Ferrari 288 GTO 1000km review plus why I didn't buy one back in 2005 & bought a Zonda instead

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The Ferrari 288 GTO is my favorite Ferrari and back in 2005, when I was looking to buy a special car, I bought a Zonda, rather than a 288 GTO I had intended to buy. Nearly 20 years on, do I regret that decision? Let's find out..
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  • @diegolamagna7334
    @diegolamagna73346 ай бұрын

    Harry, I have personally known this car a number of years as well as many other of the same kind having worked for the place who’s name you can read on the number plate of B10 GTO. Mr F the owner is the person that all of us petrolheads dream to be if we were ever to win the lottery, a true enthusiast. A couple of quirky facts that are not mentioned in the video: -272 ever made, makes it the rarest of the “5” by far, they made more than twice as many f50s which comes second in this department. -this car is a hybrid of 3 or 4 different cars, two of which are in your garage. The front suspension and brakes are all testarossa monodado, you can unbolt it from a 288 and fit the whole lot to s testarossa and vice versa, same parts. The wishbones and upright would also work on a f40 but the brakes on those were much better. The 288 uses the same ate style calipers of your testarossa which date back to the Daytona days. The rear is much the same, slightly different from a TR as the 288 has a single strut as opposed to the twin system on the testarossa. -wheels and tyres also straight from an early TR. -steering and rack are from a 2/308/328 and in my opinion there is better stuff out there. Sitting crooked with the wheel slightly upright isn’t the best position and the feel can be notchy, but this is down to how hard a life the two UJs on the column have lived. - the engine is accessible from a panel in the cabin much like an f40, belts spin around with almost no covers whatsoever, not uncommon to find lots of mud packed where these vital components live! -the most common service issue for these cars nowadays (288 and f40) are their gearbox bellhousings going porous, which will require hours and hours of getting them out and either laser weld them or replace them altogether. A lot more money than the feared belts service which on these is merely a doodle. -the car you drive has a “tubi” exhaust system, much louder and raspier than the standard silencer which, I’m sure you know, makes this car almost too quiet. Thanks for bringing us with you again, hopefully these few details can add to the informative and no frills nature of your videos.

  • @bertramspielt

    @bertramspielt

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this informations!

  • @anesennaidoo5279

    @anesennaidoo5279

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the geeky info. Much appreciated!

  • @1954telecaster

    @1954telecaster

    6 ай бұрын

    Can you tell us what this mysterious Mr. F does for a living?

  • @richardharrold9736

    @richardharrold9736

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@1954telecaster not sure about this one, but the F40 belongs to a now deceased member of Depeche Mode... I guess Harry is just storing it for the family.

  • @hugoagogo9435

    @hugoagogo9435

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your info. As a 288 fan it’s interesting to know

  • @hourglass899
    @hourglass8996 ай бұрын

    Only Harry could have a friend that lends him a £3.5m car for a couple of weeks and says go and put some miles on it....just fabulous!

  • @Gaudine

    @Gaudine

    6 ай бұрын

    If 2008 didn’t happen and the internet didn’t and tech didn’t advance that quickly it wouldn’t cost that much. Like he said in 2005 it was under £200k. Everything changed after 08.

  • @1954telecaster

    @1954telecaster

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Gaudinewhat do you mean? I think it would’ve increased in value either way.

  • @richardharrold9736

    @richardharrold9736

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@1954telecaster the financial crisis led investors to put their money into tangible assets which are not subject to capital gains tax!

  • @1954telecaster

    @1954telecaster

    6 ай бұрын

    @@richardharrold9736 you don’t think it was eventually destined to increase in value? Supply and demand.

  • @1983dmd

    @1983dmd

    6 ай бұрын

    @@richardharrold9736 I don't know where you live, but here in North America, you DO have to pay taxes if you make a profit, even on a car...in theory ;)

  • @robj3857
    @robj38576 ай бұрын

    My absolute favourite car since I was 8 years old. About 15 years ago I spotted one on the North Circular, I managed to get along side it bursting with excitement. Managed to shout to the driver something like “OMG that’s incredible, my all time favourite car, you’re so lucky etc”, rather than being a tool (like me) he shouted back also bursting with excitement something like “I know right, I’ve just picked it up, it’s been my dream, I can’t believe I own one”.

  • @ScapoloMichael

    @ScapoloMichael

    5 ай бұрын

    He probably paid a million quid for it even then.

  • @coreykononchuk
    @coreykononchuk6 ай бұрын

    The 80's were peak Ferrari for me; you're so fortunate to have the Testarossa, 288 GTO and F40 all in one place! Thanks for sharing them with us.

  • @webspaghetti
    @webspaghetti6 ай бұрын

    The most beautiful car of all time in my opinion. Not a bad angle on it. It even looks stunning from above.

  • @cookedit

    @cookedit

    6 ай бұрын

    Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina made magic for Ferrari.

  • @christian-van-e

    @christian-van-e

    6 ай бұрын

    Agree! wanted to make this comment, too! The most beautiful car ever made #postercar

  • @paulthomson9014

    @paulthomson9014

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@cookedit best looking designs by a long way

  • @01driver

    @01driver

    6 ай бұрын

    Hear hear.. Beautiful car..

  • @brianmcgill1500

    @brianmcgill1500

    6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful but dated.

  • @davidhamilton1981
    @davidhamilton19816 ай бұрын

    Favourite Ferrari by far. Looks incredible from every angle, and with the exposed transmission at the back. Something else.

  • @bfopie

    @bfopie

    6 ай бұрын

    My sentiments exactly. I still have the Road & Track from '85 when this car launched. Easily my favorite.

  • @davidhamilton1981

    @davidhamilton1981

    6 ай бұрын

    @@bfopie It was on my wall growing up, along with the F40 and Countach. Proper 80s supercars, but timeless in their own way.

  • @ferrynpalmer3875

    @ferrynpalmer3875

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed....THIS was my poster as a child!! No Countach. No Testarossa. It was this and the 512BBI that captured my imagination.

  • @KCJbomberFTW

    @KCJbomberFTW

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m torn between this the 250 Test and the LaFerrari

  • @digitalimager4946

    @digitalimager4946

    6 ай бұрын

    Oooooh.

  • @Tuberuser187
    @Tuberuser1876 ай бұрын

    Two things I love here, first is how Harry got so excited showing the car off he forgot the key, second is the owner of this car who shares his rare and iconic cars and wants them to be driven.

  • @adogmcdizzle
    @adogmcdizzle6 ай бұрын

    What a generous owner. Amazing that Charlie and Harry were able to do so many miles in this car, fantastic that it is being used so well. Wouldn't it be perfect if cars were worth more with more miles, they would tell more stories - This video is another snapshot in this cars history. Amazing that it rides so soft, shows the roots with rallying and group B. Imagine if Ferrari did that today. Thanks for continuing to bring us this content.

  • @brucescammells2817

    @brucescammells2817

    6 ай бұрын

    Just my opinion, the Testarossa has a marvelous compliant suspension as well..

  • @robhaddock2034
    @robhaddock20346 ай бұрын

    That rear design has to be one of the coolest in automotive history. Timeless.

  • @lanceboyle4255
    @lanceboyle42556 ай бұрын

    Always preferred this over the F40. Had no idea that the engine intruded so much into the interior.

  • @anthonyxuereb792

    @anthonyxuereb792

    6 ай бұрын

    You mean "into the posterior"

  • @MW-gi1tr
    @MW-gi1tr6 ай бұрын

    Favorite car of all time. Was in college when it came out, and I remember like it was yesterday. Even though they weren't available in the states, a number made it over in the grey market. Years later when I bought my Mondial, the dealer had one of these on the show room. Almost cried sitting in it. Truly an amazing car.

  • @JoeEngineer
    @JoeEngineer6 ай бұрын

    Incredible. One of my childhood favorites. That front 3/4 view with the quad lights, huge wheel arches, massive side intake, and the tall flag mirrors has been burned into my brain since the 80s.

  • @miroslavjakubik7048
    @miroslavjakubik70486 ай бұрын

    That feeling, when you have probably all the most beautiful Ferraris of all time in your garage.

  • @richardharrold9736

    @richardharrold9736

    6 ай бұрын

    Nah. The only beautiful Ferrari he has ever had was his 330.

  • @petermaclean5533

    @petermaclean5533

    6 ай бұрын

    Sorry to but in , but in my dreams I feel the Mechine and the pure child hood of a difrent class of cars but it's more than lucky to have it's Much more Man and his machines x ❤️

  • @Westside7be
    @Westside7be6 ай бұрын

    Holy grail! When you've got a 288, an F40, a testarossa a countach and an F50 in the same garage, you know you've reached car lover's mount olympus. thank you so much for sharing such an experience for us mortals, who dreamed of this car as young kids

  • @SirVicc

    @SirVicc

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah, he's got 3 of the 5 holy grail Ferraris in his personal garage. Amazing.

  • @MrRandomcommentguy

    @MrRandomcommentguy

    6 ай бұрын

    the F-50 and F-40 don't belong to Harry, he's just storing them for a friend. @@SirVicc

  • @SirVicc

    @SirVicc

    6 ай бұрын

    @@MrRandomcommentguy Yup, that's why I worded it the way I did and didn't say owns.

  • @Pique147
    @Pique1476 ай бұрын

    I remember reading a story about Eddie Irvine (who was driving alongside Michael Schumacher in Ferrari F1 at the time) getting pulled over by the carabinieri in some Italian city for driving a 288GTO like a lunatic. Once they realised who he was, they basically cheered and sent him on his way.

  • @petebaja2690

    @petebaja2690

    6 ай бұрын

    If I remember correctly, Eddie Irvine may well have got his Ferrari F1 drive through his ownership of the 288GTO! He made a lot of money racing in Japan's F3000 series before getting his opportunity to race for Jordan at Suzuka at the end of 1993. He owned the 288GTO then and approached the Ferrari pits to ask why the parts for his car were so expensive. I think that put him on the teams radar and may have helped get him the drive as Rubens Barrichello was probably being considered up until then!

  • @DealerD8vE
    @DealerD8vE6 ай бұрын

    About 20 years back, I was driving past a florist with what I thought was a 308 parked outside - until I spotted that gearbox. I was in a pretty legendary vehicle myself, but it faded into insignificance parked next to the 288. While soaking in its magnificence, an older, suave gentleman exited the shop holding a bouquet. A picture-perfect representation of who you'd imagine an owner of such an automobile to be. He was gracious enough to engage in polite conversation and even commended my mode of transport while I drooled over his. I expressed my preference for his steed over an F40. He humbly conceeded that considering the 288's abilities already surpassed his own, he didn't see the point of switching. After a glance at his watch and an apology for having to go, he fired up the beast and departed, leaving me mulling over the incomprehensible thought... ...that even an owner of a GTO needs to buy someone flowers?!

  • @jaylestingi5418

    @jaylestingi5418

    5 ай бұрын

    I always liked the 288 but as far as its capabilities surpassing drivers, an FK8 Civic Type R will beat it in most performance categories save for top speed and possibly acceleration from a dig. The reality is they aren't very well built nor very well put together. As is usual with Ferrari, his genius was marketing and purposely limiting production which gave his cars an almost supernatural aura of desirability. F40 is the better car but 288 is cooler, and ushered in the turbo era while laying the groundwork for the 40th anniversary supercar and the last car Enzo had any involvement in.

  • @ianedmonds9191

    @ianedmonds9191

    5 ай бұрын

    @@jaylestingi5418 You'd have to be all kinds of mental to choose an FK8 Civic over a Ferrari 288 GTO. I know you agree but it makes the comparison laughable. Luv and Peace.

  • @superleggera1900

    @superleggera1900

    5 ай бұрын

    @@jaylestingi5418 A civic Type-R is much easier to drive harder, you can put most competent enthusiasts in one and they can complete a fast lap of a track without incident. On the other hand, a 288 GTO would be much more of a handful at the limit, turbo charged + 400 hp + 2500 lbs (1160 kg). The cars capabilities are much harder to touch than a Civic Type-R.

  • @ScapoloMichael

    @ScapoloMichael

    5 ай бұрын

    What were you driving?

  • @dusankosik4363

    @dusankosik4363

    5 ай бұрын

    Nicely written Sir, I wish I was half as expressive in english!

  • @drippincolors
    @drippincolors6 ай бұрын

    What I love most about Harrys videos is that he provides evidence in his videos. Eg. Decibels, spec/prices etc…reminds me of “show your workings” from school lessons.

  • @atom999

    @atom999

    6 ай бұрын

    Love the "how much it cost then" comparisons, shows what crazy money for the time some of them were. For example 1987 m5 was 36k gbp. I suppose f40 would be todays lafferari equivalent so give or take 6-7x the current m5 price, assuming dealer prices. So nothing changed, uber rich still buy uber rich cars. What I'm glad about is that nowadays we have narrowed the gap in performance between common sport cars and exotics/supercars(some of them ofc)

  • @quantx6572
    @quantx65726 ай бұрын

    Quite possibly my favorite Ferrari. Well, at least in the top three. LOVE the design.

  • @Hectorthedog
    @Hectorthedog6 ай бұрын

    I saw one of these in the flesh a few years ago in a small Ferrari display at the Star casino in Sydney. There was also an F40 and other assorted exotic cars, which drew a big crowd. I was just planted in front of the GTO, drooling like a child. It is simply the most beautiful car ever assembled.

  • @jasonpierce8969
    @jasonpierce89696 ай бұрын

    I remember when road and track did an article on the gto when I was a kid and I just starred in awe. All these years later nothing has changed.

  • @Depinor
    @Depinor6 ай бұрын

    What a hidden gem that is. I think I prefer the shape over the F40. Just superb.

  • @lorieandpatrickdavies7483
    @lorieandpatrickdavies74836 ай бұрын

    One of the most beautiful cars ever built IMO, just a piece of art from any angle. Judging from a couple of the close up shots (and the odometer), the owner of this one actually drives and enjoys it, which is admirable. Far too many of these cars (and perfectly understandable given their extreme cost) sit in garages, only emerging (if at all) to go to car shows or to auctions. Really enjoyed this episode.

  • @user-pu4xm1pd6e
    @user-pu4xm1pd6e6 ай бұрын

    When it was released I thought it was the most beautiful car ever. 40 years later I still think so. Thanks Harry 😊

  • @richardkennett4086
    @richardkennett40866 ай бұрын

    This has been my favourite Ferrari since the day I picked up Autocar and Car Magazine back in 1984 on the way home from school. Its looks and power was incredible in the day. It’s one of the all time classics. It will be like a DB5 as one that you could just stare at all day. But knowing it’s so useable is just incredible. Thank you Harry for bringing this to the channel. Best of the best😊

  • @DealerD8vE

    @DealerD8vE

    5 ай бұрын

    I still have both mags.

  • @davidtucker8369
    @davidtucker83696 ай бұрын

    A GTO, F40, Testarossa, and Countach in the same garage. It's a 1980s fantasy! Amazing to see them together. Plus an F50 also.

  • @TheSimonhammond

    @TheSimonhammond

    6 ай бұрын

    Harry just needs to add a 959.

  • @cookedit
    @cookedit6 ай бұрын

    The 288 GTO and the F355 are the 2 best looking Ferraris of the last 40 years. Bellisimmo!

  • @diegovi241

    @diegovi241

    6 ай бұрын

    bellissime 😉😊

  • @user-qn6yt3zx3w

    @user-qn6yt3zx3w

    6 ай бұрын

    That’s a bit like saying Audrey Hepburn and Sam Fox, but ok, I get it.

  • @redmr2na

    @redmr2na

    6 ай бұрын

    BB boxer?

  • @cookedit

    @cookedit

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@redmr2naYes. Another beaut. A very similar shape because the 512, 308 and 288 were all styled by Signor Fioravanti.

  • @DanielHillCoaching
    @DanielHillCoaching6 ай бұрын

    The Brunei Royal Family converted 4 in 1993-94 to RHD. The black one mentioned, Indian blue & slate grey. The other RHD conversion was left red

  • @PSUK997
    @PSUK9976 ай бұрын

    Peak Harry. Love his deep dives into specialist cars. Wonderful. Thank you!

  • @zeplinkid17
    @zeplinkid176 ай бұрын

    My favorite Ferrari!

  • @bigal3055

    @bigal3055

    6 ай бұрын

    512BB for me, but the 288 is a close second. I've always loved those 70s and 80s wedge shaped Frazzers.

  • @joebeus6886

    @joebeus6886

    6 ай бұрын

    365 GTS/4 Daytona spider and 288 GTO

  • @petersimpson5859

    @petersimpson5859

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Legendary.

  • @roelolthof7179

    @roelolthof7179

    6 ай бұрын

    ❤🎉

  • @oldanslo
    @oldanslo6 ай бұрын

    My gosh, that is a gorgeous car. Simply stunning. Surprised the owner hasn't had custom seats made that look like the originals but are much more comfortable. Wouldn't be that expensive in the grand scheme of their garage.

  • @sleepandwellbeingchannel1302
    @sleepandwellbeingchannel13026 ай бұрын

    My word, never has a car looked as good as this rolling up in that opening shot. And driving chops to boot. A case study in why you don't need the performance of modern hypercars. Also applies to something like an Integrale, or Clio Trophy for that matter. 288 GTO is a car you extract satisfaction from. But, in the end, what separates this from anything else are, the looks of the bloody thing. Fan bloody tastic. Great review.

  • @RickOAA
    @RickOAA24 күн бұрын

    This to me is the quintessential Ferrari. There's a diecast model of one in my display case that my Dad got me when I was quite young. One of the most beautiful cars of all time.

  • @Dotherightthing832
    @Dotherightthing8326 ай бұрын

    Worth to mention that it held the title for the fastest production car and it also it was first production car that went above 300km/h. It is my favourite Ferrari of all time and my top 5 money no object car ever produced.

  • @keithburke652

    @keithburke652

    6 ай бұрын

    I never knew that, interesting that the F40 was the first to top 320km/h too.....Ferrari were on a roll

  • @AkiKimurr

    @AkiKimurr

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@keithburke652pretty much no one know if standard factory F40 is actually capable of achieving 200 mph, it might've been a marketing stunt since everywhere I've seen the tests it isn't going 200, 190+ yes but not more it seems to actually genuinely tie with 959 in terms of top speed.

  • @myzenthing
    @myzenthing6 ай бұрын

    My dream car since I was a kid. Glad to see one still being driven the way they were intended to be!

  • 6 ай бұрын

    Yet another thorough and real-world review of great car. Actually one of your best videos in a long time - much appreciated!

  • @user-od9iz9cv1w
    @user-od9iz9cv1w6 ай бұрын

    Another happy day with Harry. I am so grateful to have these experiences relayed to me. Harry has such a wealth of experience and humble enthusiasm for these automotive gems.

  • @luke_3_113
    @luke_3_1136 ай бұрын

    When a storm knocked out our internet for four weeks, I didn't watch KZread for a month - when we got it back, Harry's Garage were the videos i most wanted to catch up on. Didn't realise before , but my favourite channel! Variety, informative and so much knowledge imparted... Thanks Harry and the team. (Fabulous car).

  • @richardwollocombe6793
    @richardwollocombe67936 ай бұрын

    Styled like the 308 should have been. Very special car. Glad to see you’re back on the classics, Harry.

  • @ryanwaugh1

    @ryanwaugh1

    6 ай бұрын

    As a production I found the 308 to be very beautiful. The 288 being styled like this made it more special.

  • @cobrown308

    @cobrown308

    6 ай бұрын

    If the evo used the front end of the 288 i would show it more love..

  • @richardconway6425

    @richardconway6425

    6 ай бұрын

    The 308 was not a very quick car, so styling it like this would have been completely over the top, and probably would have led to some embarrassing moments on the road. The 308 has a beautiful, 'elegant sufficiency' to it, no?

  • @330arr
    @330arr6 ай бұрын

    Harry, thank you for this treat! The point of view camera set over your left shoulder took us along on the marvelous 288 GTO test drive! I’ll never get closer to the driver’s seat of this visceral machine. I could watch hours of this. Thanks to the owner for making this possible!

  • @Robert-vj7hi
    @Robert-vj7hi6 ай бұрын

    Fantastic to see a £3+ M Ferrari being used as intended! Good effort and good on the owner for letting you stick some miles on it and really experience the car. If only all rare Ferraris were used in this way! Great review Harry 👍

  • @user-is7mk8jq9p
    @user-is7mk8jq9p6 ай бұрын

    From day one I was in awe of its looks.. that hasn’t changed and learning it was light and a real quick thing, well, it’s the dream Ferrari for me. Thanks as always Harry.

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp876 ай бұрын

    huge thanks to harry for sharing this, not often you get to see a 288 GTO anymore due to their values now. truly iconic car and i think i prefer it to the F40.

  • @amospizzey1
    @amospizzey16 ай бұрын

    I can’t tell you how much I LOVE your channel . THANK YOU ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @larryking4208
    @larryking42086 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir harry……love the way you react to the driving feel of the cars. Bring almost a virtual feel to the drivers seat.well done , keep them videos coming.

  • @sononatoamestre
    @sononatoamestre6 ай бұрын

    My absolute favorite car, full stop. Noticed a goosebumps power sliding on the straight... WHAT A CAR!

  • @howardmckenna
    @howardmckenna6 ай бұрын

    The 308 was an achingly pretty car but the evolution to the 288 takes that shape into perfection. It's the sort of car you just want to run your finger over and feel the curves.

  • @ryantaggart5642
    @ryantaggart56426 ай бұрын

    I've been a fan of H'sG for a long time. This is without a doubt one of my favourite vids. Great insight. Thank you.

  • @Penguinracer
    @Penguinracer6 ай бұрын

    For me the 288 GTO stands above the F40...it shares the podium with the F50, 250 SWB and 250 GTO...rare, beautiful and road useable.

  • @sapienproductions

    @sapienproductions

    6 ай бұрын

    My 4 all time favorite Ferrari as well.

  • @stefaneinz
    @stefaneinz6 ай бұрын

    All your videos are great, Harry - but this one is really special. You have such a knack at bringing to life the experience of driving these incredibly special cars. Thank you. I did drive a GTO myself about 10 years ago for 10 minutes around the Dunsfold perimeter road at low speed - still a special moment!

  • @kriskalpa
    @kriskalpa6 ай бұрын

    my childhood dream car, had a black Bburago model and fell in love with the shape. still love it now. thanks Harry!

  • @S-T-E-V-E
    @S-T-E-V-E6 ай бұрын

    I love this period of Ferrari styling the 308, 328, 512 BB and the 288 GTO! I think they look amazing even today!

  • @Rogier512
    @Rogier5126 ай бұрын

    1 of the most beautiful cars ever build! And an evenly good review.. thanks a lot Harry! Made my day!

  • @noelht1
    @noelht16 ай бұрын

    Letting you have a Drive of his 288 GTO is one thing, letting you put over 1000 km on it is completely another. He must be one hell of a friend or you must know where all of his skeletons are buried?

  • @HoratioHoodoo

    @HoratioHoodoo

    6 ай бұрын

    If there's one friend you want to owe you a favor, it's Harry.

  • @cloterico

    @cloterico

    6 ай бұрын

    1000 km in a 50000 km car its not a big deal. Its nice to ser that it is been used. Not a Garage Queen.😊

  • @iDymff

    @iDymff

    6 ай бұрын

    Also letting harry’s son Charlie pick it up in Paris 😄

  • @noelht1

    @noelht1

    6 ай бұрын

    @@iDymff under strict conditions of ‘if you bend it you buy it’

  • @iDymff

    @iDymff

    6 ай бұрын

    @@noelht1 i take my change on that deal 😄

  • @scottjohnson4319
    @scottjohnson43196 ай бұрын

    Harry will never have a cooler more iconic car in his garage...ever. Thanks for sharing Harry, just WOW!!

  • @dbx3197
    @dbx31975 ай бұрын

    Whilst I completely appreciate that the new stuff gets the views it’s the classic cars which get my juices flowing. The 288 is an all time favorite. Keep them coming, Harry.

  • @ghibli608
    @ghibli6086 ай бұрын

    The first time I saw one was at Zandvoort. A distinguished French gentleman who his GTO on the track flat out. His daily driver was a BMW 5 Series. All I could think of: I'd like to be like him.... Harry, you can feel the passion you have for this car. One of your best videos ever. What a car. What a soundtrack. All modern production pales next to this amazing car.

  • @adamreuben440
    @adamreuben4406 ай бұрын

    I love your videos, but this may be my all time favorite. It's my favorite car of all time and its a pleasure to see you driving and enjoying it.

  • @JasonMarshMusic
    @JasonMarshMusicАй бұрын

    The most beautiful car I've ever seen; the perfect mixture of aggression class. A love letter to the automotive world.

  • @TimsEnthusiastGarage
    @TimsEnthusiastGarage6 ай бұрын

    My goodness Harry, what a pleasure this video was. Thanks to you and to your mate who lent you the car!

  • @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab
    @Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab6 ай бұрын

    Well done Harry! You have propelled us into ULTIMATE Supercar HEAVEN! ☺️

  • @elliottharley1386
    @elliottharley13866 ай бұрын

    A proper geek out on the 288 GTO, cheers Harry 👍 One of my most favourite of supercars!

  • @Ankur3108
    @Ankur31085 ай бұрын

    Love to you Harry. Keep churning up more good stuff.

  • @milodemoray
    @milodemoray4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this Harry, this was an adventure in what i love about the old school sports cars.

  • @conniebenny
    @conniebenny6 ай бұрын

    A fabulous video! The 288 GTO is quite simply my favourite car of all time. Achingly beautiful, wonderful to drive and rare as hen's teeth! Thank you so much (and thanks to the wonderfully kind owner of this car too) for posting this. I get the feeling I will be watching this video again and again!

  • @Drjfever
    @Drjfever6 ай бұрын

    Hi Harry, great review of my favourite car. The black 288 for the Sultan of Brunei started out as red and LHD and was owned by the UK’s Ron Stratton. It featured in an edition of Car magazine. It was then owned by a lawyer, and was part of another article in Car magazine comparing it to an Aston Martin owned by Rowen Atkinson. It then went to Brunei after being repainted and changed to RHD.

  • @harrysgarage

    @harrysgarage

    6 ай бұрын

    Didn't know that. Thanks for the info

  • @Atombender

    @Atombender

    6 ай бұрын

    All GTO's left the factory in red, the prototype was later repainted yellow to make it stand out against the production GTO's. Since then, other GTO's have been repainted.

  • @pashakdescilly7517

    @pashakdescilly7517

    6 ай бұрын

    WHAT??? The Sultan of Brunei bought a USED car?

  • @electronicpen
    @electronicpen6 ай бұрын

    AWESOME video. Thanks Harry and the owner of the car for sharing this piece of motoring history with us!!

  • @1ongava
    @1ongava6 ай бұрын

    My ultimate childhood dream car, and nothing has changed. It's still the 'one' I'd have over any other. Adore it in everyway, although I'd prob need to bolt in a diff driver's seat! Brilliant video again Harry and what a great owner for sharing their incredible cars.

  • @johnwaga3702
    @johnwaga37026 ай бұрын

    An awesome car, so much prettier than a lot of Ferraris. Congratulations on Harry positioning the side window camera so the steering wheel covers the speedometer - nicely done!

  • @alancobbin
    @alancobbin6 ай бұрын

    I had this on my bedroom wall along with the F40 and the Porsche 959,Superb thanks harry for the memories 👍😉💪

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog6 ай бұрын

    Beautiful to see, thanks Harry, another great video 👍🏆

  • @ams54321
    @ams543216 ай бұрын

    Superb video, thanks Harry.

  • @acskls
    @acskls6 ай бұрын

    Fabulous. The best looking Ferrari ever. Cant imagine a 288 GTO selling for £160.000 !! The first of the supercars 👍Pretty epic to have a 288 GTO and a F40 and a F50 in the same building

  • @ryannajam8757

    @ryannajam8757

    6 ай бұрын

    220k for a zonda is more crazy considering they are now $10M+

  • @acskls

    @acskls

    6 ай бұрын

    @ryannajam8757 yes I agree 👍

  • @jorgejaner1836

    @jorgejaner1836

    6 ай бұрын

    Just missing the Enzo!

  • @Freimopp777

    @Freimopp777

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ryannajam8757 Not every Zonda is now worth $10M...

  • @ryannajam8757

    @ryannajam8757

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Freimopp777 Most of them are. even a less desirable one with high mileage would be $8M+

  • @kahalani
    @kahalani6 ай бұрын

    Fell in love with the 288 when it was launched and still my favorite Ferrari. Living in SOF and spending lots of time in Monaco you see most supercars but in 25 years I’ve only seen the 288 once. Just a gorgeous machine. ❤

  • @edmatthews9235

    @edmatthews9235

    6 ай бұрын

    Well said

  • @vanduc996
    @vanduc9966 ай бұрын

    I’ve been waiting a long time for this video and it was worth the wait! This is easily the best GTO content on KZread! Thank you so much for this video Harry! The GTO is my favourite car , full stop, and this was just such a pleasure to take in. I’ll be watching this many times over in the future!

  • @baldofraggins5948
    @baldofraggins59486 ай бұрын

    Can we take a moment and think what it would be like to walk in your garage and see a Countach, Testarossa, 288 GTO, F40 and an F50? Granted they aren’t all Harry’s but still….hot damn.

  • @richardconway6425

    @richardconway6425

    6 ай бұрын

    That's interesting, I had always assumed that all those cars belonged to Harry, but now you mention it, it makes sense that he might be looking after a few cars for friends. But .... how did you know this?

  • @atom999

    @atom999

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@richardconway6425Harry mentioned it a couple times his friends were storing the cars at his garage

  • @richardconway6425

    @richardconway6425

    6 ай бұрын

    @@atom999 ah, ok, thanks for that 👍

  • @asdreww

    @asdreww

    6 ай бұрын

    @@richardconway6425 I think it's the F40, F50, & possibly a 2nd countach that is sometimes there that Harry doesn't own.

  • @MarcSob22
    @MarcSob226 ай бұрын

    I take a 288 GTO over a ZOnda any day!! First hypercar in the world, amazing machine!

  • @LOTPOR0402

    @LOTPOR0402

    6 ай бұрын

    Money aside ,Zonda is a modern car and probably in a different league to drive .Like he says this started life as a 308 from the 70s

  • @danddgobuilding6487
    @danddgobuilding64876 ай бұрын

    Another stunning review 💜 I remember this car being launched. The way it squirms sideways up that hill.. Great review… Thanks

  • @shaheenevans
    @shaheenevans6 ай бұрын

    Epic vid - thanks for sharing Harry !

  • @richardsellers8671
    @richardsellers86716 ай бұрын

    Achingly pretty, the ultimate evolution of the 308 shape. For my money, much more desirable than an F40.

  • @daggidding4478
    @daggidding44786 ай бұрын

    Great video, as ever. Fantastic car; we rarely get to see them being properly driven. Thanks to the owner 😃👍

  • @stevenmccarthy2371
    @stevenmccarthy23716 ай бұрын

    My favourite car of all time! Sat here with a huge grin on my face & “phwoar”-ing every other minute over the noise & design… Just unmatched content Mr.Metcalfe! Thank you for the incredible videos

  • @paulunderhay3031
    @paulunderhay30316 ай бұрын

    Harry - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing this video with us. What a very special car, a hero car for me and so many, and you got us as close as possible. A car so pretty it makes you want to weep

  • @humanbeing1675
    @humanbeing16756 ай бұрын

    Thats the last of the well designed Ferraris. Looks masculine and simply beautyful.

  • @user-qv5lm8nr5n
    @user-qv5lm8nr5n6 ай бұрын

    I have a hard time getting my friends to lend me a lawn trimmer while Harry's friends lend him million dollar cars to drive the wheels off. I need new friends.

  • @srenalgreen-ussing4399

    @srenalgreen-ussing4399

    Ай бұрын

    ❤careful what you ask for’ :-)(-: The undercurrent hideous amounts of insurance’ and credit figures, could change the ‘economically free’ lending’ and borrowing’ outlaying perspective of any non- commercially driven acts, of friendships and loving relations. ❤❤❤😅😂❤

  • @danielmendricks7205
    @danielmendricks72056 ай бұрын

    Awesome Harry! Thanks for sharing!

  • @misterdog7
    @misterdog75 ай бұрын

    I wanted to set this video to watch later, but then you sucked me into it again Harry! Best in the business!

  • @RUSTICW0LF
    @RUSTICW0LF2 ай бұрын

    Just beautiful,. My favourite of all the Ferrari's. Thanks Harry for taking us on that short blast around your local roads. Love the channel, good luck to you my friend. 👍🐺👍

  • @b_humble8920
    @b_humble89205 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Thank you for sharing ! Hands down one of the most beautiful cars ever created.

  • @ryanhill7318
    @ryanhill73184 ай бұрын

    I love your reviews! So calmly and professionally explaining the passion in these cars.....it makes it feel so simple, I should just buy one! 😆

  • @simbo52bn22
    @simbo52bn226 ай бұрын

    One of these was sat on the concourse lawn at Goodwood Festival of Speed last yr and barely anyone was even giving it a second look. I sat on the grass next to it for around 1/2 hr just drinking in the first one I'd ever been that close to in the flesh. Still probably the best looking car ever made for me.

  • @DanielHillCoaching

    @DanielHillCoaching

    6 ай бұрын

    I’d have done the same. I did something similar visiting the Patrick Collection’s 288 GTO in the early 90’s. The only one I’ve ever seen - I now own a replica of one as it’s the closest I’ll ever get most likely!

  • @Tristanbirdyt
    @Tristanbirdyt6 ай бұрын

    A very interesting video and always learn something new. Thank you very much Harry

  • @davidmurray3685
    @davidmurray36856 ай бұрын

    My God I love your channel Harry... The true spiritual social media successor to your EVO days. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @rogermouton2273
    @rogermouton22736 ай бұрын

    Never forgot the Car magazine cover for this at the time - photo of a young boy peering in the window, with the caption 'Getting to know the GTO'. Classic.

  • @robinpratt1541
    @robinpratt15416 ай бұрын

    Just wonderful! All of it; your review, the generosity of the owner and Ferrari at its best.

  • @crimsonghost6454
    @crimsonghost64546 ай бұрын

    I had a poster of a 288 GTO on my wall as a child. I still love the lines and shape. Its a master piece.

  • @kromrdp9612
    @kromrdp96126 ай бұрын

    Always liked Harry's videos. Very chil and packed with relevant info. And his love of cars can't be more obvious. Props to him for driving these cars, sadly most GTOs and Zondas are garage queens now.

  • @johncreedon7847
    @johncreedon78476 ай бұрын

    Such a beast of a car ! Wild yet understated. Old school turbo motors sound amazing. Proper revvs ! Top review Harry ❤

  • @ianedmonds9191
    @ianedmonds91915 ай бұрын

    Without a doubt one of the best looking cars ever featured on this channel. Awesome. Thanks. Luv and Peace.

  • @markrivers2651
    @markrivers26516 ай бұрын

    Thank you Harry! Fantastic video! My all-time dream car, and now I want one so much more badly than ever!!! STUNNING 🤩

  • @sapienproductions
    @sapienproductions6 ай бұрын

    Thank you Harry for that video. I couldn't believe it was over at 23 mins, if you were talking about the 288 for 2-3 hours it still wouldn't be enough. Still my absolute, all time favorite Ferrari design.

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