma and as a daily driver for the same money I like it more than a “manly” F430. To me the design is classic but hey, to each his own.
I doubt there are any F430 owners that would call their cars daily drivers. The California is a chick's car. Great car, but a chick's car.
I'd be perfectly happy with any of them (but prefer the Portofino M). I think that the challenge with this car is that the Cali is simply the most maligned modern Ferrari, and wrongly so. If it were a 381 mile F-car then it would be a slam dunk of a sale. Being what is essentially a museum piece but being an unpopular car...I'm just not sure that the money is there. Looking at other low mileage Californias you'd maybe be looking for $200k, up to maybe $250k. You might see $300k if it was truly uniquely optioned. You will need to find a truly specific collector to get the right buyer for this car. I think for most people, if they were going to spend $200k-$250k on a Ferrari daily driver they'd get a nice Portofino for the same money. Or if they really wanted a Cali they'd buy one that's been driven and isn't likely to have issues due to not being used.
I hope I'm wrong and it ends up being a big win for them. Then there's part of me that wonders if getting it listed at one of the Monterrey Car Week auctions might have brought a better crowd. Best of luck!
@@thefauxtist4387 Please explain in detail, if you could how is the California (not the T version) a chick car? Dying to know...
@@cherylalbright2086 Please explain in detail, if you could, how the California (not the T version) isn't a chick car? Dying to know...
@@thefauxtist4387 Well interesting summary you wrote, but you still didn't give one example how it's a "chick" car. Being the rare female who owns and also appreciates all Ferrari's, I think your attitude towards the California is unfortunately biased. Actually Ferrari sold quite a few California's the NA model, and was quite profitable for them. Is it the first front engine V8, 2+2 configuration, or convertible top that makes it such a "chick" model that you dislike? I suggest you watch JayEmm's review of this car, and you might be surprised. My husband and I own the California 30 model, 2014 model with the handling especial suspension, and it's a great car, it's my husband's ride, he wanted the convertible. I see tons of men in California's, I hardly if ever see chick's driving them. It's by no means is supposed to be like a 458, 488, etc. It's an entry level Ferrari, but it doesn't suck, isn't a chick car, and is unfortunately the victim of rumors and ignorance among some Ferrari dudes.🏁
This will be a fun auction to watch -- I bet the comments section will be interesting. Good luck!
Thanks
Not a great investment for 380 miles of driving pleasure. The same $230,000 the owner paid for this car (out the door money) would have quadrupled since 2010 in a S&P 500 index fund.
Well, it wasn't meant to be an investment, it's a car.
@@normalguysupercar How do you know what the owner meant it to be? Did you talk to him? Someone who parts with nearly a quarter million dollars for a motor vehicle and who then drives it an average of less than 40 miles per year over a 10+ year period has obviously given overriding priority to resale value over "car-ness."
even the grease in the door jams looks clean! As always best of luck and continued success!
Yeah, it's really a factory new car in essence.
Gorgeous, but such low mileage would concern me with dried seals, washers, gaskets, etc !! Seen the video of Hoovie with his 599 purchase, loved that he mentioned you and EAG....when your 599 gets completed, having him test drive it will be a great episode for sure !!!
We're working on that
The Tributo just hit 4000 km (We work with kilometers here). A new high pressure sensor was fitted and the A/C is working like clock work. It was also regassed
Nice
Are you aware of a product called "Super kilometer Filter"? Its a mileage blocker for most exotics. Are you ever worried one of your cars might be a rollback? or had a milage blocker installed at some point. I am a dealer also and when it comes to exotics, I'm always worried the car has more miles on it than shown. Its becoming pretty common in the car community now. First ti was the Montana plates everyone was 50/50 on and now its these mileage blockers. Just wondering your thoughts.
No I'm not that worried. There's usually signs of rollbacks we can find.
From what I have seen, they can be traced on Ferraris and other cars. My local dealer here in Scandinavia nixed a sale of an F8 three weeks ago, after realizing the owner had been using a SKF. We talked about it this Sunday when I was at my local Purosangue launch party. They will not disclose how they knew and what they looked for, but it is not true that they are totally untraceable.
Here's the kicker. The owner is in a bind and have to get rid of the car for financial reasons. When they first confronted him, he had denied the whole thing. When they asked him to come and pick up his car and was informed that all Euro dealers would be informed, he tried to get it resolved by telling them that it was true and that they could set the odometer at the correct value. Ferrari asked for the car to be set correctly which was done, but this guy is now left with a car that has a major red flag with every single dealer from Sweden to Spain. I'm sure some dealer will pick it up for cheap and give it a clean slate after it has been gone through, but that guy is learning an expensive lesson.
I know you saw Hoovies talk about you on his last vid.... That's pretty cool .
YUP!
Wow!
Yup
Nice Ferrari but kinda considered a modern day Mondial... Very Nice🌞
Thanks
I wonder if anybody actually asked the factory, what's up with the dam sticky buttons ? After all these decades, they haven't gone with another polymer.
No kidding!
Make a list of the highest mileage Ferrari's ever !
That would be interesting
I don't know why people don't really like the California. Clean simple looks make it just gorgeous
Agreed
probably a guy that was forced to buy the california to get another ferrari that he wanted lol
Lol could be
I was going to buy it...but you put that mile on it. SMH Lol!
Lol! I know, we ruined it
Where’s you find this?!!!!
It was in an estate
My luck if I drove it a Astroid would hit
lol
What are the rules about pulling a car off of an Auction site if you have a private seller?
You may get banned from the auction
381 miles and sticky buttons. Wtf. It’s concours level but has sticky buttons. It’s almost assuredly was in a climate controlled garage and still has them. Ferrari and maserati should be ashamed and fix all of them from the past 30 years. But buyers don’t seem to care anymore
Yeah it's nuts
Ah these cars are the worst types of Ferraris you can buy, ones that aren't driven. When people dont drive them the seals, gaskets, and everything rot. Really need to look this thing over good whoever buys it. Regardless striking example!
Sometimes
That's it, I'm OUT! You put 1 mile on it!!! Beautiful car but it should really be driven at least a little bit.
Lol
Hi Dan
Is " bring a trailer " the American version of a 🇬🇧uk trade sale,so no warranty implied or given??
No, it's an auction website.
So sad that it wasn’t driven and enjoyed during it’s day. Now its a brand new car with obsolete tech and performance specs. And you still can’t drive it for fear of devaluing it.
Yup
Was this thing in probate or something. Also waiting for Ferrari to send a trademark infringement to the Howard for the sculpture.
Yes, the original owner passed away
It's crazy, buying a car like that, and not driving it for 12 years ! And now, nobody will drive it. Anyway, great find !
Yeah
I have the California T, really a great driving car, but with @ low mileage car the seals will dry out, and all Ferrari have sticky buttons
Yeah, sticky buttons on all of them.
Wow! Where did you find that car, Dan? And what’s its history? Why the former owner didn’t drive it? Was it inside a museum or something like that?
It was owned by a guy that just never really drove it. Supposedly he didn't really fit in the car well. He passed away and his estate asked if we wanted to buy it.
If it’s bad for cars to sit wouldn’t this be a problem car once you start driving it
Possibly
That's pretty much better than a DuPont registry car. The question arises as to WHY? Smart move not to touch it.
EH, it's a good car
That would be a Do Not Buy, hasn't been driven.
Ok
My "Sticky Buttons" was the single most expensive item on my 355. Meaning I bought my 30k mile parts from Ricambi , but did the labor myself, tires, clutch, etc. were all cheaper than paying to have the sticky buttons done. But, Sticky Rx, did a great job, not cheap but I think the best. IMO. I love the California; I think it shows cues from the one from the 60's. Great buy!
Sticky buttons drive me nuts. I can't believe they still use the same material
@@normalguysupercar I think they do. They do feel nice when I compare them to my 911, but the 911 is the same year and I did not have to spend a dime on new buttons. LOL Sticky Rx is awesome.
Was this car sold already? Was looking for it in your dealer website.
No, we didn't put it on the site yet.
Very sharp.
I can't believe the mileage. Incredible.
Yeah it's crazy
Be prepared for fluid leaks if you start driving it.
Eh, I doubt it.
Hope it fetches a good bit! Only downside is it's a time capsule of a Ferrari California which is arguably the least desirable Ferrari in the past 25 years.
Haha yup
Nice! I think I just saw you in Carmel in a 599 GTO. Not so normal anymore! 😄
That's our converted manual 599. It has a Vorsteiner body kit
@@normalguysupercar ahhhhhhhh, ok. Fooled me. I did look inside where you parked in the 30 min zone and saw the gated shifter. I thought all GTOs semi automatic or dual clutch.... Ok normal again! 😀
😳
Yup
Has it had the engine out service yet? I mean, 381 miles and all. I think it's a legit Ferrari. Would seem like a practical daily fun car in the vein of a 911. If it can have Carplay it would be more fun to own. Maybe that's why it hasn't been driven - not iphone compatible. I like the Black Glove treatment it gets.
There's no engine out services on these
It is iPhone compatible. Ask me how I know. (Hint: I own the same Ferrari California as this one.)
@@gregwang168 Why did you buy a car and never drive it?
@@AB-80X I didn’t. My California already has almost 37k miles.
Amazing, but I'd be upset to drive it.
I would drive the hell out of it.
Not driven, the seals must be dried out
maybe
The Chrysler radio is the best part about this car
Lol yup
Are the tires new or original?
Original
First, I have no idea why you'd buy a California & not drive it, they aren't really special, Rj in Oz
It is the equivalent of having a 300 Mile 2010 Ford focus. Neat, I suppose for the right simp.
Lol
Very clean, nice!!!!
Thanks
The California is often criticized by people who have never driven one. I drove my neighbor's California and I was impressed with it. For a car that was designed to be a competitor to the Mercedes SL, it blows away the Mercedes. It is far more than just a trophy wife's car. It is a truly sporty GT. Mercedes just redesigned the SL and this twelve year old car is still better looking than the new SL.
Yeah, it's really a great car.
Unless i plan to stick it in a museum or fancy large car storage why would i buy a 300 mile california? Not like it would go in there anyways. Also its a California so would the owner do that haha not like we will look back at it like the pinnacle of Ferrari
You could buy it to have a car that you can drive knowing nobody else really ever did.
"Like new!"
Close to it
How did you find this treasure?
odometer rollback
It was a guy that never drove it, and then he passed away. His estate sold it to us.
A girly Ferrari.
For someone who likes Zarbon 🤣
You probably think H-D Sporters 883 are "girl" bikes too. LOL
LOL!
people poop on the Cali's but I think they are great cars
Of course they do haha the styling is an acquired taste. The Portofino didnt help out as well
People that don't own Ferraris shit on Californias... LOL!