I think this "continuation car" industry is only going to grow...exponentially. Established automakers aren't filling the niche, so the intrepid enthusiasts-turned-businessmen will.
@@vomErsten I could be wrong but I thought a continuation car is original manufacturer built using chassis numbers not used in period. This to me seems somewhere between a replica and a restomod. Semantics aside, it's bloody gorgeous, exquisitely made by the sounds of it and can only be a good thing for all those who care that come across it.
I just think it's so sad that a genuine Ferrari had now become effectively a "special" as in made by Greg. All those genuine Pininfarina panels destroyed for panels made by a somebody like say me
GTO Engineering have a strong partnership with Ferrari and are certified by them to repair classic Ferraris. Also how they have access to the original blueprints for these cars.
These European specifically Italian cars from the 1950’s and 1960’s really represent the Golden Age of Motoring. Convertibles. Open Air. Wind in your Hair. Lovely music playing gently somewhere in the background. And the raw engine sound through the gear changes to add to the sense of occasion. These cars are simply gorgeous. And it’s wonderful they are receiving a second life for a new generation to enjoy….
Yeah, I don’t understand. If it’s made from scratch by GTO, then it can’t legally be sold wearing Ferrari badges. Unless this is based on a lesser Ferrari chassis?
I think they made fake Ferraris without using a real one's body number. That's why they were rightly sued. These guys get some carcass that was a real Ferrari and use that serial number, as said in the video.
I think rebuilding an existing car gets them off for both copying and for a lot of environmental and safety legislation since the original. I guess any buyer of this would already own a Ferrari or three, so there’s no real danger of taking sales and they benefit too from the halo around classic Ferrari ownership.
Ah GTO, probably the best looking ferrari ever made, next to the SF-75 Scuderia Ferrari which was released yesterday. And the video editing coupled together with the commentary, fits the classic car. Good job Carfection!!!!
There seems to be a lot of really high quality replicas being made recently. So good they’d be continuations if only they had the blessing from the manufacturer. I wonder how this will affect the collector market?
@@GTE_Channel Absolutely and this one can be driven instead of the real ones uber rich guys have hidden away. Now the kids can experience what it's like to see a Ferrari California go past them down the road.
I saw a 250 California parked on the street in Knightsbridge a year or two ago. Knowing the rarity and astronomical value, I almost fell over and given the area, I didn't doubt the authenticity at the time. When I got home, I looked it up and realised that it was just a replica - probably a Z3 rebody. This one seems to be as close to the real deal as you can get. Very nice.
I've seen a yellow 250 California where I live in Lancashire, once at a local classic meet near Chorley and at the Ormskirk Motorfest in 2017. Apparently it is (or was) owned by a Ferrari enthusiast named Steve Pilkington and is a rebodied Ferrari using the chassis from a 2+2 coupe and made to look like a real 250. He also owns a 275GTB and a 250SWB. You don't need to live in London to see people with alot of money.
That's an absolute stunner of a car. I do wonder about copyright/trademark laws - I guess GTO Engineering must have official permission (or pay a licensing fee) to have the prancing horse logo on the car and to feature the "Ferrari" name on the engine.
lol, finally someone else mentions this! It seems really weird that Ferrari would ever allow anyone to do this. They pride themselves on originality seemingly.
Stunning car, replicas at this level of quality are a perfect modern version which can be used. I wonder how long carfection has been waiting to release this video, there are loads of leaves on the trees.
I remain amazed that the Maserati 3500 spyder and Mistral spyder, and all Masers from this time period for that matter remain only a fraction as valuable.
A mechanical car, it can be maintained forever. Modern cars are at the mercy of chip makers, if they don't support a chip in 15 years then you have a pretty display piece to decorate your garage.
Remember for top ttrumps in 70s it was may favourite, lack car front on photo. But I must say rear is generic old car could be Austin. Twist my arm I’d take one though. Think these revival cars are amazing and made down the road for me. Very occasionally I can hear one being tested.
Lovely review Alex. Tiny shoes and no brake servo are still with us ( an Elise thing!); but your description of being being part of it is spot on for me: I've run an MGC Roadster for 35 years - forget the flaws, enjoy the drive. The fact that you'd buy thirty of them for the price of one of these doesn't stop this being v. pretty though...just comes down to pocket, and personal taste. Personally, it would always nark me to have spent a million on a fake: you'd feel forced to explain or to lie - only folks who could get away with this would be those who had a real one... 😅
GTO Engineering should create a blueprint for engines like this, so that if, in the future, the number of donor engines run out, they could use the blueprint to make it their own.
That was a tupperware Ferrari 250GT California SWB, it was 1 9f 3 built if l remember and early in the 00s it was sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars, same for the Miami Vice tupperware Ferrari Daytona convertible. That's why it only lasted on the series for a couple of them b4 Ferrari saw it and spat the dummy out if pram. And sent 2 white Testarossa's with one being offered to Michael Mann.
Super video, thanks. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is interested to know if they're able to badge the car as a Ferrari GTO ,and use the name on the engine, because they start with a Ferrari as a base or they have an agreement? That company is notorious for going at folk using their name.
i have owned a ragtop for over 30 year, and I can assure you that a roof IS a necessity. I am British but I live in Australia and even here (especially here) you need a god damn roof.
I understand that these are a fraction of the cost of an original but I'm ridiculously precious about my almost worthless AMG. If I had a car worth a smidge under a million it would live in a glass box in my lounge! 😅
Waydaminute... how come Alex gets to have fun with this beauty (Car version of Margo Robbie) and Henry had to endure the EVSUV (the automotive version of the rice cake)?
They should be one of these then just make it a different color. At least they can drive these unlike an original which could break down or someone hits it
Crazy to think , If you drove this on a clear day and stopped for something to eat and it then bucketed down. It has to have a roof. Good idea as well,if youve got the cash !
How could the original car be beyond repair/restoration? If you can build a California Spyder from scratch, you can rebuild the original. Basically they can make more money using the Ferrari chassis to create a California replica, rather than rebuild the GTE.
I really like that there are more of these being made. More people get to enjoy it
Or you could simply buy a MGB...
@@Andrew-vx2ls lol. Yeah an MGB is totally the same as this.
I think this "continuation car" industry is only going to grow...exponentially. Established automakers aren't filling the niche, so the intrepid enthusiasts-turned-businessmen will.
You mean more people can collect and store it in their garage, rarely to see the light of day?
@@vomErsten I could be wrong but I thought a continuation car is original manufacturer built using chassis numbers not used in period. This to me seems somewhere between a replica and a restomod. Semantics aside, it's bloody gorgeous, exquisitely made by the sounds of it and can only be a good thing for all those who care that come across it.
A tear rolls down my cheek knowing there’s a chance. The dream lives!
Italian cars from the 60s were achingly beautiful
Alot of cars from that era were
Been in love since first watch Ferris Bueller in 1994.
I’m amazed Ferrari are happy about this I’d have thought there lawyers would have been all over GTO…
Maybe speaks to how well they're doing these cars.
I just think it's so sad that a genuine Ferrari had now become effectively a "special" as in made by Greg. All those genuine Pininfarina panels destroyed for panels made by a somebody like say me
@@psk5746 they literally say in the video that only cars effectively beyond repair are used.
@@Taz1451 why would they take cars that are more valuable, put man hours into them, then sell them for less? Logic.
GTO Engineering have a strong partnership with Ferrari and are certified by them to repair classic Ferraris. Also how they have access to the original blueprints for these cars.
With such cars it isn’t how fast you get somewhere quick (even if one could), it’s about to enjoy the ride. Lovely
I've been loving all of the videos hosted by Henry, but it's always fantastic to see Alex back on the channel!
Amen to that 👌
Oh my gosh this is a simply gorgeous Ferrari (and there are plenty more xD). And I love the vintage-style intro :D
Thank you! 😊
@@Carfection no problem :)
How in the world does Carfection still not have 1 Million subs !!!!?
This has quickly become my favourite car channel on all of internet!!!!
These European specifically Italian cars from the 1950’s and 1960’s really represent the Golden Age of Motoring. Convertibles. Open Air. Wind in your Hair. Lovely music playing gently somewhere in the background. And the raw engine sound through the gear changes to add to the sense of occasion. These cars are simply gorgeous. And it’s wonderful they are receiving a second life for a new generation to enjoy….
THIS...and Alex Goy presenting it, perfect video👍👍
Thank you🙏
Just another beauty smashed out of the park again by Alex & Carfection.
Absolutely stunning My favourite Ferrari alongside the 250 swb
Yeah, I don’t understand. If it’s made from scratch by GTO, then it can’t legally be sold wearing Ferrari badges. Unless this is based on a lesser Ferrari chassis?
@@brogenville He explains in the video that they base these cars on ones that are too far gone, this one is a 250 GTE underneith.
@@Speednote10 - but it’s not that the GTE was too far gone, but that it’s worth more as a Cali clone. But it’s just…perfect.
Wonder if they have Ferrari's blessing. I recall others doing this and being sued by Ferrari back in the 80s. Beautiful car
I think they made fake Ferraris without using a real one's body number. That's why they were rightly sued.
These guys get some carcass that was a real Ferrari and use that serial number, as said in the video.
@@pistonburner6448 I was wondering if they did that. Maybe a 330 chassis. Makes total sense.
I think rebuilding an existing car gets them off for both copying and for a lot of environmental and safety legislation since the original.
I guess any buyer of this would already own a Ferrari or three, so there’s no real danger of taking sales and they benefit too from the halo around classic Ferrari ownership.
Ah GTO, probably the best looking ferrari ever made, next to the SF-75 Scuderia Ferrari which was released yesterday. And the video editing coupled together with the commentary, fits the classic car. Good job Carfection!!!!
Thank you
I would have one in a heartbeat..wonderful motor .
I'd so love to have that gorgeous look with 812 GTS engineering. That would be a wicked restomod.
If I ever get rich I'm buying literally one of everything GTO Engineering have ever built.
There seems to be a lot of really high quality replicas being made recently. So good they’d be continuations if only they had the blessing from the manufacturer. I wonder how this will affect the collector market?
A million dollars, what a racquet. GTO engineering greatest feat was designing a way to separate people from their money. Well done
A real one is 50 to 70 million dollars.... So, yeah.
@@telinoz1975 - no. A real California is more like £15m.
@@sirmurf the point still stands. This is a great price for a car still based on a Ferrari 250 chassis, engine etc...
"Before you get cross"
Is anyone actually expected to argue that vintage Ferrari had exceptional build quality?
I like the idea of being able to enjoy the experience without the guilt of using up an original.
Using up an original? Cars are made for driving!
@@GTE_Channel Absolutely and this one can be driven instead of the real ones uber rich guys have hidden away. Now the kids can experience what it's like to see a Ferrari California go past them down the road.
I saw a 250 California parked on the street in Knightsbridge a year or two ago. Knowing the rarity and astronomical value, I almost fell over and given the area, I didn't doubt the authenticity at the time. When I got home, I looked it up and realised that it was just a replica - probably a Z3 rebody. This one seems to be as close to the real deal as you can get. Very nice.
I've seen a yellow 250 California where I live in Lancashire, once at a local classic meet near Chorley and at the Ormskirk Motorfest in 2017. Apparently it is (or was) owned by a Ferrari enthusiast named Steve Pilkington and is a rebodied Ferrari using the chassis from a 2+2 coupe and made to look like a real 250. He also owns a 275GTB and a 250SWB. You don't need to live in London to see people with alot of money.
That's an absolute stunner of a car. I do wonder about copyright/trademark laws - I guess GTO Engineering must have official permission (or pay a licensing fee) to have the prancing horse logo on the car and to feature the "Ferrari" name on the engine.
lol, finally someone else mentions this! It seems really weird that Ferrari would ever allow anyone to do this. They pride themselves on originality seemingly.
It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
Stunning Stunning Stunning Thankyou GTO Engineering 😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Stunning car, replicas at this level of quality are a perfect modern version which can be used. I wonder how long carfection has been waiting to release this video, there are loads of leaves on the trees.
OBVIOUSLY they aren’t beyond repair as that is literally what GTO has done to turn it into a diff car
Good to see you Alex! Things changed after XCAR days, I feel you got back seat in this company. Unfair in my opinion. Solder on!
Alex Goy and a Vintage Ferrari, recipe for a perfect video.
Beautiful video!
GTO should fly one to the USA and sell it to Jay Leno. Jay hates Ferrari dealers and would likely admire GTO's engineering enough to buy one.
I remain amazed that the Maserati 3500 spyder and Mistral spyder, and all Masers from this time period for that matter remain only a fraction as valuable.
Perfect looking car
A mechanical car, it can be maintained forever. Modern cars are at the mercy of chip makers, if they don't support a chip in 15 years then you have a pretty display piece to decorate your garage.
Almost the coolest you've ever looked. You're just missing the heavy eyeliner :)
Great camera work great presentation fabulous car a great video
“You won’t be afraid to use it…” because it only costs £900,000!
did you say 900,000 quid?!!
You can buy a Modena replica for $150,000. Not as good but still not bad.
Remember for top ttrumps in 70s it was may favourite, lack car front on photo. But I must say rear is generic old car could be Austin. Twist my arm I’d take one though. Think these revival cars are amazing and made down the road for me. Very occasionally I can hear one being tested.
Yassss the little guys back.
Lovely review Alex. Tiny shoes and no brake servo are still with us ( an Elise thing!); but your description of being being part of it is spot on for me: I've run an MGC Roadster for 35 years - forget the flaws, enjoy the drive. The fact that you'd buy thirty of them for the price of one of these doesn't stop this being v. pretty though...just comes down to pocket, and personal taste. Personally, it would always nark me to have spent a million on a fake: you'd feel forced to explain or to lie - only folks who could get away with this would be those who had a real one... 😅
Amazing job there, Alex. Wonderfully conveyed.
As they say, “you pays your money and you takes your choice” and at that price you could order a 250 SWB too! Result.
This is the car that I would live for ❤️
If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.....
Amazing video
Don't be cross but this fettled 1960s sports car is probably more reliable than the orig-
... Don't worry, we understand!
GTO Engineering should create a blueprint for engines like this, so that if, in the future, the number of donor engines run out, they could use the blueprint to make it their own.
Love the leather jacket, where did you get it?👍👍❤️
Love it.
Are they going to do a Dino too?
Gorgeous
Gorgeous
Gorgeous
That was a tupperware Ferrari 250GT California SWB, it was 1 9f 3 built if l remember and early in the 00s it was sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars, same for the Miami Vice tupperware Ferrari Daytona convertible.
That's why it only lasted on the series for a couple of them b4 Ferrari saw it and spat the dummy out if pram.
And sent 2 white Testarossa's with one being offered to Michael Mann.
Super video, thanks. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is interested to know if they're able to badge the car as a Ferrari GTO ,and use the name on the engine, because they start with a Ferrari as a base or they have an agreement? That company is notorious for going at folk using their name.
Exactly what i was thinking I would have thought Ferraris lawyers would have been all over GTO…
The Ferris Bueller's car was not a real Ferrari
Its was a Modena GT California Spyder
Fukkkk near a million $s. Sigh still won't be seeing these around. What a beautiful machine
i have owned a ragtop for over 30 year, and I can assure you that a roof IS a necessity. I am British but I live in Australia and even here (especially here) you need a god damn roof.
This dude has wrapped all of his efforts for a personality into his jacket.
Not cheap but a beautiful thing
nice car Ferris
Bueler ....Bueler... the Ferrari ... it's so choice...
They have done an excellent job so good to see love to have one my favorite Ferrari not just form the film look at it e type haha
The prettiest sports car ever !!!!!!!!!!!!! The 50s and 60s were the greatest design eras ! Sorry today's designs!!!!.
...that's beautiful....mi piace molto quella macchina!
I understand that these are a fraction of the cost of an original but I'm ridiculously precious about my almost worthless AMG. If I had a car worth a smidge under a million it would live in a glass box in my lounge! 😅
Only 900,000 wow.
Worth every penny, i was expecting 2 million+. As the real cars are 10 million plus.
Waydaminute... how come Alex gets to have fun with this beauty (Car version of Margo Robbie) and Henry had to endure the EVSUV (the automotive version of the rice cake)?
FYI: your videos I used to always watch but youtube does NOT show me your video uploads unless I actually look it up
I was thinking about this just yesterday. You guys use wizardry
The hell with the car that I can't afford, but I can maybe afford your cool jacket!!!!!!! Maybe? What brand is your awesome jacket?????
Owners of the real thing are probably furious 😂
Why? They can just buy on of these too.
They should be one of these then just make it a different color. At least they can drive these unlike an original which could break down or someone hits it
Crazy to think , If you drove this on a clear day and stopped for something to eat and it then bucketed down.
It has to have a roof.
Good idea as well,if youve got the cash !
very nice, but very similar to the contemporaneous Maserati 3500 GT spyder
Not really. The Maserati is more of a GT car.
I still think an early E-Type is a prettier car. That said, the skill and depth of the British specialty automotive industry is awesome.
Great video of an awesome car but Carfection should be able to get something as basic as the audio right. The sound was very poor.
Just wow
Can you do a video on the MZR Datsun please!!!!!
Ferris Bueller's Day Off brought me here...
I wonder what classifies a car as "beyond repair and restoration” if it is then repaired and driven. Is a Ferrari chassis number enough?
Those rear lights are from an Austin 1100
Are those early MGB tail lights?
Nice body kit you got on that mx5
Smh
Me wants it… Me needs it… 😊
Bargain! I'll take two 🤣
A more glamorous 750 or 101 series Alfa Romeo Spider, most of the design elements are very similar.
The one in the 80s Movie was a replica too.
carfection 4k in 1080p
A throughly british car.
Mint 👍
GTO Engineering are getting closer and closer to building a Ferrari 250 GTO, aren't they?
Oh yes😍😍😍
Great looking car! How much does it cost?
£900,000
TAKE MY SOUL......
Design was by Pinin Farina.
10 years ago these were frowned upon as REPLICA's now the originals are made from unobtanium these are acceptable. crazy
Bloody lovely.
But...
Nine *hits inhaler* hundred grand.
What jacket is that pls?
“Bueeellllleeeeerrrrr”
How could the original car be beyond repair/restoration? If you can build a California Spyder from scratch, you can rebuild the original. Basically they can make more money using the Ferrari chassis to create a California replica, rather than rebuild the GTE.
No roof??