2015 Ferrari

The 458 Speciale Aperta stands as one of the most significant open-top Ferraris ever built, the drop-top evolution of a car already regarded as one of Maranello's all-time greats, and one that raises the Speciale's rarity to another level entirely. With production limited to just 499 examples worldwide, and only 49 built in right-hand drive, genuine opportunities to acquire one simply don't come along often.

The engineering underpinning the Speciale carries directly across, several patented innovations and world firsts intact. The 4.5 litre naturally aspirated V8 sends 597bhp to the rear wheels at 9000rpm, an engine so complete it was voted International Engine of the Year, and remains one of the finest atmospheric V8s Ferrari has ever produced. 0-62mph arrives in 3.0 seconds, magnetic dampers and a stripped-back approach to weight sharpening the driving experience to a genuine razor's edge, roof down or up.

This 2015 (15) example shows just 2,920 miles from new and presents in what is arguably the definitive colour combination for the model, Giallo Triplo Strato paintwork with a Blu Nart racing stripe, Scuderia Ferrari shields, and blue brake callipers providing a striking contrast against the yellow bodywork. Carbon fibre features extensively throughout the exterior, side skirts, front and rear flaps, and wheel caps, while the AFS system and suspension lifter add genuine everyday usability to a car built with outright performance in mind.

Inside, Nero Alcantara is offset by Filo Speciale Giallo stitching throughout, with the Cavallino stitched in yellow to the headrests and Giallo seatbelts continuing the theme. The large carbon fibre racing seats feature Giallo 3D fabric Tessuto inserts, while carbon fibre extends to the B-post trim and front air vents. The Yellow Rev Counter remains one of the Speciale's most recognisable details, and titanium exhaust pipes complete a specification built with genuine intent. A Radionavi system with Bluetooth, parking camera, and front and rear parking sensors bring some welcome modern convenience to an otherwise motorsport-focused cabin.

Presented with full history and extensive supporting documentation, and protected with full PPF, this is a genuinely collector-grade example. UK values for the Speciale Aperta have risen significantly over the past year, and cars of this rarity, in this specification and configuration, continue to draw serious attention from serious collectors. Available today from Premier GT.