There are few models that have the aura of the Ferarri 599 GTB. It arrived on the market in 2006 as a replacement for the 575M Maranello in the wide Family of berlinettas signature of cavallino. It quickly proved to be made of a different material and even dared with versions as special as the 599 GTO. However, there is an even more exclusive and relatively unknown variant. We talk about Ferrari 599 GTB with manual transmissiona true rarity that has now come up for auction and that has surprised many.
Only 10 units made with this type of transmission for all of Europe, the rest of the 599 GTB left the factory with the F1 automatic gearbox. That is why we are talking about a unicorn, which maintained that very marked essence of the model. It should not be forgotten that the Ferrari 599 GTB inherited the engine 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 of the Ferrari Enzo, although mounted in a forward position. It also debuted a chassis that was more of a supercar than a grand tourer. It was necessary to face its 620 CV of power…
Although the news is not only that one of the ten Ferrari 599 GTB with manual transmission is for sale, but also that it is the only one with a Spanish past. This unit left the factory in March 2008 in that particular configuration with the exterior in the color blu mirabeau and the interior with leather upholstery cuoio with matching floor mats. In addition to having the peculiarity of the six-speed manual transmission, it also I rode some Daytona seats, dashboard and a matching steering wheel. Even the rims were painted in a special tone.
Initially it was delivered in Germany, although it was quickly sold and in May 2008 it was registered by its first owner in Monaco. This peculiar Ferrari 599 GTB was in the south of France until 2015 and by the middle of that year it had barely traveled 5,500 kilometers. It was then acquired by its current owner, who he brought it to Spain. It has been in our country since then, passing all the reviews at the Madrid dealer (the last one in 2020). The sale includes service invoices of more than 12,000 euros and the ITV passed on March 8, 2022.
Currently, the car maintains the Spanish license plate and it has 13,968 kilometers. It is in perfect condition and, furthermore, it is a practically unique specimen. Hence, RM Sotheby’s calculates that its sale price will be between 600,000 and 700,000 euros. In the end it is an exceptional opportunity to get hold of one of the last V12 with front engine and manual transmission from Ferrari.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
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