Ferrari 599 GTB

[dom9]

Happy birthday Ben! Hope the moving/ plans are going well!

I'll keep an eye out for the new beast!

[cayman-black]

I like that, Congratulations.

[baronbennyt]

The 599 is now with a Ferrari specialist friend in Chessington, Surrey ready for a full mechanical inspection. Fingers crossed everything is as it should be. A quick diagnostic check showed the clutch is only 16 percent worn - good result! It’s going to be a long winter waiting to drive it properly....

[Mr Tidy]

What a fantastic birthday present - even if you did have to buy it yourself!

I hope you get good news from the garage.

[Jonny TVR]

Well done Ben. It looks stunning. Same interior colour as mine. Drove through Spain, France and Italy last Summer in mine and loved it. I have NF4 forged 22/21 inch wheels and capristo full exhaust on mine.






Happy driver!!

[baronbennyt]

Mr Tidy said:

What a fantastic birthday present - even if you did have to buy it yourself!

I hope you get good news from the garage.

Thanks Iain

[baronbennyt]

[quote=Jonny TVR]Well done Ben. It looks stunning. Same interior colour as mine. Drove through Spain, France and Italy last Summer in mine and loved it. I have NF4 forged 22/21 inch wheels and capristo full exhaust on mine.

Hi Jon. Thanks for the post and pics. I’m loving that you’re using your 599 and for some spectacular trips. Tell me, what are your impressions of the capristo exhaust?

[Jonny TVR]

baronbennyt]onny TVR said:

Well done Ben. It looks stunning. Same interior colour as mine. Drove through Spain, France and Italy last Summer in mine and loved it. I have NF4 forged 22/21 inch wheels and capristo full exhaust on mine.

Hi Jon. Thanks for the post and pics. I’m loving that you’re using your 599 and for some spectacular trips. Tell me, what are your impressions of the capristo exhaust?

The capristo exhaust was fitted by previous owner. its sounds amazing but not so much that it becomes too much on long trips. We did 2.5K miles on our trip to Italy and it wasn't an issue. I think they are £8K so a bit pricey. Google 599 capristo exhaust so listen to what it sounds like.

[baronbennyt]

The 599 has now been treated to a full detail (exterior, including underside, and interior); mechanical inspection; and, new Alpine stereo. Now it does back into storage until April, but at least the drive this morning was epic!

[Obi Wan]

From looking at the photos it looks massive. Do you have any difficulty coming out of junctions and general manurvering?

[baronbennyt]

Obi Wan said:

From looking at the photos it looks massive. Do you have any difficulty coming out of junctions and general manurvering?

Many car journalists say the same thing (it’s probably that size to fit the necessary fuel tank!), but I think it’s absolutely fine. It feels no bigger or more difficult to position that some other silly things I’ve had. However, I don’t think it’s going to fit my garage...

[MJK 24]

Stunning looking car. The styling has aged brilliantly. Like all Ferrari’s, I wasn’t that taken with them when new.

Enjoy the summer!

[f1ten]

They are fabulous and one of the best sounding cars ever made !

[Dinoboy]

Jonny TVR said:

Well done Ben. It looks stunning. Same interior colour as mine. Drove through Spain, France and Italy last Summer in mine and loved it. I have NF4 forged 22/21 inch wheels and capristo full exhaust on mine.

I'm not normally a fan of non original wheels but I have to say that looks epic on those alloys.

[Jonny TVR]

Dinoboy said:

I'm not normally a fan of non original wheels but I have to say that looks epic on those alloys.

I know what you mean but they fill the arches well. They are nf4 forged scuderia wheels

[baronbennyt]

Just sold the Ferrari 599 GTB to Lucas Hutchings at The Octane Collection. The Ferrari was a wonderful, if short-lived, addition to my stable but I've just grasped the opportunity to purchase a very purple replacement, which will be arriving soon...!

Ferrari 599 positives: engine, performance, exterior and interior design (to these eyes at least).
Ferrari 599 negatives: single-clutch gearbox, standard stereo and truly spectacular fuel consumption!

[Turfy]

baronbennyt said:

The 599 is now with a Ferrari specialist friend in Chessington, Surrey ready for a full mechanical inspection. Fingers crossed everything is as it should be. A quick diagnostic check showed the clutch is only 16 percent worn - good result! It’s going to be a long winter waiting to drive it properly....

Aldo, the best-kept secret It's a shame he only has two hands to look after the exotica...

[Mr Tidy]

baronbennyt said:

Just sold the Ferrari 599 GTB to Lucas Hutchings at The Octane Collection. The Ferrari was a wonderful, if short-lived, addition to my stable but I've just grasped the opportunity to purchase a very purple replacement, which will be arriving soon...!

Well I'm looking forward to seeing the replacement!

[Blanco92]

You sold a 599!

Always loved these. I prefer a GT car over a white-knuckle sports car, and to that end, these are just as good as it gets. Not that I’ve ever driven one... I’m talking purely from the visuals here!

Hope the new purchase is even better!

[SiT]

I love your threads, look forward to seeing the Dairy Milk replacement.....

Si