2001 Ferrari 360 Convertible Manual

Highlights

• Magnificent naturally aspirated V8 engine

• Manual gearbox

• Blu Scuro interior trim

• Thorough service history, withcCambelts changed

• Desirable and relevant private plate included

Overview

There’s something indescribably pleasing about a gated shifter. It reminds you of just how mechanical your machine is. It flies in the face of most current automotive design, unapologetically announcing that you’ll see no touchscreen interfaces here. The 360 was released in 1999, so it comes with a good heap of nostalgia for things like proper manual gearboxes, dashboards with buttons, and analogue gauges. 

The interior of this 360 is a particularly pleasant place to be, free from distractions, focussed solely on the pure driving experience. The ‘Blu Scuro’ trim sounds better in its original Italian than the direct English translation — ‘Dark Blue’ — and it lends a high-class feel to the cabin, which features plenty of leather and deep-pile carpets. 

Behind the seats sits the V8 engine, mounted amidships, and sitting proudly beneath a glass engine cover, for all the world to see that it features bright red cam covers. It’s loudly, and unashamedly Italian. Ferrari didn’t want to muddy the waters with anything like a turbocharger, so they left this 3.6-litre V8 naturally aspirated, which gives it a sharp responsiveness. 

Plenty of accoutrements accompany this Ferrari, mostly bound in attractive leather cases, such as the full original tool kit, which remains complete down to the last spare fuse, and the document folder, both of which sit in beautifully stitched tan leather holders. The accompanying service record has a reassuring number of stamps from a selection of Ferrari specialists. From this we know that the timing belts were last changed in 2023, and its most recent service stamp dates from December 2024. 

History and documentation

• Registered 21 Sep 2001

• Stamped service book with services as follows:

• 2002 @ 2,218 miles at Evans Halshaw Ferrari

  2003 @ 10,067 miles at H.R Owen Sports Cars

  2004 @14,071 miles at H.R Owen Sports Cars (inc. cam belts)

  2006 @16,921 miles at Stratstone Little Aston

  2007 @ 17,001 miles at Stratstone Little Aston (inc. cam belts)

  2008 @ 17,826 miles at Stratstone Little Aston

  2011 @ 20,213 miles at Stratstone Manchester

  2012 @ 20,693 miles at GT Autos (inc. cam belts)

  2012 @ 21,098 miles at Graypaul Nottingham

  2013 @ 21,404 miles at Graypaul Nottingham (inc. cam belts)

  2015 @ 21,608 miles at Graypaul Nottingham

  2016 @ 21,614 miles at Graypaul Nottingham

  2017 @21,917 miles at Graypaul Nottingham (inc. cam belts)

  2018 @ 23,095 miles at Northern Supercars, Ferrari specialist

  2019 @ 23,170 miles at Graypaul Nottingham

  2020 @ 23,409 miles at Graypaul Nottingham

  2023 @ 24,376 miles at The Supercar Tech, Ferrari specialist (inc. cam belts)

  2024 @ 27,421 miles at Dick Lovett Swindon

• Original Ferrari document pack in beautifully stitched leather presentation case 

• Two folders of extensive history

• Included is evidence that the car has been owned by enthusiasts in the form of a catalogue of Ferrari owner's club memberships, valid to up the present day

• Two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 6 Feb 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Six former keepers

• HPI clear

• A private plate to truly match the car, YES360F, included in sale

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Blu Scuro interior trim

• Daytona-style seats, with deep bolsters for plenty of support 

• Cavallino emblems embossed on the headrests 

• Some light creasing to the leather upholstery

• No significant scuffs or damage to the leather that we could see

• Gated gearchange in brushed aluminium

• The aluminium footrest in the passenger footwell matches the aluminium pedals for the driver

• Electric seat adjusters

• The matching blue carpets remain in very good condition, with a deep pile 

• Leather-trimmed door cards, showing very few signs of use 

• Leather-trimmed steering wheel

• Luggage storage behind the seats, with small cargo nets to secure items 

• Well stocked dashboard with plenty of gauges 

• The leather trim on the dashboard remains in good shape

• Climate control marked in Fahrenheit 

• The seller reports that there is little sign of ‘sticky buttons’ to be found

• Sony stereo/CD player with Bluetooth connection

• The original Becker Ferrari stereo is included in the sale 

• Headlining clean and tidy 

• Luggage storage under the bonnet 

• Full original toolkit in leather case, with all tools, bulbs and fuses present 

• Indoor car cover included

Exterior

• Finished in an attractive shade of Argento Nurburgring silver paint 

• The paint is very good throughout, with very few signs of use

• Only a few minor chips to the front that we could see

• Aluminium body panels in good condition

• No dents or damage that we could see 

• 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels

• Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico tyres

• The wheel rims are very good, with only a couple of blemishes

• Cavallino centre caps 

• Colour-matched silver painted brake callipers 

• Badges present and correct

• Headlights clear and bright

• The windscreen glass looks good

• Blue soft top roof matches the interior trim

• Hood fabric free from fading and damage 

• The underside of this Ferrari is very clean and tidy

• Quad exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,586 cc V8 engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-mid mounted engine

• Rear-wheel drive

• The underside is clean and tidy 

• The engine is proudly displayed under a glass cover

• Red cam covers 

• At the service in Apr 2023, the timing belts were changed 

• Cambelts and ball joints replaced in 2023 at 24,400 miles

• The most recent stamp in the service book is for Dec 2024

• The seller tells us that the car drives beautifully

• No warning lights reported 

Summary

In all, this 360 Spider is an excellent example of a V8 Ferrari, finished in attractive colours, and featuring that all-important manual gearbox. It’s the perfect opportunity to own a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive, naturally-aspirated, two-seater sportscar. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located near Taunton, Somerset.