2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta | Jay Leno's Garage

This extremely limited roadster designed by Pininfarina was a call back to the front-engine V12 cars that made Ferrari famous.

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[NNoradIV]

"I use it a lot, I've put 10k miles over 7 years"

I lol'd.

[momnc]

Thanks Mr. Leno for another great Ferrari history lesson, I know you don’t drive many Ferraris, but this one, even though it’s a 2001 is a true classic🙏🏽

[JohnB-phes]

As a 550 owner, it is nice to see this review and hear the shared appreciation for these fine cars. Last of the classic "analog" manual V12 Ferraris...

[HereIsMyOffer]

This in silver, over the hardtop any day! What a beautiful combination of design and materials!

[Miwna]

This is one of the best eras of Ferrari design. The earlier little brother model 456 is one of my all time favourites.

[hussein]

Watched all episodes but this is my dream car finally on the show!!

[gregentwistle]

Great show Jay, beautiful Ferrari and a very knowledgeable guest. Always a big bonus when the owner is a car guy! Nicely done, thanks.

[jasonholbrook]

The metal clicking of the shifter is a cool sound on this car. 👌

[eroche]

Saw 550s race in GT at Le Mans when they were new, I've always loved them. Although I prefer the standard Maranello wheels to the Speedlines on this Barchetta special.

[lindaoffenbach]

The tipo F133 is a fabulous design by Pininfarina, Lorenzo Ramaciotti. Clean, athletic and tastefully refined. This must have been the last year of its production as the 575M took over (still as tipo F133). Their sequential successors, tipo 141 (599) and tipo 140 (F12) both look astonishing as well. It is when the 812 came about, that I’ve lost quite some interest tbh as it tends to look at tad vulgar to my taste. This 550 Barchetta is such a treat to the eyes. Thank you both for showing.

[gmarucchi]

Having been lucky enough to drive a Barchetta for almost 2 decades I can say with some certainty that the car was never offered with a “Fiorano Handling Pack”. Amazing steering, great Bilstein shocks and boy, does she love to dance!

[mrknoch]

So glad they brought this car on. What a beautiful, beautiful machine. Thank you Jay and co.

[reginaldbowls]

Sending well wishes to Jay on a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[copperheavy]

I've always loved the front engine V12 Ferraris. I can't think of one I dislike. Thank you for bringing this stuff to us Jay.

[Bucketroo]

I'm not a big Ferrari guy, but I always loved that particular design. It's got a hint of Aston Martin styling.

[ronsmith]

One of my all-time favorite Ferrari models.

[Canadian_Gamer]

What a beautiful car. The styling is perfect and so is that color combination. Just fantastic. The owner seems like a really cool dude, he actually drives this car and doesn't just stare at it. 👍

[rickstorm]

Jay is two years younger than I and we share the same passions about all things mechanical, the gated Ferrari shifter is as Jay described. Think of chambering a round in a Weatherby rifle or the loud clicks made when winding a vintage Rolex, ah, exquisite! Drive on, brutha!

[LooknJB]

this would be on the wish list, V-12, gated shifter and open air.

[romeetvelji]

Jay this is literally my dream car. If I win the lottery tonight or whenever this is what I would be buying first. I’m can’t express how happy I am for you to do a review on the car. That is amazing!!!! Hope you are in safe health. My brother has been a big fan since the tonight show days!!!!