To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The
Elkhart Collection event, 23 - 24 October 2020.
Estimate:
$300,000 - $350,000
- Bought new by the current collection
- Finished in stunning Blu Tour de France over Beige
Tradizione
- Nicely optioned, including Daytona-style seats
- Accompanied by its original tool kit and car cover
- Showing a mere 572 original miles
It was only natural, given the wild success of the 488 GTB
berlinetta, Top Gear magazine's 2015 Supercar of the Year, that
Ferrari would introduce an open-top model. It used the same
drivetrain, including the remarkable 660 bhp twin-turbocharged V-8,
with, of course, the body modified with a folding hardtop. Thanks
to careful design and engineering, the Spider weighed only 110
pounds more than its hardtop sibling, a highly impressive feat for
an open car. It retained the equal 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.0
seconds, though an only slightly slower top speed of 202 mph. With
all the character of previous normally aspirated Ferraris,
including exquisite and nimble handling, the 488 quickly made a
believer of anyone who doubted the turbochargers' ability to
deliver an enthralling driving experience.
Production of the 488 Spider has only recently concluded, so anyone
seeking the opportunity to acquire a new example must look
carefully-or acquire one, such as that offered here, that is in
remarkable condition and, quite simply, the next best thing.
Benefitting from the same detailed care as the other automobiles in
this collection, the 488 is finished in sparkling Blu Tour de
France over Beige Tradizione leather, with color-coordinated seat
belts, leather tunnel, steering wheel, and dash pad; the upholstery
is stitched in contrasting Blu and features the iconic Cavallino
stitched on the headrests of the Daytona-style seats. Additional
options include the sporty Scuderia Ferrari fender shields and the
yellow-painted brake calipers, both of which add a dash of flair to
the stunning blue finish. The 488 appears in remarkable condition
throughout, with virtually no signs of wear to the bodywork and an
interior that appears as-new. This is to be expected, as at the
time of cataloguing the car had recorded only 572 actual miles! It
is accompanied by the complete original tool kit, including
air-compressor bottle, as well as the Ferrari car cover with duffle
bag.
Undoubtedly, this is among the most attractive and finest 488
Spiders available today and would make a wonderful companion to a
classic Tour de France Ferrari in anyone's collection. Ideally, one
could take the toy out of the box, so to speak, and enjoy driving
it at the speeds for which it was designed. A luxury convertible
that can genuinely achieve over 200 mph.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/el20.
