Ferrari\u2019s Final V12 Gated Chapter<\/h2>\n
When the 599 GTB made its debut in 2006, it became the Italian marque\u2019s flagship two-seater Grand Tourer and successor to the celebrated 550 and 575M Maranello, models from the Montezemolo era. Under that sculpted Pininfarina bodywork lies a 6.0-liter V12 based on the one used in the Enzo. Whereas it delivered 651 horsepower in the halo supercar, the output was detuned to a slightly lower 610 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque in the 599. The dash to 60mph was done in 3.7 seconds, and the top speed was 205 mph, big numbers for the time, but still impressive today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And yet, it was the gearbox, or more precisely, the scarcity of a particular kind, that truly set the 599 apart. By the mid-2000s, Ferrari had mostly transitioned to the F1-style automated manual as standard equipment, promoting its lightning-fast shifts and ease of use. As a consequence, of the 4,000 Ferrari 599s made, only between 32 and 37 examples of the 599 were equipped with the six-speed gated manual,<\/a> worldwide. This is something that has been confirmed by RM Sotheby\u2019s, citing 30 were built, of which 20 made it stateside,<\/a> while the remaining went to other markets.<\/p>\n Fast forward to more recent times, and that rarity has directly translated to more value. According to the Hagerty Valuation tool,<\/a> a stock 599 GTB with the F1 transmission trades for anywhere between $180,000 and $200,000. Compare that to a 599 GTB equipped with the manual, and you\u2019re looking at anywhere between $700,000 and $900,000, which is almost 599 GTO territory. A 2007 599 GTB Fiorano sold at Amelia Island in 2023 for $830,000. This is an almost three-to-four-fold premium, just <\/em>for the gated box.<\/p>\n Besides the condition and originality, documentation is critical in this rarified market. If you\u2019re looking for one of these models, you should be wary of aftermarket conversions. While it is<\/em> technically possible to retrofit an F1-equipped 599 with a manual, and can be had for under $200k, such cars lack the collector cachet and investment-grade desirability of a factory-equipped manual. Even minor deviations from the original specifications can have a significant impact on valuations. If you are lucky enough to find an original 599 manual for sale like the one we have listed here,<\/a> things like a Ferrari Classiche<\/a> certificate further guarantee the authenticity of the vehicle.<\/p>\n Beyond the 599, here are some more models that follow the cherished front-engined V12 Ferrari manual GT formula.\u00a0<\/p>\n Source: Classic.com<\/em><\/p>\n The soaring values of these Ferraris are no surprise and reflect a broader market trend: a growing backlash against the digitization of modern performance cars. While they\u2019re immensely capable out of the box, the current crop of supercars lack the mechanical drama that you once got from these exotic cars, and for some, nothing <\/em>can replace the evocative noise of a high-pitched V12, and the ability to row through the cogs themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n That nostalgia is now fueling a renaissance in the form of a growing culture for resto-modding. Boutique manufacturers like Touring Superleggera, the famed Italian carrozzeria, are keeping the spirit of the traditional V12 mold alive. The coach builder showed off the stunning Veloce V12<\/a> at last year\u2019s Monterey Car Week, a limited-run car squarely aimed at the collectors yearning for an analog experience.<\/p>\nFerrari 599 Manual: A Fourfold Premium for a Third Pedal<\/h2>\n
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\n Model<\/strong><\/td>\n Production Years<\/strong><\/td>\n Manual Production<\/strong> <\/td>\n Average Market Value (Past 5 Years)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ferrari 575M Maranello<\/strong><\/td>\n 2002\u20132006<\/td>\n ~246-400 units<\/td>\n $256,494<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ferrari 612 Scaglietti<\/strong><\/td>\n 2004\u20132011<\/td>\n ~60-199 units<\/td>\n $247,419<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano<\/strong><\/td>\n 2006\u20132012<\/td>\n ~30 units<\/td>\n $444,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n Analog Icons Are Having a Renaissance<\/h2>\n
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