Absolutely in total agreement with you. Awesome level of details which make the "car" something which is an alive masterpiece. Excuse my English is this is not exactly the way British will understand it, but sounds purely what I wanted to say to me. Cheers and please continue that way. I'd love to have the same with a Pagani Zonda F or Cinque, but might be challenging isn't it? Mechanically. Ed, a French car and true mechanics enthusiast
Now, THIS, is a walkthrough. This guy has a superb media manner and should do this for every Ferrari! This is like a Doctorate-level Top Gear.....Fantastic.
The F50 is probably the greatest Ferrari. Super rare, looks beautiful and it’s probably fast as hell. I also like the F40 but there is something I can’t name in the F50 that makes it better in my opinion. Absolutely gorgeous car.
I sat in one of these at a dealer back in '97, seeing it in person really solidifies it, it's like the biggest car ever when you see it up close. And as amazing as the F50 is, it's still not my dream car, I just got my dream car, a 2011 mercedes benz SL550, because it's a reality, the F50 is not a car anyone will ever own, it's at rothschild money now.
It makes me so happy that you've used one of those to go to le mans and stuck random bags of clothes wedged in the front trunk. Thank you for that story!
Can you imagine this guy doing a user's guide video in the exact same manner, same garage, same attention to detail, but with a 1998 beige Camry with 220K miles on it? Turn the sarcasme up to 100% and I suspect you would have some serious comedy potential.
One thing I noticed is the dramatic improvement of build quality between the F40 and F50. The F50 is MUCH better built. The F40 was basically screwed and glued together with just enough to keep the car in one piece.
Seriously James, I have now watched every episode and I can’t get enough of your voice and the images you guys present. You managed to bring the F50 to another level, the right level!
Finally A users guide for my F50! When I bought it I was clueless to how everything worked. But now I know. Next time I load up FH5 ill know how to brighten the instrument cluster 😆
i love the low key " Oh shit slide the vent back where it belongs" move at 9:20 lol honestly im sure they are removable but I would personally freak out and leave the building in concern I may have broken something more valuable then a nice house.
Great videos. It gives the vast majority of people watching these videos, that will never have the chance to own one of these gorgeous cars, some experience in ownership.
My favorite Ferrari and very high on my list of dream cars, some of which were featured on this channel as well, like the CLK GTR. With the F50, the spec list alone is dream car material, the fact that its a Ferrari is just the cherry on top. High revving and high hp V12, manual trans, lightweight construction, mid-engined, roadster, little to no driving assists.
Great video - it’s the most detailed and up close experience that most of us will ever get to an F50. Beautiful car, it must be such a blast to drive - assuming any of the collectors who own them ever do that. In my mind Ferrari has a reputation for maintenance money pit designs; as if they just don’t care, it’s someone else’s problem. This attitude is in distinct contrast with Porsche. Until the 991s, you didn’t have to take the back end of the car apart to service the engine. My guess is, that servicing a modern Porsche is still significantly less expensive than servicing a Ferrari.
It depends: Carrera GT has a carbon fiber clutch that really tends to fail, and is tremendously expensive to be replaced. Other Porsches look more reliable and "affordable".
Love to see a user's guide on, Porsche 959 Sport, Jaguar XJ220 S, your Miura, Ferrari 288 GTO, Ferrari Daytona, Bugatti EB110, Ruf Porsche, Lamborghini Jalpa/Silhouette, Ferrari 512TR.
Don't forget the f 50 gt 1 that they only built 3 of and were never raced. Not to mention the the new owners of these cars had to sign a contract stating they were not to be raced
Agree with all of these esp the 959, XJ220, AND EB110 and I'd add the Enzo and La Ferrari to complete the Ferrari halo models. The Carrera GT would be a great insight too assuming you've not covered it in the past
I think it's the opposite actually, it's filmed in almost just one big take. My compliments go to the gentleman in the video explaining all the details the whole time
Exceptional quality video, informative, beautiful and entertaining. The subtle but very high quality production along with the knowledge from the presenter just make the video enjoyable to watch.
These videos are phenomenal and to think these are just the cars you actually show us, there's probably dozens of iconic rare cars we don't get to see. And very informative, I had no idea all F50s could be converted relatively easily to roadsters.
Thank you for this great video. To see the working suspension was mind blowing! Greetings from Augsburg, Germany. I'm interested in all sports cars, Carrera GT, 918, F40, Enzo, P1, LaFerrari, XJ220, 288 GTO, whatever is currently in the workshop and is too expensive for me!
Really love the elegant nerdiness on display in these user's guides! I'd be quite interested to see something similar going through the roof removal process, if you're looking for suggestions! Simply excellent content on this channel.
Having just completed my sixth viewing of this fabulous users guide, (mind you, the video came out two days ago,) I am still very impressed with the level of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm Mr. Cottingham displays. I study all of the Ferrari Supercars in great length and detail, and I am still learning these legendary cars. Mr. Cottingham is a top ‘Professor.’ Impressive as well that a family run company continues to do things the way it should be. Naturally, I would love to see a users guide about the 288 GTO and the F40. The Ferrari Enzo and the LaFerrari would be equally as fascinating, but the manual transmission cars seem to have more ‘personality’ in some way. As always, very well done videos. Mille Grazie!
Compared to McLaren F1 and CLK-GTR, it looks much more easy to use and really comfy. The other cars are extreme cars, particularly CLK-GTR. And compared to F40, it seems "the rich sister", with a proper interior design.
Now that is what I call unique content! What a treat, thank you. This was my childhood poster car, so a bit biased but I really like it. Congrats on selling 6 of these in 2021, must be a record..
I would love to see a review of the Ferrari Barchetta 166 mm if you have one in the shop at some stage. I went to Hampton Court Palace in September 2019 when four were on display in addition to a coupe version. Thank You.
1 of my all time favorite dream vehicles. Thanks for giving us a proper walk thru! Unfortunately I'll never be able to own such a thing. Just admire from afar. :-(
The F50 was always the black sheep of the Ferrari hypercars, but quite frankly may be my favorite even above the vaunted F40. Just because Jeremy Clarkson called it ugly didn't sway my opinion.
Incredibly informative and beautifully crafted video, as always. Loved that closing shot from *inside* the engine bay underway as well - that’s some proper eye candy.
Excellent video. Thanks for producing it. It really is amazing that people looked down upon this car for a time. It has aged beautifully, and the styling is so clean compared to modern Ferraris.
I can’t express how much I LOVE these videos. A user guide for a essentially upper echelon vehicle. Please continue doing these when possible
I can't express how much I appreciate you writing this very exact comment.
👏👏👏
Absolutely in total agreement with you. Awesome level of details which make the "car" something which is an alive masterpiece. Excuse my English is this is not exactly the way British will understand it, but sounds purely what I wanted to say to me.
Cheers and please continue that way.
I'd love to have the same with a Pagani Zonda F or Cinque, but might be challenging isn't it?
Mechanically.
Ed, a French car and true mechanics enthusiast
Essentially?
Typical British understatement "essentially upper echelon vehicle" - one of the 349 sold last year at auction for $4Million American dollars.
Now, THIS, is a walkthrough. This guy has a superb media manner and should do this for every Ferrari!
This is like a Doctorate-level Top Gear.....Fantastic.
I like when he’s playing with ac vents and the middle one pulls out 😂
And the dash brightness gets brighter than dimmer on its way upto its maximum!
@@adamfry1125 I think that's just the camera adjusting to the different light levels
9:20 (just for reference) jejeje
Ferraris always have those quirks..
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Many people out there with Ferrari F50s in their garage will find this so useful, many thanks.
The F50 is probably the greatest Ferrari. Super rare, looks beautiful and it’s probably fast as hell. I also like the F40 but there is something I can’t name in the F50 that makes it better in my opinion. Absolutely gorgeous car.
The look on his face when he fired up the engine! Priceless!
Oh hell yeah. I think that these Users Guides are the best thing on RUclips. A more educated and eloquent version of Doug DeMuro.
This car is the dream
Chapter One: Win a lottery.
Great video, and your hard work is appreciated!
F50 is one of my all time favourites. I’d love to see a Zonda user guide. Preferably an F or Cinque.
Or a Zonda F Roadster
Agreed!
Do a search for Harry's Garage, he had some great videos walking around his Zonda and talking through the ownership experience.
i hope you saw that your wish was granted
Best Ferrari ever made hands down
V12 and 6speed manual ... hapiness 😇😇😇
That F50 looks clean as heck
Greatest Ferrari following the 288 GTO and none better since. Glad to see it featured.
My absolute number one dream car. V12, manual, removable roof, and in my opinion a beautiful design. I'm dribbling 🤤
I sat in one of these at a dealer back in '97, seeing it in person really solidifies it, it's like the biggest car ever when you see it up close. And as amazing as the F50 is, it's still not my dream car, I just got my dream car, a 2011 mercedes benz SL550, because it's a reality, the F50 is not a car anyone will ever own, it's at rothschild money now.
A very underrated car I feel like, too.
@@joesmith9216 that's why it's called "dream car", sir, a car, that most people can only dream about seeing, let alone owning.
Why? The F40 is better and more iconic!
@@smashedlegends You know what they say, opinions are like arseholes. Everyone has one.
The F50 has my favourite Ferrari interior, just so clean and pure.
This is the best F50 video I've seen. Thank you. Car is an absolute dream.
Beautiful car. 1990's was an amazing time for car innovation - a perfect balance of looks, mechanics and electronics.
It makes me so happy that you've used one of those to go to le mans and stuck random bags of clothes wedged in the front trunk. Thank you for that story!
In a time where there are so many in-depth RUclips car reviews, I find these videos the most revealing. Must watch content every time
I Guarantee you there’s at least one f50 owner who learned something new about their car from this video. Awesome work.
F40, F50, and La Ferrari are my favorite of all time 🏁
so glad they put this tutorial here for all of us who didnt know how to use our F50's
this was truly wonderful to watch
Can you imagine this guy doing a user's guide video in the exact same manner, same garage, same attention to detail, but with a 1998 beige Camry with 220K miles on it? Turn the sarcasme up to 100% and I suspect you would have some serious comedy potential.
ah yes, this will come in handy for me as soon as I have my own F50 somewhere between now and never.
Best looking Ferrari ever made IMO
As if this wasn't super cool already, the closing shot with the rear suspension working away is just the icing on the cake!
That was really cool
90's cars were just amazing... Thank you DK, great content
One thing I noticed is the dramatic improvement of build quality between the F40 and F50. The F50 is MUCH better built. The F40 was basically screwed and glued together with just enough to keep the car in one piece.
Greatest analog supercar in my book.
Loved every second of this.
Seriously James, I have now watched every episode and I can’t get enough of your voice and the images you guys present. You managed to bring the F50 to another level, the right level!
Do I have Ferrari F50? NO
Do I still watch 22 minutes F50 user’s guide? HELL YEAH
Finally A users guide for my F50! When I bought it I was clueless to how everything worked. But now I know. Next time I load up FH5 ill know how to brighten the instrument cluster 😆
i love the low key " Oh shit slide the vent back where it belongs" move at 9:20 lol honestly im sure they are removable but I would personally freak out and leave the building in concern I may have broken something more valuable then a nice house.
My all-time favorite car... the F50.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing it.
This is by far the most in depth f50 video in existence
23k viewers qualified to get around an F50 and counting. Keep the dream alive folks.
Fun fact: those windows were known as "keep fit" spec
Great videos. It gives the vast majority of people watching these videos, that will never have the chance to own one of these gorgeous cars, some experience in ownership.
My childhood dream car.
These are undoubtedly some of the greatest car videos on RUclips.
F50
I’m gonna save this video for future use!
Dude thank god for this guy, I’ve had an F50 sitting in my garage for 30 years, never knew how to use it.
Everything is so clean in the engine bay, even the hard to reach areas.
please make more of these videos, fascinating stuff.
By far the most under appreciated Ferrari Supercar of all time! Just gorgeous and with a proper V12
Under appreciated😂😂
@@bmorris5863 it’s been in the shadows of the F40 all it’s life. I’d choose the F50 any day
Very best part is the last 15 seconds! Great presentation James, thanks so much!
My favorite Ferrari and very high on my list of dream cars, some of which were featured on this channel as well, like the CLK GTR. With the F50, the spec list alone is dream car material, the fact that its a Ferrari is just the cherry on top. High revving and high hp V12, manual trans, lightweight construction, mid-engined, roadster, little to no driving assists.
Great video - it’s the most detailed and up close experience that most of us will ever get to an F50.
Beautiful car, it must be such a blast to drive - assuming any of the collectors who own them ever do that.
In my mind Ferrari has a reputation for maintenance money pit designs; as if they just don’t care, it’s someone else’s problem. This attitude is in distinct contrast with Porsche. Until the 991s, you didn’t have to take the back end of the car apart to service the engine. My guess is, that servicing a modern Porsche is still significantly less expensive than servicing a Ferrari.
Tax The Rich does it
It depends: Carrera GT has a carbon fiber clutch that really tends to fail, and is tremendously expensive to be replaced. Other Porsches look more reliable and "affordable".
Love to see a user's guide on, Porsche 959 Sport, Jaguar XJ220 S, your Miura, Ferrari 288 GTO, Ferrari Daytona, Bugatti EB110, Ruf Porsche, Lamborghini Jalpa/Silhouette, Ferrari 512TR.
Don't forget the f 50 gt 1 that they only built 3 of and were never raced. Not to mention the the new owners of these cars had to sign a contract stating they were not to be raced
2nd vote for 959
Agree with all of these esp the 959, XJ220, AND EB110 and I'd add the Enzo and La Ferrari to complete the Ferrari halo models. The Carrera GT would be a great insight too assuming you've not covered it in the past
That car is a work of art. The F50 and the Diablo are my all time favorite cars.
my holy grail, the most beautiful car humans will ever make. tysm for the video
The F50 really has aged well now. Such a beautiful car!
Great video!
I couldn't afford the F50 but seeing it on a Shell TV commercial back in the 90s it sparked my interest for cars
You are what Doug DeMuro should have been. Informative, not geeky and boring. A great video.
I have loved car since i was a little kid
I love this kind of videos. GREETINGS FROM MEXICO
I reckon these videos are really long to edit and to shoot. However, for us, this is pure art, pure passion! Happy new year btw! :)
I think it's the opposite actually, it's filmed in almost just one big take. My compliments go to the gentleman in the video explaining all the details the whole time
Exceptional quality video, informative, beautiful and entertaining. The subtle but very high quality production along with the knowledge from the presenter just make the video enjoyable to watch.
These videos are phenomenal and to think these are just the cars you actually show us, there's probably dozens of iconic rare cars we don't get to see.
And very informative, I had no idea all F50s could be converted relatively easily to roadsters.
Thank you for this great video. To see the working suspension was mind blowing! Greetings from Augsburg, Germany. I'm interested in all sports cars, Carrera GT, 918, F40, Enzo, P1, LaFerrari, XJ220, 288 GTO, whatever is currently in the workshop and is too expensive for me!
My favorite Ferrari 🐎🔴 awesome video!
Wow I love the f50 that's made my day already thanks guys a video I'd love to see would be what cars you have in your own garage
Finally a users guide for an F50, was wondering how to use mine when i get one.
Can’t see me ever needing the information in this video… But now I know how to operate an F50.
Really love the elegant nerdiness on display in these user's guides! I'd be quite interested to see something similar going through the roof removal process, if you're looking for suggestions! Simply excellent content on this channel.
'Elegant nerdiness'. 🇬🇧🎓
I don't want to see any other car after this one. I saw it at the Collection Miami. Nothing else compares.
I enjoyed this video. I’ve never seen anyone go this in depth with this car. Thank you.
fabulous video. Im a huge F40 fan but the F50 is also a massive fav of mine. Thank you for the indepth look into the car.
I had a model of one of these as a child. I always loved how it looked with the rear clamshell open.
Having just completed my sixth viewing of this fabulous users guide, (mind you, the video came out two days ago,) I am still very impressed with the level of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm Mr. Cottingham displays. I study all of the Ferrari Supercars in great length and detail, and I am still learning these legendary cars. Mr. Cottingham is a top ‘Professor.’ Impressive as well that a family run company continues to do things the way it should be. Naturally, I would love to see a users guide about the 288 GTO and the F40. The Ferrari Enzo and the LaFerrari would be equally as fascinating, but the manual transmission cars seem to have more ‘personality’ in some way. As always, very well done videos.
Mille Grazie!
the F50 was criminaly underrated compared to F40
Fantastic, great insight! Would love to see a Bristol Fighter User guide in the future.
Fantastic Video as always...With all the mentions of "Like an F40" I think we know what needs to feature next!
Marvelous. Like many I never appreciated the F50 as much but having this close up look gave me a new point of view.
I love it, went in for a drive in the F50 afterwards and it felt like now I know everything about my toy!
Thank You! Just bought a F50 but indeed don’t have a clue how to use it. Now I will!
so happy you did this, My F50 came with out a users guide.
Compared to McLaren F1 and CLK-GTR, it looks much more easy to use and really comfy. The other cars are extreme cars, particularly CLK-GTR.
And compared to F40, it seems "the rich sister", with a proper interior design.
Now that is what I call unique content! What a treat, thank you. This was my childhood poster car, so a bit biased but I really like it. Congrats on selling 6 of these in 2021, must be a record..
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you.
I would love to see a review of the Ferrari Barchetta 166 mm if you have one in the shop at some stage. I went to Hampton Court Palace in September 2019 when four were on display in addition to a coupe version.
Thank You.
It would be more useful than some of the obvious items to mention the fuel inertia switch clearly shown beside the battery isolation switch.
I would love to see a Porsche Carrera GT next!
my ultimate dream car!
Back to old reviews, drivers who tested F50 said that the digital dash was not really useful, above all with sunny weather. And not really liable.
Amazing car, finally getting the love it deserves.
I love this car.
Loving the high-class nerdiness ; these user guides are my favourite YT videos ! Thanks
Always love this user guide video
This series is VERY cool! Please continue..
Gorgeous!
1 of my all time favorite dream vehicles. Thanks for giving us a proper walk thru!
Unfortunately I'll never be able to own such a thing. Just admire from afar. :-(
Thank you for this very informative video. I just bought an F50 and it didn't come with a manual
Feral Feline^^^ ate it.
Huge thanks for that kind videos, love it so much
That car looks as clean as a render
The F50 was always the black sheep of the Ferrari hypercars, but quite frankly may be my favorite even above the vaunted F40. Just because Jeremy Clarkson called it ugly didn't sway my opinion.
Thanks for putting this up. I lost the manual in my F50
Incredibly informative and beautifully crafted video, as always. Loved that closing shot from *inside* the engine bay underway as well - that’s some proper eye candy.
Excellent video. Thanks for producing it. It really is amazing that people looked down upon this car for a time. It has aged beautifully, and the styling is so clean compared to modern Ferraris.
Really helpful! I was struck trying to figure things out myself.