The Ferrari 456 GT is almost the opposite of the Testarossa. It does not need to announce itself.
That subtlety kept it out of the spotlight for years, but it also gave the car a quality that now feels increasingly rare: a front-engine V12 Ferrari that can cross countries quickly without looking like a poster on wheels.
Manual cars are especially interesting, but condition and maintenance history should dominate any buying decision. These are proper V12 Ferraris, with proper V12 Ferrari running costs.
My view: the 456 GT is one of those cars whose appeal grows as modern Ferraris become more aggressive and more digital. It is elegant, fast and understated in a way Ferrari may never repeat.
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