Why over 90 percent of all Ferraris ever built are still on the road today

Here’s a fact for you – over 90 percent of all Ferraris ever built are still on the road today.

To put that into perspective, that means there are over 300,000 Ferraris that are still driveable.

Apparently, the oldest road-going Prancing Horse currently resides in New Zealand.

But where do the numbers come from, and why is that the case?

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Speaking to the media in Maranello, Italy, the head of Ferrari’s pre-owned program, Andrea Scioletti, disclosed the numbers.

Not everyone is in a position to order a brand-new Prancing Horse, so the program works as an entrance for those looking to get into ownership.

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As does the Ferrari Approved program, guaranteeing that ‘the experience for those buying a Ferrari remains unchanged over time.’

By comparison, Porsche stopped at 70 percent of all models ever made, but Ferrari’s after-sales programs and packages ensure its models survive for as long as possible.

For example, the brand’s certified pre-owned vehicle (CPO) program not only checks the background of its Ferraris, but also restores them to factory specification.

This woman received a humungous offer from Ferrari for her heavily modified 458 but is still torn whether to sell.

With a warranty of up to 24 months, depending on the country, buyers can have peace of mind knowing they’re purchasing a genuine piece of Ferrari history.

The maintenance plan, including the use of original parts, as well as paint inspection, are all verified as part of the program.

As to be expected, cars sold via the CPO program hold a higher resale value on the used car market, while also offering buyers the opportunity to join the Ferrari family via a different channel.

There’s no hiding the fact that if you put your name down for a brand-new Ferrari, you could be waiting years until you get your hands on your pride and joy.

Take the Ferrari Purosangue, for example, which has already sold out until 2026, even though its got a starting price tag of around $400,000.

Might be time to start searching for alternatives, like this man who bought a vintage Ferrari barn find left untouched for years.

Oldest road-going Ferrari

If the mention of the oldest road-going Ferrari caught your attention, here’s a bit more on it.

Apparently, the 1948 Ferrari 166 Inter is owned by a woman from New Zealand.

It’s powered by an all-alloy 2.0-liter carburated V12 engine, producing 89 horsepower, good for a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h).

Its owner reportedly negotiated with the previous owner for six months, before the Ferrari was delivered in a container with five boxes containing parts.

It was then handed over to a restoration specialist, who put the car back together, completing the project in 1997.

Over the past 27 years, the owner has driven more than 31,070 miles (50,000 kilometres) in the oldest road-going Ferrari known to exist.