We are not ignorant of the fact that some of those who can afford an FF – together with legions of the less wealthy who aspire to simpler pleasures like a BMW xDrive model or some such thing – have been exuberantly vocal (usually in writing, huddled away in their computer lairs) about what an atrocity the FF is to the Ferrari brand and heritage. We have only one thing to say before we say more things: stick it in your ear.

I find the FF strangely alluring. Its the fact that you could actually use this. Its a practical car. Its comfortable. Most Ferraris are totally impractical things - beautiful but you'd never drive one every day or on a long trip and you figure they spend more time in the shop than on the road. You might get a few hours in one on a Saturday afternoon for your money. This is a totally different kind experience. Its a totally different idea for a car.

I love it.

Unfortunately I can't even afford the 1:43 scale model. Seriously.