When Ferrari transformed the 360 Modena into the 360 Spider, it
created not simply an open version of the berlinetta, but one of
Maranello's great sensory V8 road cars of the early 2000s. Stowing
the roof, Road & Track magazine noted, "enhances the sensation of
speed," but "by far the biggest plus is the sound of the engine,
angrier now without the barrier of cloth and foam"-a 3.6-liter V8
that "at large throttle openings flat-out shrieks" toward its
8,500-rpm redline.
Beneath the skin, the Spider shared the berlinetta's aluminum
spaceframe, double-wishbone suspension, Brembo brakes, and
naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V8 producing 400 horsepower, its
reinforced structure adding only around 130 pounds. Most examples
were delivered with Ferrari's paddle-shifted F1 gearbox, leaving
the six-speed manual a comparatively small share of production.
Among the most sought-after configurations of the model, the gated
six-speed Spider represents one of Ferrari's final open, analog V8
road cars, pairing its high-revving engine with the open shift gate
that defined the marque's driving experience for generations.
Completed in July 2002, this 360 Spider, chassis number 129578, was
finished in the classic combination of Rosso Corsa over Beige
leather and specified with the six-speed manual transmission. Its
equipment includes a rear Challenge grille, red brake calipers,
Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, and a black power top. Inside,
Beige leather trims the power-adjustable seats, roll hoops, door
cards, and rear wall, while the trademark polished shift knob and
open gate anchor the center console.
The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows the car was
sold new in Illinois in September 2002 and titled in Hinsdale the
following month. Having covered approximately 4,000 miles by late
2005, it passed to its second recorded owner in Fort Myers,
Florida, where it remained registered for nearly 18 years. Since
2023, CARFAX entries and invoices on file document regular
servicing by Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale. Work in August 2023 at
11,481 miles included a rebuilt A/C compressor with a new
receiver/dryer, replacement of both fuel pumps, rebuilt hydraulic
rams for the convertible top, a Tubi Style exhaust, and four new
Continental tires, which remain on the car and are date-coded
2023.
A new convertible top and headliner followed in early 2024. In the
autumn of 2024, the dealer performed a major service that included
fresh oil, coolant, and brake fluid, and replaced the cam cover
gaskets. That November, the dealer found that the top was not
stowing properly because of a misadjusted guide pin on the
driver's-side clamshell, which had caused damage, and the supplier
replaced the top in full at its expense the following month.
Most recently, in October 2025 at 12,749 miles, Miller Motorcars of
Greenwich, Connecticut, carried out the six-year service, replacing
the timing belts and tensioner, auxiliary belts, spark plugs, and
fluids. During the same visit, the original brake hoses, the
steering rack (with a rebuilt unit) and tie-rod ends, all four
lower ball joints, the stabilizer links, and the front brake pads
and rotors were replaced, followed by a four-wheel alignment. The
invoice for this work totals more than $40,000. In preparation for
the sale, the 360's well-known "sticky button" issue, caused by the
degradation of the original soft-touch coating, was also
remediated.
Acquired by the New York-based consignor earlier this year, chassis
129578 shows fewer than 13,000 original miles at the time of
cataloging. The car is accompanied by its tool kit, owner's
manuals, battery tender, a fire extinguisher, two keys, and a
folder of records including service invoices. It is a spectacular
example of the six-speed 360 Spider, freshly serviced and ready to
be enjoyed as Ferrari intended, with the top down and the gate in
hand.
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