2007 Ferrari F430 F1 4.3 Coupe                 Registratio...

Estimate

£65,000 - £75,000

2007 Ferrari F430 F1 4.3 Coupe                

Registration: RB57 FER
Chassis No: ZFFEZ58C000156023
Recorded Mileage: 18,985

- Classic combination of Ferrari Rosso Corsa over Crema leather
- Best-of-breed F430 with just 18,985 Miles
- Under 500 miles since most recent service

Evo Magazine: "In many ways, the F430 is the Ferrari that defined an era—its blend of analog charm and digital precision made it the last of the great, driver-focused Ferraris, before the age of hybridization and turbocharging took hold."

Introduced as the successor to the 360, the F430 marks a defining moment in Ferrari’s storied history, where cutting-edge innovation meets decades of racing heritage. It represented a remarkable evolution, with its creators claiming it was at least 70% new compared to its predecessor. The F430 was a significant advancement, featuring a more rigid aluminum structure, a completely new engine, an innovative F1 gearbox, a redesigned differential, and a fresh chassis. Though its styling recalls the 360M, the F430 was a fundamentally new design, crafted by Pininfarina under the guidance of Ferrari’s design chief, Frank Stephenson. Its appearance remains strikingly modern, with sharper lines and a nod to the Enzo in its dynamic tail-light design.

The heart of the F430 was its all-new 4.3-liter V8 engine, departing from the 360's five-valve setup in favour of four valves per cylinder and a chain camshaft drive, reducing maintenance costs. This engine boasts variable-valve-timing system derived from the Enzo's V12, dry-sump lubrication, an impressive compression ratio of 11.3:1, and a variable airflow plenum chamber. The engine’s sophisticated electronics include dual Bosch Motronic ME7 ECUs, delivering 483bhp—21% more power than the 360 and surpassing even the turbocharged F40. With a torque curve that climbs eagerly past 8500rpm, the F430 accelerates from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed over 196mph.

The F430 will be remembered as one of the last naturally aspirated V8 Ferraris, representing the pinnacle of an era where Ferrari’s focus was on pure, unfiltered driving experiences.

The F430 presented here is a UK, right-hand drive, 2007 Ferrari F430 F1 Coupé, first registered on 01/09/2007 with 18,985 miles on the odometer and 3 prior owners. The car has been maintained to a high standard, with a comprehensive service history and stamped service book, most recently 461 miles ago at Jardine Ferrari in March 2023. It has always been garaged, protected with seat covers since new, and remains in excellent condition. The sale includes all original manuals in their leather Ferrari wallet, two keys and tool case.

Options specified from new include all stitching in Rosso, Heated front seats, Navtrak System, Rear Parking Sensors, Red Brake Calipers, Scuderia Shields, Yellow Rev Counter and Crema Head Lining. The service history is as follows:

Service: 28/04/2010 @ 7,495 Miles. Lancaster, Colchester
Service: 19/05/2011 @ 9,695 Miles. Lancaster, Colchester
Service: 21/06/2012 @ 11,078 Miles. Lancaster, Colchester
Service: 26/06/2013 @ 11,523 Miles. Lancaster, Colchester
Service: 24/04/2015 @ 12,831 Miles. Lancaster, Colchester
Service: 18/06/2018 @ 14,637 Miles. Lancaster, Colchester
Service: 12/06/2019 @ 15,735 Miles. Lancaster, Colchester
Service: 23/02/2022 @ 17,842 Miles. Jardine Ferrari, Colchester
Service: 09/03/2023 @ 18,524 Miles. Jardine Ferrari, Colchester

Fast gaining status as an eminently collectable modern classic Ferrari, this very well maintained example surely merits closer inspection.