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@warkal868

10 ай бұрын

Nissan Datsun 280C 430.....

@dragon_balls4566

10 ай бұрын

I love the blue Ferraris.

@lordzed83

10 ай бұрын

Is it me or engine sounds bit like vtec ?? :D

@fortheloveofnoise9298

10 ай бұрын

I put Ferrari badges on my 98 Sentra. 😂

@8359s

10 ай бұрын

Jay, is it possible to fit weaker steering pump? I think it's a 120 bar one, so you could put 80-90 bar one like in BMW E36 or Porsche 944?

Congrats on 300k buddy!

@alimace

10 ай бұрын

Didn't expect to see you here! Two amazing creators in one place.

@richardharrold9736

9 ай бұрын

​@@alimacesurprised James hasn't even liked Freddie's comment!

@EndeavorsDnB

6 ай бұрын

Why is your mouth open in every title photo of your video’s? Just noticed this recently. Is it supposed to be a “Tavarish Trademark” or something?

F355 was the last “form over function” Ferrari, and is wonderful

@misterpacha1

10 ай бұрын

Yes but 360 too man. 430 is amazing easy to maintain

The steering can be fixed one of two ways; a thicker washer on the pressure regulator in the pump, lowering the pressure, or take the steering rack apart and swap the torsion bar inside for a heavier one.

@peteb3091

10 ай бұрын

I'm sure James could do that within a couple of hours..

@malcolmhardwick4258

10 ай бұрын

@@peteb3091 That would make great content !

@joemarch2863

10 ай бұрын

a 350mm steering wheel makes a big difference as well

@ImperrfectStranger

10 ай бұрын

The ratio would still be an issue. The Fiorano Handling Pack steering rack had fewer turns lock to lock.

@travisswanson3449

10 ай бұрын

What about all the options? 😅

My dad had a F355 GTS F1 in silver and red interior and that looked awesome. The F1 box was like being kicked in the back when you shifted from 1st to 2nd under any load. I agree, one of the prettiest Ferrari's ever made. The main issue was starting the bugger. Battery was always flat despite using the isolator and getting to the battery (hidden behind the front wheel) was a real pig. However, when it did run and you revved it to the 8500 red line, it was like a banshee screaming in your ears.........pure heaven.

@ImperrfectStranger

10 ай бұрын

Just leave the car on a trickle charger. There is no reason for a battery to go flat with the battery cutoff switch activated. Are you sure the car didn't have some kind of aftermarket devices wired directly to the battery?

@stuffhappens5681

10 ай бұрын

@@ImperrfectStranger- Exactly

@JoJoJoker

10 ай бұрын

One of the nicest Ferrari color combos. It must have been cool to have a dad with a Ferrari!

@darrenhitchcox6345

10 ай бұрын

@@JoJoJoker It was indeed, especially as I was allowed to drive it to and hard to. Paid for the in wallet with fuel though - lol

@darrenhitchcox6345

10 ай бұрын

@@ImperrfectStranger This was going back 20 years when trickle chargers were not as well know. Nothing aftermarket on it, but the battery isolator does not turn everything off . Also the garage it was in had no electric.....hence finding out the hard way where the battery was. There was a charge point with easy access in the engine bay, but this did not work.

That NOISE!!!!!!!

@markh6384

10 ай бұрын

Yes!!!!!! Epic!!

@johnosullivan2017

10 ай бұрын

Nah! Keep ya flat plane howlers, yank or merc cross plane burble for me thanks...

@rob19632

10 ай бұрын

Or Jaguar

@autosportivobedford

10 ай бұрын

You mean music 😅

@pjay3028

10 ай бұрын

​@@johnosullivan2017agreed, it's too much like a couple of four cylinders racing each other!

Before buying my F355, I test drove a friend's '95 F355 and couldn't believe how light the steering felt. I really disliked it, however I still kept my sights on finding a 355 for myself since it was my dream car. When I finally found it and test drove it, I was pleasantly surprised at how great the steering felt. It was perfectly weighted, IMO. So I bought the car and enjoyed if for 4 years. I see someone's commented on how to improve the power steering. I'm proof that it can definitely vary from car to car. Thanks for the review. I see a 355 in your future.

I will always remember Clarkson announcing that he loved it so much on testing the F355, that he had driven to the nearest Ferrari dealer, x Egham from memory, and ordered one. For me it is the most beautiful mid engined Ferrari, period and the last of the pop up headlights defining era which also defined my seminal years.

@vice4134

8 ай бұрын

But Clarkson made a mistake on targa option. Ha

This and the 993 Porsche are just the perfect supercargo design and style.

Giallo Fly would be my personal favourite for a 355 but the Le Mans looks fantastic. All respect to whomever specified that car new!

Your reviews are so completely enjoyable! Thank you for taking the time to make these out of love and passion! I always learn something new about the cars you’re lucky enough to drive and enjoy. You shoot and edit…and mic your results perfectly. The time you put into these productions does not go unnoticed. For the true car lover…you are a gift…! Cheers! Looking forward to the next! 💥💥

Jay, with all the great content you've provided over the years, it's hard to imagine that you're still finding brilliant vids that completely captivates us!! That 355 in this body and color configuration could easily be the "one Ferrari to own". Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

Lovely car. Thanks for recording the sound of the engine inside the cabin too as this is what the driver hears most.

Always loved the 355 ever since i was a kid, definitely in my top 3 cars ever. Had the good fortune to drive one around a track a few years ago and it sounded, drove and handled EXACTLY as I'd always imagined it would when I was sitting in my room looking at the poster on my wall when I was around 11 years old.

Do you know that Blu Pozzi and Blu Swaters were the names given to praise the dealers (In France and Belgium)? How cool and Ferrari-style way to give you the gift that will stay for the generations. Imagine doing a good job, selling lots of the cars and one day, you get the letter from Maranello stating that they will name every car in those colours with your name. And I do agree that blue 355s are the most amazing looking cars. There was one in Italy for 1 week with the similar spec (Swaters and no sport seats) with the super high premium (+50% to the similar red) and it was gone in days. This is the value of the perfect spec in Ferrari. All the Best James. Keep on hunting.

@JayEmmOnCars

10 ай бұрын

That's a cool bit of trivia, I didn't know that!

@LAVAracing

10 ай бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars Charles Pozzi is still active and is the largest Ferrari dealership in the world (16 000 sqm in Paris). Jaques Swaters has sold his collection few years before "joining" Enzo but the 456 was the model that had the Blue Swaters for the first time to celebrate 40 years of the partnership in the early 90s.

@sebastianw1119

10 ай бұрын

…and there’s another blue, even rarer: blu sera. All magnificent with tan interior.

14:47 - thank you for standing up for the word unique.

Without knowing everyone loved and rates this car as much as they do, when it first appeared and for many many years afterwards, it was - and remains - my firm Ferrari favourite. Thank you for this video - one of your very best! ❤

The 355 is my favourite Ferrari, by a country mile and then some. When asked i've always said i wanted it in red, or yellow. ..but i have to say that this blue.. It does amazing things to the lines of the car. Making me fall even harder than before. Synergy defined, imho.

Hearing lads talk about their favourite car, while driving it, brings so much joy to me ! Awesome car, awesome vid!~

fantastic video - one of your best...the deep love for the car is clear and yet the objective pointing out of the flawed steering is still there. ...dont think i would ever need to be so specific with specification, but that why i watch the geeks and nerds....

My blu sera on red 348ts is also a wonderful and rare spec. I bought it because I absolutely love the Momo Ghibli steering wheel coupled with the manual steering. I also prefer the 348 gauges, the center console stack, and the interior styling over the 355. But wow, what a 355 to feature Jay. Beautiful. Blu LeMans looks very close to my blu sera. (My 348 spent many years in England, serviced by Ferrari Centre in Maidstone--it's now in Seattle, USA.)

Spot on, my dream spec too. Early, pre airbag manual berlinetta. Luckily I found mine 15 years ago and could never sell it. Just wonderful every time you get in it, or even look at it. I think one of the greatest Ferrari's made and one you can still red line when the road allows, and my god, the noise when you do. Congrats on the 300k, been with you since the early days. You get it.

Sounds exquisite! It reminds me of the FI DFV engines from the 70”s 😊

My F355 GTS was built in November of 1994 and it also has the carbon bucket seats from factory. And being a ‘94 car, it also has the manual gearbox, the non-airbag steering wheel and the Motronic 2.7. But it’s Rosso Corsa over black leather seats and black carpets 😅. The car in the video comes very close to my dream spec which would be exactly like my car, but Blu Swaeters or Blu Pozzi with tan or cuoio interior. I’ve never seen that spec in pictures or in the flesh either, so I’m not swapping mine any time soon. Great vid as always James. Thouroughly enjoyed it!

Your presentation skills get better and better; delivering informative yet entertaining car reviews. You put the popular tv shows to shame - keep up the good work.

Love the video, Jay, thank you! That's a gorgeous spec, I love the interior particularly, so many nice details. Our feelings on cars often align, and I recently took ownership of my first sports car, in good part on your advice (C5 Z06). Since you asked for our unicorns: 2019-2020 Shelby GT350 in Kona Blue, no stripes, with the handling package - BUT the normal leather seats instead of the Recaros. B&O sound system and the safety tech pack as well.

What a video what a car thank u James ❤ love the F355 since I was a kid and still my fav car

Gosh what a lovely sound to that engine!! 😮😍 if I had the money a F355 is definitely the one I’d go for. The sound, the looks, that feeling! Plus an older Ferrari love those.

Very definitely a dream car. Stunning spec, epically pretty. And classic Ferrari manual. Yes pleeaaaaasssseeeee!

Jay, I think you did well with this F355 model & color. Brilliant!!! Enjoy it!

Fantastic video Jay. I always watch your videos start to finish...as opposed to fast forwarding through others who spout on about their latest supercar being sent around the world to be driven by rich boy with other rich boys with no information whatsoever. Top man and keep them coming. Ps....did the F355 sound better than the LC500....!

I've always had a soft spot for the 355, especially spiders in blue or silver, I remember seeing one being gunned at Brooklands auto italia day, utter perfect 'Ferrari noise'.

Dude, I could listen to you all day when talking about Ferraris. You're a good lad.

Spot on!! This blue or dark green are the best colors for the 355!

The rot set in with the 360, certainly stylistically. The 355 howl is exquisite. The 288 GTO remains my favourite post 1970 Ferrari but this is in the top 3.

@davidhamilton1981

10 ай бұрын

288 GTO is sublime and, in my view, unparalleled post-1980. Perfect from every angle.

@fezario

10 ай бұрын

This was the peak of their design

@Emira_75

10 ай бұрын

The 360 is beautiful in my opinion and has the same engine architecture and noise as the 355, just a little more displacement (hence *360* ) and power. Also with a gated manual 🤌 Also the 458 is pure beauty.

@vice4134

8 ай бұрын

@@Emira_75 For me, 360 is UGLY style wise.

I own a F355 GTS non airbag version in Rosso Corsa and black interior. I like this combination and how it looks! But one of the best things is the sound of the engine in almost every rev range, especially in a tunnel, extrem! What I also like very much is the way of schiftung in the open metall link. i also own a 458 Speciale, which is also an outstanding car, but I like the clean shape of the F355, it‘s not as aerodynamic as the 458, but it‘s the shape of a ferrari what I have imagine every time in my life, how a ferrari have to look.

A fantastic car in a fantastic colour! Such a pleasure to see this. Thank you for sharing!

I think the Roma in its metallic gray is a thing of beauty

I gotta say, the earlier F355's for the win!!! Not having to deal with the airbag nonsense is a big plus. Steering wheel looks so much better. Not to mention the actual glovebox! That blue does look stunning. Almost wins me over. The piece de resistance though would be the seats!! Those are truly unobtanium. Kudos to the owner for realizing what he has on his hands. Truly a beauty! Also brave for having to put up with the maintenance costs of such a rare thing...

The F8 Spyder is not “massively compromised.” What an overstatement.

I do agree...this is a spectacular colour combination! though I do think, that it also looks stunning in silver with a beige or even the red leather interior! There are also some green ones that really tickle my senses...

Congratulations on hitting 300k James👏 I watch several KZread motoring chanels and yours is the best! Just a thought, have you ever considered a euro trip in one of your Ferrari's as a celebration?!

That colour combo is on my wish list. I have a carbon black (dark blue/black depending upon the light) x5 and just love the idea of tan and black interior to go with it. Mines not a Ferrari and it’s on the ULEZ kill list, but it’s mine all the same and I love it. Don’t we just all love our cars? 😀 great video. Nearest thing I ever had was an X1/9 😁

One of the most glorious sounding cars ever made! And also among the last Ferraris where rare specs like this happened only because the owners just spec'd them to their own unique tastes and not because they wanted to get featured in Instagram's "top 10 rarest specs of the week" list. My dream F355 would be an early Berlinetta or Spider in BRG, Verde Mugello or Verde Zeltweg, brown/beige interior, manual of course and the optional Challenge rear grille.

A stunning car. I fully agree that it looks lovely in Skyline purple.

OMG that spec, Berlinetta, challenge grill, manual, with the gorgeous non-airbag steering wheel, the sport seats. The colour combo is perfect, tan leather with red carpets, if I get a lottery win I am hunting the lucky gentleman down and offering him an obscene amount of money. And then you have then what makes you want a 355 in the first place the looks and that NOISE, just heaven

I saw one last week near Bagshot: the sound she made was music to my ears - modern Ferraris are simply don’t make sound like that by comparison unless they are driven at very high speeds.

Love the colour combo! Oh and that noise ❤❤❤

I was coming home last night and saw a 355 with roof off. And it was red :) Fabulous cars! 355s are clearly your thing, that's fantastic to see in your videos :)

Thankyou jay, another great 355 video. I have owned my 355 for 18 years. Its one of two rosso barchetta spiders in the UK. (it's in my vids if you want to see it) Its certainly a keeper.

The spec on that is awsome!!! My dream car & spec is the blue F40 that used to belong to Sam Moores the photographer/KZreadr. Always loved the F40 but that one is perfect!!!

Brilliant review by someone who takes the very essence of a car and distills it into what makes it great.....This guy is absolutely spot on in his appraisal of the F355. The only person I have heard talking correct about the steering wheel (I had the wrong type😭) I bought a white one to replace my white Testarossa (which I kept for my collection). I loved every minute of it, except the maintenance. It was so labour-intensive (Ferrari admit that) that I must have spent a lot more than the purchase price on maintenance throughout the years! It was ludicrous!! They sorted that out with the F430 onwards, thankfully. I didn't replace it till I got a 458 (white again). All the others inbetween just didn't give me the Fizz. It's just so beautiful! Yes, it's slow, not particularly good handling and the steering and brakes not much better than my 1967 330 GTS, but that's not the point! It was the smile on my face!😊 I still get in it and drive it on special occasions, and the looks I get is just priceless. Only my Testarossa gets more attention. So I recommend, if you can, definitely buy one......only have very deep pockets to keep it going!

What a find - I completely agree with you on the spec - it is pretty much the perfect 355! Nice!

Love the front camera angle, it gives a real sense of speed and road presence. Yes mate I noticed. 😉

@JayEmmOnCars

10 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

Owned a 95 Rosso barchetta 355 for a while. After replacing headers, valve guides, valves, and what seemed like everything else it was great. Almost $30k in ‘stuff’ to do though, insane. The maintenance of one of these things is not to be underestimated

@arts.4014

10 ай бұрын

The most expensive Ferrari is a 'cheap' Ferrari. I learned that lesson as well.

@amgpagoda

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like you bought a dog

@arts.4014

10 ай бұрын

@@amgpagoda Hindsight is 20/20. It's not always easy to avoid. Its also a way to get in with limited funds when prices are rising - more expensive overall at time of purchase than buying a sorted one but you'd miss the boat otherwise as funds aren't available for a sorted one. A risky game but not unreasonable if you go in with your eyes open.

@Selmerpilot

10 ай бұрын

@@amgpagoda ALL 355s have header and valve guide issues. Ferrari didn't learn to use heavier gauge steel for the manifolds and sintered steel valve guides until very late 355s and 360s. The OBD1 cars (only 1995) had the fewest issues as they have fewer exhaust sensors, but still had issues a plenty... Fabulous cars but that $10k major service bill every 3-5 years just sucks. 360 and especially 430 are a far better cars with less maintenance.

I so very much was hoping through out the vídeo that this was a non powered steering car, particularly when I saw the non airbag steering wheel… I must admit I was a bit disappointed! But the vid is great, and you really kept me on suspense! 😅 and on the end you ended up refering not only that but also the Fiorano pack cars (Evo magazine 355 Fiorano vs Lotus Exige anyone?), you are not only lucky, I’m glad you get to be the keeper of the great cars that you do!!! You mister, you are a true enthusiast!

Great video, love the passion. Totally get it

Wow, what a beauty queen 🥰🥰🥰 Early model, Berlinetta, great color, 6-speed, the steeringwheel and incredible seats. Just like a real 355 lover like myself wants a 355.

Onatopp . Fabulous. Soundtrack , errrrrrrrrr. Epic. Great vid James.

Blu Le Mans totally is the biz on this car. Thank you for the vid.

I love it and I would love one!! First thing would be to take it to a specialist and get the fuel lines checked to make sure it’s not going to set itself on fire !

Magnum PI always comes to mind when I see a red one of these❤

Owning a Giallo Modena 1998 F355 Berlinetta 6MT Fiorano handling pack with Ferrari Classiche. 100% Factory original condition and I love it so much

It is well to see the 355 is finally getting some appreciation after all of these years. It is my favorite of Ferrari's mid engine V8 line, and it always looked cooler than any other sports car of the 90's.

An awesome car in my preferred colour, and a real dream car for me. Nearest thing I have had to a car like this is a carrabean blue toyota mr2 mk2 with a 3L V6 engine conversion. The dreaded tin worm got to that though about a decade ago now. Seen people are putting 2GR 3.5L V6's in them now and are even more rapid - if you can find a tidy car these days since they stopped making then around 2000...

Enjoyed Video! Up until the very end I thought you had bought this one! It certainly is a pretty one. I agree...the blue is beautiful. I'm a Porsche gal as the maintenance cost on Ferraris have always scared me. Definitely would consider this one!

Best sounding Ferrari V8/ flat plane V8 hands down. There is a detailed article on Road and Track ( I think) Which details the header abd exhaust design and why it sounds so good.

14:42 That "Fast Show" reference suited perfectly. Sir.

Another great video, I’ve got a yellow 1996 manual GTB with black interior; doing some work to it at the moment.

That's a nice spec 355. The seats look epic. I'm not so phased about the airbag wheel and engine management but I'd certainly buy one just for the seats.

@RAFchurchlawford4469

10 ай бұрын

Pesky Americans putting life before looks 🤔

Lovely to see, thanks guys 👍

Fantastic car, and great and informative video. Mine is a later airbagged model with standard seats, and OEM exhaust. The steering does lack a little feel, yes, however it was not a deal-breaker because so many other qualities the car offers, including great chassis dynamics. The berlinetta with a manual gearbox was the choice for me too. I have been very tempted to get the Capristo stage 2 though! I am biased; to my eyes the 355 is the best looking V8 Ferrari since the 288GTO.

that's awesome, may not be as fast as a 458 but it sounds just like a 458 while being smaller and more analog. I grew up with the 360, 430, and 458 but this generation of ferrari is starting to appeal to me more and more. Manual versions aren't rare, they aren't super bougie to appeal to people that just want to be seen in an expensive car, and they're much smaller than the new stuff so it won't be stressful to back into spaces and navigate a city if you wanted to

Love the sound of these old Ferraris, and none of the artificial pops and farts that plague modern sports cars.

I'm with you on this one Jay stunning car in the best colour, always loved the blue

Jay, I must say - you have exactly the same taste as me. Navy Blue over Black/Tan, w. the gated 6-Speed, the early steering wheel and the challenge grille has been my dream configuration since I was also a child (I was 5 when the F355 was introduced). The only exception that I’d make is perhaps a change to a deep, dark forest green if navy was unavailable. It’s my genuine hope that should this kind owner ever decide to part with this car, you’re the first person he contacts. Regards. 🙏🏻

@JayEmmOnCars

10 ай бұрын

I'd hope so too

Suit you sir indeed! Looks stunning as I think all Ferrari's do in blue! Good luck on the search!

Me thinks you were enjoying yourself! LOL well done, loved the race-car to road-car conversion thought.

Man I love a Ferrari in anything but rosso corsa... And that blue is just stunning. Although, I'd always be nervous driving a "perfect spec one of one" dream car out on the road. Because as James said, you could never, ever replace it.

My goodness that's a very special 355!! What a gem

Only ever been in one Ferrari and it was you guessed it a red manual 355, what a sound ! possibly the best looking of the classic Ferrari

Lovely car and that noise is just epic!

Such a beautiful car, especially in blue. Just stunning

Jay! love your videos! If you ever get the chance to do more content with an e89 z4 (6 cylinder only haha) i'd love love love to see it!

@JayEmmOnCars

10 ай бұрын

I'll try!

That’s the one for sure. Absolutely perfect ❤

That sound, amazing ❤

God, if a car defined how much better things once were in many ways, here it is.

A close friend of mine has owned a Berlinetta 355 for around 25 years…in mint condition…his favourite by streets in an impressive fleet/collection…on the 6 occasions I’ve been in it with him it has played up significantly (knock in suspension, failure to start, petrol cap not opening, etc, etc, etc)….regardless, it’s his go to steed.

Lovely car... and glad to see the Monaco-themed shirt again...

Gorgeous. Yes the blue is perfect. But a 360 is really nice too😍

Thanks J, a great looking & sounding car. Owner may sell one day! 🙏🙏

JayEmm and crew getting us some decent audio exhaust nirvana with premium video as well! #Respect

F355 works very well in Rosso when equipped with a Challenge rear grille. Also, if you can find a Challenge exhaust you’ll transform the sound too (albeit near deafening).

@vice4134

8 ай бұрын

No thanks! Rosso is a boring color. Too many!

My friend has an F355 Spider and an F430 Spider in this exact spec and they are both gorgeous.

Hi James, having owned and unfortunately crashed a Porsche 993 turbo 4 back in the early 00’s, with my insurance settlement in hand, I was on the lookout for a 355, I’m pretty damn sure this exact car (Le Mans blue with the big chairs) was at the time for sale with Afzal Khan via his V12 company in Bradford. I tried pretty hard to buy it at the time but the salesman was particularly arrogant & difficult to deal with. I ended up going for an F1 spider in Nero and saddle tan leather which was a blast to drive especially top down through a tunnel 🤪Always wondered if this car was still out there, wonderful to see it again and in such good condition 😍… seats are correct as you say 👍

I once saw a silver one, it looked tremendous with a lovely scarlet interior 😍

OMG.. What a glorious soundtrack. ❤

Gorgeous cars, there are a couple on the island, one of them pretty near to me, always a treat to see it on the road.

Christ ALIVE!!! This car in this spec is giving me a Kryten style double Polaroid. The 355 is the only Ferrari that’s really got my heart racing, the early one with pre airbag wheel and in yellow and of course a manual, however this car is the stuff of absolute dreams.

@JayEmmOnCars

10 ай бұрын

Definitely a double polaroid car

One of my favourite shape Ferrari the F355, good choice of colour, doesn’t matter if it is not the fastest it’s the sound and the looks that matters.👍👌