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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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".
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!
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.
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..
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 😆
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
These videos are absolutely amazing.. please continue doing this in the first place! But if I may give a suggestion: maybe do a user guide for the Enzo + MC12 and the holy trinity? (P1, LaFerrari, Porsche 918)
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. :-(
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.
Small observation at 18:48 , it seems that there is a foam pad on the wheel arch (yellow car) that is not on the red car. Is it for noise reduction? Heat maybe?
Love it!! Well, the indicator noise is really annoying - so is the axle lift noise, but that's racecar! Are those wind deflectors, those little plastic thing protruding from the door glass?
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.
So glad I've covered this off just in case I decide to buy an F50. Great video and I think I feel prepared for the inevitable time I need a torch in an F50.
Great video. I especially have liked the green lighting on the two nested very large dials in the instrument cluster. Something about the design is very appealing, with the hint of yellow and red at the top of the rev range.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Beautiful car. 1990's was an amazing time for car innovation - a perfect balance of looks, mechanics and electronics.
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
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.
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!
Chapter One: Win a lottery.
Great video, and your hard work is appreciated!
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!
so glad they put this tutorial here for all of us who didnt know how to use our F50's
This is the best F50 video I've seen. Thank you. Car is an absolute dream.
I Guarantee you there’s at least one f50 owner who learned something new about their car from this video. Awesome work.
The F50 has my favourite Ferrari interior, just so clean and pure.
90's cars were just amazing... Thank you DK, great content
Greatest analog supercar in my book.
Loved every second of this.
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
That F50 looks clean as heck
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.
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
Greatest Ferrari following the 288 GTO and none better since. Glad to see it featured.
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
My childhood dream car.
These are undoubtedly some of the greatest car videos on RUclips.
Do I have Ferrari F50? NO
Do I still watch 22 minutes F50 user’s guide? HELL YEAH
F40, F50, and La Ferrari are my favorite of all time 🏁
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.
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'. 🇬🇧🎓
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.
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".
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!
My all-time favorite car... the F50.
Excellent video, thanks for sharing it.
Very best part is the last 15 seconds! Great presentation James, thanks so much!
ah yes, this will come in handy for me as soon as I have my own F50 somewhere between now and never.
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.
Best Ferrari ever made hands down
V12 and 6speed manual ... hapiness 😇😇😇
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.
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..
Dude thank god for this guy, I’ve had an F50 sitting in my garage for 30 years, never knew how to use it.
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
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 😆
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!
this was truly wonderful to watch
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.
I had a model of one of these as a child. I always loved how it looked with the rear clamshell open.
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
Loving the high-class nerdiness ; these user guides are my favourite YT videos ! Thanks
This car is the dream
This is by far the most in depth f50 video in existence
You are what Doug DeMuro should have been. Informative, not geeky and boring. A 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
Fantastic Video as always...With all the mentions of "Like an F40" I think we know what needs to feature next!
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.
The F50 really has aged well now. Such a beautiful car!
Great video!
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.
Marvelous. Like many I never appreciated the F50 as much but having this close up look gave me a new point of view.
Everything is so clean in the engine bay, even the hard to reach areas.
please make more of these videos, fascinating stuff.
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.
Fantastic, great insight! Would love to see a Bristol Fighter User guide in the future.
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.
I love it, went in for a drive in the F50 afterwards and it felt like now I know everything about my toy!
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
These videos are absolutely amazing.. please continue doing this in the first place! But if I may give a suggestion: maybe do a user guide for the Enzo + MC12 and the holy trinity? (P1, LaFerrari, Porsche 918)
I enjoyed this video. I’ve never seen anyone go this in depth with this car. Thank you.
Can’t see me ever needing the information in this video… But now I know how to operate an F50.
Thank You! Just bought a F50 but indeed don’t have a clue how to use it. Now I will!
That car is a work of art. The F50 and the Diablo are my all time favorite cars.
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. :-(
Best looking Ferrari ever made IMO
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.
It would be more useful than some of the obvious items to mention the fuel inertia switch clearly shown beside the battery isolation switch.
For me one of the best Channels ❤️
You make a great job, please more so Videos like this.
It’s great to see this.
Thank you very much.
Small observation at 18:48 , it seems that there is a foam pad on the wheel arch (yellow car) that is not on the red car. Is it for noise reduction? Heat maybe?
the F50 was criminaly underrated compared to F40
Finally a users guide for an F50, was wondering how to use mine when i get one.
I don't want to see any other car after this one. I saw it at the Collection Miami. Nothing else compares.
Thank you for this very informative video. I just bought an F50 and it didn't come with a manual
Feral Feline^^^ ate it.
Love it!! Well, the indicator noise is really annoying - so is the axle lift noise, but that's racecar!
Are those wind deflectors, those little plastic thing protruding from the door glass?
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.
my holy grail, the most beautiful car humans will ever make. tysm for the video
The nuanced detail was very informative, thank you! The GT racing version of this is hands-down my absolute favorite car. 😍
I love this kind of videos. GREETINGS FROM MEXICO
This series is VERY cool! Please continue..
My favorite Ferrari 🐎🔴 awesome video!
Very useful video, really guided me through things to consider when i an dreaming and owning this car, but dreams to come true!
Thanks for putting this up. I lost the manual in my F50
Huge thanks for that kind videos, love it so much
so happy you did this, My F50 came with out a users guide.
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.
So glad I've covered this off just in case I decide to buy an F50. Great video and I think I feel prepared for the inevitable time I need a torch in an F50.
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you.
Great video, and so cool the images showing the suspension working.
The Mercedes Intruder or the CLK DTM will be cool!
Great video. I especially have liked the green lighting on the two nested very large dials in the instrument cluster. Something about the design is very appealing, with the hint of yellow and red at the top of the rev range.
Amazing car, finally getting the love it deserves.
Great series. High quality content. Keep up the good work DK Engineering.