LOT 107

2001 Ferrari 360 Spider Coachwork by Pininfarina Registration no. to be advised Chassis no. ZFFYT53C000123797

Estimate: £80,000 - £95,000

Lot 107

2001 Ferrari 360 Spider
Coachwork by Pininfarina Registration no. to be advised Chassis no. ZFFYT53C000123797

Goodwood Members' Meeting Sale: Event Cancelled: All Lots Listed Still Available for Sale until 17:00 GMT Sunday 29th March|29 March 2020, 13:00 BST|Chichester, Goodwood

2001 Ferrari 360 Spider
Coachwork by Pininfarina
Registration no. to be advised
Chassis no. ZFFYT53C000123797

*Manual gearbox
*Present (second) ownership since circa six months old
*Fewer than 4,000 miles from new
*Full H R Owen service history
*Ferrari leather wallet and books

Footnotes

By starting with a clean sheet of paper in designing the 360 Modena, Ferrari and its partner, Pininfarina, succeeded in surpassing the acclaimed F355, the new car attracting superlatives that put even its illustrious predecessor in the shade.

Just about the only item carried over from the F355 was its glorious V8 engine, enlarged from 3.5 to 3.6 litres for the 360 and producing 400bhp. Unlike the F355's transverse unit, the 360's six-speed gearbox was mounted longitudinally behind the engine, and could be ordered with an improved version of the F1-inspired paddle-operated gearshift pioneered on the F355.

In every other respect the 360 was entirely new, the most striking break with Ferrari tradition being the body's frontal treatment: gone was the omnipresent oval grille, replaced by two separate intakes set low into the front wings. A larger car than the F355, the 360 owed its radical new shape to the quest for increased downforce. Additionally, the 360 saw the introduction of Ferrari's now trademark transparent engine cover, showcasing that beautiful V8 and its red-painted cam covers.

There was further innovation beneath the skin: a lighter and stiffer aluminium chassis replacing the F355's steel framework. This increased stiffness was considered vital for the open Spider version. The extensive use of aluminium meant that, despite its increased size, the 360 weighed around 100kg less than the F355. On the Spider version, the top folds out of sight in a mere 20 seconds, leaving the lines of the beautiful Pininfarina body unobstructed.

Another important change was the introduction of a removable panel between the passenger compartment and engine bay; combined with the location of the 360's timing belt at the front of the engine, this meant that belt changes could be completed with the engine in situ, dramatically reducing service costs.

Although it was more powerful (by 20bhp) than its predecessor, the only straight-line performance increase claimed for the 360 was a marginal reduction in the 0-100km/h time to 5.0 seconds, top speed being unchanged at around 280km/h. Nevertheless, the 360's on-the-road dynamics constituted a significant advance, its best time around Ferrari's Fiorano test track being some three seconds faster than the F355's.

This beautiful 360 Spider has the manual transmission option, preferred by the majority of Ferraristi, and is finished in silver-grey with maroon leather upholstery. The Ferrari was sold new in the UK by H R Owen and has belonged to the vendor, its second owner, since it was six months old, being registered to him on 1st December 2001. Used sparingly and fastidiously cared for, it has covered fewer than 4,000 miles from new and has never been driven in the wet; indeed, its garage is equipped with a hot-air dryer to keep moisture at bay! As one would expect, the silver-grey paintwork appears unblemished, as does the maroon interior trim, and Ferrari will be transported to the sale to preserve its mileage and condition.

Routinely serviced by H R Owen and up to date (including belt changes), the car comes with a current MoT, a V5C Registration Certificate, and its Ferrari leather wallet containing the warranty/service book and owner's manual. It should be noted that the cherished registration number is being sold separately in this auction.

Pitted against the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage and BMW Z8 convertibles by the esteemed motoring magazine, Car & Driver, the F360 Spider ran out an easy winner. You would expect the testers to be impressed with the mid-engined Ferrari's superior balance and handling when compared with the front-engined opposition, but it also excelled in terms of top-down noise-suppression and all-round comfort. C&D concluded: "The surprising thing is that it is the most extreme car, yet it's also, in many ways, the easiest to use."

Saleroom notices

Please note, the original registration number of Y707 TGJ has been returned to the vehicle.

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