Ferrari 599 GTB 'HGTE' (2010)

The 599 GTB Fiorano was at its time, Ferraris two-seat flagship, the successor to the 575M Maranello which it replaced it in 2006. The 599 is of course a spiritual successor to the legendary 250 GT, 275 GTB and Daytona. With an Enzo-derived 5,999 cc V12 shoehorned into what was the latest generation all-alloy chassis, the 620 bhp 599 GTB was at the time Ferrari's most powerful V12 production car ever.

The 599 took its name from its engine displacement Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari. Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the performance statistics of the 599 are claimed to be a top speed of more than 330 km/h (205 mph), 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, and 11.0 seconds to 200 km/h (124 mph).

During production, an upgrade package was released named HGTE, for 'Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione'. This package consisted of stiffer front and rear suspension, a stiffer rear anti-roll bar, a faster gear change thanks to gearbox upgrades, carbon-ceramic brake discs, and an upgraded sports exhaust system. Owners did gave the option of ordering the HGTE package when configuring their car, or having it installed later by a Ferrari authorized dealer, although retrofitted cars did not benefit from the bespoke seat stitching treatment.

This example was supplied new to its first owner on 28th April 2010. Optioned in the superb, metallic, Nero Daytona, this example recieveed the Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione package from factory. The interior is finished in Nero hide, with contrasting stitching in Giallo. As is the case with all factory-optioned HGTE examples, the carbon fibre backed seats recieve both the unique stitching pattern and the embroidered 'Handling GTE'. The interior sees a wealth of carbon fibre with both the dashboard trim insert and central tunnel optioned in addition to the seat bases.

• 04.04.2011 - JCT600 - Annual service - 3,538 miles
• 27.06.2013 - H.R. Owen Ferrari - Annual service - 5,210 miles
• 31.07.2014 - H.R. Owen Ferrari - Annual service - 5,852 miles
• 01.08.2015 - H.R. Owen Ferrari - Annual service - 6,008 miles
• 13.09.2016 - Graypaul Ferrari - Annual service - 6,342 miles
• 18.04.2019 - DK Engineering - Annual service - 6,416 miles
• 23.07.2021 - DK Engineering - Annual service - 6,539 miles
• 13.07.2022 - DK Engineering - Annual service - 6,682 miles
• 2025 - DK Engineering - Annual service to be carried out as a part of the sale

Sourced by the current owner in 2016 as a low mileage and well cared for example in an elegant and sporting colour combination; a decision was made the carry out the complex and laborious task of converting this 599 GTB from the the F1-automated gearbox to that of the coveted, open H-patterned manual, two years into ownership. For reference, Ferrari originally built only around 50 examples of the 599 GTB in manual, against a total production run of around 4,000 cars.

The extensive works were carried out over the course of 11 months and required numerous original components only found on the original cars, including the carbon fibre centre console, steering wheel without paddles, plus of course, the mirrored clutch pedal. Invoices on file for work total £85,000 and the client supplied a wealth of original parts accumulated over a number of years as and when they were available. Sourced at great expense, these parts worth at least £15,000 ensure fit and finish presents as factory. With the works completed, an original 599 GTO bonnet was sourced and fitted; all original parts accompany the vehicle.

Today this 599 GTB presents as a rare opportunity; the final V12 Ferrari to have the option with an H-pattern manual gearbox, available at a fraction of the cost of one of the original 50 examples. An unrepeatable conversion, carried out using genuine, sought after new-old-stock parts, this 599 GTB presents in our showrooms outside London immediately.

• Supplied new in April 2010
• Factory optioned Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione 'HGTE'
• Nero Daytona over Nero
• Manual conversion in 2020 using mostly factory supplied parts
• Works carried out a value of over £100,000
• Just 6,900 miles from new