The 10 Best Ferraris Of All Time

9. 1968 Ferrari 365 Daytona GTB/4

Actor Don Johnson of Miami Vice fame had great taste in cars. The black Daytona he drove on Miami Vice upstaged ever other cool car on the show, and that’s saying something. The 365 GTB/4’s slick wedge shape boasted virtually no angularity, with a neatly curved front end flanked by big yellow parking lights. The long touring style hood boasted nothing dramatic, but it gives the Ferrari Daytona its sleek shape. Under that smooth hood is a strong 4.4 liter V12 engine, fed by six Weber twin choke 40 =mm carburetors, which, together with great weight balance, makes for some impressive driving dynamics in a GT car. Though the Spyder version of this car was Sonny Crockett’s car of choice, the hard top is a worthy option with its long, sloping roofline and sleek look. Miami cops never looked so cool.

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8. 250 GT California Spyder LWB

If there’s a Ferrari Spyder that car collectors around the world covet, it is this one. The California nameplate on this Ferrari means that it was created for wealthy Americans to drive and flaunt. Famed automotive genius Scaglietti designed the California Spyder as a convertible interpretation of the iconic 250 GT (mentioned above), and he kept the concept light and simple with aluminum in the hood, doors and the trunk. The long wheelbase design and long hood give this car a look of supreme elegance, especially with the top down. The fact that only 50 of these cars were ever produced make it a true collector’s prize. Highly sought after at auction.

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7. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa

Many consider the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa to be the most well-designed Ferrari ever made. Design aside, this car also was a fierce competitor in its day and literally destroyed everything in its wake on the race track. It was a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958, ’60 and ’61, and stands as the last front engined car to win the revered race. The 250 Testa Rossa, or “Red Head” as it was known, was so named for its painted red valve covers. Designed and built by Scaglietti, the body of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa was best known for its big pontoon fenders that stretched all the way to the base of the front windshield, giving the 250 Testa Rossa a muscular and artistic flair. Today, this car is considered the second most valuable Ferrari (after the 250 GTO), selling for $20 million in recent years.

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6. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB

The Ferrari 512 BB is small, but don’t be fooled –this is a serious driving machine. The mid-engine car is a true Berlinetta Boxer, sporting a five liter, 12 cylinder engine with two banks of six horizontally opposed cylinders. This model of Ferrari outclassed the 365 GT4/BB version that it replaced in 1976, with a sharp front end that barely peaks over the front fender wells, making for an incredibly sleek automobile. Safety and function are understated, though present, in a simple front bumper and a small, low set NACA duct. But it is the stark, protruding black engine cover housings and massive rear tires that add a perfect touch of danger to this ultra-cool Ferrari.

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5. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO

The best Ferrari produced in the 1980s was the 1984 288 GTO. By all accounts, this was Ferrari’s first “supercar,” and it was really impressive for its time. This car basically turned the luxury car industry on its head. More than a few people reading this likely had a poster of this car on their bedroom wall as a kid. Beautifully designed, the GTO uses composite materials in its wide, low slung body. Big quad driving lights, flared fenders and vents echo the forefather 250 GTO. It was built to be a low production vehicle, but, due to high demand, Ferrari exceeded the required 200 car production quota by 72. All of the road cars were purchased before they were even built. The 288 GTO’s three liter twin turbo V8 engine pushed it past the 186 miles per hour mark, making it the fastest production car in the world. It also happened to be marvelous to look at. Seeing one of these cars in-person is pretty mind blowing and not an experience you’re likely to forget.

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4. 1967 Dino 206 GT

The 1967 Dino 206 GT Ferrari seems to get more popular as time goes by. While the Dino initially sold poorly when released in 1967, this car has proven over time that it has nimble driving capabilities and is uniquely designed. The Dino was Ferrari’s first small sports car created to drive sales higher. While some people balked at this car’s small size, the Dino won over prospective owners once they got behind the wheel. This car has a low slung sort of look, with its flat duckbill front end and its sloping tail. But with its curved front fenders and thin side vents it has the same elegance that befits more expensive Ferraris. And now that purists have accepted it as a true Ferrari, the Dino has become a desirable collector’s item. It is fair to say that the 1967 Dino 206 GT has come into its own.

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3. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupé Speciale

While some people consider the 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupé Speciale to be an outlier of sorts, the first 400 Superamerica, with its unique appearance, has proven to be a special car. The head honchos at Fiat wanted something different in 1959, so this unique three box Ferrari was unveiled at the Salon de Torino in Coupé Speciale, built especially for Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli with a 340 horsepower V12 engine under the hood. The car was boxy, yes, and beautiful in ways other sleeker Ferraris could never match – with a tall rectangular grille, chrome headlights, a thin chrome bumper, and a tall greenhouse with a schmaltzy wraparound windshield. Most people don’t recognize this car as a true Ferrari — but that’s precisely what makes it so unique and worthy of a high spot on this list.

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2. 1962 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta

Ferrari aficionados who know the 250 GT Lusso well simply call it the “Berlinetta Lusso.” Unlike many other Ferraris from the 1960s, the Lusso was not built for racing. Instead, it was built primarily as a luxury vehicle to be sold at retail. And, compared to the 250 GT Berlinetta, this car is far more lush and stylish, boasting more interior space and luxury appointments, as well as an upscale cabin that was viewed as a welcome change from the more hard-edged, racing-minded Ferraris that had existed up to this point. The 1962 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta was, and remains, a gentleman’s car. Plus, the King of Cool himself, actor Steve McQueen, bought one.

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1. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta

Red has always been the color that is synonymous with Ferrari, not yellow. But the 275 GTB/4 in yellow is worthy of the Ferrari brand. Unveiled at the 1966 Paris Auto Show, the 275 GTB/4 was a breathtaking sight at the time, and remains gorgeous to look at today. It is the heir of the aforementioned 250, with a wide eggcrate grille leading to a long flat hood, and three sets of shark gill vents punctuating its simple profile. Ferrari’s first production car, with four overhead camshafts on a 3.3 liter V12 engine that is capable of producing 300 horsepower, this is a GT car that is every bit as fast as it is beautiful. Though it isn’t as dramatic as the 250, the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta is still viewed as one of Ferrari’s most beautifully designed and built cars. A true masterpiece worthy of any car collection.

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