To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Abu Dhabi event, 30
November 2019.
Estimate:
$450,000 - $550,000
- Single ownership and just 145 km from new
- Virtually as-new throughout, ready to drive and enjoy
- Seldom-seen colour scheme of Giallo Modena over Rosso
Following in the footsteps of Ferrari's brilliant 16M, the 458
Speciale A (short for Aperta), was introduced to the Ferrari lineup
in 2014 as a limited-edition convertible sibling to the 458
Speciale Coup�, offering exhilarating performance and the thrill of
open-air motoring coupled with the 458 Speciale's glorious exhaust
note.
Built for the 2015 model year and delivered new to Kuwait, this
Ferrari 458 Speciale A is presented today in virtually as-new
condition throughout and is certainly one of the lowest-mileage
examples of its kind. Its bold colour combination of Giallo Modena
with a Rosso Corsa and Nero stripe, Nero wheels, and Giallo-painted
brake calipers certainly will attract attention wherever it goes.
Inside, the theme continues: The car is trimmed in Rosso Alcantara
with Giallo seat inserts, seat belts, tachometer, and contrasting
Giallo stitching throughout, including the 'Cavallino Rampante'
stitched on the headrests in Giallo.
Virtually identical to its closed sibling, the Speciale A only tips
the scales at 110 lb heavier than the coupe. This is thanks to the
extensive use of carbon fibre throughout the car. Furthermore, its
aluminium retractable hardtop takes only 14 seconds to deploy or
retract at the push of a button. Performance remains largely the
same thanks to the car's active aerodynamics, and it can sprint
from 0-62 mph in three seconds and has a top speed of a tick below
200 mph.
Offered today from the collection of its first and only owner, it
has been driven just 145 km from new. An exciting proposition for
the individual who missed out on a 458 Speciale Aperta when new,
these cars will surely go on to be coveted by collectors, as it is
the last naturally aspirated 'special-series' mid-engined V-8
spider produced by Ferrari. With only 499 examples produced, it
would certainly be difficult to find another with such low mileage
in such a rare colour scheme.
Please note the temporary import symbol incorrectly references the
EU. It should reference the UAE.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ad19.
