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1989 Ferrari Mondial T

February 24, 2019 Graham 1 Comment

We bought our first Italian car in Atlanta, GA, where this Mondial T is located. We flew in from Indiana and drove it back overnight. Our car was a 1989 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde. Readers will have varying opinions on the styling of the car and its place in the Alfa hierarchy, but our experience has been that it takes a lot of explaining to friends and acquaintances - until you drive it, that is.

We think the Mondial suffers from a similar reputation. While we're on board with the proportions and styling, it does come across as an odd shape to those used to the 308's classic lines. But, when you take into consideration the mechanical underpinnings, the credibility as a 2+2 sporting car starts to mount. As opposed to earlier Mondials, the T sports a 32-valve 3.4L V8 mounted in the longitudinal orientation. At 300hp coming in at 7200RPM, you'll be hard-pressed to label the engine experience as anything but Ferrari.

1989 Ferrari Mondial T black rear quarter — *Click to view listing*

Year: 1989
Model: Ferrari Mondial T
Engine: 3.4L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 40,292
Price: $75,000
Location: Atlanta, GA

1989 Ferrari Mondial T black interior tan — *Click to view listing*

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In 1989 there were 43 Ferrari North American dealers, each dealer received a Mondial t Coupe. That makes the Mondial t Coupe pretty rare today, add to that the color combination of ours should move it up the desirable ladder.
This one has a Ferrari factory sunroof. We haven't seen one before.
The previous owner owned this car for the past dozen or so years. before we offered it for sale our Ferrari certified technicians completed the major engine out service

We have literally gone from the front to the back of this coupe t ensuring we deliver the best possible car to you.with documentation

Now it's your turn to enjoy part of this cars life, whether as an investment, as a daily driver or even that 2+2 Ferrari that you and your friends can love.
Thank you for looking at out 1989 Ferrari Mondial t coupe we have for sale, please contact Merling Auto Group for assistance.

Highlights Include:
Major/Engine-out service completed
Power-operated sunroof
Two sets of keys
Original owner's manual set
Spare tire included
Service records (upon request)

1989 Ferrari Mondial T engine 3.4L — *Click to view listing*

With the longitudinal arrangement comes one consequence though: belt access. In order to service a Mondial T's belts and water pump, the engine must be dropped. Not a deal-breaker for the home mechanic, but a bit more involved than the wheel well access on transverse-engined Mondials. Fortunately for potential buyers of this car, the selling dealer has completed an engine-out service, also known as a major service, to address those items.

In our minds, there is some unwritten rule against buying black Italian cars. We're 1 for 3 on that rule, and we'd break it again to get into this black on tan Mondial T. The Connolly hides show as well any that we've seen in front and in back, where we'd be tempted to throw some friends for a drive out to dinner. Hopefully they're not embarrassed about riding around in a Mondial - we wouldn't be!

Centro Stile Ferrari, Ferrari

2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T

February 20, 2019 Graham

Introduced in 2017, the Ferrari GTC4Lusso T eschews the typical Grand Tourer V12 of the standard GTC4Lusso in favor of a twin turbo V8, while also abandoning the AWD system of the standard car. Though the rear wheel steering system is spared, the GTC4Lusso manages to save a reported 121 pounds, all of it from the front end, over its V12 sibling.

The V8, in this case, comes from the Tipo 154 line of Ferrari V8s - in this case, the Tipo 154 BD. This variant represents the top of the 82mm stroke offerings, besting both the Portofino and California T with a stout 602hp. It doesn't hold onto boost as long as the 83mm variants - the 488GTB and 488 Pista - but does match the former in peak torque.

2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T blue rear — *Click to view listing*

Year: 2018
Model: Ferrari GTC4Lusso T
Engine: 6.3L V12
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch manual
Mileage: 409
Price: $269,995
Location: Naples, FL

Ferrari GTC4Lusso interior — *Click to view listing*

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Tour De France Blue, Beige Leather, Turbo Charged 602hp, F1 Trans, Sports Exhaust, Ventilated and Heated Seats, Passenger Display, Navigation, Shields, Front and Rear Cameras, JBL Audio System

Ferrari GTC4Lusso T engine — *Click to view listing*

The only thing that we'd change on this particular example is the inclusion of the fender shields. The optioned sports exhaust is a welcome addition to an engine that is up against the sound attenuation of turbochargers, and the ventilated seats should prove useful on the Los Angeles to Las Vegas trips that more than a few of these shooting brakes are bound to experience. Plenty of room for blotters, mescaline, ether, and your partner the attorney, though we aren't endorsing that sort of trip.

As for the V8 vs. V12 question, we side with the V12. The weight savings for the V8 don't outweigh the diminished aural experience on a grand tourer such as this. And, as far as AWD systems go, we're rather enamored with the system on the GTC4Lusso. It's an unorthodox, yet elegant solution, and could prove to be very entertaining with some high performance snow tires. At the same time, we aren't having much trouble picturing a pair of surfboards on a GTC4Lusso T; we concede that for the ultimate surf wagon, you'll want the rear-drive V8.

-Graham

Centro Stile Ferrari, Ferrari

2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso V12

February 20, 2019 Graham

Today's Ferrari GTC4Lusso looks awfully similar to yesterday's Ferrari FF. And yet, we think that Centro Stile Ferrari have improved substantially on the FF, which was a joint effort between Centro Stile Ferrari and Pininfarina. The dual taillamp rear of the GTC4Lusso breaks up the mass better than the single rounds on the FF, in our opinion. We're not sure why the modest styling changes required such a drastic name change though. FF was certainly a lot easier to type!

On the mechanical side, the GTC4Lusso sees modest improvements over the FF. Ferrari has fitted a four-wheel steering system in addition to improving the AWD system. Though this model is an AWD V12 variant, the GTC4Lusso was offered in "T" trim, where the AWD was omitted and the V12 swapped out for a 3.9L turbocharged V8. Look out for one in tomorrow's posting. Speaking of the V12 engine in this example, it too sees an upgrade over the FF, producing 680hp in Tipo 140 ED trim in the GTC4Lusso vs. the 650hp of the Tipo 140 EB found in the FF.

Year: 2017
Model: Ferrari
Engine: 6.3L V12
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch manual, 2-speed PTU
Mileage: 3,282
Price: $259,900
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

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2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso

- FERRARI APPROVED - CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED -

- Grigio Silverstone over Cuoio - 1 Owner - Very Low Miles - Like-New Condition - Many Fine Options - Sold as New by Our Dealership - Expertly Maintained by Our Factory Trained Technicians - Ferrari Factory Warranty to 4/24/20 - Complimentary Ferrari Genuine Maintenance to 4/24/24 -

Factory Options:
- Yellow Brake Calipers
- Front Air Vents in Carbon Fiber
- Front Grill with Chromed Edges
- Panoramic Roof
- Horse Stitched to Headrests in Charcoal
- Special Stitching in Charcoal
- Inner Leather Inserts in Charcoal
- Leather Upper Part in Charcoal
- High Emotion Low Emission (HELE) System
- Scuderia Ferrari Shields
- Dual-View Front Parking Camera
- Passenger Display
- Aluminum Rev Counter
- 20-inch Forged Diamond Wheels
- Ventilated Full Electric Seats
- High Power HiFi Sound System
- Vehicle Personalization Plate

If you are in the market for a Ferrari GTC4Lusso, please call or email us today.

This vehicle has passed a multi-point inspection performed by our Factory Trained Technicians and has been enrolled in the Ferrari Approved Certified Pre-Owned Program. The Ferrari Approved Certified Pre-Owned Program encompasses an array of wide ranging checks and factory-supported coverage for cars up to twelve years old from date of first registration, to help ensure peace of mind to those who have the opportunity of experiencing the Ferrari legend. Vehicle must be covered under original Factory Warranty, Extended Factory Warranty, or Power Warranty.

We like the color combo on this example, and it apes the FF from yesterday down to the yellow brake calipers. We feel obligated to recommend a Ferrari V12 over a turbocharged V8, but we're torn on this one. More to follow in tomorrow's GTC4Lusso T posting. For now, we'll just say that more appropriate applications of Ferrari's TTV8 exist.

This particular car is a Certified Pre-Owned example, which we wouldn't think of as a Ferrari program, but the program exists nonetheless. It would take a lot of warranty work to add up to the $100k premium of this car over yesterday's FF though. With modest drivetrain and chassis improvements, the largest difference between the two models is the exterior styling and freshness of the GTC4Lusso. We don't know if it's worth the cash over a similar FF to us, but for some, the upgrades will be worth it.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina

2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

February 18, 2019 Graham

The 612 Scaglietti may not succeed the 456 with grace, owing mostly to its size, but as far as large coupes go, few can compete with the design of the 612. And those that do? Well, they don't come with Ferrari power.

Motivating the aluminum chassis and bodywork of the 612 is a familiar 5.7L V12 based on the engine found in the Ferrari 575M and also found in the Superamerica variant of the 575M. In this trim, the engine produced 533hp, which was the most that any street car saw out of the 65 degree F133 series of Ferrari V12s.

Year: 2008
Model: Ferrari
Engine: 5.7L V12
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage: 20,300
Price: $109,990
Location: Arlington, VA

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***2008 FERRARI 612 SCAGLETTI F1A***BLACK WITH DAYTONA STYLE SEATS***ORIGINAL MSRP $351455.00***LOCALLY OWNED AND SERVICED AT THE LOCAL FERRARI DEALERSHIP***COMES EQUIPPED WITH;***CARBON INTERIOR TRIM***CRUISE CONTROL***HGT2 PACKAGE***SCUDERIA FERRARI SHIELD***ANODIZED FRONT GRILL***SPECIAL BLUE STITCHING****ELECTRO CHROMATIC GLASS ROOF***4 WHEEL CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES***BOSE SOUND SYSTEM***

Very few 612s made it out of Maranello with a traditional manual, so this car is forgiven for its F1 paddles. We typically don't seek out black Italian cars, despite owning two, and we think that a blue would suit this car a bit better. But, it does have the polished split-spoke wheels that we love, and we do like how they work with the black exterior.

So, where does the $100k 612 fit into the picture, when manual 456s are readily available in that region and below? Well, if you actually plan on driving it on long trips, the updated suspension and increased interior space could be worth something. We wouldn't bet on it being more reliable, as Ferrari took a reliable design and complicated it. And, the electronic displays haven't aged all that well either. We'll keep a look out for 612s in going forward, and hopefully we'll find a nice traditional manual with the gated shifter to share.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina

2010 Ferrari California

February 11, 2019 Graham

We'll admit that the Ferrari California is not Ken Okuyama's best work. And, we think that, more than anything, the retractable hardtop is to blame. Packaging the folded hardtop, its folding mechanism, and permitting some trunk space led to a rear end just too large to work, proportionally. When Ferrari went about refreshing the car into the California T, though, they kept the folding hardtop and involved Centro Stile Ferrari as well as Pininfarina. We'd have just given up the folding hardtop!

Fortunately for those driving a California, the underpinnings are pure Ferrari. You can be certain that wind tunnel testing pays off on the Autobahn, or between LA and Vegas. And, the engine itself is somewhat of a beast. At displacement of only 4.3 liters, the California's V8 makes 453hp - less than the F430 V8 on which it is based, but with a broader torque band, thanks to different intake exhaust tuning and gasoline direct injection.

Year: 2010
Model: Ferrari California
Engine: 4.3L V8
Transmission: 7-speed automated dual-clutch manual
Mileage: 17,867 mi
Price: $94,900
Location: Dallas, TX

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HIGHLIGHTS:
-AFS System
-Red Brake Calipers
-Cruise Control
-Central Tunnel in Leather
-Armrest on Tunnel in Leather
-Daytona Style Seat
-Daytona Style Rear Seats
-A Pillars in Leather
-Electric Seats
-iPod Connection
-'Scuderia Ferrari' Shields
-Magneride Dual Mode Suspension
-Inn/Out Electric Mirror + Home
-Parking Camera
-Front and Rear Parking Sensors
CARFAX GUARANTEED

Compared to the Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible in our recent post, we think this California has a lot going for it. For one, the interior really makes up for the bulbous rear. We prefer our red on the interior of Ferraris, and optioned with the dark silver, this example looks quite appealing.

So, for around $100k, you get a nearly 10-year-old Ferrari Roadster with a tamed F430 engine, a folding hardtop roof, and rear seats for your dachshunds. Seems like a lot of money and a lot of risk for a car that most enthusiasts will give you a hard time for driving. But, we see the appeal in spite of the flaws. If you're in the market for a California, this one could do the trick.

-Graham

Ferrari, Pininfarina

1990 Ferrari 348 TS

December 16, 2018 Graham

We'll go easy on the listing because 1) we like Ferraris 2) we like seeing them get driven 3) we like Colorado. Hopefully the first two reasons resonate with the readership, and the Colorado origins at least help justify the coating of dust on the red paint.

300 brake horsepower do not raise any eyebrows in modern automotive circles, but viewed through the lens of 1990, one could do much worse. We like to view the 348 as the super sports car complement to something like our 1988 Milano Verde, and compared to the Verde's 183 (stock) horsepower, 300 is a very impressive number. Continuing with the Verde comparison, we like the large, integrated front foglights, the orange gauge numbering, and the Momo Ghibli steering wheel, which we'd love to install on our Verde.

Year: 1990
Model: Ferrari 348 TS
Engine: 3.4L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 69,541 mi
Price: $33,000

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This car has a lot of miles and not so many service details. Service records and any indication of general condition will be very necessary to even consider the purchase. That said, a low-mileage example will require a lot of catch-up in the maintenance department, so we are actually quite supportive of going for a high-mileage example such as this.

For those in search of a mid-engined V8 Ferrari in the low $30,000 range, we think that this 348 TS has some potential. Even better, if the buyer has experience repairing Italian cars. Parts will be of considerable expense, information scattered, and frustration common, but we think that the juice is worth the squeeze.

-Graham

Ferrari

2016 Ferrari California T

December 13, 2018 Graham

You'll have to forgive me for my taste on today's post - I'm a powertrain engineer, not a Ferrari owner, or a race car driver. And, I'm a huge fan of the California T's F154 BB twin-turbo V8 engine. The hardtop roof throws off the proportions, and I'd prefer to shift for myself, but the TT V8 and the blue paint on this particular example have me won over.

Ferrari used to have more of an edge over the competition when it came to engine technology, as its customers were happy to pay for higher-cost engine components if it resulted in more power and a better driving experience. But, the playing field in automotive powertrains has leveled, with increased vehicle mass and tighter emissions standards forcing mass-production automakers to invest in more expensive technologies to motivate their crossover SUVs. The result of this, is that a 3.9L TT Ferrari V8 shares most of its core technology with the typical 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder in the leased crossover SUVs flooding the market.

Year: 2016
Model: Ferrari California T
Engine: 3.9L V8
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual
Mileage: 2,946mi
Price: $174,900

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Stock #: FT2248
Exterior Color: Blu Tour de France
Interior Color: Sabbia
Body Type: Convertible
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
Engine: V-8 cyl
Title Condition: ClearClick to view listing

Take the twin-scroll turbocharger, implemented to efficiently time exhaust pulses, on the Ferrari F154, for example. You know who else is running a twin-scroll turbocharger? Hyundai, on their Sonata, and many more automakers. Direct injection? That's been on nearly everything for the past ten years now. A two-stage oil pump, allowing for engine oil pressure and flow to be supplied as required, can be found in nearly every economy car in modern times. Variable valve timing, roller finger followers, intercoolers - none of these technologies are exclusive to Ferrari.

Where Ferrari does an excellent job is in the packaging and integration of these technologies. Is Ferrari's job easier than, say, Hyundai's job? Sure - there might be more room for packaging in a Ferrari, with the wide engine bays. But, don't forget that the long, low hoods require a compact engine in the vertical axis, and while the dry-sump oil pan and low engine mounting position do help a bit, those long intake runners and high-mount manifolds don't help in that regard. Cost and production methods are a real advantage to Ferrari. Their engines are hand-built like most production engines, but their builders are willing to accept more ergonomic inconvenience than the typical Hyundai engine line worker. This allows for designs that might be more difficult to assemble, but that serve the consumer better. Same for cost - the checkbook is always open when it comes to solving Ferrari packaging issues, and when you look at the tidy engine, it shows. So, who's looking for an F154 CC? Comes with a free 2016 California T!

-Graham

Ferrari

1978 Ferrari 308 GTB GTO-style

December 8, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

Limoncello: yellow, cool yet it warms, and often leads to optimistic thinking. A little on the nose, but not too far from how I'd describe this 308. Look, is it really that garish to build a Ferrari kit car out of an actual Ferrari? The seller has been careful to avoid any GTO badging, all while maintaining the 308 badges. Yes, it's safe to say that CICFS.com approves of this GTO tribute, and we would appreciate it if the readership would take our side on the matter.

We can think of worse automotive sins than turbocharging a run-of-the-mill 16V 308, but the seller hasn't gone so far as to replicate the aspiration of a GTO. Fortunately, the 16V 308s breath almost as well as the later Quattrovalvole cars, and with the quad Webers power was a respectable 328hp. European cars revved a bit higher, and made 252, thanks in part to a less-stringent emissions standards in the old country.

Year: 1978
Model: Ferrari 308 GTB
Engine: 2.9L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 56,000 mi
Price: $95,000

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1978 Ferrari 308 GTB with GTO style body work. Conversion was done in 1990 by Jim Carpenter's Italian Design and Racing.

An almost 250 hour update to bring the car to our current more accurate rocker panel scoop and front valence was done in 2016. This included the replacement of the lower door skins, HRE 505 10"& 8" 3-piece wheels with 16" Goodrich tires, New black leather Daytona style seats, custom floor mats and new Wilton carpets. This cost was $28,575

The car currently has 56k miles with receipts for service history since 1999

A complete major service including belts and tension bearings is being completed as its last major was 4 years ago.

This is a true US model 78 GTB carburetor 308. The 77 and 78 cars having the highest horse power in the 308 series

With the rising cost of 308's, especially GTB's this car could not be completed for even close to the asking price.

We have now done over 70 of these conversions on the Ferrari 308/328's

Let me know what further questions you might have.

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We've heard from 308 owners that the cars rust from the tube frames out. The tubes are painted, but the insides didn't see proper rust-proofing. We have to imagine that the Ferrari forums are rife with opinions on the topic, but if it were a real issue, I don't think we'd see so many 308s on eBay in driveable condition. The two-valve heads had issues with the sodium-filled exhaust valve becoming brittle over time, as well as valve guides wearing excessively. We'd check the service history to see that those items were addressed.

We are surprised at how much we like this car. Cool GTO looks, with a decent carb'd Ferrari V8 and chassis to back up the appearance. And, we'll take a yellow Ferrari over a red example any day of the week. Is it worth the asking price? Well, the seller certainly has a lot of coin invested in this thing. But, the miles are high, and it isn't exactly the most rare 308 variant. We're certain that the seller won't have much trouble finding an enthusiastic buyer to pay asking on this thing.

-Graham

Ferrari

1976 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4

September 27, 2018 Graham

We return to the wedge today, with another Gandini design: the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4. Yesterday's Lamborghini Jarama deserves a Ferrari 400 follow-up - and we'll post one as soon as the right one comes up for sale - but, today we are tying back to last week's Urraco.

The Dino 2+2 outsold the Urraco by about 4:1. Looking at the exteriors, we find that hard to rationalize, but Ferrari did already have a feel for the mid-engine sports car, having sold a substantial number of the Dino 246, the GT4's predecessor. At the time, the newly developed 2.9L Dino V8, sharing its 71mm stroke with the Colombo V12, was likely a welcome improvement over the 65 degree V6 in the Dino 246. But, collectors today seem to prefer the V6 cars by a wide margin.

Year: 1976
Model: Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
Engine: 2.9L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 25,487km
Price: $145,000

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This vehicle was a full bare metal restoration done by our award-winning team at Naples Classic Car (formerly strickly Ferrari) it was finished in its original factory Argento silver with an ALL ORIGINAL blue velour interior completing one of the best examples of a series two Euro GT4. The original drivetrain was completely redone... New pistons, rods, bearings, rings, oil pump, new steel valves, springs, seals, re-done cylinder heads, rebuild and correctly tuned carburetors, all new complete fuel system, new cooling system, all new brake components, all new suspension components, way too much to list!!! Restored beyond then when it left the factory.

All services and repairs are up to date.

Our cars are some of the best and most period correct examples available anywhere. No expense is ever spared!!!

Stop by our state of the art facility and see for your self the level of restoration that is done to all of our vehicles.

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This example represents an extreme of the market, as we haven't seen many GT4's with asking prices above $100,000 yet. On many cars, the cost of a bare metal restoration are difficult to recoup, but this seller seems determined to make a dent in the restoration costs. For those looking for a no-excuses driver, this is likely one of the nicest GT4s on the market. It's certainly not an original car, but for many, that can be an advantage.

At any price, the buyer of this GT4 stands to be pleased with their purchase. The engine's been gone through, the paint is new, and the suspension is entirely refreshed. We'd keep it out of stop-and-go traffic with those Euro bumpers, but wouldn't hesitate to drive it to events both near and far.

-Graham

Ferrari

2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

September 15, 2018 Graham

I can thank my mother for my exposure to the Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge series. She bought my dad, my brother, and me tickets to the 2002 Canadian Grand Prix. At some point during the weekend, I remember watching a Modena Challenge car get a bit waspy on the rain-soaked Casino Straight as we stood along the fence. I had never seen something resembling a street car move at such a startling clip, and was no less enamored with the Challenge cars than I was with the Formula One cars.

The 360 Challenge Stradale road car isn't quite a road-going version of the Challenge series car, but Car & Driver did still find the car to be an extremely loud and stiff car for street use. A 11.2:1 vs 11.0:1 compression ratio, along with a host of very involved engineering modifications typically glossed over in the auto magazines, net a power output of 425hp at 8,500 RPM. The power increase over the standard Modena, along with a 149lb reduction in vehicle weight, resulted in a 0.6 second reduction in 0-60 time for the Challenge Stradale.

Year: 2004
Model: Ferrari
Engine: 3.6L V8
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage: 2,140 mi
Price: $309,000

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S/N ZFFDU57A540134981
- Only 2.140 miles,
- Rosso Corsa with nero leather,
- 3.6 litre V8 normally aspirated engine,
- 1 of 360 for North America Market.

This factory lightweight 360 Challenge Stradale was built with carbon/ceramic brakes, handling package, decontented interior, factory racing seats, leather upholstery, racing stripe, radio delete, red brake calipers, all owner’s manuals, spare keys, tools and jack.
Delivered new October 27, 2003 via Ferrari of Scottsdale.
2 Major service complete, 2015 and 2017 all documented.

We won't venture to comment on the price other than to mention that the modest mileage on this car stands out as a major factor. We have seen these change hands for substantially less when miles are in 10,000-20,000 mile range.

An anomaly with this car is its collectability in spite of its F1 gearbox. Ferraris of this era generally benefit from the uncommon optioning of a traditional manual transmission, and while rare Ferraris are always more collectible than the models with larger production runs, this car certainly challenges the trend of manual Ferraris demanding more money. Were it our money, we'd find the cheapest Challenge with decent mechanicals and thrash it on the track, though we suspect that a gentler future awaits this example. That's cool; we wanted a yellow one anyway.

-Graham