2009 FERRARI CALIFORNIA

KEY FACTS

• A tastefully specified example of Ferrari’s beautifully designed front-engined grand tourer.
• Under the bonnet sits a 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, delivering 483bhp to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shift.
• This well looked-after California has been exclusively serviced by Ferrari main dealers and specialists from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The California was launched at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and marked a number of ‘firsts’ for Ferrari: the inaugural front-engined V8, 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, hard-top convertible with folding metal roof, multi-link rear suspension, and direct-injection.
• This Ferrari California rides on its original 19-inch alloy wheels, shod with Pirelli P-Zero tyres and housing yellow-finished callipers.
• It is finished in Blu Tour de France metallic over a Cuoio leather interior, which extends to the door cards and dashboard, with blue contrast stitching.
• The car is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes, Scuderia wing shields, electrically adjustable and heated front seats with three-position driver’s seat memory, automatic Xenon headlights, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, and infotainment screen with satellite navigation as well as USB and auxiliary ports.
• It is accompanied by the service book, various invoices, original air compressor and toolkit.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The original Blu Tour de France paintwork is in good condition, with a few stone chips across the nose of the car, commensurate with the age and mileage of the vehicle. There is a small scuff to the nearside of the front bumper where it meets the wheel arch.
• The car’s original Cuoio leather interior presents well, with only very modest signs of use around the heating and gearbox controls, front seats and infotainment screen. The driver’s seat bolster has some wear and minor discolouration, and may benefit from being reconnolised.
• The car is in sound working order, with no reported mechanical or electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was in July 2021 at 44,226 miles, when the car registered a clean first-time pass. The car has passed first time and with no advisories since its first MOT test in 2012.    

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car last received an annual service in September 2021at 45,115 miles by Ferrari specialist Macchina Motorsport.
• Prior to this the car received an annual service in April 2019 at 42,366 miles by Ferrari specialist Macchina Motorsport
• Prior to this, in March 2018 at 38,045 miles, Ferrari specialist SB Race Engineering carried out a service, which included replacement left and right-side engine mounts, new front central parking sensors, wiper blades, and a four-wheel alignment.
• Previously, in October 2016 at 31,507 miles, Ferrari specialist DK Engineering serviced the car, replaced the brake fluid, and performed the MOT test.

Dates and mileage:

• Sept 2021 – 45,115 miles Macchina Motorsport
• Apr 2019 – 42,366 miles – Macchina Motorsport
• Mar 2018 – 38,045 miles – SB Race Engineering
• Oct 2016 – 31,507 miles – DK Engineering
• Sep 2015 – 21,042 miles – Dick Lovett Swindon
• Aug 2014 – 13,522 miles – H.R. Owen Ferrari
• Apr 2013 – 9,524 miles – H.R. Owen Ferrari
• Mar 2012 – 7,109 miles – H.R. Owen Ferrari
• Jul 2010 – 4,129 miles – H.R. Owen Ferrari
• Aug 2009 – PDI – Dick Lovett

SUMMARY

This highly specified example of Ferrari’s landmark convertible boasts a tasteful colour scheme and extensive main dealer and specialist service history. An enticing combination of Pininfarina styling, a melodious V8 engine, rapid dual-clutch transmission and hard-top convertible roof means this Italian grand tourer would make for an exciting daily driver or weekend toy for many more miles yet.

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