Vehicle Description
Chassis No. ZFFYT53A430131367
Determined to redefine its lineup for a new era, Ferrari approached
the development of the 360 with a clean slate, reimagining both
design and engineering at the turn of the millennium. Gone were the
pop-up headlights and signature side strakes of earlier models,
replaced by a sleek, aerodynamic form that generated up to four
times more downforce than the outgoing F355. Built entirely from
aluminum-a first for a Ferrari road car-the 360 benefited from a
28-percent reduction in weight and an incredible 40-percent
increase in chassis rigidity.
The 360 Modena coupe debuted at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, with
the 360 Spider following in 2000. Visible under the glass rear
decklid was a heavily revised 3.6-liter Tipo F131 V8 producing 400
horsepower, now paired with a more sophisticated version of the F1
paddle-shift transmission with improved rev-matching capabilities.
The 360 set the precedent for Ferrari models to come, with Ferrari
themselves labeling it "the best Spider ever built at Maranello
pre-2000 in terms of its technical content, styling and
performance."
Completed in December 2002 and first delivered to Ferrari of
Seattle in April 2003, this Ferrari 360 Spider, finished in classic
Rosso Corsa, was equipped from the factory with nearly $12,000 in
optional extras. The exterior features red-finished Brembo brake
calipers, "Scuderia Ferrari" fender shields, front "Challenge
Style" grilles, rear Challenge grid, and the rare selection of BBS
modular wheels. The interior, upholstered in Beige leather, is
optioned with electrically operated Beige leather Daytona-style
seats, a six-disc CD changer, and roll bar upholstery. The clean
CARFAX Vehicle History Report reveals the Spider was sold shortly
after delivery to a Florida-based owner and landed with its first
long-term owner based in South Carolina by 2006. Over the next 13
years, this owner placed approximately 10,000 enjoyable miles on
the Spider.
In 2019 it was acquired by the current owner, a highly regarded
vintage automobile collector and historic racer also based in The
Palmetto State. Shortly after acquisition, the car was delivered
for an independent service totaling just over $10,000 that included
an F1 system fluid flush, fresh transmission fluid and filter, as
well as a cooling system and brake fluid flush. Due to a small
leak, the steering rack was rebuilt with new power steering fluid.
Furthermore, the engine received an oil change, replacement timing
belts, tensioners, tensioner bearings, and accessory belt
replacement, fresh valve cover gaskets, end cap gaskets, four
camshaft seals, eight new spark plugs, and replacement of both
engine mounts and upper transmission mount. A few months later,
replacement of all four fuel rollover valves was completed.
Today, this well-optioned 360 Spider features just 24,732 miles and
remains a beautifully preserved example with PPF treatment to the
front end and mirrors. Recent paint meter readings reveal the
Spider retains its original Rosso Corsa finish and is an ideal
entry point into mid-engine Ferrari ownership. Included in the sale
are its original window sticker, service receipts under current
ownership, battery charger, toolkit, as well as its leather folio
of factory manuals.
