This guy gets it

Level headed working class guy who is a true petrolhead, he's not some fanboy that holds irrational hatred for everything but their personal choice. He has my full respect as a genuine car guy.

I've had a 1985 Mondial QV for the last 8yrs and just love it. I agree there are lots of fantastic cars that are not Ferrari's. However, my choice has always been Ferrari and the Mondial QV ticks all the boxes for me. It's everything I wanted in a Ferrari, even the price. People bash the Mondial, why? is it because of it's 4 seats ? I have a son and a wife, so that's perfect! Mine is silver and looks fab. Most people ask when they see it, Why isn't it red ? I ask, why is your Kia outhouse shit brown ? and they get the message. I live in Perth, Australia and we have a lot of dickheads on our roads, so you cop a bit of shit driving in a Ferrari. I think to myself, can your 30 yr old car do 200km's per hr for two hrs straight and then ask for more ? I don't think so. I do all my own servicing and save a packet. Cam seals and belts etc. It's easy! Just do the research, study and check things twice. Buy them now guy's, cos' they're not making anymore. Enjoyed reading your comments. keep driving ALL those fantastic motors no matter what badge they have and help me to leave the biggest carbon foot print I can. Peace to all. Marc

This is not about a Ferrari. Not about the Mondial. This is about a message. Petrolheadism :) I love it.

I've been saying this for years - I never understood the brand bashing. There are so many great cars out there. Why people think there is only one good brand is beyond me.

Same 3 litre V8 engine as a 308? Check. Same gearbox as a 308? Check. Same wheels? Check. Same Pininfarina design? Check. Aluminium bonnet and engine lid, superb chassis and handling, classic engine note. A cool car by any definition - and one that seats four! And John Pogson is one cool Ferrari guy, who sums it up perfectly.

This man loves cars the same way I do. There may be boring cars and fun cars but there all the same, cars, not brands.

I could listen to this guy talk about anything and still be very interested. What a great man!

Collector values for Ferrari Mondial going through the roof in 3...2...1...

This guy. This guy speaks truth.

IMHO the Mondial was never intended to blast around the Nurburgring at warp 11, it was a car totally intended to be more a daily cruiser. Not every Ferrari is a race car, remember the 400, same thing, the 400 was to me more of a daily sedan driver, same here, its not a racer, its a driver.

John seems like a really cool guy. I always liked the Mondial as a young kid. Over the years, I saw people sort of scorn them as not being true Ferrari's. I guess just because they were a bit lower powered and more affordable, that made them less exotic. In reality, they seem like fine cars.

This is such a great concept even outside of car fans. People in the computer world get incredibly defensive about AMD vs Nvidia, Intel vs AMD, Linux vs Windows, Mac vs PC and the people who have the most fun are the ones who appreciate and love seeing all that computers have to offer, not just one brand.

Love the passion this guy has for cars! Feel completely the same way.

What a beautiful video. As a Ferrari enthusiast, I must confirm that I am not a Ferrari mondial fan. Nonetheless I must acknowledge two things. First, this one, in grey with a red interior, is not something that you see everyday, and do bring a lot to this car. Second, the passion of John Pogson for Ferrari in general (especially F40 that he raced extensively) raises interest for every Ferrari enthusiast, I look at the car in the video, and I think " I am missing something here!". Great job Drive and many thanks for you collaboration with John Pogson.

Same senseless hate with a Porsche 944.

an ex Ferrari f1 driver once said.. forget the 348 355 360.. the best car to drive is the Ferrari mondial.. he was questioned why? the answer was it is the only Ferrari you can drive like a go kart!! at this he said it was like the f1 of the '80s where the pedals were in front of the wheel arches.. so it is the Ferrari which is worth less makes you think after all!!

Someone gets it. I found someone who likes cars because they are cars. Not because it's cool and that it makes them feel like they have a bigger set of balls. This video makes me happy. I hope one day i personally meet atleast one person that's like him and me also.

I'm a ford guy but I've been banging on about this for years. You favourite marquees will never provide you with all the petrolhead experiences. Ford never had a 911t, they never made a series 2 defender, there has never been a Gtr with a blue oval on the bonnets. My dream garage will have plenty of fords in it but there is going to be space for a few other experiences.

I have ALWAYS wanted a Ferrari Mondial! Such a great, simple design and I'm a sucker for the under-appreciated/forgotten models. I have seen these going for under £30,000 for years now!

Mondial 8 was my first Ferrari suggested by my wife as I hated the handling of 911s in 80s after the superb 924 turbo. Got a QV as my company car and did 40k miles in 2 years the only problem I had was two diodes in the alternator. Had to stop using as Ferrari prices went ballistic and customers in the north of England thought I must have been ripping them off. Replaced with a Porsche 928 also a great car which did the same mileage for two years just a couple of problems, A 328GTS followed and eventually an F40 which when I moved to Australia I sold (big mistake) as they would not allow it to be registered. My current Ferrari is a 1980 308GTB which is raced in the Ferrari Classic series and is still road registered. Great car to drive and arrive in will never sell it.

It's great that speed and power don't get mentioned once when defining what is a cool car.

This guy is awesome! Just like the Mondial :) You don't need $200,000 to own a cool car. You don't even need $2000 to own a cool car! Any car you can afford can be cool. Car guys/petrolheads/whatevers can enjoy any car. It's about wanting what you have.

I have a Mondial T Coupe. Drove 1200km last weekend. Great car!

This really touched me. I grew up in Idaho USA and there everyone owns a truck except they only like people who Ave the same make so all my friends would argue which was better. All that arguing gave me the mind set that if I get a certain car than ther will be some group that will make fun of me for buying that car. so early in my teens I started to like mor obscure cars like Saab and Alfa Romeo and so for my first car I got a Saab 900 turbo. I love it but thanks to John I feel like I shouldn't worry about other people and I should like cars that I feel are good cars.

I once saw a metallic gunmetal gray/silver Mondial Coupe as a kid in the 80's. Parked in front of a small marina in northern Michigan. I was gobsmacked and utterly transfixed, as it was the first Ferrari I'd ever seen in real life. It's proportions are absolutely perfect. I still hope to own one some day. Unfortunately I've never even ridden in a Ferrari yet. Thank you.

this is literally the most inspirational car video ever

I used to have a Mustang GT and one day I was out driving it when a rear tire went flat on me. I pulled into a parking lot of some equipment rental place and started changing the tire when one of the guys who worked there came out and asked me if I wanted to borrow a floor jack so of course I said sure. He brought it out to me and while he was standing there he said to me, "should have bought a Chevy." That always struck me as kind of an odd thing to say. Do Chevy's not get flat tires? I don't get the whole car rivalry thing either... it's stupid.

I completely agree... petrolheads/gearheads are all brothers

Tons of comments in here are missing the point entirely. At some point, it isn't about performance or any thing quantifiable - if you love a car just because, that's what really matters. It isn't the fastest or most done up or anything like that, but the Mondial is a neat car. What matters is how your car makes you feel when you drive it, when you look at it, and when you think about it. Don't be so quick to count out your emotions in considering a car. If you love something, don't be afraid to show it just because some speed snob will put you down!

I've always had a unbiased opinion on car brands... my issue is I prefer "forgotten" and underrated cars over hype-mobiles. So that means I do like the Mondial, a lot

The Mondial is much more beautiful than I realized. Great video.

What an amazingly cool guy.

Doesn't get better than this! Classic 80s Ferrari styled by Pininfarina, mid-engine V8 and a proper manual gear shift. Brilliant :) Driving doesn't get any more pure than this. Great video!

I could listen to him talk all day, he's so interesting to listen to! Love his racing stories.

I had an 84 Scirocco that wasn’t appreciated here in the south. It was a challenging and fun vehicle to drive. I later had a truck that would pass everything but a gas station, but I’d never dare punch it through windy curves. A Mondial is a dream car for me and most wouldn’t understand.

I echo this gentleman’s sentiment. I own a Ferrari Mondial Q.V. and it’s an exceptionally fun car to drive. Puts a smile on my face every time I get in it 😀. At the end of the day, as long as it makes you happy, that’s all that matters.

this guys got the same point of view i have on cars. there are certainly simple branded people who love their brand, and thats it. but i love all kinds of cars, all kinds of brands, engines, body styles, etc. in essence, i try to picture myself in every car, and i always think to myself whenever i get in any car, "I could totally live with this vehicle". I love audis, theyre my preferred brand, but i wouldnt be upset with a bmw, or mercedes, or a GTI at all. I got in a lyft yesterday that happened to be a ford fiesta. that car was nice as hell! i even looked them up to see what they go for in the used market because i liked it so much, but i do that with every car. stay open minded

l had a Mondial t. Beautiful car, an event to sit in even before starting it up. Sorry l had to sell it! Values have doubled in five years, l think the Mondial particularly the t version is 100% full fat Ferrari experience.

Worked a few years, for a local Ferrari dealer about 15 yrs ago. A few of us younger guys got to talking, (not so positively), about the Mondial while the head Ferrari mechanic overheard. We got a very serious surprise when he said it was an absolute weapon on a racetrack. Probably the best handling "modern", road legal Ferrari (set up properly), up to that point. He was absolutely serious. Not the fastest, the best HANDLING. Very, very neutral in many track situations that other models can't touch. Other models would be a one or two trick pony so to speak...

My brother has 4 really cool cars. 1 of which he got at a junk yard for $900 that was set to be scraped. All together they cost about $25k and man, what fun we've had! The love of cars is not about the status they give you but the feeling you get when you're around them.

What a wonderful opportunity in life it would be to have the privilege to spend a day with Mr. Pogson. May this man have lots of health and many many years ahead of him, we need more people like him around to make a difference.

I watch this video every year or so, thanks JP. My parents had a QV from new in '84 (blue with cream leather) and put 13000 miles on it in about 18 months despite having 2 or 3 other cars. It was loved then and always remembered as being something special. I'm 52 now and would love one. The only times I've had enough cash to get one, family has come first. Maybe one day...

Small rims tall rubber love it

This guy kinda changed my way to look at other people´s cars.. lol I guess the Mondial must be a cool car :D

For only 300 more pounds (of weight) and thousands of dollars less than a 328, you get better feel, weight distribution, engine access, and two more seats. And the Mondial T had as much hp and more torque at lower RPMs. Who could hate on that?

I love my QV too, the most brilliant fun I've ever had in a car and, it's a Ferrari.

Absolutely love my dads 3.2 Mondial Cab!! Such a fun car, and it sounds amazing!!

This guy is on the money. Some people always have to argue which is best, rather than just appreciating both.

Am I the only one who thinks any car with a prancing horse badge is a classic? its very hard to find one that isn't, even this one.

Nice to hear someone talking sense, makes me wish i'd bought one a few years back now when on ebay for 4-8k. Worried about the cost etc but after watching wheeler dealers i'd have more convidence in fixing them myself i probably would of bought one. And when you see them in some of my favorite movies like Wierd Science and The Hidden, they do look nice. Didnt most Ferrari nuts say becauss they 4 seater its not a proper one, now when you think about it, how much more practical is it when you can go out in one as a family. Sounds great too

He's right, they've been Waaay underrated for years. I personally find them quite attractive and though not fire balls, more than fast enough, like their predecessors the much maligned 308 GT4. Another more than capable machine (for its day).

Great message! This video made me look at cars from a different angle.

This man has enough experience to understand what is important. You'll notice he didn't talk about the numbers at all, only about how cool it is, and he put his effort into optimizing critical details.

its wonderfull the passion in the voice of this man , the love about your ferrari mondial, a beatifull car, for people that have the sensivility to apreciate the art of italian sports cars the best in the world in my opinion

My dad used to own an 88' Mondial QV cabriolet but had to sell it for financial reasons. Him and I loved that car and were saddened to see it go. My dad fueled my passion and love for cars without prejudice of brand and that's why I hope one day to find and purchase the same model for him so that we can enjoy it as before.

Such true words from someone who really understands cars, no need to go out and spend a fortune on a supercar, even if you could! . Having owned a performance car sales business and driven everything from McLarens Ferraris and Aston Martins, I get just as much joy and excitement from my £15,000 1975 Fiat 124 Sport coupe, with an ex Ferrari engineer, Lampredi designed twin cam engine! Pick the right car like this amazing Mondial, spend your money wisely and you can still get to experience something as exhilarating as big money can buy!

Totally agree with his comment, that we should "look at this wonderful world with cars and engines." We should appreciate the diversity in cars and not argue over brands, ect.

What a cool perspective on the Mondial. I find myself guilty of hating on the Mondial, but NO MORE! Great video DRIVE! You guys should do more of these type videos.

What a great little excerpt into cars.. really enjoyed it Cheers, Colin.

HI, very nice video,did not know much about the Mondial,had certainly heard about them,after seeing this would love to have one! by the way where was the video made? very nice scenery! thanks

Yes John, great to see you back on Drive!!

I love the exhaust note every time he changes up a gear or gets off the gas and normally it's the other way round for me .

it sounds so good! I'm glad he's actually driving it, very nice to see.

Well said Sir.. Great Mondial footage and sound.. Thank you

I wish I could like this video more than once.

I couldn't agree more with this guy. I love cars. I've always loved Ferrari, but the truth is I'm an equal-opportunity car lover.

My most favorite Ferrari. Understated 4 seater midship. I saw mid 40's couple driven nice grey one with full of vacation luggage on backseat at near Portfino Italy. It was very nice. Your viewer from Japan.

Nice video. I agree with your comments on the Ferrari/Ford/GM/Lamborghini/Holden folks. I've owned all of them including 4 Maseratis, 2 ALFAs and an Abarth500. (Plus a Triumph TR6, L.R. Discovery, Porsche and more) I love cars! I'm down to 9 at the moment, but I love them all. I love chatting with gear heads at car shows or repair shops. Later this month I'm headed to Monterey, CA for Concorso Italiano for my umpteenth time. Taking my adult daughter with me for her first time. It should be glorious!

thats a great looking mondial. have to say I usually see the kind of struck-out mondial with a ratty soft top, a bit of rust anywhere you like, and some big swirls, chips, cracks in the paint; maybe a couple weird panel gaps, especially by that quarter panel vent. but yeah, certainly this mondial at least looks completely wonderful

"...when you get back to the paddock, and the team's really the heroes, not me." That speaks volumes about who this man is.

I love this guy! Every time he speaks you're just obliged to listen to him, in every clip he shows up.

Ferrari Mondial is possibly my favourite Ferrari.

Great video, had a couple modded X-1/9's, Alfa GTV6. Cool cars to me.. Mondial is too.

More from Mr Pogson, I am hooked. These stories and cars. Amazing. I could listen to him talk for hours. So perhaps an audio book: John Pogson

That man talks a lot of sense ! Fascinating insight to his knowledge on Ferrari's and that Mondial looks the business !

I've never been a Mondial fan but in that colour it does look nice. Nice video and I could hear him talk all day!

Sir Pogson, I jus want to say Thank You. For describing my emotion for cars in a beatiful and empathic way. Thank You. Im glad We share those emotions.

Met people from FOC , a lot of them up their own ass. This guy , the way he comes across , like him a lot . Always loved the Mondial too . Great video.

Really enjoyed this, and his outlook on cars. I feel the same way about it.

Welp the prices on Mondials just went up. Thanks /DRIVE!

glad to see someone driving a Ferrari like a ferrari.

I agree with his overarching theme, but the reason so many people hate on the Mondial is that it's simply not a very good car, regardless whether it would have had a Ferrari badge or Toyota or BMW or whatever on it. Note that near the beginning he lists what he had to do to the car to get it to "speak" to him: suspension geometry change, alignment changed from factory, change the spring rates, etc. This is normal for us modder types, but for a car from a "performance" marque it's a bit... odd. The reason being that the design just wasn't good to begin with. Ferrari didn't take as much time on the 4-seater as they did with the 12-cylinder cars or even the 308. They simply took a 308 chassis and slapped in a FOOT of extra wheelbase, and didn't change anything else! Same geometry, same steering rack. So you end up with a car that feels long and has a *massive* turning circle and not enough lock. Plus it's now noticeably heavier -- some 600 lbs! -- but with no power increase. Then you have all the quibbles which, to be honest, exist for *any* 80's Ferrari: build quality, parts prices and availability, wearing transmission + metal shift gate = grind gears or remove gate, etc. That, to me, is why the Mondial takes such a hammering from most gearheads. It isn't marque snobbery, it's just that all the care, maintenance frequency/time/expense, etc that it takes to keep an 80's Ferrari on the road just isn't worth it to most people, since the performance isn't there and most people don't think it looks as good as a 308/328. The only redeeming feature is the sound... and again being honest, it IS a great sound :-D I'm glad the guy likes his Mondial, though, and I feel back for being a bit savage to it. I guess it goes back to his main point: everyone likes different stuff, who cares what marque it is! Just drive it and have fun.

Amazing little car. Fantastic lines. Always loved them.

trying to work out if this is woodhead or snake pass. so many amazing roads to drive on between Manchester & south Yorks / Derbyshire. really must make the effort to revisit on a sunny day!

This isn't so much about the Ferrari Mondial, rather a really cool car guy. You should do another video with him.

This man is the epitome of a "Car Enthusiast" and we should all aspire to be like him! Absolutely beautiful words of wisdom by Mr. Pogson.

Okay I admit it, I was in love with the Mondial in the 90's when you could pick one up for peanuts. Everyone said they were total rubbish and that they weren't a proper Ferarri - I felt guilty, but still loved them. The red carpet the slotted shifter etc.. As for being picky with Brands - It's Racist and stupid!

Nice to see him outside without his space blanket. Seems that his electromagnetic hypersensitivity is getting better. Wish you all the best!

I love cars. I have favorites, but I respect all cars and all other people's favorites

Parking light bulb out at 7:48. Italian craftsmanship at its finest, lol.

ahh the Mondial, the only Ferrari you won't feel guilty about modifying.

Nicely done! He is right about cars, to each his own!

This guy gets it, there doesn't need to be a constant car war on what's better or not.

I was Blessed to own Faddy a QV 1983 reg... for about 7 years. When getting back up into affording one again I deffo getting another QV., I prefer the older black bumpers but any Modial will do. They are beuatiful cars and shout out 'I am a Ferrari!' buy simply looking at it. I love the new SF90 Stradale Hybrid. Like the grey of yours :) Shalom, Gary.

Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it :-)

John Pogson is such a humble and likable personality - he’s a real gear head and his knowledge about Ferrari is just amazing. In this video, he states the most beautiful and heartwarming declaration of love to the gorgeous Ferrari Mondial QV. British car fanatics are just amazing - love you guys 🇬🇧😎🇬🇧

Beautiful! Thank you.

I am with him... I like the Mondial QV, next up would be the QV convertible (but I don't know if it sufffers from scuttle shake). Citroen SM is up there to... OK, so I am weird :-)

The Ferrari 400i is my guilty pleasure. I love how it's subtle enough to be recognised only by car enthusiasts and I love its SD1 looks !! [ Yes, I know the SD1 stole the Daytona's style ]