For Sale at Auction: 2009 Ferrari 430 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. ZFFKW64A090168166

In literal terms, the word Scuderia translates to "horse stable," but to legions of devoted racing fans; the word is inextricably linked to Ferrari's storied Formula 1 racing team. For the Tifosi, as its fans are known, Scuderia Ferrari is a religion. The Scuderia enjoyed a period of unprecedented success in the early 2000s with the dream team led by Jean Todt, Ross Brawn, and of course, the great Michael Schumacher. After a brief two-year hiatus from the top, Ferrari returned to form in 2007, winning both titles with Kimi R�ikk�nen at the wheel. That summer, Ferrari honored the success with a new road car based on the F430. The new 430 Scuderia, unveiled by Schumacher at the IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt, signaled the link between the new model and the Prancing Horse's world-beating Formula 1 single-seaters.

The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion was instrumental in the Scuderia's development, honing the already superb F430 into a lighter, more powerful, track-oriented version of Maranello's mid-engine eight-cylinder model. Power was up from 483 horsepower to 503 thanks to an improved intake manifold and a lightweight sports exhaust similar to that in the F430 Challenge racer. An impressive 100 kilograms (approximately 220 pounds) were shed through the extensive use of carbon fiber, plastic composite bumpers, a Lexan engine cover, and a spartan interior stripped of carpets and insulation for an extraordinary power-to-weight ratio of 6.1 pounds per horsepower. Formula 1-inspired tech included sophisticated aerodynamics, the F1 SuperFast2 transmission, and the E-Diff coupled with the race-derived F1-Trac traction control system. Laser-focused, the 430 Scuderia combined ultra-precise handling with remarkable acceleration and a visceral driving experience.

This 430 Scuderia was delivered new via Ferrari of Denver on the 30th of September 2009. The accompanying CARFAX report shows it remained in the Denver area for several years, receiving routine service at Ferrari of Denver through 2015. From there, ownership went to Florida, and records show it was regularly serviced at Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale prior to coming into the care of the consignor. It now shows 15,570 miles recorded at the time of cataloging, and is presented in superb condition throughout, furnished with its factory car cover, tool kit, tire inflator, Ferrari battery tender, and owner's manual set.

Finished in Rosso Corsa (322) with Grigio Corsa stripes and Scuderia shields, and sitting on its factory-tuned suspension with Grigio forged 19-inch wheels, it encapsulates the raw aggression that has made the Scuderia one of the most sought-after Ferraris of the past two decades. Of course, the ethos of the Scuderia is about the driving experience stripped down to its essentials. This car delivers that experience via optional large-sized racing-style bucket seats trimmed in optional Nero Alcantara with technical fabric inserts and red accent stitching. The window sticker shows additional options include a passenger-mounted fire extinguisher, Alcantara steering wheel and, for a touch of civility on the drive home from the circuit, BATA footwell upholstery and a Bluetooth-enabled Pioneer stereo.

For many enthusiasts, the 430 Scuderia sits on a short list of the most desirable production Ferraris of the past twenty years, and superb examples like this car show why it has earned this distinction. It combines beauty and aggression, purity and championship-winning Formula 1 technology, all honed to a razor edge by arguably the greatest driver in motorsport history, Michael Schumacher.