20 Ferraris You Shouldn’t Resist

It’s not about money. Well, okay, yes it is, but it’s still more about driving the essence of superb engineering and timeless style

by Michael Sheehan

I’ve known Keith Martin for more than 20 years and have been involved with SCM nearly from the start. In the earliest days, 1989–90, he was buying and selling Alfa Romeos like there was no tomorrow (read: like there was no 1991). I’ve watched with interest as he has gone on to build SCM, and have been pleased to be able to contribute my thoughts. At the same time, I have made the transition from having a fully staffed sales and restoration shop to being primarily a broker. Lack of overhead can be a wonderful thing.

In celebration of 20 years of SCM, I’ve created the following list of 20 Ferraris I think you should own.

Having owned, raced, or brokered almost every model Ferrari built, from 159 S s/n 002C, built in 1947, to today’s 612s, 430s, and 599s, I know which ones are at the top of my wish list. I’ve grouped them into four categories, from...