Originally Posted by Craigger

JarodL's model thread got me thinking about the first R&T Magazine I ever purchased (Top speed shootout between the Bugatti Eb110, 456 Diablo VT and some others)...

to me they are right up there with the 550 as a modern Ferrari beauty. Searching ebay etc, you can get a (seemingly) decent example for mid 50's. What do they drive like? similar luxo coupes of the era or any better? What is their reliability like compared to a SL600, DB7 Vantage etc?

Originally Posted by The Vanq

Yes, but the gearbox in the "S" still sucks compated to Ferraris, Lambo's and even the Tiptronic in the 911.That gearbox has been such a PIA you wouldnt believe me if I told you in how many infinite ways it has gone wrong over the past years.