2017 FERRARI 488 GTB 70TH ANNIVERSARY

KEY FACTS

• Built to celebrate seven decades of Ferrari road and race cars, this immaculate 488 GTB 70th Anniversary is one of the 350 cars the manufacturer created wearing a livery based on 70 icons from their history.
• The car is ‘one of one’; the only 488 GTB produced with this livery, which is based on Ferrari’s 125 S - the first car to wear the Prancing Horse emblem.
• It is powered by a 661bhp 3.9-litre V8 with shifting handled by a seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox with paddle shift.
• First road registered in February 2021, the car is low mileage and in as-new condition.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Ferrari celebrated its 70th birthday through the creation of an extremely limited run of special edition cars based on 70 icons of their past. This is livery number 1 of 70.
• In total, 350 cars were built, with a single GTC4Lussao, F12berlinetta, 488 GTB, 488 Spider and California T in each livery.
• Wearing race number 56, this car is based on the 1947 Ferrari 125 S, which was the first to bear the Ferrari badge. Two examples of the 125 S were built, debuting on the Piacenza circuit and going on to win the Grand Prix of Rome along with five other races in 1947.
• Sold with all of the factory books and accessories, including the tool kit, owner’s manual, reference guide, warranty card, and safety booklet.

CONDITION

• The 488’s bodywork and trim is reported to be genuinely immaculate.
• Of most importance, the car’s ‘Tailor Made’ 70th Anniversary paintwork is in as-new condition and has been wrapped in a full ClearShield protective film.
• The factory interior is pristine, with no wear or damage to any of the upholstery or trim. The leather is accented by red contrasting stitching throughout, including for the embroidered ‘Cavallino’ emblems on the headrests.
• The Ferrari passed its most recent inspection in February 2021, with no warnings or advisories presented.
• Ferrari Sydney carried out the most recent minor service and oil change.

SUMMARY

A unique creation, this Ferrari 488 GTB 70th Anniversary with ‘one of one’ Tailor Made livery has been fastidiously cared for. Beyond its special tribute significance, the 488 is one of the most sensational road cars ever to leave the Maranello factory; an acclaimed supercar that delivers an unforgettable driving experience.

For an enthusiast who is enthralled with the history of the Ferrari marque, and its incredible contribution to motor racing in particular, it represents an unmissable opportunity to acquire a bespoke and collectible limited edition.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.