2009 Ferrari 599 GTB

The 599 replaced the 575 in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Ferrari slap bang into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575 always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari: all-aluminium chassis, lashings of glossy carbon fibre, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes, all wrapped in aggressive, aero-optimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence.

Top billing, though, went to the engine - a lightly modified version of the Enzo's 6-litre V12 with a mighty 611bhp at 7600rpm, endowing Ferrari's new series-production flagship with truly sensational performance: 0-60 in 3.5sec, 0-100 in 7.4 and 205mph.

This left-hand drive Ferrari 599 GTB was sold new on 12th March 2009 by a Ferrari main agent in Dubai. Finished in the stunning colour combination of Bianco Avus with Rosso hide interior, this example has covered just over 22,000 kilometres or 13,700 miles.

Factory specifications include Daytona seats, carbon dash, centre section and driving zone, uprated Bose sound system, F1 paddle shift with carbon steering wheel and LED shift lights. A good service history accompanies this Ferrari and there are supplying dealer stamps from 2010, 2011, 2012. Most recently, this 599 has been maintained by respected marque specialists DK Engineering, who have just carried out a large service.

Supplied with its original leather wallet, all manuals, original service book, spare key, navigation CD, key code card, radio key card, high-fi warranty card and current MoT, we can think of no finer touring companion for this Summer. 599s have been steadily climbing in value in recent years, as collectors realise their incredible ability and all-round usability.