2001 Ferrari Spider (Euro)
Original and only owner. The VIN is ZFFYT53B000125373.
This is a European specification car that I bought new while I was living in London. I determined early on that the car was better suited to my vacation home in Florida and engaged Autosport Designs of Long Island, NY to do the EPA and DOT work. The related paperwork, including the NHTSA release, will go to the new owner. I titled the car in Florida in 2003 where it has remained. I returned from London in 2005 and have since been using the car regularly.
The instrument pod is original to the car, so the odometer reflects kilometers rather than miles. To fulfill DOT requirements, the speedometer face was changed to read both mph and kph. The car currently has 23,913 miles. I drive the car every few days, so the actual mileage will be slightly higher.
Obviously not for the red/tan buyer, this monochromatic car is understated for a Ferrari.
The interior, roll hoops and convertible top are all in gray and the exterior is Argento Nurburgring.
The car is accident-free and in excellent overall condition.
The exterior has a few stone chips and there are a few small scratches over the rear bumper cover, but they are not really noticeable. I never tracked the car but I have driven it almost 24k miles. Chips happen.
The interior is likewise in excellent condition. All the sticky switch gear has been cleaned or refinished. The upper dash shrunk, which is not uncommon under the Florida sun. I had it replaced by Ferrari and it remains in great condition. I had ceramic film installed on all glass to help prevent a reoccurrence. The driver’s seat shows a little wear (see photos), but it’s in great condition for being 13 years old. The passenger seat rarely held a passenger. The original floor mats were wearing out, so I added the ones pictured. The originals will go with the car.
I'm happy to accommodate a pre-purchase inspection at buyer's expense.
FACTORY OPTIONS:
F1 transmission
Gray convertible top
Matching gray roll hoops
CD / RDS stereo
6-disk cd changer
HID headlights (option in European markets at the time)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
OEM Ferrari 360 Challenge wheels
Capristo exhaust (no valves)
Custom professionally installed sound system (Hertz, Audison
and Alpine) with Bluetooth
Escort 9500ci radar/laser detection professionally installed
HomeLink rearview mirror (with 3 memories)
Challenge Stradale TCU
Ceramic film on windows and windshield (70%-almost clear)
Clear bra on front bumper
Battery tender (hardwired)
SERVICE HISTORY:
The car has been timely and fully serviced exclusively by authorized Ferrari dealerships (first by Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale and more recently by Ferrari of Tampa Bay). I will gladly detail dates and descriptions of services performed but will not scan and email copies. Of course, the extensive and complete service history is available for in-person review by potential buyers or their representatives, and the records will go with to the new owner.
The car underwent an annual service in Nov 2013.
Before that, in May 2012 at 21,981 miles, the car underwent a belt service and had a new clutch installed, including new flywheel, ring gear, etc., etc., etc., to the tune of $16k after discount. Included in that service was a new A/C compressor to resolve a slow leak.
The new owner will get a car with absolutely no deferred maintenance. All the weaknesses of the early 360s have been attended to. All the expensive work has been done and is current.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The stereo installation is reversible. I have all the original equipment, which will go to the new owner. I bought a second pair of door pockets for the custom door speaker installation (the speaker grills mimic the Hertz logo). I have the original door pockets, which will go to the new owner. Subwoofer enclosure is friction fit and easily removable for service (as pictured).
I have the original wheels and tires (which are essentially unused), which will go to the new owner.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
The car, as described
The original covers for the car, seats and steering wheel
The original flat tire repair kit
The original complete tool kit
The original complete complement of owner’s manuals,
including alarm and radio code cards
The original wind buffer screen
The original battery tender (European version)
The original wheels and tires
1 red and 2 black remote keyfobs
2 keys (one unused)
All original stereo equipment
The original, unaltered door pockets
The original floor mats
All service records