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August 21, 2024Rosso Corsa | Coupe | 6-Speed F1 Transmission | 4.3L V8 | 18,925kms | AU$339,995
Twist the keys to the F430, push to start and select first gear which will stretch out to 8500 rpm, howling to make your shanks shake. Second gear should get you to 100 km/h in about 3.6 seconds and a traffic infringement in four seconds flat. Keep the hammer down through third, fourth, and fifth, and then sixth will tear your face clean off at 315 km/h.
Born in a time when Ferrari absolutely dominated Formula 1 under the reign of Michael Schumacher and Kimi Räikkönen, the F430 has pure racing pedigree behind it.It was one of the most anticipated sportscars of the decade after the huge success of the 360, the F430 was faster, louder, smoother and required far less maintenance thanks to the all-new chain driven 4.3 naturally aspirated V-8 which whilst idling sounded like a Bengal tiger getting its tummy scratched and produced a whopping 483 horsepower.
Designed by Pininfarina in Collaboration with Frank Stephenson, the body styling was revised and improved from its predecessor to improve aerodynamic efficiency, generating far more downforce without wings or active aero. The styling department used the Ferrari Enzo's taillights and engine cover vents, the car's name was etched on the Testarossa- styled drivers side mirror and the front bumper with its large oval openings was a nod to Ferrari racing cars of the 1960's.
On our showroom floor, we are excited to offer this exceptionally low mileage, late model 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupe which was sold new through Italia Motori, Sydney in January of 2007 in the highly desirable and sought after combination of Rosso Corsa over Crema leather.
Optional features included:
• Carbon Fibre Dash and Centre Console (Driving Zone)
• Nero Carpets
• Giallo Instrumentation
• Crema Interior Leather
• Carbon Fibre Racing Seats
• Brake Calipers Painted in Red
• Ferrari Infotainment Upgrade with Reverse Camera and Navigation
• Scuderia Shields
• Rear Parking Sensors
With just 18,925 kilometres travelled this vehicle has been meticulously maintained since new and presents in showroom condition, wrapped in self-healing Paint Protection Film and boasts a full Ferrari service history with its most recent service completed by Ferrari North Shore in December 2023.
Sticky button treatment was completed by Ferrari in 2020, additionally scrape armour was installed under the car to prevent damage underneath.
A major service was carried out in 2022 where front and rear control arm bushes were replaced, clutch was checked and OK, power steering pump and belt were replaced, both rear tire rod arms were replaced and OSR lower shock bushes were replaced.
This Ferrari is accompanied by its original set of handbooks, warranty card, two keys and maintenance logbook which documents servicing history carried out by factory service centres.
Additionally, the car has original magazines produced when the car was released, Ferrari branded merchandise, Ferrari delivery gifts and brochures supplied when new, Ferrari Club Medallion, Ferrari VIP booklet documenting photographs of when it was built, Ferrari stamped additional service booklet as the original is almost full and a host of invoices and documentation fastidiously put together by its current owner.
This Ferrari F430 is without doubt one of the best maintained, cared for and clearly loved examples we've ever seen. Combine that with a desirable specification it would be senseless to miss this opportunity to own, in our opinion, one of the best and most analogue Ferrari's of the modern era.
Contact our sales team today.