Vehicle Description
Chassis No. ZFFEW59AX60147045
Developed alongside the closed F430 berlinetta, the F430 Spider
debuted in 2005 embodying many of the same Formula One-derived
technologies while adding an open-air element to the line. Its
electrically operated folding soft top added just 154 pounds,
costing only a tenth of a second in the zero-to-62 mph sprint (from
4.0 to 4.1 seconds) and reducing top speed by a mere three mph
compared to the coupe (from 196 to 193 mph). Though it shared the
berlinetta's razor-sharp performance focus, Ferrari positioned the
Spider as a more relaxed grand-touring alternative.
This was evidenced by the model's press tour, when Ferrari guided
journalists through Italy's cultural heartland-past the historic
Dukes of Modena in Sassuolo, through the Piazzi Piloti in Parma,
and to Villa Verdi in Sant'Agata di Busseto. Beyond the
unobstructed vistas of Italy's historic landscapes, Road & Track's
Paul Frere observed that "hearing the wail from the Spider's
483-bhp engine on full throttle was just as exhilarating as feeling
the wind rushing by the cockpit," perfectly capturing the Spider's
unique fusion of speed, sound, grand touring style.
This exceptional F430 Spider showcases one of the last available
manual transmissions offered in a Ferrari (third only to the 612
Scaglietti and California), representing the final chapter of
driving purity from the Prancing Horse. Originally delivered
through Barrett Imports in San Antonio, Texas, this Spider was
specified in the classic and elegant combination of Nero (Black)
paint complemented by a matching Nero soft top and sumptuous Beige
leather interior with Nero contrast piping. Desirable
factory-fitted extras included Red brake calipers, Scuderia Ferrari
shields, a USA-spec battery charger with pre-wiring,
electrically-adjustable Daytona-style sport seats, a leather rear
shelf/door molding, and a high-power Hi-Fi system with
subwoofer.
According to its clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this Spider
was first registered in Texas in April 2006 before relocating to
New York in mid-2007. Remaining in the Northeast, it was later
registered in Connecticut (2013-15), with Ferrari-Maserati of Long
Island in Plainview, New York, completing a service in April of
2015 during this period. The service included a thorough
pre-purchase inspection, completion of Ferrari's Campaign number 49
involving cylinder heat shields kit replacement, and Campaign 423
addressing the ignition system. The dealership also provided a new
key and handled vehicle transport to New Jersey, where its next
owner took delivery showing just 6,001 miles. Following brief
periods of registration in Montana and Ohio, the Spider joined the
highly distinguished Ferrari collection of the current owner in
2020.
Today, this six-speed manual F430 Spider represents a
collector-grade example of Ferrari's final mid-engine,
manual-transmission road car, showing just 6,731 miles since new at
the time of cataloging. Complete with its books, factory toolkit,
tire inflator, and factory car cover, and additionally benefiting
from a recent service conducted by official Ferrari dealership
Prancing Horse of Nashville in July 2025, it stands ready to
deliver pure, analog open-air motoring pleasure.
