The Ferrari F430 holds a significant place in Ferrari’s history as it was the final mid-engine car from the renowned Italian supercar brand to offer a manual transmission as a standard feature. While most stick-shift F430s are typically kept in protected garages to appreciate in value, there’s at least one being used as intended.

Recently, the AutoTopNL channel had the opportunity to drive an F430 equipped with a gated manual transmission on a section of Germany’s unrestricted Autobahn, where there are no speed limits. With a 4.3-liter V8 engine producing 483 horsepower, the car is highly capable of achieving high speeds. The driver managed to reach a speed of 310 km/h (192 mph) before slowing down for traffic, just a few mph short of the car’s official top speed of 196 mph.

Even more impressive than the speed, are the sounds emitting from the engine bay and the center console. With a redline of 8,500 rpm, the flat-plane crank engine delivers exhilarating sounds as it powers through each gear. When it’s time to shift, the driver treats us to a satisfying click-clack as the gear lever is moved to the next position.

New mid-engine Ferraris might be faster and more advanced than the F430, but it’s difficult to find another car in this segment that offers the same level of feedback, noise, and modernity. It’s no surprise that prices for manual F430s have surged in recent years. Our advice? If you have one, hold on to it, because you won’t find anything else quite like it.