Only one word comes to mind, ELEGANCE ! I remember seeing a navy blue one as teenager many moons ago and it took my breath away! Notwithstanding the lacking minutiae of a 100 point car for Concours judging this one is really stunning, it seems you could eat off the rear suspension components, fabulous.
another great lesson....so what did I do afterward? ! went directly to a restoration shop just down the road(their website actually) and went over each picture of their 1964 Lusso. Very instructive, thanks.
Had a friend in Cheyenne who owned one, a blueish color. His son found it for him in Europe and the seller would only agree to sell it if it was shipped from Europe to Wyoming in a container, so it wouldn't be damaged. I liked it so much he gave me a really nice book on the Lusso which i read several times. Most beautiful Ferrari, to me.
Love your videos! and agree with you that the Lusso is the most beautiful car ever to come out of the Ferrari factory and indeed, the most beautiful car in the world, tho' in a tie game with the XKE!! Also love the Yang triage: "driving, wrenching and teaching"! Thanks again Steve
It was a pretty gutsy move for the 60s, but I felt Pininfarina was making a statement about how a luxury car was not so concerned about watching a tach or speedo in a Lusso! Whatever the case, it sets the apart from the others! Thanks for watching!
@@tomyangnet The classic Ferraris you work on need master technicians with the special knowledge and skills only a very few in the world possess. I only own modern era Ferraris (not out of choice, but rather because out of realistic financial reach) and I’m fairly confident that in the future they’ll always be technicians that will be able to work on my cars. But, you are one of the few technicians in the world that the lucky owners of those gorgeous handmade rolling works of art, the early to mid 60s cars, can trust to properly work on a rare car such as the 250 Lusso. Thank you for keeping the masterful trade alive, for without passionate technicians such as yourself I fear in the future these cars will have no choice but to become museum pieces only and that’s a truly sad thought.
@@wallyr.7854 thanks for your words of support, but I feel these old Ferraris are not too different than any old car, but require a little more familiarity with their specific issues and idiosyncrasies. That can also be said about a 10 year old or 20 year old Ferrari. As your modern car ages, you’ll be seeking out those techs that specialize from that era too! Not a lot of these old cars were made, and it may be commiserate to how many techs still specialize in them! Thanks for watching!
The Lusso is gorgeous! I am probably in the minority but I prefer the less flashy, rarer and more powerful 330 America 8-). Tom you may recall I was having ‘high hanging idle’ issues with my 308 GT4. Figured out that if I give the throttle a good jab the revs jump up then drop down to the correct idle speed (with a mysterious slight rev bounce on the way down). I suspect a sticky throttle cable, or maybe even a sticky ignition advance mechanism. Either way, it is hardly doing it anymore, having ‘unstuck’ it a few times by repeated throttle jabbing. I love old mechanical cars and enjoy you channel greatly, keep up the great work.
Although I would never reject a Lusso, I’ve often wondered if I could enjoy a car with so much value over what I get out of my 330 America? It’s a problem I will never have to experience! Great news on the 308GT/4. Enjoy the drive and thanks for watching.
Well that was a treat Tom. Thank you so much! I love the Lusso because it so different from the other 250 models, yet so typical sixties Ferrari. My holy grail is the 330 LMB. Although it is a bit of a Frankenstein, it has everything that makes a Ferrari a mobile piece of (very noisy) art.
Retaining only the shape of the c pillar of the Lusso, the LMB is agreeably a Frankenstein car. I never liked the tacked on rear wheel cooling vents, but it was for function more than form. The Lusso is more pure and wasn't hindered by the demands or winning races! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
'CRAZY' - 250 -LUSSO!! i think the late Steve Mcqueen owned One!??.....Just Beautiful INDEED!.. I Love IT TOO!!!...ohhh....if i ever Won a Big Lottery!...3 litres - V-12 Sound!!..Happy Thanksgiving To You & Family!!....Cheers From Canada!!
Another great video! Keep up the great work! Very interesting take on what is necessary to compete in a show. Any chance you can do a video on that Daytona in the back ground?
Agreed, and they were made by hand one at a time. I can take parts off this car, look at the back side and see hammer marks made by a craftsman that may no longer be with us. That’s a legacy worth keeping and celebrating!
@@tomyangnet It’s amazing to see that kind of old world craftsmanship. I personally know what it takes to form panels. It’s not something you learn in a day or two! Thanks for sharing your experience. Very nice.
@@mikeyerke3920 I’ll be posting a video in the next several weeks on exactly the topic of metal forming Ferrari panels, and I only wish I could do it as well as the professionals, but I only have ONE lifetime to perfect the skills I have!
Only one word comes to mind, ELEGANCE ! I remember seeing a navy blue one as teenager many moons ago and it took my breath away! Notwithstanding the lacking minutiae of a 100 point car for Concours judging this one is really stunning, it seems you could eat off the rear suspension components, fabulous.
The Lusso has always been my favorite Ferrari (don’t tell that to my 330 America!). It really has such beautiful lines. Thanks for watching
another great lesson....so what did I do afterward? ! went directly to a restoration shop just down the road(their website actually) and went over each picture of their 1964 Lusso. Very instructive, thanks.
Had a friend in Cheyenne who owned one, a blueish color. His son found it for him in Europe and the seller would only agree to sell it if it was shipped from Europe to Wyoming in a container, so it wouldn't be damaged. I liked it so much he gave me a really nice book on the Lusso which i read several times. Most beautiful Ferrari, to me.
Do you remember what color interior? Blue cars often had an interesting interior color to match. I love light blue with a parchment colored interior.
@@tomyangnet I found a picture of it from way back; looks dark brown??? I'll see if i can send a picture......
My favorite Ferrari. Simple....elegant and timeless styling. Very sharp.
She's a beaut! Thanks for watching.
Love your videos! and agree with you that the Lusso is the most beautiful car ever to come out of the Ferrari factory and indeed, the most beautiful car in the world, tho' in a tie game with the XKE!! Also love the Yang triage: "driving, wrenching and teaching"! Thanks again Steve
Thanks Steve!
Oh my god this attention to details is incredible
I love it!
I could have gone on for more, but there is a limit to boring the viewers! Thanks for watching.
@@tomyangnet oh, I would love to see more. Thank you!
Ferrari can't be boring
@@constantine2016 I’ll be making plenty more videos like this if people show interest! Thanks.
Agree on the assessment of its beauty. My favorite is the unique gauge set. Don’t know how easy it is to see, but unique among the unique.
It was a pretty gutsy move for the 60s, but I felt Pininfarina was making a statement about how a luxury car was not so concerned about watching a tach or speedo in a Lusso! Whatever the case, it sets the apart from the others! Thanks for watching!
Oh hell yes. This is the kinda channel that should really take off.
Thanks for thinking so, but I’m happy to share these videos with whoever cares!
And I'm sharing every single one I watch.
Yes - The 250 GTL Lusso is 1 of the most beautiful PinninFarina / Ferrari designs. More of a glorious GT than a sports car.
My favorite! Thanks for watching.
It is an honor to watch you work, you’re a master of your craft, bravo 👏🏻
Thanks for the kind words, but everyday I am still the student trying to keep up with my peers!
@@tomyangnet The classic Ferraris you work on need master technicians with the special knowledge and skills only a very few in the world possess. I only own modern era Ferraris (not out of choice, but rather because out of realistic financial reach) and I’m fairly confident that in the future they’ll always be technicians that will be able to work on my cars. But, you are one of the few technicians in the world that the lucky owners of those gorgeous handmade rolling works of art, the early to mid 60s cars, can trust to properly work on a rare car such as the 250 Lusso. Thank you for keeping the masterful trade alive, for without passionate technicians such as yourself I fear in the future these cars will have no choice but to become museum pieces only and that’s a truly sad thought.
@@wallyr.7854 thanks for your words of support, but I feel these old Ferraris are not too different than any old car, but require a little more familiarity with their specific issues and idiosyncrasies. That can also be said about a 10 year old or 20 year old Ferrari. As your modern car ages, you’ll be seeking out those techs that specialize from that era too! Not a lot of these old cars were made, and it may be commiserate to how many techs still specialize in them!
Thanks for watching!
@@tomyangnet Good points, thank you very much for your reply 👍🏻
The Luso’s lines are unmatched! Just a gorgeous car that reminds one of a baby shark’s silhouette from the side. Happy thanksgiving Tom!
Thanks Harish. It’s really one of the prettiest cars, and rarely seen so I really wanted to share this with everyone on this channel. Enjoy!
The Lusso is gorgeous! I am probably in the minority but I prefer the less flashy, rarer and more powerful 330 America 8-). Tom you may recall I was having ‘high hanging idle’ issues with my 308 GT4. Figured out that if I give the throttle a good jab the revs jump up then drop down to the correct idle speed (with a mysterious slight rev bounce on the way down). I suspect a sticky throttle cable, or maybe even a sticky ignition advance mechanism. Either way, it is hardly doing it anymore, having ‘unstuck’ it a few times by repeated throttle jabbing. I love old mechanical cars and enjoy you channel greatly, keep up the great work.
Although I would never reject a Lusso, I’ve often wondered if I could enjoy a car with so much value over what I get out of my 330 America? It’s a problem I will never have to experience!
Great news on the 308GT/4. Enjoy the drive and thanks for watching.
Another great video 👌🏻👌🏻
Great eye for detail!
I spend most of my lunch breaks staring at these cars, so I have a lot of time to think! Thanks for watching.
Nice review on a stunning car. Thanks
Thank you! I was lucky to have worked on a couple of these. They have always been my favorite.
Spectacular video, Tom. Thank you!
Thanks Peter! That means a lot
Well that was a treat Tom. Thank you so much! I love the Lusso because it so different from the other 250 models, yet so typical sixties Ferrari. My holy grail is the 330 LMB. Although it is a bit of a Frankenstein, it has everything that makes a Ferrari a mobile piece of (very noisy) art.
Retaining only the shape of the c pillar of the Lusso, the LMB is agreeably a Frankenstein car. I never liked the tacked on rear wheel cooling vents, but it was for function more than form. The Lusso is more pure and wasn't hindered by the demands or winning races! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
Thanks, keep on making this nice videos !
You’re welcome. The more enthusiastic responses, the more it motivates me to shoot more! Thanks!
'CRAZY' - 250 -LUSSO!! i think the late Steve Mcqueen owned One!??.....Just Beautiful INDEED!.. I Love IT TOO!!!...ohhh....if i ever Won a Big Lottery!...3 litres - V-12 Sound!!..Happy Thanksgiving To You & Family!!....Cheers From Canada!!
These have always been one of my favorites!
Another great video! Keep up the great work! Very interesting take on what is necessary to compete in a show. Any chance you can do a video on that Daytona in the back ground?
I did a video of a Daytona a few months ago:
ruclips.net/video/8etbm0hG0ZE/видео.html
Check it out.
There’s nothing like the cars from that era.
Agreed, and they were made by hand one at a time. I can take parts off this car, look at the back side and see hammer marks made by a craftsman that may no longer be with us. That’s a legacy worth keeping and celebrating!
@@tomyangnet It’s amazing to see that kind of old world craftsmanship. I personally know what it takes to form panels. It’s not something you learn in a day or two! Thanks for sharing your experience. Very nice.
@@mikeyerke3920 I’ll be posting a video in the next several weeks on exactly the topic of metal forming Ferrari panels, and I only wish I could do it as well as the professionals, but I only have ONE lifetime to perfect the skills I have!
@@tomyangnet I be watching!
Man that’s pretty!
Achingly pretty come to mind!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 🍗🍸
Thanks, and you too! Thanks for watching.
I also have to agree that this is one of the loveliest Ferraris ever made, but why, oh why, did they choose that Mini-channeling dashboard layout??
Lusso was first when it was a novel idea!
Absorbing: how many 'experts' know that you need Scaglietti parts, and not just Pininfarina, for a 250 Lusso - that is the detail in detailing...
It’s a common mistake made by restoration shops that restore these cars to “concours quality” without knowing what that actually means.