Ferrari F355 Berlinetta was the car that changed my life and indirectly changed many other lives too
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- From the moment the Ferrari 355 was launched in the 1990's I really wanted one.
Seeing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear ordering one for himself made me want one even more.
Then a test drive sent me to the next level of need.
It took me three years from that point to finally owning one.
I tell you how I did it.
What motivated me.
Then my ongoing 26 year story with the Ferrari 355.
And my final question is what object of desire is motivating young people today?
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The prettiest Ferrari ever. Elegant and understated. I would love a dark blue one.
Yes, I agree they look superb in dark blue. Thanks for watching!
Indeed the 355 is a really beautiful Ferrari. Up there close to the 288 GTO :)
The 308/208/328 and Dinos are also high up in my Ferrari beauty ranking :)
That's always going to be a fiercely debated topic. For me, the prettiest is the 1969 Daytona Spyder, with wire spoke wheels.
These 355s are so underrated. The engine is groundbreaking even today and the way the car drives is beyond words. Amazing cars
Thankyou! Yes the 355 is perfect- & reliable!
And they sound amazing.
But reliable? Maybe so, I wouldn't know. But Ive heard the regular services are super expensive. Not the same as reliability of course, but ouch.
Drive a 360 and get back to me😂
@@cmarshall4559 are they that much better?
@@MattH-wg7ou light years😍
Dream cars have changed my life in the same way and driven me! By 30, 2 months before my father passed, I'd managed to buy my childhood dream car. My pop used to always buy me models of it at the petrol stations from the time I was 4 or 5. It was a 1956/57 Corvette. Then at 40 I got my teenage dream car, a Porsche 993 C4 6-spd. Plus I'd had a couple dozen of others in between. At each mark, I feel like I'm at the peak of my life, only for it to just get better through sheer will power that drives me to buy more dream machines. Now I have a Ducati 996R in my living room, a 1969 Firebird that I've modified the hell out of, a 1992 Trans Am GTA I've owned for 25 years, etc. I do cybersecurity. Can't say that I love my job, but I only "work" to fund my dreams :)
Exactly! The dream cars are so important for motivation. What a garage you have! Subscribe to see my other cars. I’m keen also to feature an early corvette compared to an e type. Thanks for your story!
I'm 36 and distinctly remember drooling over Car magazine imagery of 355s before the 360 came out, I was obsessed with cars when I was young, I had every stat memorised from the back page index of all the cars. I have recently started a business and a 355 is high up on my list of material desires. That dark blue spider really gave me goosebumps :) John Mayer said it well, we lust after the things that were the cool 'out of reach' things from when we were young and impressionable.
Exactly! Your motivation to succeed is stronger than many others. Good luck!
I'm one year older than you and have wanted a manual GTS, in Giallo Modena and tan interior ever since seeing Xenia Onatopp drive one in Goldeneye. Best of luck getting yours!
That silver coupe looks gorgeous 👌🏼
Thankyou so much! & thanks for watching!
My story is very similar, although I stuck with the well paid job. Aspired to owning a Ferrari before I turned 40. Bought a 348ts at 36. Bought an F355 GTS three years later and a 355 spider again two years after that. Still own all of them and will never sell them. They represent all the hard work I’ve put into realizing my childhood dream. And they truely live up to that dream. Also the 348ts is a much better car than its undeserved reputation might have you believe. I would take it over any modern supercar all day long. Thanks for sharing!
What a story. I just wanted to show that truly aspirational car has changed a lot of people’s lives, & you’ve shown me some more proof. Thanks for watching! Ps. Yes the 348 is underrated & a great car.
The 348 is such a beautiful car ❤
I am now 23 years old i have the same dream as you i would really really really want to have a hand shifted f355! That car just really is my dream car. I think it looks stunning, it sounds even more stunning and i cant imagine what a thrill it must be to drive one! lovely video btw.
It’s great you want one! Now you just have to plan how you are going to get one. It is attainable, and you have time in your side. Good luck! Thanks for watching!
@hiddestrikwerda1024 the 355 is a car worth dreaming about I assure you. The compact size and the ride quality makes you feel like your in a dream. I hope you get to put one in your garage and put some miles on it they love to be driven.
Learn how to repair/maintain cars. That will make your F355 dream come true sooner. It’s only expensive to own if someone else does the work : )
I did the exact same thing when I was younger with the Acura NSX. Loved that car.
Yes, the Senna developed NSX was right up there - & the reason why Ferrari had to respond with the 355. Thanks for watching!
Wow, I didn't think silver would be the prettiest color on the 355 - it looks amazing!
Thanks. Yes it wasn’t my first choice either, but it really shows up the lines. Thanks for watching! More coming!
The F355 is my all time favorite Ferrari. Nothing before or after it has captured me more. I owned a 308 GTSi when the F355 came out and said one day I’d own one. Since then I’ve owned only Porsches, my current one is a GT4RS. The only concern I have is catastrophic maintenance compared to more sensible choices like a 458, 360 or 328. But the F355 is just perfection.
The bills for belts are expensive, but it keeps the car very reliable because it’s a proper go through every 3 years. As long as you use someone like SB race engineering where the costs aren’t terrible and they know what they’re doing. It hurts, but not excessively!
What an inspiring story, all credit to you for working and living your dream. Very few people had such aspirational goals that they go after and believe that they can get. Well done hope more people are inspired by Your journey
Thankyou so much! Yes I hope it might create some inspiration. I think young adults need some! Thanks again for watching!
I know a number of kids who are of driving age who don’t have their drivers license nor seem in any hurry to obtain one. I’m 56 years old and made sure I got my drivers license the day after my 16th birthday. I grew up lusting after the 512BBi, the Testarossa, F40 and 288GTO. Anything Ferrari, really. I don’t see much car lust from today’s kids, which is sad, and if they do express an interest it’s usually for a Tesla or some EV. Love your story and your 355. Enjoy!
Thankyou. Great post. The 355 was attainable. But my poster car was a 288GTO. WHAT A CAR ! Sadly never been within my reach (maybe if I’d absolutely gone for it, chips along in 2005) Thanks again for watching!
I've had a smile on my face this whole video, thank you for sharing from a fellow business owner
Thank you so much!
What a beautiful and motivating story Salute
Thankyou so much!
Great video and wonderful story. Thank you very much. I feel that the 355 GTB and the 550 Maranello are two of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made, and silver or dark blue is simply perfect. Well done sir.
Thanks so much! I agree on both counts! Dark blue is also gorgeous, but the silver shows up the lines, especially on UA-cam! Thanks for watching.
Perfect! It took a record contract to get the 1st of my dream cars in 1990: Porsche 911, I've since achieved the Ferrari dream via a 208GTB, yes, 208! It was insane. My current fleet is 996, Ford Capri, Honda EP3, BMW 435i(Dads old car) Fiat 500 & Alpine GTA. I'm inspired by this film. Thankyou
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I like your fleet too. Do you know, I’ve never been up close to a 208! Thanks for watching, stay tuned!
That silver is the best looking color on these!
Yes it really works with the 355, it shows up the lines perfectly. Thanks for watching, subscribe to see more!
I am a diesel man (I know, strange) I've wanted a BMW 535d M sport for a long time and I am nearly there. A tidy E60 in grey with a stage 1 tune and I'll be the happiest motorist on the road. Interesting story and a great car, love the silver. 👍
Thanks very much! We’ve all got our “want one” cars. It’s what drives you (scuse the pun!)
Mate Im a petrol head but still have a soft spot for diesel. As cool as the V10 is in the M6. I actually think the 635d with the same engine is an absolutely lovely thing. Straight piped it sounds like an airbus. Cross continents without stopping, low revs on the motorway.... The only downside is space which an e60 fixes! You'll get there mate.
Amazing story. I like red Ferraris, but I have to say that silver color on your current 355 looks amazing. Enjoy the ride.
Thanks so much! Yes the silver really show up the lines. Thanks for watching!
this story resonates so much with my current situation. I am so glad you managed to buy this car. God bless you and may you enjoy it for decades! thank you for sharing!
Thankyou! I appreciate it!
Its so rare that meeting your heroes lives up to expectations. I agree sir the 355 exceeds expectations. That is very rare in my car experience. The Viper is another one that is even better than expected.
Thankyou!
I love your content, you are so calm and articulate, and you make for a very easy and relaxed view - fabulous car content too. I'm currently working on starting my own business having worked in the corporate world through to my 50s, and I also have a couple of physical car targets as an incentive like you had. You have fabulous taste in cars! Thank you for the inspirational pep talk. Please keep the videos coming 🙏👍
Thanks so much! Good luck!
Great story, thank you for sharing!
Thankyou very much!
Great story. I needed to hear it. Thanks!
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Back in the 90s, I bought all the car magazines (and motorboats 🥴), being the dreamer that I was, looking at all the fabulous machines that I couldn't afford. I didn't know about the imminent unveiling of the 355 at the time.
So, my folks are being taken to Cardiff airport for the start of their holiday by uncle, and I was asked if I wanted to tag along. It was a lovely summer's evening, I wasn't doing anything - so, why not!!
At the airport, in the bar, there was time to kill before my folks flight, so I took myself off to the newsagent in the airport to check out the car magazines.
My eye was immediately drawn to the front cover of Car magazine (I think it was "Car" anyway), and a gorgeous red Ferrari that I didn't recognise. I made a grab for the magazine and immediately searched for the article.
I was blown away by probably the most beautiful "new" car I'd ever seen!!!
I was in love!!
Helped by the fact that this beautiful shapely red Ferrari was superbly photographed in what looked like a rustic Italian courtyard, blueish filter used for the scenery that made the red Ferrari "POP" out at me.
Reading the article, it was clear that the 355 was a massive improvement on the 348 in every conceivable way - styling, engineering, performance etc...near perfection imo.
(Tbh...the 348 has grown on me as I've got older 🥴)
I bought the magazine, literally couldn't stop looking at the article when my uncle dropped me off later.
I did have the magazine stored (with other automotive magazines from that time) in my dad's attic, but unfortunately, during a mad clear out he had, my magazines were all sent to the recycling bin - I wasn't happy 😩
Thankfully, my Silverstone GP programmes were saved from the cull (I attended in 94 & 95, ohh the sound of that Ferrari V12).
If anyone knows what magazine and date/volume I'm talking about, let me know coz I'd love to buy a back copy...if there are any available??
Great story! Check out eBay for specific magazines. They often have the exact one, your memory is so vivid! Thanks for watching, please subscribe!
Yes the NSX is the car that changed my life…. The F355 and NSX are the ultimate dream cars of all time for me❤❤❤
Yes - NSX, the car that made Ferrari raise their game & create the 355. Both are brilliant.
Gorgeous car! That blend of the sleek 90s build and Ferrari's artistry and a perfect blend.
Thankyou! I agree! Thanks for watching!
I'm 55 and a 1991 Sebring silver NSX is what motivates me.
Yes that makes sense - beautiful . & that’s the car that motivated Ferrari to raise their game. What do you think is the inspirational car for 30 yr olds now?
@@sportscarstory Sadly, a Tesla.
Probably true. I’ve got 2 Tesla’s. An S and a Y. Great way of getting about, but no passion. Maybe the Tesla roadster when it comes out will be more interesting?
my dream car.
Thankyou! & mine. Thanks for watching!
Inspiring story, thanks for sharing.
I saw one not too dissimilar on UA-cam recently; the chap got it on finance by committing most of his salary to it. That then spurred him on to the world of business so that he could retain and enjoy it
That’s a different way to go about it! Thanks for watching!
I have the same dream as you. I’ve always wanted a 355 and also an escort cosworth. I started my own little business but doesn’t create enough money to reach my dream of owning a 355. I’m 47 now and trying to get my name out into the art world, started in March 2024 to help with my mental health. Think this is the last and only way I can achieve my dream. Really enjoyed your story, thank you. Out of all the cars out there today the 355 is still what I want. It’s beautiful. If you ever need a passenger please let me know lol. I wish you all the best, I always thought I’d want a red 355 but after seeing you stood in front of yours I would go silver too. Thank you. 👍👍
Thanks so much for your comment! You’ve got to have a 355!
@ I won’t give up! Best wishes and thank you.
Excellent inspirational video, mate. Nice work.
Thankyou! I’m giving it a go on this UA-cam thing. Subscribe to see more!
Another great video and story. Thank you for sharing, and cheers from across the pond.
Thankyou! I appreciate it!
Best looking car ever
I think so too. Thanks for watching!
Love your story ❤
Thankyou so much! More coming, please subscribe.
Same for me… 348, 355s then I bought a 360 Modena. Argento like your 355B. Owned that 19 years now. Love it!!! To answer the question you asked. I think the younger people are moving to Porsche more. Tho Ferrari claims that a huge segment for them is customers under 40.
Interesting! Yes you’re probably right. Porsche’s pull has never wavered. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe!.
Great video, thanks
Thankyou. It’s a genuine story. I don’t know where I’d be without the dream of owning a 355.
Brilliant cars. I hired a 355 in the early 2000's for a weekend trip away to Dorset and loved it. It was a 1995 car so had the lovely non-airbag steering wheel and the thing that stood out apart from that wonderful screaming V8, was the gear change which is still the best I've experienced. The handling was confidence inspiring and the ride surprisingly good though I did find the steering a bit too light and lacking in feel. I very nearly bought one in 2004 but it was a time when speed cameras started popping up all over the pass so I wanted to start doing track days and I was worried about expensive bills. Love the colour of your car by the way.
Thanks. Yes I wouldn’t necessarily have chosen a silver one, but I think it really shows up the lines. I probably would have hired one if I could have afforded it. Good move! The bills aren’t too bad. I think although it’s an engine out belts job, you tend to address everything else at the same time and have 3 years reliable/ cheap motoring. Thanks for watching!
For me my motivation is the Ferrari 355 and the 1998 lotus esprit. Thanks for your story
Thanks for watching. I love the esprit too - though I’m more keen on the look of the early esprit s1 (see my latest addition video)
I just came across your 355 ownership story, thanks to UA-cam's suggestion 😉
The 355 has always been and will continue to be, one of the prettiest cars ever to drive on a road.
Between this and the equally terrific 550 Maranello, it was the beginning of a golden era, for Ferrari
that many could say, is still going strong.
Luca di Montezemolo should take a lot of credit for what came out of Maranello from the mid 90's on.
The best example I've ever seen, was a stunning GTS, early manual car, small steering wheel and finished
in absolutely stunning combination of Verde with a Tan interior.
While I will never be in a position to even think about owning one, I've had the great pleasure just seeing one
as it drove into a car park, many many years ago. It didn't disappoint 😎
Oh and did I mention the noise......😀
You have a truly stunning 355, love it finished in that silver colour.
Maybe a dark red interior would also suit the silver exterior.
Enjoy it and keep driving it 👍
I think a dark red interior on a silver car is a great combination.
Thanks for watching. I hope you get your own 355 one day! - in Verde of course.
@@sportscarstory Maybe if miracles happen ;) Hopefully I'll be able to keep following your 355 adventures at least 👍
Yes they’ll be many more 355 adventures- also check out my Murcielago manual conversion. That car is such a a crazy monster of a thing!
@@sportscarstory Ah nice, I didn't see that.I'll be sure to have a look for the videos on that as well 😄
That silver one!!! 👌
Thankyou! Yes it’s a beautiful car!
I'm now onto this video and that Ferrari 288 GTO at 2:48 is the ex-Patrick Collection car '426 GTO' that I'd visit as a teenager. Noel Edmonds bought it and had it 4 years or so, and put about 4,000kms on it. I can't afford a real one - like most of us at $4M - so I have a replica I'm tuning to do the 395bhp. There's a video of her on my channel just after I bought her, before huge work to make her look more genuine. More work this winter. Cutting the roof off and making her a tin top being one! Anyway great channel!
Oh , I’ll have a look at that. The 288 GTO is the one that got away for me. I could have - nearly - bought one in the early noughties for £150k. I couldn’t really afford it bit maybe I could have?! What’s your channel called?
@@sportscarstory Oh if only you had a crystal ball! 13 years ago they were as 'cheap' as £400k. I saw a Barkaway's video from 2011 talking about one at Brooklands and was astonished when he said how little they were. Just click on my name and it'll take you to it. It was from 3 years ago. It's one of 2 MR2 builds that subsequently got a cease and desist as they weren't going to allow the 288 GTO cheapened in such a way so I am super lucky. The sister car has a 3L V6, but I've got the 2GR-FE unit used in the Lotus Evora, Emira and the Exige 3, the 3.5L V6. I'm having an engine upgrade this winter to match the original GTO's performance but it'll probably eclipse that. I've vlogged my 3 year journey with her on TikTok and Instagram as 'Daniel Hill Coaching'. I'll launch a UA-cam channel just for her this winter called 'MR288GTO' as I've got a lot of footage this last 3 years. I love your presenting style and taste in cars sir! I'll make sure to give you a follow right away!
Thanks Daniel. Can’t wait to see your GTO. Let me know when it’s on UA-cam
Great story! My object of aspiration was Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Got one, love it😄
Yes. Should have mentioned the V12 Vantage. Don’t know why I didn’t. Another gold nugget car. Should have been my noughties example. How many people have used car aspiration to achieve success? Thanks for watching, more coming.
I'm a Sim racer with a SIM racing UA-cam channel and this is in my all time top 3 cars. The sound is amazing. Would love to drive one one day. I'm on my way...
Keep going! You’ll get one if you want one.
Honestly, I think this is one of the best, if not THE best videos I have ever seen on UA-cam. As soon as I post this, I will hit the Like button and subscribe to this channel. My own story is similar, though I never have bought the car that inspired me to start and develop my (Video Production) business back in the day. For me, it was a Ferrari 328 GTSi. I would work my new business through the day, and then late into the night, editing the productions my young, fledgling company was creating. And then, though it was very late (one, two, or even three in the morning), on my way home I would deviate off the 101 and stop by the Ferrari dealership on Ventura Blvd and gawk through the window at that red 328 GTSi on display in the showroom. That Ferrari literally helped pay the bills.
Well you’ve cheered me up today! I’m so glad I’ve struck a chord with you. I should have mentioned a 328 for the 1980’s because it’s an absolutely gorgeous car. I can see why it was your inspiration. Thanks for subscribing! Have you seen my other videos yet? I wouldn’t mind your thoughts on them.
80s was the Testarossa ❤. Great story and video, gorgeous 355 (all of them in your history) 😍.
Thanks! Testarossa was amazing- though V12’s would have seemed unobtainable/ too big a stretch. So 80’s equivalent could be 328? Porsche turbo? Maybe a Dodge Viper? Don’t know why I said Delorean! I suppose they were exotic looking but not that expensive. Any other ideas?
@@sportscarstory I think you were thinking Back to the Future fame, lol, having said that, even though that the DeLorean turned out to be a disappointing car in regards to performance, it’s still an icon of the 80s and a car I actually would not mind having as part of my stable someday. But you’re right, perhaps the 308 / 328 would be the “attainable” poster cars of the 80s 👍🏼
Yes. I’ve had a Delorean. It looked great but drove me mad with its weak engineering. I’m going to be doing a review on that very car soon, so stay subscribed!
@@sportscarstory Looking forward to it 👍🏼
Great video and congrats on getting your dream car (several times!)! I did too- mine is a Porsche 968 Club Sport
968 club sport’s are great cars too. My brothers dream. Thanks for watching!
Wonderful and inspiring story!
Thankyou! It’s true. I love 355’s. My love has spread into other cars too. Subscribe to see LP640, e type’s XJVC. Thanks for watching.
What a lovely story 😊
Thanks so much! I hope it inspires others.
Wicked color and that navy blue spider is picturesque
Yes. Miss that Spider. The noise was epic! Thanks for watching, more coming.
One of my favorites. F355, and 550 Maranello. Something about 90s cars. F40/F50 and Enzo are special too, but these first 2 are within reach. The lines, the low profile doors, the pop-up lights, just an overall clean look.
Yes. 90’s Ferrari’s definitely ticked every box. & they were - Just - attainable. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe, more coming.
Your tory is fantastic. I have wanted this car for so so long. Just retired, I can buy one with no real financial worries. 7 years ago they were half the price. I want a gated but they are so $$$. Considering a F1 version GTB or GTS. Teribbly want to pull the trigger!!!
F1 is still a good option. I’ve ended up with an F1 & I’m doing a manual conversion on it. Video of that coming soon. Thanks so much for your kind comment.
I started my business in 2020, and last year I purchased my lifelong dream of a 1980’s Porsche 911. Mine is a 1982 euro spec Super Carrera. I relate to your sentiment that my dream of business ownership as well as accomplishing other goals along the way, have paved a path for at least 15 other people so far who I expect are better off because of my actions. I hope that translates to hundreds of people over the next couple years.
Exactly the point I was clumsily trying to make in my video. The benefits to UK PLC if our ambition and dreams is unmeasurable. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe, I value your opinion.
Hats off to you for taking it up Culver Down for the photo shoot. I live on the island and have gotten in trouble up there in a four wheel drive! Mind you, that was in the winter.
Yes, it was a worry that I’d ground the nose. But it’s such an amazing spot. Have you seen the Triumph stag video we filmed up there?
A very good real world account and experience of Ferrari ownership. I got a pretty good view into what drives the obsession in owning an Italian exotic. The legendary race bred marque is only the beginning, if that lineage translates into a top quality build for customer road cars as well as performance then what more can anybody want. The 355 was one of the first exotics that had the fewest customer grumbles and the most praised, Ferrari basically struck the Gold jackpot when the 355 was launched.I really like the way he put his personal experiences his passion for Ferrari barely needs mentioning. I felt as if he was speaking to me alone 😂 Some of what he said reflected my thoughts and feelings about my own periodic obsession with one day owning an exotic and what I would need to do make the money to do that. I am a longtime lover of performance and sports cars, so it’s really refreshing and very inspiring when an actual exotic car owner isn’t shy about telling folks about what he did and how he went about making the money to buy his dream. I’m getting on a bit now but still young at heart and Maybe I’ll make it happen one day. Well done sir 🙏🏽
Thankyou so much. I’m so pleased to have connected with you so profoundly. The 355 was / is an amazing car. Please keep watching my channel. I have more to say!
Great story. Thanks for sharing bud. It's a weird thing how a car can effect a person.
Yes, cars have always been a huge motivation for me.
Thanks for watching!
Great content keep it up
Hard works pays off
Thanks very much! Yes hard work & a bit of luck gets you where you want to be. What car inspired you?
@sportscarstory no car as inspired me to be honest main thing for me was to have a roof over my head
But 355 is on the list
Do have an old jap car
Had a pearl white gtd which unfortunately got stolen
Love to have a 993 turbo
Just got my dream Aston Martin Vantage V8,love it!
Perfect car too. I’ve had one - twice! Bought it back from my brother.
Fantastic. I love the F355 and spotted a silver one like this driving through Dublin back in April of this year. It also had the coolest of reg plates too - GTS 355N. A 981 Cayman S owner. 😎
Thankyou! Great plate. Caymen S is a hellofacar ! Thanks again!
I am also a petrolhead like that. As soon as I got a job after studies I took a loan and bought a Ferrari 512 TR at 27. It has given me a lot of experiences and kind of defined me in a way. Never regretted buying it even though I have spent about 100 000 euro/ dollar/ pounds repairing it 😂
& you still have it? What a car! Hat off to you!
Yes! I have owned it since 2006 and I just passed 100 000 km ( bought it at 44500 km). It is a nice car to own/ drive. 😊
That’s so cool. I wish I’d kept my first 355 & just ran with it.
This looks great in silver, too. Nice ride.
Thanks. Yes silver really shows the lines. Thanks for watching!
Great vid beautiful car ❤️❤️ weirdly it’s the 964 911 turbo from 92 for me!!! Have zero interest in new cars - old is gold 🔥🔥🔥
I get the 964 turbo. Great car! Thanks for watching!
I would love a green one! Truly a beautiful car, congratulations.
Thanks for watching! More coming!
Beautiful car! They look somehow more modern in silver too!
Yes I think the silver really works for a 355. Thanks for watching!
I remember exactly 30 years ago being awe struck by the ‘Performance Car’ article on the Ferrari 355 (I still have the magazine edition in plastic wrapping) I’ve been a Porsche 911 fan all my life, an acquired evolving taste. But the devastating beauty, the stellar performance and the rave reviews of the 355 turned my head completely 180. I still love the 911 in different variants and guises, but the 355 along with the hugely underrated 456 GT will always be my grail cars.
Yes. I neglected to say, I bought a 993 first, then a 996, & they were great cars (especially the 993) but as soon as I was able to buy a 355 , I felt I was in a different league. The Maserati 4200 I had after the first couple of 355’s was a disaster by the way. Thanks for watching! More coming!
A classmate of mine at the University of Miami had a 355 spyder (red) and was nice enough to give me a ride. Cheers
355 spiders just give you more chance to hear the noise! Thanks for watching! Subscribe to see my Lamborghini LP640 roadster manual. It’s nearly finished!
For me,as a Ferrari owner,it's either 308 GTB of 458 Italia for pace and grace.Both were hits right from launch.Great video,I remember well reading about the 355 roadtests.
Thankyou! I should have mentioned the 308. Gorgeous. 458 was the last naturally aspirated Fezza I think, so should have mentioned that too. Thanks for watching !
I am self employed, mid 40s, did well for my self. I always dreamt of.... a Ferrari GTO model 1984. The most beautiful car ever made in my opinion. What I dream of now? Not a car (anymore). But a healthy life with my two Pembroke Corgi's on the sea side of South of Britain, Cornwall or so. Living in The Netherlands, but always very anglo-minded ;-)
Thanks for your comment! Yes I love the 288 GTO. What a beautiful car - but always out of my reach -£3M now I believe. Thanks for watching, please subscribe!
@@sportscarstory Will subscribe! And, 3 million: that's only to buy it, but I'm afraid that Italian cars (in general, but especially from that era) need a lot of money for maintenance ;-)
Fantastic video
Thankyou! I love 355’s as you can see!
I was at Uni in the 90s skint. I walked into Ferrari Canary Wharf,, sat in a 355, salesman new I was a student, a friend didn’t even have the guts to walk in. I said one day I’m going to have one. I remember buying a magazine and a red VHS promo 355 cassette was taped to the mag. Gerhard B, driving it. I stuck a picture of the car on my drawing board at college as motivation.
That car motivated so much I set our business up because of that @larinodesign emotion sitting in the car. Years later, I bought one from Nick Cartwright. He drove two with his son down to the workshop. Both carbon buckets, F1 and manual. He took me out in both, the sound and that F1 box just reminded me of Alesi for Ferrari. SOLD. I had both my dream cars in the garage 996 GT2 and 355F1. Sold the 355 years ago but now I want to put one back next to the GT2. Only sold it because I got into newer faster cars, but now I’m older, I realise what a mistake, the 355 is just perfect in every way. F1 and manual.
Great story! Similar to mine in that cars really motivated you. Yes I moved on from the 355 to Astons, Bentleys, McLaren, but I’ve realised the fun is the 90’s/ noughties cars. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe!
The prettiest piece of machine ever designed by mankind.
I’m inclined to agree
@sportscarstory You got the best color, well done!
Thanks. I like dark blue too, but the silver really shows up the lines.
Its so rare that meeting your heroes lives up to expectations. I agree sir the 355 exceeds expectations. That is very rare in my car experience. The Viper is another one that is even better than expected. I have found the F355 Spider to be just amazing with a gated box and the Tubi soundtrack. Hard to beat that driving experience for any amount of money. 355s that have been driven a bit and well maintained are very reliable as well contrary to what the internet says.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, should have given a mention to the Viper. What a car! Not so common on this side of the pond, and only LHD, but a fabulous- & also attainable sports car. Thanks for watching!
Very motivating ! 👏. For me, it's a Sunseeker Superhawk 43. Exquisite ... 🇬🇧
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I always loved this Ferrari, remember seeing Howard Donald driving a silver one just like yours down Deansgate Manchester in the 90’s. Yellow with black mesh rear grill is my pick.
My second one had the rear challenge grill. It really gave it a no nonsense look. I remember seeing that car in Manchester too! Thanks for watching!
Brilliant.
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I remember the film Sweet Revenge. i must of been about thirteen at the time. Could not believe she torched it. But i guess her friend meant more to her. Very poignant
Yes. Strange ending! Thanks for watching!
Well done !
Thankyou. 355’s are very special. Thanks for watching!
great post
Glad you enjoyed it! It was from the heart! Thanks for watching. More coming.
I can relate to the first part of this video very well. You indeed need a fire, a want. To push thru and make it in this world. I havent started my business yet but my dream is a f430 or lambo gallardo. Its the dream that keeps me going and motivates me to work. Thoughts of a bigger house, or a bit more money just wouldnt be enough.
I agree. Keep feeding the fire. Visit a showroom or have a test drive. It worked for me! Thanks for watching!
The desire unlocked the upper level
Motivation that slumbers in many of us
My motivation was different
Yes. We’re all different. The desire for a 355 worked for me. What was yours?
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The burn …
When I was very small we had no money my Mum had to sell her jewellery that her Mum had given her. My father didn’t pay maintenance despite claiming he did. He also told everyone he put me through uni - I know that’s not true
Gotdam its beautiful!!
These and the 550. Amazingly beautiful!
Yes, I love the 550 too. Both achingly gorgeous. Thanks for watching!
F355 Spider is my summer daily driver. All around great car.
They really are great cars aren’t they? Fast enough, handle really well, lovely noise. Thanks for watching- more coming!
I sweated over the idea of buying a 355 a few years back but I had to prioritise buying a house first. Now that I have a 25 year mortgage I can forget owning a 355 now, unless I found a very cheap one in need of repair.
I find things can change very quickly. Keep a picture on the wall, it might inspire you!
Great video
Thanks! It was from the heart. More coming, please subscribe.
I test drove a Porsche 993 in the late 1990's. Amazing car. The asking price was around £48,000 and I was looking at financing around £30,000 approx. Must be about 25 years ago now.
The Porsche salesman brought the car out to my office, and I took the car on a two hour test drive, including naughty speeds.
These obsession with cars, Porsche, Ferrari, etc. is formed early on in childhood, long before one car take the keys or reach the pedals.
Good times. Yes.
Yes. Really good times. Great story. Thanks!
Loving the Steed replica story, you are totally spot on. What do people aspire for, long for today! with me, it was learning to drive, then have my own car, not quite as stunning as yours, but for me, it was a Mk2 Cavalier SRi130, then a Calibra Turbo, with a poster of a Testarossa and Countach on my wall lol
Car's don't inspire like they used to, sad times.
First really fast car I drove was my bosses SRi Cavelier Got caught by the police on the M4 during the miners strike. They let me off cause they were over stretched & had chased me from Avon into Wiltshire (which would double their paperwork).
@@sportscarstory ha ha ha brilliant
Thanks! Great times!
once said a great man “its painfully beautiful”
Yes. I agree. Almost perfect. Thanks for watching!
this is the prettiest 355 berlinetta ever. silver has always been so classy yet weapons grade . there's only 2 ferrari's after '67 that I love or desire. ones a PISTA the other is a 355. I've only driven 1 but I loved Enzo but I rented a Spyder and drove it through red rocks in Vegas. we only lucked out because 348 were contracted had an issue. I've never been anything but a berlinetta fan I discovered why. my brother a couple years later bought a 993 turbo with now still 18k worth a fortune. I took a different path but still forgot more about cars hot rods than all his knowledge. I love all cars but grew up when you didn't see them they were also not supercars then, exotics was the term. my dad taught me everything he knew about cars being a car guy himself(RIP) I did have a few lucky breaks. I used to drag race mustangs had a bunch before my incarceration sabbatical but never lost my love. I liver boxers and 400's but I get up in the morning to see my RUF posters on my way out my door. that's what I get up for o do my small landscaping business. my one day with as much hard work as you my luck might come again. truly and stunning specced 355 sir. enjoy and now I will dream about my UK heritage in my turbo r . outstanding story and video. cheers
Than you so much for your comment. If I lived in the States I would def have a Mustang or Corvette. They’re the right cars for your huge roads. I’m glad you liked my little video. We’re trying to do a different UA-cam channel. Please subscribe to see more. Have you seen my Stag story?
@@sportscarstory not yet but am going thru your back videos. have you seen what's a car week. I you don't know what I mean than. probably not. how cool would a f40 LM look in this color?????? mind bending!!!!
Yes would be really cool!
Thanks for the inspiring story, I am the same. I have always wanted this car since things like youtube started and I got to see and hear this car and if I am really lucky an F50 also. What was the business if I may ask?
Initially it was I.T recruitment. That business is still going with one of protégés in charge. I now run a software house. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe. Kind Rgds, Pete
Fantastic video love the message you’re giving out. The 355 is the best for me striving for one currently.
I am a professional drone pilot would love to get some content for you if you ever would like some. Keep it up ❤️❤️
Keep striving! Where are you based?
You‘re speaking exactly the same language and express the same urge I felt always for a F355. I still lust after one and was pretty sure I‘d own one too.
I did exactly the same test drive by the time I was not really in the position to buy one, but it didn’t matter. I wanted to know how it feels and what it does to me.
We‘ll see. I started my own business but I‘m also working full-time in the Automotive industry, which is also because of me sitting in a F355 Spider back in 1997.
Anyway: Coming back to your question. I am a 100% F355 customer but I would also want the Lexus LC500. It has a great presence, is elegant, has an amazing sounding V8, is equally impractical - and is an Automotive gem 💎.
I want one as much as I want a F355, but knowing about my grown up personality, I don’t need necessarily the prancing horse on my hood, but people who know, they know.
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Yes. I get you. I’m not interested in showing off. It’s all about the looks - & that amazing engine! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe!
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Thankyou!
Looks great in silver!
Thankyou! Yes it really shows up the lines.
Have to say the Silver sits so well on the 355. But your FHC is my delight but l'd love to have a try the 355 . And you're so right about todays robotic , mundane , rubbish ! Thanks ❤
Thanks for your comment! I’m going to do a video comparing the e type to a 355. Stay subscribed! Thanks for watching!
that dark blue spa;der, oh my lord!
Yes. Still miss that car!
I completely get you, I started my own business with a similar plan for Porsches 👍
Yes. It really helped me to have a goal, and I know I’m not the only one out there! What was your first Porsche?
@@sportscarstory 996 c4s , 997 gt3 and my latest 991 , along with a couple of RS4s
Wonderful cars!
Wat a great story
Thanks. Really appreciate your comment.
Something 'tangible' to inspire and motivate you. Thank you for sharing your story. I agree, cars do change your life. Where do you service your car from?
I service the Ferrari and Lamborghini at SB RACE ENGINEERING. They’re very very good. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful car in any color, I’m truly jealous!
I am glad you like it. It’s a fabulous thing. What object of desire do kids dream of these days do you reckon?
@@sportscarstory with the electric era upon us it’s hard to say, even mid level exotics like Audi R8 are stopping production. Also not a fan of the newly popular auto transmissions
Yes. Options are running out. True manual sports cars are very rare now.
@@sportscarstory Aston Martin currently has a few models in 2023 and current for this year that are pretty interesting available in manual. They of course aren’t cheap
Yes but too expensive. I think a manual 911 is the only semi reasonable option now.
I own quite a few cars and the one that seams capture the hearts of a generation is the Lamborghini Aventadore !
I agree that’s a hell of a car. But less attainable than a 355 was. For example, In my time. I wouldn’t have aimed at a Diablo as it was very expensive . I suppose the equivalent today would be an Aston vantage or a Huracan ?