Monday Drool – Don’t want to wait for a GTC4 Lusso?

The trouble with cars like the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso is that if you want one new, you have to wait. Nearly all car manufactures keep new stock in their supply line, knowing that some people will not be willing to wait for their order to come in. The trouble with Ferrari is that you cannot just rock up if you want one. Even the best and wealthiest customers have to wait for their cars to be made.

You might think that Ferrari could do the same as other manufactures and spec some cars with the most common options, just in case someone walks through the door. Well that’s the first problem, as all Ferraris are bespoke and no two are the same. A bit like snowflakes, or at least that’s what they used to tell us.

Yet here we have a GTC4 Lusso, spec’ed, brand new, and ready to fly. So, hope lives on for those who don’t want to join the queue and want a car today. Often unregistered cars will become available from those who have ordered them with a view to make a buck. Others may be cancelled orders and are available because someone changed their mind. Sounds crazy you might think, but a lot can happen in the two years or so it takes for placed orders to be built. Do you know what car you want to be driving in two years from now?

The front engine V12 cars have in the opinion of most, always looked better in darker colours than reds or yellows. This beautiful GTC4 Lusso is the perfect example. I’ve always been a huge fan of blue cars, regardless of the make, and this shade of Tour De France Blue looks stunning in any Ferrari, from any era. It’s a timeless shade, and looks just as good on a LaFerrari as it does here.

The car we selected today is available from Coutts Automobiles in London. Here is what they have to say about it:

Beautiful Example of the New GTC4 LUSSO V12 Beige Full leather interior, Left-hand drive, BLU TOUR DE FRANCE 522, International delivery/ export, All credit cards accepted, Finance and Private viewings available, £269,950

This car comes with: Adaptive Headlights with SBL Function, Leather Upholst. Seat Backrest, Yellow Brake Callipers, Front Grille With Chromed Edges, Anti Stone Chipping Film, Panoramic Roof, Suspension Lifter, Sport Exhaust System, High Emotion Low Emission, ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ Shields, Dual View Front Parking Camera, Passenger Display, 20” Forged Diamond Rims, High Power HI-FI System, 3×3 point rear seat belts, Air conditioning, Airbags, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Electric door mirrors, Central locking, Cruise control, Electric windows, Heated seats, Leather seats, Parking aid, Power steering, Radio, Remote central locking, Satellite navigation, Traction control, Sports seats, Immobiliser, Height adjustable drivers seat.

As you can see the spec is great, ticking pretty much all the items I would want if I ordered it. Perhaps the only thing I would change is to put the steering wheel on the correct side! I especially love the fact that they take credit cards. Right, where did I put that Black Card??