Vehicle Description
Yes, Ferraris really are special. They're not just toys for rich
people, they're probably the purest form of the
automobile-as-entertainment currently on the face of the Earth. If
you like to drive simply for the pleasure of the activity, then
this 2002 Ferrari F360 Spider wants to be your dance partner.
It's certainly the right color: Rosso Corsa, Ferrari's bespoke
bright red that has carried the checkered flag at every major race
for decades. With just 18,210 miles on the clock, this lovely F360
Spider (which is Ferrari-speak for convertible) looks like it
should cost as much as it does, maybe more (which it did). The
revised bodywork that was a big step forward from the F355 is
softer, rounder, yet every bit as aggressive. The gaping air
intakes up front, the faired-in headlights that look like they were
borrowed from Le Mans, and the air ducts in back that are pure
form-following-function, all of it makes this car one of the most
dramatic shapes on the road. Build quality on Ferraris is
legendary, and the luscious paint is so bright and shiny that
you're almost afraid to touch it because the wet finish might come
off on your fingers. There might be a few minor nicks on the nose,
but nothing you're going to see without crawling on the ground. It
has never been hit, dinged, or even parked too close to the garage
wall, so every other panel is unmarked and in fantastic
condition.
With the Rosso Corsa paint, the only real choice is tan leather,
which has that wonderful bright look that only the Italians seem to
have mastered. Supportive bucket seats (of course) are in fantastic
condition and despite the very soft hides, there's almost no wear
on the seating surfaces. Black carpets and dashboard keep it from
getting too bright inside and a few flashes of raw aluminum remind
us that this is a lightweight performance car at heart. The fat
wheel has thumb nooks and the big tach is mounted so that it's the
first gauge you see when you glance down through the spokes. This
360 has the desirable F1 gearbox, so you get paddle shifters and
only two aluminum pedals on the floor, but it's a blast to drive.
Of note, the switchgear isn't sticky, which is common on these
cars, and everything works, from the A/C to the power windows to
the black canvas folding top. The forward-mounted trunk also has
its original tool roll and jack kit in their original pouches.
The 3.6 liter DOHC V8 in this Ferrari sings an altogether different
tune than the big block American V8s you might be used to. It
starts with a frantic clatter, all 32 valves and four camshafts
spinning madly to fire the engine. At low speeds, it's got a
pleasing buzz to it, but when you wind it out, it begins to scream
to a blistering crescendo. You'll look forward to tunnels just to
tap the paddle twice and drop it down two gears. Of note, this car
has just had its belts replaced and a major service done, so
everything is up to date, which is critical. The 6-speed paddle
shifter's clutch is healthy and it clicks off crisp shifts and
doesn't slip at low speeds. The suspension is surprisingly supple
for a sports car and obviously the brakes are hugely powerful with
vented and cross-drilled rotors and multi-piston calipers all
around. The car has probably never seen rain, so the underside is
tidy with only a few scuffs that are all but inevitable on modern
roads, and the beautiful Ferrari alloys are unmarked. 215/45/18
front and 275/40/18 rear Pirelli P-Zero tires are fitted, as new,
and they have a lot of life left in them.
Let's recap the important stuff: low mileage, great colors, all
books, tools, and fittings included, and it's been recently and
comprehensively serviced. Don't fret, this one is for real. Call
today!
