Over 90 p.c of all Ferraris ever produced are apparently nonetheless on the street, in keeping with the Italian automaker. That quantity most likely received’t change anytime quickly, both, as Ferrari is spending some huge cash holding its older fashions roadworthy.
As Drive experiences, throughout a showcase of the Ferrari Authorized licensed pre-owned program in Maranello, Andrea Scioletti, head of Ferrari pre-owned, mentioned over 300,000 Ferraris are on the street immediately. That works out to 90 p.c. That’s rattling spectacular, nevertheless it additionally is sensible. I imply, Ferraris are very costly to purchase, so that they’re normally definitely worth the funding to maintain going. Ferrari is aware of this, and that’s why it’s created a bunch of applications geared toward holding its vehicles on the street so long as potential.
“Pre-owned is commonly the primary entrance for the [new] individuals accessing the Ferrari [brand]. For that reason, we’ve got created a number of applications to protect the expertise… of the vehicles over time,” Scioletti informed Drive. “Ferrari Authorized is a strategy to assure that the expertise for these shopping for a Ferrari stays unchanged over time.”
To place that 90 p.c quantity in perspective, Drive says that simply 70 p.c of all Porsches ever made are nonetheless driving immediately. Which may be a bit unfair since Porsche does make much more down-market autos than Ferrari does, however nonetheless, it’s spectacular nonetheless. Right here’s a few of what Ferrari is doing to maintain the vehicles it builds roadworthy lengthy after they’ve left its manufacturing unit in Maranello, in keeping with Drive:
Ferrari has a number of after-sales applications and packages to make sure its older fashions proceed operating, together with a three-year manufacturing unit guarantee, extra (at price) prolonged guarantee, and powertrain-specific warranties that last as long as 16 years after a automotive’s been delivered.
Nonetheless, the model believes “a Ferrari is perpetually” and even desires to deal with the gross sales technique of used vehicles.
The Ferrari Authorized program is the producer’s licensed pre-owned car (CPO) scheme that goes past regular CPO preparations wherein vehicles are cross-checked in opposition to particular standards and their upkeep histories.
Ferrari Authorized differs by mechanically and aesthetically “restoring” these fashions again to manufacturing unit situation for the following homeowners. It’s then warranted for as much as 24 months, relying on the nation (simply 12 months for Australian vehicles).
It’s solely obtainable for fashions as much as 16 years outdated (or 120,000km), however includes 201 particular person factors of inspection and compliance for a automotive to be “Ferrari Authorized”. These checks contain every part from cross-checking upkeep schedules, to color inspections, and even changing worn or broken elements.
Ferrari is very happy to take care of the vehicles as soon as they’ve been purchased, too. It provides the Ferrari Premium upkeep program for vehicles between 10 and 20 years outdated. It’s loopy to suppose a 20-year-old Ferrari is an F430, however right here we’re. The applications solely get wilder from right here, as Drive explains:
This then leads into the elite Ferrari Classiche circle. Ferrari’s Classiche program is the highest degree of Ferrari certification that acts as Ferrari’s personal in-house restoration program.
Each single side of a automotive’s provenance, upkeep, and bodily situation is scrutinised by a crew of consultants to ensure that a automotive to attain the best Ferrari manufacturing unit certification. That is an avenue for vehicles to compete at concours occasions or obtain the best returns when despatched to public sale.
It’s the final word type of car preservation that sees vehicles from Ferrari’s early days – such because the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB – returned to the situation that they left the manufacturing unit.
There isn’t even a set value for any of those applications. Drive says it depends upon the situation of the automotive you carry to Ferrari, which I suppose is sensible. I’m going to exit on a limb although and say it isn’t low cost.
What Ferrari is although? If you need your ageing Italian unique to remain on the street, it’s going to price a reasonably penny that Ferrari will fortunately gather.
