FERRARI 456 GT FULL REVIEW - Subtle, Refined, an Epic 2+2
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#DriveEveryFerrari returns in 2023 with a bang - a beautiful Le Mans Blue Ferrari 456 GT driven on mountain roads in Portugal!
This weekâs episode features a history of this underrated 2+2 grand tourer, a complete tour of its quirky features, some mountain Beans, the differences between the GT and GTM model, and what itâs like to drive one today?
In other words, everything you could possibly want to know about the Ferrari 456 GT.
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When I had a young family, little money and the 456 came out I loved it, dreaming of driving the family around in one. I bought a Burago model in the same colour as the one you just drove and still have it on show 30 years later. Iâm fortunate to own a manual F430 and you just rekindled the flame to add a 456. Restrained effortless beauty and timeless.
Then my work here is done
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This was absolutely magnificent. Always look forward to the latest instalment in this series. The 456 is so underrated. The shape is timeless .. V12 Ferrari , manual shift⊠stuff of legends.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So much that I bought one!@@TheCarGuysTV
This is one my all time favourite Ferraris. I grew up in Brisbane, Australia. In the mid 90s there weren't too many Ferraris around. When this was released I went to the local dealer to have a look and boy I wasn't disappointed. The dealership had always been super nice, even when they knew you couldn't buy one. I'd been in there as a teen a few times so had to go see this. They had a dark blue with tan interior auto one. Still to this day I think it's stunning.
John Cants at Toowong? The original location or the new one across the road?
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This car looks so beautiful! It reminds me on year 97 when I was first time in Monaco and saw that car for the first time and fall in love with it...
Excellent video! Beautiful Ferrari, in a beautiful country. Congratulations to Vitor for being such an ambassador for Ferrari and Portugal!
The first Ferrari I drove. A first love, unforgettable. Also blue, the hand brake lever at the left of the seat, resting down, a hardly describable experience. I was sad when the owner exchanged it to a manual Maranello, which he kindly let me drive also, much sharper, but without the charm of my first driven love.
In Portugal also, of course...
Thank you for reminding me those wonderful moments.
You are most welcome - that's what DriveEveryFerrari is all about, JL
This car was the highest dream for me when it was launched 30 years ago. Time keeps flowing like a river (A. Parson said).
As owner of almost identical 456 GT, happy to see more content on 456 and of course fact that you liked it! Well spotted that brakes and screeming engine noise are not strenths on otherwise very enjoyable car! đ
P.S. My 456 was featured in this SeenThroughGlass video:
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I was never a huge fan of the 456, but I think its design has come of age. It's exactly the car I could imagine Mr.Ferrari driving, had he been around, a gentleman's express with more than adequate power and the right engine for a Ferrari. Lovely to see it driven in the Portuguese sunshine.
Agree with you 100%
Really liked this episode. Always appreciated the 456 for all the same reasons.
Such a good series this.
Thanks
I've always loved the 456 and in that spec for me its perfect (apart from not being right hand drive). I've always lusted after one but have never been able to afford one even when they reached the bottom of their depreciation curve. However even if I had millions of pounds to spend on cars it would still be the first Ferrari I buy! I think they are just so timeless elegant and understated! It's a car that Ferrari no longer makes, a 4 seat naturally aspirated V12 - manual. When I think of them I think old school class!
The 458 is gorgeous but i still prefer the 412. The 456 is prettier than the 456M but they say the 456M is a very good evolution in terms of drivability! Great content
When the 456 was launched it was the fastest 4 seater in the world at 187mph. Truly pretty car. đ
That interior was immaculate & stylish. Thought it couldn't be from a 134k km car!!!
Surprise, surprise, another unloved Ferrari, that's a proper original Ferrari.
They do everything, like nobody else.
Long may it continue.
Well Damian, I offered you a drive in my 456 in a miserable, cold and wet Kent but you decided to naff off to Portugal instead....Silly boy! Seriously though, I think you 'got' that car. I sold my 'screaming V8' F355 for this 'gentleman's express' a couple of years ago because I wanted to experience a front-engined V12 Ferrari before I shuffled off my mortal coil. What a difference, chalk and cheese, if you will. Both amazing cars in their way. Something in your commentary did surprise me though: the '456' nomenclature used with this model. Ferrari had used the cylinder capacity formula a lot of times before, think 365 BB, 512 BB etc. They also used capacity/cylinder as well - 308/328GTB/S - indicating 3/3.2 litres and 8 cylinders, then they confused everyone with '355' which indicated 3.5 litres with 5 valves per cylinder. Still, enough of the geekery - enjoyed the hell out of the video, such lovely roads out there in Portugal, keep up the good work. Crying into my beer in a miserable, cold and damp Otford, Kent.
Perfect colour for the 456. Always loved the looks of these as they are so understated as you say. Pop up lights are cool on any car, so it's a big yes from me. Really enjoying these Drive every Ferrari series.
Glad to hear it
One of my favourite Ferarriâs. Ogled over a red 456 in Harrogate while searching out a wedding ring back in 99. Wife to be wasnât chuffedđ
I later learned there were (apparently) 6 red RHD cars. Even more special. Iâll have mine in blue as per the test car. Utterly beautiful â€ïž
I always fancied a 456 when a client of mine had one in the 90s. Understated, practical, elegant, still a Ferrari of course, but not a shouty one. 30 years later, went in to a Ferrari dealer to buy a 456.....and came out with a 550!! That 90s to 2000s era of Ferrari were, for me, the ones that I most identify with.
My perfect spec 456 GT. Beautifully put together Damian. Thank you for sharing this with us. đ
Glad you liked it!
The 365 GTC/4 also looks stunning in Tour de France blue and is my favorite classic Ferrari 2+2
What a nice machine you have for today's episode, classy and elegant, the 456GT is sublime.
Absolutely love the 456 for it's elegance and of course that NA V12. They do sound particularly wicked with after market headers n exhausts from Tubi.
A Gentleman's motor car if ever there was one!
I don't think it could get any better than that particular example. Simply perfect!
I love the 456. I think you captured its essence extremely well, and in such a beautiful setting, too. One of the best, if not the best, 456 review I've seen. Thank you.
Thanks, Nigel
the 456 looks better today than it did in the 90's
Another fantastic video . Really enjoyed it. Yes the 456 is a beautiful Ferrari . I agree its got great looks and a lovely interior . I can see why owners love them. Keep up the good work. Andy. đđ
Thanks, Andy
I had three of these culminating in one of the last 456GT Mâs
I took my young family all over Europe on long autobahn enabled vacations as well as doing the Ferrari Mille Miglia Tribute. All were manual and as a family everyone had a piece of the bespoke luggage. Just wonderful days.
The original version had a number of irritating issues that made me feel that Ferrari hadnât yet got a grip of quality but the M version was a much much better car. Nice to see some love on-line for it.
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What a beauty the Ferrari 456 GT is and the paint shines so deliciously in the sun and matches the color of the interior very well.
What a beautifully turned out car a credit to the owner. Remember when it came out.
Another great "Drive Every Ferrari" video from Damien. This time it's the under appreciated 456GT. A classic grand tourer that is as gorgeous to look at as it is to drive. Prices have been low for a long time but are now on the up. As are the 356/400/412s that Damien disparages. Personally I've always loved their look and the interiors are soo cool in them. This is such a great series. More please đ
Looks much better on video than still pictures. Thanks for a great episode.
Try as I might, I canât find away to fully filter certain CZcams car enthusiastâs from my feed. If anyone can help me to just see The Car Guys, The Original Evo guys and the funny one from Car Wow please let me know. This guy is the gold standard of ânormalâ car reviews. Honest, funny and great to watch.
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Man, this is the Car that brought me to Ferrari. The 550/575M were nice but that 456/456MâŠâŠ.ohhhh man.
I always thought this was a stunning car, so elegant. I had a bburago model of it and kept admiring it's amazing proportions on every angle while it was on my window sill. I also recall being a 13 year old in '94 and watching an Italian test driver thrashing it on an episode of Clarksons motorworld and getting excited. So glad you have got to this one Damian- great series. Bring on F50...
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My dentist had one,the git was pulling way too many teethđThanks for the sunshine, all that was missing was Matt Monro crooning âon days like thisâđđ»
Now i know why i am left alone on every party. Thanks for that hint. Another great video of a beautiful car in an astonishing condition. I have once seen one in a dark grey and looked just fantastic. And i think even the station wagon (called venice) are looking great. For me, besides the 550 one of the most beautifuls Ferraris
Awesome video, car and presenter! And you really pay a great homage to Caramulo and Portugal! đ
Hello Damian, as a Ferrari man from the USA, you have the best content. If you ever want to come and drive a Ferrari on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA let me know.
Thank you very much. I've visited the Carolinas before and fine them very friendly indeed.
I had one of these in black with the peanut butter guts, and an auto slush box. Bought it off a customer who brought it to me with engine and suspension issues they decided not to fix.
It was a marvelously simplistic, yet luxurious package. Plus that engine sound is something you never can get enough of.
Thank you so much for this segment, I really enjoyed it. I've had 355s and 550s but never a 456. Now I want one...lol. Cheers mate!
Youâre most welcome
I apologise for the lateness of my comment. Just catching up on your wonderful channel. This car brings back memories of watching Jeremy Clarkson hooning one around on Top Gear, with my late Father. Memories...thank you đ
One of my favorite Ferraris in my favorite spec. Thank you, Damian! 22:59
My parents had a Ford Probe v6 in black from about 95 to early 2000âs. We went on holiday to the south of France in at and I remember we had numerous people ask if it was a Ferrari! It did look similar from certain angles and made a good noise. Not quite the same though đ on that same trip I remember the 550 being on the front of all the French car magazines.
This is the greatest series on CZcams ever. Thank you guys so much! On the hunt for one currently...
Wow, thanks!
One of my favourite Ferraris, clean elegant design with none of today's fussiness
Older Ferraris are way nicer/cooler than the modem stuff!.
In many cases, yes
@@TheCarGuysTV 355 GTS, manual with pre air bag steering wheel is the Ferrari I dream to own!..
A car with still absolutely attractive design, as well interior but especially exterior, technical data and practicality.
What a masterpiece!!!!
Agreed
This Ferrari oozes class. V12 N/A. Manual, mountain roads in Europe. That gorgeous blue paint. Proper car for a proper gentleman driver
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The noise of a V12 turning over is something to behold, the 456 in a dark colour is a class act, well done on a fantastic feel good video
Couldn't agree more!
The 456 was one of my first car models (Bburago) and I absolutely loved it growing up. Such an elegant, understated, design and I always fancied at some point getting one (4 seater after all!) - now I have 3 kids, I think the "family car" argument has gone out the window...
beautifully filmed and narrated video as usual , always loved the 456 and that one was lovely , also have always loved the 400 and the 70,s dino which was never that popular, keep up the good work
Thank you for those great comments, Alex
Great video Damien, loving the centre console layout.
Nicely judged sports exhaust on that car, well done Vittor
I have had mine for just over ten years and still love it.
I added the x pipe to let the v12 sound like it should. Doesn't make it obnoxiously loud, but does make it sound like the true Ferrari v12 that it is!
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Thanks for this great review.
I owned an F355, 328 and 348.
After buying my Tr, I sold the other cars and never regretted doing so.
The Tr is the most amazing xar I have ever owned and makes every trip special.
Imho opinion, the build quality is also way better, even better than the 4years newer F355.
Thank you for a great review of a car that needs more attention. Such a modern classic, that gated shifter..
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Understated elegance! Love it! Thanks Damian!
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Thank you Damien for this wonderful overview of the 2 + 2 Ferraris. As a child I was lucky to see (and listen to) 250 GTE and following models in the lineage, and in my forties I drove both the 456 manual which I loved except for the over subdued engine noise, and automatic which I did not like at all. I was then extremely lucky to own a second hand 550 Maranello for a few years, until I realized I was sold a lame duckling which started draining my budget.
At the age of 5 or 6, walking in town with my dad, he said : Look ! Look ! Look ! This is a Ferrari (a 250 GT, maybe a Coupe). What a sound ! You will always recognize a Ferrari because it is the only brand which has 4 tailpipes.
To come back tho the 456 : yes a great car, an elegant an discreet Ferrari. I entirely agree with your comments. And my ! this manual gearbox with its clinks and clonks when you change gears without haste (the same on the Maranello) is simply a delight and a sort of ritual !
Thanks for your wonderful work. Great job, isnât it ! đđ
Thank you for your kind comments, Carfan, and I'm glad you enjoyed this episode. It's not going to break the Internet, but it was fun to make.
That's the PERFECT example of the 456 - beautiful color combo, the older steering wheel (hate the 90s Ferrari airbag wheel) and...drum roll...MANUAL.
Beautiful car, beautiful location, and a beautiful day. What more could you want. Thank you, Damian đ
Couldn't agree more!
I love the appreciation you have for this beautiful car. Iâm also a fan of the 612, which seems to be out of step with most.
A beautiful Ferrari. So much better looking than than their later model 2 + 2 cars.
I'm glad Portugal treated you so well, and yes, it's a lovely car, one of the finest mile munchers Ferrari ever made. Get one now while they can be had under 100k euros, won't be long at this price.
Great video, on one of my favourite and more attainable Ferrari's, and in the perfect spec as well.
My favourite Ferrari after the 412
Pininfarina really did design some truly beautiful cars. They also did an estate (wagon) version of the 456 which is insanely rare.
That was a total treat! Always been a car on my dream list and great to see that example being used as it should but also maintaining it to such a level. Kudos sir! And another review that reaches and exceeds the high bar you have set yourself Damian. Excited for whatever the next one isâŠ.
Thanks, Keith - glad you have you aboard
Almost bought one (identical but racing green) in 2014 for 26000âŹ. Do I regret buying the Z4M Coupe instead? YES.
I remember the 456 bonkers fast & feeling much smaller/lighter than expected.
Been following you for a while and often disagree with your styling taste dramatically đ. The 400/412 is by many rightly deemed the Pininfarina great it is, so itâd have a place in my garage too! The coolest Ferrari ever, while Iâd rather call 456 elegant.
As always a great watch. Look forward to the notification! Keep it up Damian!
Much appreciated!
Great Review!!Thanks for bringing us another classic Ferrari.
Glad you enjoyed it
Everyone from Quentin Wilson in the mid 2000s through to Classic Cars magazine when they have been talking about "sleepers" which are underrated and undervalued, the 456GT has been on all those lists....miraculously, they are STILL reasonable money. Anyone in a position to do so - and who can both afford to run it, keep it up properly and has the organisation, time and inclination to drive it reasonably regularly - should really consider doing do ASAP as eventually they will get really rare - which will happen at the same time more than the current handful of connoisseurs will properly appreciate their loveliness and want one. No need to extrapolate on where prices will go then......now in my fifties, I was never all that on the previous decade's 911Turbo, Countach and Testarossa - but since its launch - and my early mid twenties - that has been the car I would choose.....
A always great vid from the guys...
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Great, understated Ferrari, should be in the garage Damian.
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I have always liked the 456 and nearly bought one a few years back, but ended up with a Maserati GranTurismo S coupé AND GranCabrio S which stack up nicely and fulfill the same need with even more space for the rear seat occupants! All 3 lovely cars, thanks for the video!
Thanks, Andy
Mint. Sounds angrier then any other 456.
Properly set up LSD in the 456 (as can be seen on my channel).
The sticky bits are seriously sticky! I even ruined a pair of trousers on the steering column đ
Lovely underrated car that works well with straight pipes.
My ultimate 3 car garage would be the 456GT, a 355GTS and a 550 Maranello. And all of them with a manual of course. đ
My favourite Ferrari after the 612 and 456 GTM...
IMO the 456 GT is gorgeous. The only thing I wish Ferrari had done was have hydraulic lifters instead of solids. I'd still love to have one though.
I loved the 456GTâŠand I agree it was an overlooked Ferrari..!!
Thank you for this reviewâŠbut letâs not get too many likes, while I might still be able to knick one on the cheap..?
I also love the 400/412 2+2âŠI find them incredibly beautiful; sue meâŠ
Iâd love to find one in this exact spec, but I would not hate an automatic if it was clean and sorted.
The Practical V12 Ferrari with Pinin Farina body style. AWESOME. Beautiful colour combo! Lusted owning one for a long time...
Yes, it is!
Loved thanks Damian!!â€
Nice burble from a much underrated car, I love em! Great grand tourer , cool video as ever my friend
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, loved the 456 since seeing on Top Gear many years ago.
Glad you enjoyed it
A classy car, one that definitely benefits for being in dark blue, rather than Ferrari red. A thinking man's express indeed.
Have always liked the 456. The spec on this one is perfect with a manual gearbox and non-airbag steering wheel. Ferrari's early early air-bag equipped steering wheels are so ugly. Agree it would be nice to hear more of that glorious V12 under hard acceleration.
Great, a personal favourite and it's the right colour! Look forward to this one
Great video. I thought about NOT seeing it but you lured me in. While I don't even like the car you made it very interesting
Huzzah!
Like you I originally foud the 456 boring, it reminded me of a C5 Corvette, but it has grown on me.
You went through the history of the 4 seater Ferraris, but didn't mention the mid-engine v8 4 seaters. As the owner of a 308 GT4 Dino that is a car I would love to see you drive on this series.
Now I know why Iâm avoided at parties!
Great video
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STUNNING I'd have this over any modern Ferrari for pure driving cross country pleasure.
Ive just bought one but the 456 mGTA. or a song 30000 on clock I had a 308 many years back promised myself another one I collect classics and this is one of 403 only made I think in red 43 only its a thinking mans Ferrari for sure - it'll be on my drive by Wednesday I don't get excited by much maybe a woman half my age.... And I have a Cobra but I just wanted one of these understated Ferraris the gamble is it will double in price over next 5 years so fun and escalating investment. Lucky me
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Brilliant video thanks, one of my all-time favourite, the 456. I remember when Jeremey tested it on TG. I must get one, or the 612 Scaglietti?
Glad you enjoyed it
Absolutely loving this series
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That is a beautiful example of a 456 like new
Cracking video, cracking car. đ
Glad you enjoyed it
Itâs time you guys start driving every Lamborghinis! đ„đđ»đ„
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Pretty brave owning a V12 in Portugal, the petrol there is more expensive than in Switzerland! But fully agree, lovely car. Gorgeous in an understated way. I'm seeing them for around ÂŁ30k, I wonder what maintenance is like...
Love to see you drive a 456M in the future.
So, we know for sure which 456 is the better overall car.
I owned both the M version is SO much better itâs like a different car. All you need to know is the M was Michael Schumacherâs personal choice in manual.