As exotic makers moved to paddle-shift and dual-clutch gearboxes, the manual became rare. For many collectors, a manual is now the most desirable version of a model, especially an open-gate shifter.
Ferrari
- 360 Modena and Spider, offered with a gated six-speed alongside the F1 paddle gearbox
- F430 and F430 Spider, where most buyers chose F1, making manual cars scarce
- 550 Maranello, a manual-only V12 grand tourer
- 575M and 599 GTB, where manual cars are rare
Lamborghini
- Gallardo, available with a gated six-speed manual
- Murciélago, with manual examples far rarer than the e-gear cars
- Diablo and Countach, manual cars by design
Porsche
- Carrera GT, manual only
- GT3 and GT3 Touring models offered with a manual, and the 996 and 997 GT2, manual only
- 911 R, a manual-only limited edition
Before you buy
Confirm the gearbox from the build sheet and the VIN, check clutch wear and records, and be wary of conversions presented as factory manual cars. A specialist inspection is essential.
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