Highlights
- Well preserved car
- £20,000 of recent investment
- Classic Rosso Corsa over Creme combination
- Long MOT to November 2024 with no advisories
- Beautiful example of this sought-after Ferrari
- Full service history which includes significant expenditure in 2022
The Appeal
Ferrari takes a very different approach to its new models from arch-rival Porsche. Where the German firm evolves, the Maranello outfit prefers step changes.
Such was the case with the 458. With technology infused by Ferrari’s Formula One experience, the 458 was both beautiful - thanks to another Pininfarina design masterclass - and utterly brilliant to drive. It won plaudits left, right and centre from reviewers.
The Spider added drop top versatility to the mix. Its clever aluminium retractable roof was very light so dialled up the sun-worshipping appeal without compromising the driver appeal.
This 2012 Spider is classically finished in Rosso Corsa over Creme. That is the compelling jumping off point for a car that keeps on adding reasons to buy. There is full service history - by Ferrari and specialists - and then the £20,000 invested since 2022 in servicing, maintenance and improvements. It is in excellent condition inside and out and comes with a long, advisory-free MOT to November 2024.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 14th September 2012
- Just three registered keepers from new
- Vendor acquired the car on 29th March 2017 from GrayPaul Ferrari Nottingham
- 2 keys with leather factory pouches
- Factory book pack in good order
- Stamped service book, most recently at 20,648 miles on 11th October 2017 but subsequent service records within the paperwork showing this car has wanted for nothing
- Old MOTs included in history file
- Print out of digital service history
- £13,621 spent on 23rd June 2022 with specialist, details below and in photographs
- £7,808 invoice dated 21st October 2022 with specialist and detailed in photos and below
- Recent work by specialist DCT Scuderia
- Fitted with a plug-in module to raise and lower roof at low speed
- Vendor advises that this can easily be removed
- MOT to 22nd November 2024 with no advisories and 29,445 miles showing
- Very good MOT history with regular no-advisory passes
Recent £22,000 maintenance including:
- Front discs and pads
- Spark plugs
- Service
- Front shock absorbers
- Gearbox and clutch oil replaced
- Radiator replaced
- Roof module replaced
- Gearbox sensors replaced
The Condition
- Iconic Rosso Corsa over Creme leather colour combination
- Very good condition reflect low owners and mileage
- High specifications detailed below
- Five spoke silver alloys in excellent condition
- Set of spare grey anodised alloys with set of fitted tyres
- Underside well kept with no advisories on recent MOTs
- Yellow brake calipers
- Factory tool kit including tyre pump, apparently unused
- Black leather-trimmed dashboard with red stitching
- Will come with an additional set of wheels and tyres
Specification includes:
- Cruise control
- Full electric seats
- Rear parking sensors
- Yellow rev counter
- Scuderia Ferrari shields
- Carbon fibre and leather steering wheel
- LED headlights
- Electric folding mirrors
- Satellite navigation
- Vodaphone vehicle tracking
- Bluetooth phone integration
The 458 was penned by Ferrari and introduced a new style albeit one unmistakably Ferrari. The Spider has a clever aluminium roof that raises and lowers in just a few seconds. This car is fitted with a plug-in that enables its operation at low speeds too.
Classically finished in Rosso Corsa over creme, this car is in the sort of condition you would expect of such a low owner car with impeccable service history. It is also a very highly specified car, with the key specification detailed above. It is supplied with a spare set of factory alloys in anodised grey with fitted tyres.
The Mechanics
- 4,497cc F136 Ferrari fuel injected V8 engine developing 560bhp
- 0-60mph in 3.4secs
- 7spd dual clutch semi-automatic gearbox
- Full service history with recent work
- £22,000 recently invested via Ferrari specialists in routine and extra maintenance
The F136 engine at the heart of the 458 is a gem, a 560bhp motor that delivers performance sufficient to excite even jaded car reviewers. The 458 is regularly been lauded as one of the greatest Ferraris ever built.
This car is well placed to display those properties to the buyer because it has been maintained to a very high standard. That includes work by main dealers and specialists. £22,000 was spent in 2022 on servicing and improvements, which you will find in photographs and documented above.
The vendor acquired the car in 2017 and it comes with excellent MOT history with few advisories.
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