Here's your chance to own a rare piece of Ferrari history.

Being one of the most iconic supercars of all time, the Ferrari F40 needs no introduction. Just over 1,300 examples were produced between 1987 and 1992, but the example you’re looking at here is no ordinary F40 – it’s a rare factory prototype that was never sold to the public.

Only eight F40 prototypes were ever made, and this is one of the few surviving examples. Sadly, one of them tragically burnt to a crisp in a fire during a road trip to Maranello back in 2017. If you fancy owning a piece of Ferrari history, a very rare F40 prototype, chassis number 75052, is currently listed for sale at British supercar dealer Tom Hartley Jr.

Compared to the standard production model, the prototype F40 can be distinguished by its different wing mirrors, five rear side vents instead of four, a thinner rear wing, a different kevlar weave to the tub, and quilted headlining. It was gifted as new by Enzo Ferrari to Marco Piccinini, the Motorsport Director of Ferrari and F1 Team Manager from 1978-1988.

The rare Prancing Horse prototype was recently mechanically re-commissioned by the factory and awarded its Red Book Classiche Certification that confirms it’s a prototype, the owner it was gifted to and that it was gifted by Enzo Ferrari himself.

The F40 prototype’s specifications haven’t been detailed, but it should closely match the production car’s. If you need a recap, the F40 was designed to celebrate Ferrari’s 40th anniversary and was powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 478 horsepower. It was also the last supercar Enzo Ferrari helped build before his death in 1988.

According to the dealer, the F40 has clocked up 4,971 miles since it left the factory back in 1987. No price has been provided, but this extremely significant and rare piece of Ferrari’s history certainly won’t be cheap.

Supercars equipped with manual transmissions are a dying breed. Several companies stopped making them years ago and, sadly, Ferrari has its name written on that list.

The only way to buy one nowadays is to limit your choices to older models and turn to the used car market. Which might actually be a good thing, as you can find great examples – like, say, this 360 Modena that’s coming up for grabs.

Advertised by SilverstoneAuctions for ‘The Heythrop Classic Car Sale’ in Chipping Norton, UK, on May 10, it features the highly desirable six-speed stick shift that’s coupled to a 400 horsepower, 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine.

One of only 341 RHD 360 Coupes supplied new to the United Kingdom, it was made in 2000, has an Argento Nurburgring paintwork and a Blue Scuro leather interior, plus the Scuderia wing badges (which were actually optional), red brake calipers and heavily bolstered bucket seats that make it even more desirable. The car has been in the possession of the same enthusiast for the past three years, during which it was only driven on dry days.

The odometer shows roughly 28,000 miles (45,062 km), and it was last serviced a couple of weeks ago. Thus, the only thing its future owner needs to do is take it out for a spin. Of course, even a used Ferrari is a serious investment, and at an estimated selling price of £60,000-£70,000 ($78,380/€69,553-$91,444/€81,145), this one is no exception; not to mention that you have to take the running costs (and ridiculously expensive servicing) into account before you pull the trigger.

Anyhow, if you do, you’ll be glad to know that this 360 Modena also comes with the two original keys, red remote, book pack including full service history, and tool kit, which should be a great conversation starter with any car enthusiast – although the chrome gate with that metal rod and gear knob protruding out of it are going to do the job just fine. And if you’ve ever sampled one and experienced that tactile feel, you know that you wouldn’t trade it for any dual-clutch in the world, no matter how faster it may be.

A considerable collection of Ferraris and other high-dollar classics were discovered rusting away in a field somewhere in the United States, but how did they all get there?

It all started with an unidentified attorney whose career made him a man with the means to indulge in his automotive fantasies, reports Silodrome. The unnamed attorney started out with an interest in Chevrolet Corvettes, but his tastes eventually traveled across the Atlantic and brought him to buy at least 20 exotic European cars. Lamborghini, Lotus, Rolls-Royce, and Porsche were all represented in this wealthy enthusiast's garage, as was the most recognizable exotic brand of all: Ferrari.

Over the years, this attorney bought at least 13 Ferraris, ranging from Mondial and 400i grand tourers to 308, 328, and 348 sports cars, and even one of Ferrari's most-beloved classic model—the Testarossa.

But his life of practicing law between purchases of supercars wasn't to last. In 2011, he was diagnosed with an unspecified serious health condition that meant he couldn't drive, so he organized to have his collection stored in a friend's secure warehouse. After the attorney's condition caused him to miss a few payments, however, said friend—evidently not much of one—evicted the collection of cars, rolling them onto a field.

According to the original report, payments eventually resumed and back payments were addressed, but for an unknown reason, the person paid to store these cars didn't move them back inside the warehouse. They were left in a field for years, exposed to the elements, and never driven.

What ultimately became of the man who owned these cars isn't known, though Silodrome reports that his family wasn't able to take possession of the cars until recently due to their inheritance being postponed by unspecified legal proceedings. Once the family showed up to evaluate the cars (none of which were in drivable condition after being left outside for years), they discovered documents that suggested as many as 15 cars were originally part of the storage agreement, including 13 Ferraris and two Rolls-Royces—but only 11 cars were found on the premises.

Both Rolls-Royces were gone, as were two Ferraris. There's no word regarding how the family thinks they disappeared, but with limited interest in the cars, they organized to sell the remaining, restoration-ready Ferraris to a dealer, who has since reportedly found owners for the majority of the cars.

It's an ugly story with a less-than-happy ending, but considering how many times we've had to read about warehouse fires destroying collections of classicsin 2019, sale and restoration is a relatively satisfactory conclusion to this tale

As people without stupid amounts of wealth, we all might equate the splurge of buying a one-off Ferrari with, say, getting a nice watch that isn’t on clearance. But while that watch will either come home with us in a shopping bag or arrive at the door in a few days, a one-off Ferrari can take more like a few years.

So, if you’re looking for instant gratification at Ferrari, you might as well tell your chauffeur to turn around and find a new destination.

The look into Ferrari wait times, for those of us not receiving order updates via email, comes from Autocar, which wrote Tuesday that Ferrari’s chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, said the company’s most “unique models” have the longest waiting list in the product line at four to five years. One-off models are a growing trend, Galliera said, and they take a long time.

Some cars take two years to build, others up to three, according to Autocar:

It wasn’t clear in the Autocar story whether that “four to five year” wait period includes the wait to begin production as well as production, or if it takes that long to start building them in the first place. Either way, Jalopnik asked Ferrari for clarification via email, and we’ll update this story if we hear back.

The track-only P80/C, which Ferrari published photos of earlier this year, was designed for one buyer and has been in the works since 2015. Before that, there was the one-off SP3JC, which debuted in late 2018 with no roof and a face that could have replaced Jigsaw without anyone noticing.

Each of those followed a personal build process, via Autocar:

Jalopnik asked Ferrari about production timelines for its “everyday” cars and how those compare to the several-year periods for personalized ones, and will update this if we hear back. Until then, if you really want to, you can compare it with the timeline on the undated How Stuff Works entry titled “How long does it take to build a Ferrari?”: three weeks, for a Ferrari California, apparently.

There’s also the fact that Ferrari reported 8,398 car deliveries in 2017, which probably couldn’t be done if each of them took several years to build.

But, when it comes to spending money, it’s much more enjoyable to receive what it was spent on several days after the purchase than several years—at least, that’s a good retort next time someone reminds you that there’s not a Ferrari in your garage.

For the first time, Ferrari fans and enthusiasts who may not be in the position to afford one of the company's cars are invited to head down to the headquarters in Maranello, Italy.

Ferrari in September will host Universo Ferrari, an exhibition covering all aspects of the company’s activities, from classic cars to racing, as well as the latest showroom offerings. Ferrari normally reserves such opportunities for its top customers, but Universo Ferrari will be open to the general public

The highlight will be the new Ferrari flagship, the SF90 Stradale, which will be shown to the public for the first time outside of an auto show. The car is faster and more powerful than the LaFerrari “special series” model, but it will have a normal production cycle like the rest of Ferrari's lineup.

Universo Ferrari will take place in a structure constructed specifically for the event near the Ferrari factory. And if it proves popular, we may see the event, or something like it, become a regular on Ferrari's calendar, a bit like Ferrari Racing Days, which is held once a year to highlight the company's motorsport endeavors.

More information on the event will be posted to Ferrari's official website in due course.

This is believed to be the lowest-sequence VIN of the U.S.-sold Vetroresinas

The idea of a rare Ferrari is nothing unusual in itself as these cars have always been low volume, but every once in a while, the folks in Maranello, Italy build something special enough to make even the most diehard Ferrari fanatics green with envy. That's the case with the 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina – a lightweight version of the iconic Ferrari 308 GTB.

The Ferrari 308 launched in 1975, and to celebrate this all-new model, early versions of the 308 were constructed from lightweight glass-reinforced plastic instead of the conventional steel. These 308 Vetroresina models weighed 331 pounds lighter than the standard 308, and Ferrari built only 712 of these cars globally; just 100 made their way to the U.S.

As rare as these cars are, Gaudin Classic located in Las Vegas, NV promises one of the rarest and most significant 308 GTB Vetroresinas that you're likely to find. Ferrari built around 6,000 308s from 1975 through 1985, but this beautiful 308 GTB Vetroresina is truly one of a kind since it is believed to be the very first of these cars offered for sale in the U.S. based on its VIN sequence (#19397).

On top of that, this particular Vetroresina has just 12,345 miles on the odometer, and it has been properly maintained over the years and even received a cosmetic restoration along the way. When you take into account this car's provenance, low production, low miles and a first place Concours d'Elegance finish in Palo Alto, California, this 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina would make the perfect addition to any collection!

Want to own a significant slice of Formula 1 history? You might soon have your chance. This Ferrari 312T, driven by Niki Lauda during his championship-winning 1975 season, is coming up for auction via Gooding & Company as a part of its Pebble Beach event this August. You should buy it.

According to Gooding & Co., Lauda used the car you see here—Ferrari 312T chassis 022—for a total of five Grands Prix during the 1975 season. He qualified the 312T on pole in all five races, winning the French Grand Prix, finishing second in the Dutch Grand Prix, and taking third in the German Grand Prix. He would go on to clinch his first of three F1 world championships that season, cementing himself as a legend in the sport. Additionally, he used 022 to take victory at the 1975 BRDC International Trophy at Silverstone before Formula 1 season began.

The flat-12-powered Ferrari 312T was an evolution of the 312B3, using many of the same parts but with one distinct difference: the gearbox. Instead of being positioned longitudinally and behind the rear axle, the gearbox was mounted transversely, with most of its weight in front of the rear axle (hence the 'T' designation). That meant better weight distribution and superior handling for the 312T, of which just five examples were built.

After the car was retired from competition in 1976, it was acquired by a French collector, who kept it for nearly 20 years. The 312T was then sold to another collector in the Netherlands, before being purchased by its current American owner in 2008. Following a full restoration, the Ferrari was entered into the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, finishing third in class. Now, it's coming up for sale at Gooding & Co.'s Pebble Beach auction August 16-17, 2019, where it's expected to sell for somewhere between $6-8 million.