Best V12 sub £150k

[Nayf]

That Jarama is something else, and right up Ewan's street

It’s got some great cars in it, that sale - a Bugatti EB110, Porsche 993 GT2, Citroen DS Decopatable, the last BMW Z3M and collection of orange Astons

 

[zagatoes30]

Another classic option




https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1980-ferrari-400-gti-manual-nd6AO8?

 

[Felonious Crud]

That ls the purpose of this thread, get some options on the table, take a look and drive a few cars come up with a short list.

Take a run in a Vanquish, Sam. You'll love it. Very refined, classy... and the hounds of **** can be unleashed on your command. The S sounds stratospherically glorious.

 

[Nayf]

Another classic option

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https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1980-ferrari-400-gti-manual-nd6AO8?

The most elegant, most beautiful Ferrari IMHO.

60s stuff is not my bag. Can appreciate it, but there's a refined, gentle elegance to these. Not showy, over the top, a Ferrari for people who don't need to tell people they drive a Ferrari

 

[MarkMas]

..... there's a refined, gentle elegance to these. Not showy, over the top, a Ferrari for people who don't need to tell people they drive a Ferrari

Did you mean this????

 

[MarkMas]

Did you mean this????

Apparently if you are mad, you can pay £100,000 for one:

Ferrari 456 GTA 1997 (R) For Sale

Ferrari 456 GTA 1997 (R) For Sale, £99,995 Ferrari 456 GTA Coupe 1997 (R) Perfect Investment or Collectors opportunity Rare and des...

www.carandclassic.com

But for better value:

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[mowlas]

Not had a chance to peruse through all the responses but if I were after some V12 happiness, a late 612 Scaglietti would be high on my list.

The design is a bit marmite but I think these are beautiful.

 

[zagatoes30]

Not had a chance to peruse through all the responses but if I were after some V12 happiness, a late 612 Scaglietti would be high on my list.

The design is a bit marmite but I think these are beautiful.

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They have warmed on me and look much better in the flesh

 

[Nayf]

They have warmed on me and look much better in the flesh

I do love a Scaglietti and can appreciate the 456 – but @MarkMas they are statement cars; they're not what you'd call subtle.
The 365/400/412, you have to know that they are a Ferrari, to know that they are a Ferrari, if you follow me.

 

[Scaf]

Been to look round a couple or Ferrari’s and Astons with Mrs Scaf and she is not a fan of the Italian Stallions……. it’s a brand thing and sod all to do with the cars themselves.
She prefers the Astons which is familiar territory.
So I think when the time comes it will be a V12 Aston…….. will spend some time looking at the various options, money won’t come in till March April.

 

[MarkMas]

Been to look round a couple or Ferrari’s and Astons with Mrs Scaf and she is not a fan of the Italian Stallions……. it’s a brand thing and sod all to do with the cars themselves.
She prefers the Astons which is familiar territory.
So I think when the time comes it will be a V12 Aston…….. will spend some time looking at the various options, money won’t come in till March April.

Yay! Rapide S!

 

[outrun]

You need to drive an F12 Sam… once driven, once smitten..
Your Strad will feel like a Ford ST.

This.

And Sam, you know how mega my FF with Novitec exhaust was. I love the Lusso too but the price difference from FF to Lusso is £50k and it's not worth that. The F12 is amazing but they are a little bit skittish when on the edge and so you have to be confident.

 

[Firefox]

I own a 550, the engine is a masterpiece, absolutely bullet proof. I totally get the appeal of an Aston, if you are on Twitter follow SSO @SupercarOwner he puts up so some posts.

 

[MarkMas]

Whatever you get, make sure it works for you.

https://imgur.com/a/vF6kZZo

 

[philw696]

One of the main reasons I've got an XJ6 and that's lower than a lot of cars.

 

[Scaf]

Whatever you get, make sure it works for you.

https://imgur.com/a/vF6kZZo

At least he can laugh at himself !

But whatever I get, it won’t anything’s s outrageous as a “typical” supercar.

 

[allandwf]

Whatever you get, make sure it works for you.

https://imgur.com/a/vF6kZZo

I remember someone doing that getting out of my old Lotus Europa! lol

 

[Guy]

I defy anyone to drive a Ferrari V12 and Aston V12 of the same era on the same day and prefer the Aston. But if wife says no, divorce is considerably more expensive......

 

[Bebs]

I defy anyone to drive a Ferrari V12 and Aston V12 of the same era on the same day and prefer the Aston. But if wife says no, divorce is considerably more expensive......

I know Sam doesn’t want a shouty ‘supercar’ with funny doors. That’s why my money is on a TDF blue F12 with tan interior. Somewhat understated but a complete rocket ship.
Just a shame his wife is anti Ferrari.. perhaps put an Aston badge on the F12..?

 

[Scaf]

I know Sam doesn’t want a shouty ‘supercar’ with funny doors. That’s why my money is on a TDF blue F12 with tan interior. Somewhat understated but a complete rocket ship.
Just a shame his wife is anti Ferrari.. perhaps put an Aston badge on the F12..?

Not sure that will be in budget anyway