Driving The Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder - Italian V12 Sound (POV Binaural Audio)
Thanks to Bond Group for throwing the keys to this 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder.
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There are very few automobiles that will make every single person who sees it stop and stare. This is absolutely one of them.
Clearly not the dude at the end!
disagree
Honestly, non car people will probably look at this and think it's nothing more than an Austin-Healey.
@@supersimon126 Non car people dont know what an austin healey is and this ferrari has nothing to do with it unless you look at it with Stevie Wonder´s eyes.
@@fuzzbuzz2000 No but they know what a generic british sportscar looks like, and they will most likely think the two look enough alike. I'm not saying this and an Austin-Healey 3000 are so similar that i would mix them up, but people mix up the Corvette C8 with Ferrari models, so nothing is impossible😂
Fun fact: Batista Pininfarina was born as Batista Farina, that was his family original name (like Dennis Farina) but he was the smallest from 11th children, so they called him "pinin" (little one). This nickname was so attached to him over the years that he official changed his surname from Farina to Pininfarina ;-)
A full orchestra up front - opening the throttle brings out the Mezzo, what a joy for the soul
Thank you SO much - for not using crappy music as a soundtrack. I've recently seen GMA T50 road-testing vids (another next-level V12 BTW) ruined by that. And - what a nice ride. I really miss my S1 Fulvia Coupe, which was in many respects on a similar level, aesthetically and even engine-noise-wise (to a point, this Colombo is stellar). You're a lucky man!
Two Fulvia Videos I shot in the same style kzhead.info/sun/l7FrkaZumHN5eIk/bejne.htmlsi=NWOKmP6D5BQGNKo3 kzhead.info/sun/ic2rY7Nvg5mZhqM/bejne.htmlsi=YaN5fgH_BSE6QpeI
Nice! I was at the debut launch of T50 howling around Goodwood! Both of these machines are very special.
what a great example! I love the intro to the car. My grandmother was the real estate agent that sold "Cameron's parents house. It was very cool to be in the actual garage where the movie was made. My grandparents were friends of the owners and when they passed, my grandmother took care of the estate. Lots of memories as I grew up in the 80's and 90's. Thanks again for sharing this amazing car with us. All the best!
I grew up in Highland Park and loved taking my (at the time) 12-year old son to see the Cameron house. (I live north of Boston now, so I recognize all of your route's @TedwardDrives. Keep up the good work!)
I haven't seen that movie in 20 years, but didn't that kick up the price of these cars like millions after the movie years later, making them impossible to get, thus the outrageous price in buying one today?
The cars where always a collectable. The movie helped give it more public recognition, but the history and rarity of these cars are what establishes the value.
Man, this is a dream car. I can’t think of a more beautiful car. And it seems like a very enjoyable car to drive. You’re a very lucky man, Tedward
The SWB/short wheel base version circa 1961 is slightly more beautiful but otherwise I think you have it right.
He said he didn't own a real one, this is a replica. He ain't that lucky.
I can’t even imagine how crazy that must have been for everyone else on the road during a bleak Nee England winter. Thanks for spicing up the roads!
Please make a 10hr looped version of this purring snarling music, that we can listen to at work !
The Veglia gauges are all so beautiful they look like custom jewelry. Compared to modern Ferraris, I think with all of the computers, turbos, I think they lost the plot. Thanks Ted.❤
oh, how I do agree with you on that .... but it's not Ferrari only, almost all manufacturers have lost the plot by now. Such beautiful interior or at least similar will never happen again ...
Very true. There's no beating analogue gauges. There does seem to be a common thread where owners will spend many thousands on bodywork and engine rebuilds, but the gauges and their related sensors are neglected. With a car that quick you don't have a lot of time to look at them anyway, i suppose..
I got to agree.even though a new F8 spider is stunning, I have come to love the vintage,late 50's tomod 80's up until the last analog Manual shift Ferrari,the F,355 spider.
That's with all cars nowadays, have you seen the newest supercars? They all have molded dashboards and carbon fiber designs, no analog anything, all digital or computer screens, so it's not like a cockpit anymore, the whole thing with the old styles was the connections with airplanes, the cockpits and controls where made to cross each other, and from the race cars to street car crossovers being more popular took over, now this smart car hybrid look everything being low profile is the trend, at least in some companies, very rare that anyone takes chances anymore
Fantastic. I love that it's not "real" and thus "more drivable". A Columbo V-12 powered car is absolutely on my wish list, lol.
Absofuckinglutely
I CANT BELIEVE THIS!! thank you tedward, ive been searching all of youtube for a long time hoping to see a decent drive and sound recording of this car and they are just few and far between. a very important car to me. thank you so much for your work. ps. loved the end clip :D
The landscape, a Ferrari V12... thanks for the video! Loved it! Couldn't stop smiling hearing that V12 rev up.
I could hear your excitement in your voice😎. That’s awesome, glad you got to drive a legend and take us along for the ride. ✌️
The opening 7 seconds of this video was literally music to my EARDRUMS 🔥❤
I could have just watched you drive this for hours. This is one of those cars that's not even on my bucket list because I have no realistic prospect of seeing one, let alone owning one, but my God is it beautiful
Can you imagine the looks you would get from other road users as you growl on by in your Cali Spyder? What a fabulous machine.
It is amazing how cars take you back in time. The memories the sights the sounds the character and the theater of the experience. A memory to be savored for a lifetime. To remember the day you drove the classic Ferrari 250. It enjoys the revs and the miles that it deserves.
You’ve had some very impressive cars on your show, but this is unbelievable! It might not cost $10,000,000 but it’s still incredibly expensive. I’d be nervous driving this....but I couldn’t resist the chance to floor it on a long open straightaway. Even if this car was ugly the sound alone would make it worth owning. It’s great that the steering is light at low speeds. The most impressive car I ever drove was a 1971 Ferrari 365gtb/4 “Daytona”, but until you got over 40 mph it was rather stiff, not bad enough to deter you, but it’s not a car for city driving. However, once you “open it up” the speed and sound was just as incredible as you’d hope.
A fantastic video about one of the greatest cars ever made! Ferrari 250! It feels as if I was driving and experiencing it myself! Thank you for sharing this!!
Thanks for posting this, it gave me the feeling of driving it myself.
Wasn’t expecting this today. Well played sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar.
I had to grin throughout the whole video. The looks, the sounds, perfect POV
Ok now! Perfecly videod.Thanks for the virtual experience
Wow, what a machine. Absolutely fabulous. Great video too, really well done.
14:10, i love the reference, might be one of your best vids ever imo
My goodness, what a beautiful car! Thanks for sharing this!
Wow Tedward, what a great job you have!!! Driving these legendary machines. Thank you for bringing them to our screens. I really like your videos, keep up the good work!
I love your comments on oil temp. Also the short gearing is incredibly nice to see
People will comment that I’m driving cars cold when they have broken gauges. What they don’t think about is that a car doesn’t simply spawn in that parking lot. I drive it there and warm it up 😂
Dude is LIVING! Absolutely stunning!
It looks like heaven on wheels. The interior is so beautiful. I love the big wooden steering wheel, tall round metal shift knob and dashboard.
In car lover's terms, that's like if the Louvre would lend you the mona lise to hang in your living room for a weekend
No power-steering but you can literally feel and see how easy and precise this car goes around corners. This is true art of engineering, unlike to modern cars who are full of electronics and computers and can't even drive without them. Thank's a lot for sharing your wonderful driving experience with all of us; it was a great pleasure to watch (and HEAR !!!) you driving this beauty.
Comparing it to something like the Countach which he had to shuffle the wheel could just tell it was tough. This looks like it just works how something should.
Perfect placement of the video camera. Way too many driving vids have the POV of the passenger, or over the driver’s shoulder, or in some odd place. Here, it’s so close to putting you right where you’d be and what you’d be seeing if you were actually behind the wheel. A great vicarious experience!
Yes I agree, no bad music to drown out the sound of that V-12 engine. The engine is the music.
Ted, you are THE MAN. The best reviews of the best cars! I'm proud to be a subscriber.
I appreciate that! Thank you!!
Just started the video but im already loving it, holy moly!! 🥰🥰
I have a huge soft spot for this series of Ferrari. I remember the 250 GT coupe video you did years ago where the fuel pump procedure immediately caught my attention. Then there was the part in that video where you walked behind the car while it was idling. The sound was nuts.
what does some one feel DRIVING A SUCH TIMELESS LEGENDARY MACHINE ? what a stunning experience mate 🏅
its most def a once in a life time opportunity.
Dude, what a beautiful auto, and well driven I'd say. What a pleasure!
Thank Ted, Best video yet! Always wanted a car built the year I was born.
Unreal congrats!!
what a beautiful car - sight, sound, and feel
I love having no screens in the car and analog gauges.
stunning - the sound of this engine, golden 60s
I love the Car I want one. I love the outside and the interior And I love the lines on the hood when you are behind the wheel. It really is a fantastic Car. Thank you for this video, Jeff❤
What a glorious machine... the things I would do to own something like this one day... Keep the classic car POV's coming, Tedward, they are definitely my favorite! By the way, thanks for my new desktop screen savers! 2:10
Stunning thanks for sharing
You younger folks have no idea how lucky you are to have videos like this. When I was growing up all we had were magazines. All we got was whatever pictures they decided to put in there….or stop and rewind Ferris Bueller all day (not even the real car obviously). To be able to watch first person driving videos like this is just too cool to explain.
Awesome video ! Love the format
my dad had a 250 GT / Boano and two 275 GTB's. Nothing like the sound of this car.
As a Chicagoan, film buff and car enthusiast THIS video was so fun to watch!
"If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up". I'm afraid this video will have to do. Great video!
Ferry's Buller day off!!! What a movie and what a car!!!
The shift into third gear at 15:04 was immaculate
14:10 nice lil FBDO reference, love it. Couldn't think of a much better machine if I tried, this was peak Ferrari
What an awesome sound! There is no need of going full speed in a public road to enjoy the driving, just an old school engine and a gear shift transmission!
"This is my favorite thing". Yup, totally agree. I'd rather have that than a Mclaren F1. Such a joyous thing. That purring snarl... oh my... It's a toolroom copy ? That just makes it even better, because more usable! Wow wow wow ! ❤
thank you tedward! i am so wanted v12 ferrari spyder!
Thanks for the 3 liter conversion to CCs. Especially since only nurses and motorcycle riders are familiar with CCs. Good job. 👍
Beautiful and functional. Thank you.
I live in Massachusetts, if I didn't know this channel and saw this coming at me--in January, no less--I'd drive right off the road.
😮 Magic car the sound and the design is amazing.
that nardi steering wheel is absolutely hypnotising
This is the first time I have seen your website. Your review of the Spyder California resonated with me because I once owned an SWB version. Your comments were right on point for me (including looking at your reflection in the store window). Just a few comments: According to George M. Carrick's book, The Spyder California, A Ferrari of Particular Distinction, (c) 1976 by John W. Barnes, Jr. Publishing, the LWB version of the car had disc brakes "Toward the end" of the series. And, Carrick says all the SWB Spyder Californias had disc brakes. My car had them, to be sure. The best part of driving the car with the top down was hearing that glorious V12 sound just feet behind your ears. My car had a more lumpy idle than I heard on your video. I never thought much of that at the time, because this was my first Ferrari. Thinking about it now, maybe it had "10 Millimeter" racing cams installed. The number refers to valve lift. Another thought: Carrick says the car weighed 1050 KG (2350 LBS) and the engine produced 260 BHP @ 7000 RPM. Zero to 60 time was 7.0 with an 8 x 32 (4:1) rear axle ratio. My 2016 Mazda Miata weighed 2330 LBS and had 155 BHP @ 6000 RPM and a final drive ratio of 3.45:1. It goes zero to 60 in 5.9 seconds (!!!!). 4th gear is 1.00:1, so the transmission ratios are probably similar to those of the Ferrari. Is this all about tires? The Ferrari has 15 inch wheels with 185 x 15 tires, while the Miata has 17 inch wheels with 195 45 x 17 tires. What the....?
BTW, Your review is excellent! I'm following you now and will enjoy hearing more!
Thanks for the brake info! I figured I’d ask the audience because that can be tricky information to verify by a google search. I just knew what I had seen in person on previous real cal spyders and figured there would be room for variation since Ferrari loved to change things throughout a models life
Amazing car, Way ahead of its time!! (Timeless)
The sound... WOW.
We sold my grandpas lwb 1960 250 cal spyder a couple years ago it was an amazing experience. And beautiful to look at.
Car is AMAZING! UNREAL!
Absolute legend.
That gorgeous steering wheel adds so much to that interior look of that beautiful Ferrari ❤️
Man this is awesome. After a little while, I find myself checking the gauges as if I’m driving. Haha
love to see all the royalty on this channel
I will forever want a 250 GT California they are absolutely stunning to look at
Nothing beats Italian art . Che Bella!
The sound of that car is so nice.
rich ppl need dreams too. awesome vid as always. viper vid for life
Front engine 12 cylinder and rear wheel drive. The perfect combination
This is ART
Chica chicaaahhh! Thank you for this! One of the all time greats! What version of GTO was this before it became a California?
One of those just sold for $16 Million at MECUM at Kissimmee, Florida last weekend.
Perfect, just perfect ❤
My fav car. It's just... perfection!
What a car ! also in mint condition. You are Lucky one !
tankyou for letting this sing
These classic Ferraris are gorgeous
Wow, this has got to be considered peak 50s/60s Ferrari! It’s like what the 67 427 Corvette is to American design. Not a bad angle or a bad sound to be found, perfectly imperfect.
Looking forward to this one
They were Smiths gauges (very British, and therefore a dead giveaway of fakeness) in the Ferris Bueller 'Ferrari'.
One of the prettiest cars you've ever featured, in one of the coldest-looking top-down videos. Brrr.
Absolutely lovely, there is no substitute for 12 cylinders.
Everyone should drive a v12 once in their life. I will never forget the noise when I gave it some gas on the highway
A very beautiful car. The shark mouth grill reminds me of the E type.
Car makes me giggle with joy
So good!!
Another grail car! One I dreamt about, but never even dreamt of owning! Wow!
One (SWB) is up on the Mecum auction Saturday 1/12/24 I think . They have 3 big dollar Ferrari's (67' NART Spyder + 64' 275 GTB/LM) and a BIG dollar GT 40 this time .
BEAUTIFUL !!!
Love the sound and the look😮 of the car 👌
I recognize the search of car reflection 🤣 Every time I drive my BMW E39 M5 I can’t help myself looking for the reflection driving by some shop window 😇
What a gorgeous car !
Wow that is very COOL.
Wow such a cool video😊