Description
Ferrari California 4. 3 V8 (2010) — NL car, first owner, 18, 527 km
A California as a collector would want to find: originally delivered by Ferrari Kroymans Nederland, since new in the hands of one careful owner, and with a fully traceable history. Not a tale that needs smoothing out, just an honest, exceptionally well-preserved car. Below is everything you want to know.
Owners & provenance
One first owner from new. Always Dutch registration (NL car). That care is visible in every detail of the car.
Odometer
Only 18, 527 km, NAP registered and logically accrued. No unexplained jumps, a car that has been cherished, not worn out.
Maintenance & documentation
Maintenance booklet present, history fully transparent. Maintenance consistently and timely carried out. Two keys present. MOT until 04-04-2026: jump in and drive.
Technical & performance
The legendary 4. 3 litre naturally‑aspirated V8, 466 bhp, paired with the 7‑speed F1 dual‑clutch. 0–100 in 3. 9 sec, top speed 310 km/ h. Carbon‑ceramic brake discs, sport suspension, electronic differential lock and 20" wheels with Pirelli P‑Zero. Everything operates as it should; the car runs tight and without notable issues.
Specification & equipment
Classic Rosso with beige leather interior (full leather pack, California script). Retractable hardtop, coupé and cabrio in one. Also including climate control, electrically adjustable and heated seats, parking sensors with rear view camera, electrically foldable mirrors, sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, Alpine infotainment with Apple CarPlay and premium audio system.
Condition
The condition seamlessly matches the mileage, tight, fresh and consistently maintained, technically and visually. Paintwork, leather and finish are in excellent condition.
Honest about the bodywork
Total transparency: the front bumper and the left front wing were once resprayed solely for cosmetic repair after stone chips, the normal signs of use on a car that has indeed been driven. No structural damage, no past accidents. The paintwork is neatly applied and not conspicuous. Otherwise there is nothing in the history that requires explanation and there are no open questions in the documentation.
The purchase
A car like this deserves time, rest and complete openness. We take you step by step through the papers and the state of the car. Viewing and test drive by appointment, plenty of room to experience what makes this California so special for yourself.
Why this California won’t let you go
There are faster Ferraris. There are more exclusive Ferraris. But there are few that seduce so effortlessly as the California 4. 3 V8 and almost none that do so from a state like this.
It starts with the sound. This early California still has the naturally aspirated 4. 3 litre V8, a motor without turbochargers getting in the way, that redlines high with exactly that shrill, hungry Ferrari song that later models have to do without. One bootful less, and you’ll understand why connoisseurs seek THIS specific version.
And then the versatility. Roof up, a stylish, sleek coupé into which you can slip to a dinner unnoticeably. Roof down, in seventeen seconds, an open V8 that puts a smile on your face with every gear change, the sun on the beige leather and the wind bringing the engine even closer. Two cars in one, a grand tourer for long journeys and a Cabrio for Sunday-morning.
The combination Rosso over beige is timeless. Not a fashion colour that will feel dated in five years, but the classic Ferrari suit that this silhouette wears as it was meant to. It’s a car that makes people turn their heads, not loud, but unmistakable.
What makes this specific car special is that you don’t have to compromise on anything. New in the Netherlands, one owner, not yet 19, 000 kilometres, and a history you can review calmly and with confidence. This isn’t a project and not a gamble. This is a California that has already done the heavy preservation work; you just need to enjoy it.
Early naturally aspirated Calibras are becoming rarer and more sought after precisely because of that pure V8 experience. An example with this provenance, this mileage and this condition is rarely found twice. This is one to drive, to cherish and to keep with a clear conscience.
Come and see it. Hear it start. After that we won’t need to explain much more to you.
