Michael SatterfieldPhotos by Quentin Martinez
Somewhere between Tuscany’s timeless hill towns and Ferrari’s hometown of Maranello, the Ferrari F50 reminded us of its place in the pantheon of analog supercars. The F50 Legacy Tour, a multi-day journey through Italy’s most evocative landscapes, wasn’t just a road trip; it was a rolling tribute to one of Ferrari’s most misunderstood and underappreciated hypercars.
In an age dominated by hybrid tech, electronic awd, and digital dashboards, the F50 represents a bygone era when supercars came with a six-speed manual transmission, a naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V12 lifted straight from Ferrari’s 1990 Formula 1 car, and no power steering. The F50 has no driver aids, it is just raw, unfiltered performance. Built to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary in 1995, only 349 examples were made, making the assembly of 22 of them in one location for this event an extraordinary feat.
F50 Legacy Tour Day One: A Symphony in Carbon Fiber
The tour began in the quiet spa town of Terme di Saturnia, in the province of Grosseto. The morning mist clung to the rolling Tuscan hills like a silk scarf, and the sky brooded with heavy clouds. But even under a subdued sky, the F50s cut a striking figure, especially the four Giallo Modena examples, their canary yellow bodies glowing against the grey landscape like high-octane sunbursts. Among them, a single Argento Nurburgring F50 added a silver streak of rarity; just four of that color were ever made.
Drivers fired up their V12s, the subtle bark of the factory exhausts mingling with the gentle hum of the countryside. The first leg of the journey covered 142 miles, tracing a sinuous loop from Saturnia through the coastal beauty of Porto Santo Stefano, along cliffside roads that drop dramatically into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Locals stopped to stare as the parade of carbon-fiber-bodied machines thundered past, their presence not aggressive, but surreal.
The F50, often overlooked in favor of its turbocharged predecessor, the F40, or its Enzo-branded successor, is something of a sleeper in Ferrari history. But out here, in motion, with its roof panel off and the wind rolling through the cabin, it shows its true nature: visceral, exotic, and impossibly alive.
F50 Legacy Tour Day Two: Through the Heart of Tuscany
The next morning, the clouds still lingered, but the mood among the drivers was electric. This day would cover 161 miles, winding through the Chianti region and into the heart of Siena before finishing in Florence. Tuscany’s roads seemed tailor-made for the F50’s mid-engine layout—tight hairpins, fast sweepers, and narrow village passes that demand precision.
The convoy rolled into Siena like a crimson, yellow, and silver comet. Locals leaned out of windows to film the spectacle. Children waved. And the cars, normally seen parked in collectors’ garages or on concours lawns, were covered in a fine mist of road grime. Inside, drivers and passengers were smiling from ear to ear.
The mood soured only briefly when the group encountered over an hour of traffic trying to reach Florence, the summer heat clashing with Italian impatience. Even in an F50, bumper-to-bumper traffic is still bumper-to-bumper traffic. But spirits lifted as the cars reached their hotel, parked under heavy security in the heart of Florence like museum pieces granted one night of freedom.
F50 Legacy Tour Day Three: The Climb to Maranello
Day three of the F50 Legacy Tour was perhaps the most magical. Departing Florence at dawn, the convoy wound its way into the Apennine Mountains, carving through the forests around Cutigliano. These tight, twisting roads echoed with the high-revving wail of the Tipo F130B V12, an engine that traces its lineage directly to the 1990 Ferrari 641 F1 car.
Here, the F50 seemed most at home: no billboards, no crowds, just pine trees and pavement, the car’s naturally aspirated engine singing through the hills. In these moments, the F50 felt like what it was always meant to be, not a collector’s trophy, but a purebred machine designed to deliver the closest thing to a Formula 1 experience on the road.
Arriving in Maranello, the group gathered at the Ferrari factory, holy ground for tifosi and owners alike. There was a collective hush as they rolled through the gates. For many, this was a pilgrimage, an emotional homecoming.
F50 Legacy Tour: Finale at Fiorano
The grand finale took place at the Fiorano Circuit, Ferrari’s private testing track. Opened in 1972, Fiorano is where every Ferrari road and race car since has been honed and perfected. Today, it would echo with the symphony of 22 F50s lapping in unison. I had the honor of driving the new 296 GTB at Fiorano last year, but seeing 22 F50s on the legendary track would be something to behold.
Watching the cars dance through Fiorano’s hairpins and straights was nothing short of transcendent. The F50’s long wheelbase and active aero, a pioneering feature at the time, made it feel planted and poised. But the sound stole the show: mechanical, unfiltered, and utterly intoxicating. At full throttle, the F50 doesn’t scream like the F40, it howls, a sound soaked in drama and velocity.
As the sun dipped low and the final laps were completed, there was a sense of reluctant closure. This wasn’t just a gathering, it was a living tribute, a celebration of engineering purity, and a reminder that not all legacies belong in museums.
A Legacy Reaffirmed
The Ferrari F50 has always been something of an enigma. Less photogenic than the F40. Less headline-grabbing than the Enzo. But for those who know, for those who’ve driven it, it may be the purest Ferrari of them all.
On the roads of Tuscany, across the ancient cities of Siena and Florence, and on the sacred tarmac of Fiorano, the F50 found its voice once again, not through marketing or nostalgia, but through motion.
It reminded us that legacy isn’t built in static displays or auction blocks, it’s forged in the rhythm of the open road, the scream of a V12 at 8,500 rpm, and the silent grin of a driver who knows they’re behind the wheel of something truly legendary.
Enjoy More Photos by Quentin Martinez of the 2025 F50 Legacy Tour below:
Awesome! Its genuinely remarkable to see that many F50s in one spot, let me know if you need any help on the next one.
So can we make this a “Businesses trip?”
Awesome! Its genuinely remarkable event, if you need anyone to cover events in the UK reach out.
I do not even understand how I ended up here, but I am so glad I did. This site is for sure going to be my new timewaster at work. 😂🤣
Oh look, rich guys doing rich guy stuff. I guess the rest of us just get to suffer and work so they can enjoy a driving holiday in their super cars. The best part is you know most of these guys are scumbags who make their money exploiting workers or stealing via the stockmarket.
Driving a Ferrari in its homeland must feel special.
Let me know if you are looking for a passenger on the next one.
Grandview you had on this trip
To not only have the money for a Ferrari but to really enjoy it like this is next level.
Hello from Spain, this is my first time pay a quick visit at here and i am really happy to read everthing at one place.
Really enjoyed reading this post thank you author for sharing this post .. appreciated
I am truly thankful that cars like this exist and that you cover stories like this that give the rest of us a peak into a crazy world most car lovers can only dream of.
I like the efforts you have put in this, regards for all the great content.
My husband and I are going to Italy to pick up our latest Ferrari, it will be my first time going and I am so excited to tour the countryside.
You’re so awesome! I don’t believe I have read a single thing like that before.
I really like reading through a post that can make men and women think. Also, thank you for allowing me to comment!
30 years after launch, the F50 finally gets the recognition it never received at birth. Back then, everyone wanted raw and aggressive, and the F50 was misunderstood. Now, in the age of over-digitization and noise-canceling everything, its purity stands out. This tour and this article both act as a quiet correction to history. The F50 might just be the greatest analog supercar ever made.
Figuring out what I need to do to get invited to this as a passenger.
an someone please turn this website into a Netflix series? Like a travel show meets Top Gear but with better outfits and pasta. This is luxury travel goals, and I am fully on board.
I came for the travel inspo and stayed for the Ferraris 😍. The idea of a group just casually road-tripping through Italy in million-dollar cars is kind of insane but also… kinda iconic?
I’ve been following your site for quite some time now, and I’m continually impressed by the quality of your content. Your ability to blend information with entertainment is truly commendable.
Not a car girl by any means, but I’d totally plan my wardrobe around this trip. Long flowy dresses, espresso stops in Siena, sunsets in Florence, and arriving in Maranello like an Italian movie star? Count me in.
Okay, I don’t know much about Ferraris (other than they’re fast and very red lol), but this trip looks like something straight out of a dream. Tuscany, Florence, and those winding roads?! I’d tag along just for the views and gelato. Stunning photos.
Most automotive events feel overproduced and corporate. This one felt personal. The write-up captured the camaraderie between drivers, the quirks of the cars, the struggle with traffic, and the triumph of reaching Fiorano. It’s the kind of storytelling that makes you want to get out and drive.
We live in a world full of digital distractions, but nothing can replace the physical presence of a car like the F50. No screens. No driver aids. Just you, the road, and the machine. This tour is a reminder of what real driving looks like, and the article captures it all beautifully. Ferrari fans, take notes, this is the kind of legacy that matters.
I can’t get over how surreal it must have been to see four Giallo Modena F50s together. That’s more than 10% of the global production of that color in one place! Combine that with the Argento Nürburgring example and you’ve basically got the unicorns of the F50 world all in one event.
Reading this brought me right into the driver’s seat—feeling the rumble of the V12, winding through those tree-lined roads outside Florence. The F50 has this wild, mechanical purity that’s missing from modern hypercars. Seeing a group of owners actually drive their cars like this, not just keep them in temperature-controlled garages, is refreshing and inspiring. Bravo to everyone involved.
The F50’s V12 soundtrack echoing through the Apennines must have been surreal. Great write-up.
Driving through Tuscany in an F50? That’s the ultimate bucket list experience. Amazing coverage!
The F50 is almost forgotten about because of the F40. But I would take one…
Great images and story, you really capture the event and take us there with you.
Always available for road trips like this!
I don’t own a Ferrari and probably never will, but that doesn’t stop me from loving them deeply. These kinds of gatherings are rare, and even rarer is when the cars actually are driven.
This is the kind of event I dream of covering as a photographer.
I was a teenager when the F50 launched, and I remember how the press dismissed it compared to the F40. But time has been kind to the F50. Its performance may have been eclipsed, but its purity has aged like wine. A six-speed gated manual, no power steering, a carbon tub, and a naturally aspirated V12 derived from a real F1 engine? You won’t find that recipe ever again. This tour, bringing them all together and driving them, is the tribute it always deserved. More stories like this, please.
This article deserves a print version
Pure analog heaven. No traction control, no filters, just the good stuff.
Beautiful cars, but I can’t imagine how hot those cabins got!
This is the kind of event that makes you fall in love with Ferrari all over again. No filters, no fluff—just pure driving.
Seeing 22 F50s with their roofs off, cruising through Italy? That’s automotive art in motion. Kudos to the organizers!
Navigating the winding roads of Tuscany in an F50? That’s the pinnacle of driving experiences.
Ending the tour at Fiorano Circuit brings the F50 full circle. From the factory to the open road and back—what a tribute!
In an era of digital everything, the raw, unfiltered experience of the F50 is a refreshing reminder of what driving used to be.
Ferrari F50 is a legend and I don’t think anyone really thinks it is underrated or overlooked.
One day…