Vehicle Description
Superiorly seductive and sensually stimulating to one's auditory,
touch, and visual senses; this 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider is the very
definition the term, "white-hot". Taking ownership of a Ferrari
instantly transcends one to celebrity status. But what if further
exclusivity was granted? Well, this exquisite example is a physical
illustration of the latter and here's why starting with the color;
Ferraris are typically seen and ordered in Ferrari's famed Rosso
Corsa (Red) and Giallo Modena (Yellow) with an interior finished in
Beige/Tan. Yes, instantly recognizable and notable! However, this
unit deviated from the traditional colorways in lieu of a color
specification that's very modish and breathtaking. The exterior is
enrobed in an ethereal Bianco Avus (White) and is displayed on
silver 18 - inch star-spoke wheels (showcased in front of fervent
red Brembo brake calipers), a soft top completed in blue, with blue
continuing onto the interior's supple Connolly Leather. The cabin
is further enhanced by brushed metallic trim inserts, silver
stitching featured throughout, black gauge instrumentation,
embossed "Cavallino Rampante" (Ferrari's iconic prancing horse) in
the headrests, with the upper dash and door panels being finished
in Blu Scuro (Dark Blue) as well as the piping outlining the seats;
while the lower dash and doors leather paneling are shown in a
lighter shade of blue -- very awe-inspiring and captivating! In
viewing the cabin of this 23,XXX kilometers (approximately a low
14,XXX miles) example, there's an even more particular standout;
the gated shifter. Aside from offering an even more enthralling
driving experience, the defining characteristic of the manual is
its rhapsodic "metal on metal" clicks as you shift through the
6-speed manual gearbox. During the 360 Modena's production run
(that commenced in 1999 and ceased in 2004) it's estimated that
Ferrari produced 2,119 Spiders optioned with a true manual
transmission worldwide, while the F1 semi-automatic equipped 360
Spiders production is estimated at 5,460. 2011 would mark the final
year of Ferrari producing its iconic gated manual transmission. In
keeping with the even lower production numbers for the manual
donned Spider, a scarcely seen Bianco Avus (White) exterior
furthermore intensifies and solidifies the rarity of this 360. The
overall design language on the exterior is organic and ornately
sculptural; thus allowing onlookers to be marveled not only by its
color and presence but its sound! To the rear lies an Italian
orchestra, typically when one attends an orchestral concert you're
facing directly towards the music -- not in this case as it's
nearly behind your head! Enclosed by a glass cover, the 400 plus
horsepower, liter 3.6-liter V8 engine is showcased in a way that
fine art is expected to be. Being that this is a Spider along with
its ultra-desirable gated manual transmission, adds to an even more
profound driving experience. Having the soft top retracted and
hearing the very much acclaimed gated shifter's metal on metal
clicks in conjunction with taking the V8 to its 8,500 redline (in
which emits one of the world's greatest exhaust notes), is total
euphoria unlike anything else! In keeping with the breathtaking
color scheme, this particular 360 Spider differs from others as
It's a European Specification car. This is denoted by the 8th
letter in its VIN being "B", whereas U.S spec cars will feature the
letter "A". European specification units are known for having more
horsepower than the U.S specification 360 Modenas as those came
factory equipped with headers from the track-only 360 Modena
Challenge car. Additional "Euro-Spec" highlights include an
odometer that displays in "kilometers", headlight washers, and a
differently tuned ECU. This unit displays a clean CARFAX and is
ready to be thoroughly enjoyed by its new owner. For additional
information regarding this magnificent, European Specification 2001
Ferrari 360 Spider with its beautiful and rarely seen color
combination along with being equipped with the ultra-desirable,
6-speed manual transmission; please call us now at (516) 888-9000!"
