2005 FERRARI F430 SPIDER - MANUAL

KEY FACTS  

• A well-maintained example of the striking F430 Spider, finished in the quintessential Ferrari hue of Rosso Corsa and equipped with a rare manual gearbox.  
• It is powered by a 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, delivering 483bhp to the rear wheels via an involving open-gate six-speed manual transmission. 
• This Pininfarina-designed supercar has been serviced by Ferrari main dealers and performance car specialists from new. 
• The clutch and flywheel were replaced in 2019.  

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES  

• This F430 Spider is finished in Rosso Corsa over a Crema leather-trimmed cabin with a Nero upper dashboard punctuated by red stitching.  
• It rides on 19-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels, housing red callipers and shod with Pirelli tyres. 
• The factory specification includes electrically adjustable Daytona-style seats, climate control, and Ferrari-branded Becker CD player with satellite navigation. 
• Included in the sale is the owner’s book pack, stamped service book, receipts relating to servicing and maintenance, original toolkit, tyre inflator, and Ferrari torch. 
• The cherished registration ‘B6 PBK’ shown in the photographs is not included in the sale, and the car will revert to an age-appropriate numberplate.  

CONDITION  

• There is no known prior accident damage to the bodywork. A crack is visible just above the front number plate, clearly shown in the gallery.
• The paintwork is in good overall condition, and is believed to have had some respray work. There are a few scuffs, marks and chips on the front bumper, a couple of stone chips on the bonnet, and a scuff on the rear splitter. 
• There are a few marks on a couple of the wheels. The front tyres are said to be in good condition, and the rear tyres are close to the legal limit.  
• Moving inside, the cabin presents well, save for a little wear on the driver’s seat bolster, gear knob, and some of the switchgear.  
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults, but the window switches are said to be a bit ‘sticky’ – a common issue on these models.  
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 27 March 2022 at 43,977 miles, when the car passed first time with advisories noting rear tyres worn close to the limit.  

SERVICE HISTORY  

• The last service was carried out in May 2021 at 41,772 miles by H.R. Owen Ferrari, who changed the engine oil and filter, pollen filter, and brake fluid. 
• Prior to this, annual services were performed by H.R. Owen Ferrari in May 2020 at 37,999 miles and in June 2018 at 35,578 miles. 
• During the seller’s seven-year ownership, the front brake pads and discs have been changed as well as multiple ball joints, bushes, steering arms, the clutch, second gear, flywheel, the air conditioning compressor, e-diff pressure sensor, and battery.  

Dates and mileage:  

• May 2021 – 41,772 miles – H.R. Owen Ferrari 
• May 2020 – 37,999 miles – H.R. Owen Ferrari 
• Jun 2018 – 35,578 miles – H.R. Owen Ferrari 
• Mar 2017 – 29,929 miles – Maranello Sales Ltd 
• Mar 2016 – 25,012 miles – Maranello Sales Ltd 
• Jul 2014 – 20,574 miles – Perfect Touch  
• Jul 2012 – 16,582 miles – Riverside RPE 
• Nov 2010 – 14,651 miles – Riverside RPE 
• Oct 2009 – 13,202 miles – QPG 
• Oct 2008 – 10,951 miles – Carrs Ferrari 
• Nov 2007 – 6,936 miles – Stratstone Ferrari 
• Jun 2006 – 1,720 miles – Graypaul Ferrari  

SUMMARY  

Finished in the iconic Ferrari hue of Rosso Corsa, this eye-catching F430 Spider is a very good example of the breed, offered for sale with a thorough service history. Praised by Evo for “encapsulating the appeal of open-top motoring”, this F430 Spider would make an attractive addition to any marque enthusiast’s garage and is sure to deliver a memorable driving experience, made all the more involving through its rare manual gearbox.   

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Please note: the cherished plate shown on the vehicle is not included in the sale. It will be switched back to an age-related registration plate in the event of a successful auction.