2005 Ferrari F430 Spider

Highlights

• Stunning Nero Daytona paintwork over Nero leather

• 41,383 miles on the clock

• Comprehensive service and maintenance record

• MOT to June 2026

• Engine bay has been dry-ice blasted this summer

• Refurbished wheels and brake calipers

Overview

History goes a long way. At least 4 billion years, if we’re talking about the Earth. But we’re not, we’re talking about cars and, when it comes to automotive history, no one comes close to the drama, cachet and sheer swagger of Ferrari.

Formed purely to go racing, forced to become a manufacturer of road cars so that Enzo could fund his motorsport addiction and latterly one of the world’s most storied and reliable brands, they really do have a story quite unlike any other car maker. And while they still go racing (and very successfully, particularly in WEC) the vast majority of people will know them as creators of cars that stop traffic and drop jaws at a hundred paces. 

The modern era of Ferrari as an all-conquering automotive behemoth can probably be traced back to the 360, largely regarded as a major turning point for the Maranello firm. Still an incredibly accomplished driving machine, when it came to replacing it many wondered how they could possibly improve upon it. The answer came in the form of the F430 and its gloriously sonorous V8 powertrain. In tandem with an even stiffer chassis, finely tuned aerodynamic styling, improved dynamic ability, better build quality and a more luxurious cabin, it’s little wonder that the F430 was a rampant sales success.

Of course, 20 years on, you may think that the F430 would have started to feel outdated, but that’s not the case. The engine is as soulful and punchy as ever. The delicate and precise handling is still immensely rewarding and the smooth, clean styling is a breath of fresh air in a world of modern supercars that feature more creases than a teenage boy’s school shirt.

This particular example is an absolute cracker too, low mileage (but not so low that you need to worry that it hasn’t been used), a solid service and maintenance record and a lovely Nero-over-Nero specification make it a classically pretty and highly desirable machine. Then add in the fact that, as this is a Spider, at the prod of a button you get to enjoy a million miles of headroom while getting even closer to that incredible induction noise and exhaust note. We reckon this could be the perfect ‘everyday’ Ferrari.

As you’ll see from the photographs, it’s in gorgeous condition too, previous owners clearly having lavished it with care and attention. If in these days of near-silent EV power and crazily bewinged hypercars you’ve been yearning for the glory days of spine-tingling feedback, magnificent, howling V8s bellowing through precisely tuned exhausts and performance cars that can genuinely be described as “pretty”, then this is definitely the car for you.

History and documentation

• First registered 26 September 2005

• Originally sold from Tower Garage in Surrey

• Current owner since early 2025, 6 former owners

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 10 June 2026

• 41,383 miles on the clock, verified by the service and MOT records

• Stamped service book with services as follows: May 2007 @ 2,752 miles; September 2007 @ 5,267 miles; September 2008 @ 9,945 miles; September 2009 @ 13,599 miles; September 2010 @ 16,485 miles; December 2012 @ 19,853 miles; August 2014 @ 20,781 miles; August 2015 @ 28,620 miles (including new clutch); December 2016 @ 35,728 miles; July 2017 @ 39,162 miles; December 2020 @ 39,931 miles; December 2021 @ 40,524 miles; August 2025 @ 40,808 miles

• Full document pack

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Nero leather upholstery, presented in fine condition with no damage we could see

• We noted a small amount of gentle creasing to the bolsters of the seats, but otherwise the leather shows little in the way of wear and tear

• Black carpets and overmats, passenger side in good order, the drivers is showing some wear and tear

• Electrically adjustable seats

• Electric side windows and door mirrors

• Parking sensors front and rear

• Pioneer single DIN head unit with fold out screen

• The manettino control and paddle shifters show minimal wear, consistent with the car’s age and mileage

• All of the controls, switchgear and internal trim look to be in fine fettle, with nothing missing or broken that we could see

• The instrument binnacle is clear and in very good condition, with no apparent signs of dead pixels or LCD bleed

• The ‘frunk’ is quite generous and well trimmed with black carpeting, it also contains the original Ferrari toolkit

• The vendor tells us that everything in the cabin works just as it should, with no faults or issues reported

Exterior

• Nero Daytona (metallic black) paintwork, which looks to be in excellent condition, with just a few minor blemishes and stone chips

• The bodywork shows very well, with no corrosion, damage or panel misalignment we could discern

• The glasswork and light clusters all appear to be clear and free from noticeable cracks, chips, misting or UV damage

• Similarly the badging, window rubbers and other seals all look to be intact, undamaged and in good condition

• Electric folding roof, which received new sensors in December 2021 and is in full working order

• The 19-inch gunmetal alloy wheels present is lovely condition, with no obvious kerbing or lacquer peel, and were refurbished in 2020

• A matched set of Pirelli P-Zero tyres are fitted (225/35 fronts, 285/35 rears) and appear to be in good order, with minimal wear and no sidewall damage on show

Mechanical

• 4,308cc naturally-aspirated V8

• Rear-wheel drive

• 6-speed ‘F1’ semi-automatic transmission with paddle shifters

• Factory performance figures: 483bhp, 343lb-ft, 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds, top speed of 193mph+

• Launch control, TCS, ABS, PAS

• New battery fitted

• Clutch wear is low and the launch control has never been used

• Intake plenums refinished to factory specification

• December 2021: New O2 sensors, new thermocouples, new upper and lower front ball joints, new handbrake cable, new ARB mount bushes, new upper suspension Flanbloc bushes

• All of the brake calipers have been refurbished to original specification

• The engine bay presents extremely well, being very clean and neat with no evidence we could see of leaks, overheating or any other issues

• The vendor assures us that the car starts, idles and drives perfectly, with no known mechanical issues or faults

Summary

Beautiful, devastatingly quick, charismatic in the extreme and presented in excellent overall condition with a very desirable specification, there is much to recommend this F430.

With a great service record and long advisory-free MOT, you can be confident that this example really has been cared for in the way it deserves. In our opinion, the F430 Spider embodies everything that makes Ferraris truly great: character, performance, style and just a smidge of operatic drama. It is, in the very best way, extremely Italian.

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