Top 5 Ferrari Models Of All Time
When it comes to luxury cars there has always been something pretty special about Ferrari. That Italian stallion badge, the color red, the absolute raw power of the engine, and the mindblowing driving experience really is something to behold. They have been directly responsible for some of the most iconic cars over the last few decades and trying to narrow it down to five of the best is a more difficult task than it seems, but these are the five that have ultimately been selected.
1. 1945 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta
If you have never seen this model before, then best you go and check it out as it is gorgeous. There were only ever 25 of them made and it is regarded as one of the models that really set the entire company on their way. The car has a v12 engine and generates 160 horsepower. When it comes to performance it is still one of the best cars they have ever made. The car is simple, straightforward, but just screams out Italian elegance. However, forget about ever being able to own one as the chances are that you will never actually set eyes on one.
2. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
When it comes to an iconic car, then is there one that can possibly beat the 250 GTO? This is the version that all serious collectors want and you can understand why when you check it out, and especially if you can ever drive one. It is a real two seater racing car that made such an impact at the time and continues to do so decades later and that is why people pay tens of millions of dollars to own one.
The car itself is a beast. It is a v12 with 300 horsepower, but boy does it know how to deliver that power. The way it looks is also going to catch your eye as it just screams out power and it also tells you something very important regards reliability when you discover that every single one of the 36 cars that were built between 1962 and 64 are still being driven around today.
3. 1957Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
The Testa Rossa name has to be one of the most recognisable in the history of Ferrari. Kids of various generations have grown up with the latest version on a poster on their walls, and this 1957 version was no different. This is the kind of car that does not just grow on you, but instead it announces itself to you with great fanfare and you instantly fall in love.
This model can only be described as super curvy and you can understand why when you set eyes on it. The style of this model makes you feel as if the designer was being rather exuberant when drawing the lines, but it does give it a certain sense of flair that is second to none. However, it does not end there. It was a race car that won Le Mans and it is now regarded as being the second most expensive type of Ferrari that money can buy. If you are interested, then best not to expect much change out of $20 million for one in good shape.
4. Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder.
There were only ever 50 of this model ever made and you can guarantee that each one is an absolute prized possession. The best versions have the long wheelbase and the entire car was specifically designed for the American market, hence the California name. This car is just amazingly beautiful to look at and you just know that driving this Ferrari would be one if the best experiences of your life. This is a Ferrari that is not only made to be driven, but to be stared at and loved and with it getting up to 60mph in only 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 145mph, it just shows how advanced they were back in1958.
5. 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta.
This model may not be as well known as some of the others over the decades, but that is a tragedy because the car itself is simply gorgeous. While soft top versions from the 60s are always more sought after, this hard top version will always be capable of turning heads. This model was never intended for speed or racing, but clearly it knew how to move, and instead Ferrari focused more on the luxury side of things whilst still maintaining a high level of performance.
The car still had a v12 engine and 250 horsepower with a top speed of 149 mph, so it was hardly a slouch. The fact that Steve McQueen also had one does also mean that its coolness factor goes through the roof and you can imagine how much that car would cost to own.
There are just so many different models out there to choose from over the decades that trying to narrow it down to five was tough. The one thing that remained constant was the elegance and majestic beauty of each model and that is something that still applies today. With this approach to styling as well as a real eye for performance, is it any wonder that Ferrari are still held in such high regard today?
