Ferrari 430 2008

2008 Ferrari 430 ScuderiaBianco Avus · German delivery · 4,500 km from new∗ Highly individual factory specification∗ Just 4,500 kilometres from new∗ German-delivered example∗ Copy of the original sales invoice and comprehensively documented history∗ Maintained by Gohm and Maranello Motors∗ Most recent service in July 2026∗ Exceptionally complete accompanying documentation and accessoriesThis ScuderiaThe example offered here was ordered new in Germany in September 2007 and delivered by Eberlein Automobile GmbH one year later, on 26 September 2008. It was first registered on 29 September 2008.Its original owner was a German entrepreneur with a longstanding personal connection to Michael Schumacher and his racing career – an interesting connection given Schumacher’s involvement in the development of the model he had chosen.More important, however, is the unusually personal specification he selected.Finished in Bianco Avus, the car was ordered with a specially painted racing stripe and an extensive selection of carbon-fibre elements. The competition-oriented specification included large racing seats, four-point harnesses, a roll bar and fire extinguisher, yet these were combined with an unusually extensive leather-trimmed interior as well as navigation, Bluetooth and iPod preparation.The result is markedly different from the more familiar, sparsely specified Scuderias.Perhaps its most distinctive detail is the red leather steering wheel with carbon-fibre and LED shift lights.According to the supplying dealer, the original owner had actually intended to order red stitching. Somewhere in the ordering process, however, this apparently became a steering wheel specified in red – an individual option that is recorded in the car’s original sales documentation.Whether by intention or happy accident, it has become one of the defining features of this particular car.4,500 kilometres from newThe Scuderia’s exceptional mileage is supported by an extensive documentary history stretching back to its original delivery.Its first owner retained the car until May 2012. When it was sold through Ferrari dealer Autohaus A. Gohm GmbH, it had covered just 491 kilometres.Its second long-term custodian kept the Ferrari until 2019, by which point the mileage had risen to approximately 3,600 kilometres. Two further German owners followed, with the car recording 4,026 kilometres in late 2021.Today, eighteen years after its delivery, it has covered just 4,500 kilometres.Importantly for a car with such unusually low mileage, the progression is supported by period sales and service documentation rather than relying solely on the odometer reading.Service historyMaintenance was initially entrusted to Ferrari dealer Autohaus A. Gohm GmbH, with the later services carried out by Maranello Motors GmbH. The first service is documented by a Ferrari system record, the second by a copy of the contemporary invoice, while the four most recent services are accompanied by their original invoices.The original service booklet was replaced during the car’s life. Its history, however, does not depend on the replacement booklet alone: the car is accompanied by a copy of its original sales invoice and an extensive documentary file supporting both its maintenance and exceptionally low mileage.A particularly individual ScuderiaThe significance of the 430 Scuderia has changed considerably since its introduction.What was conceived as a showcase for Ferrari’s latest technology now represents something that cannot readily be recreated: a naturally aspirated Ferrari V8 revving to 8,500 rpm, combined with low weight, hydraulic steering and a single-clutch automated manual transmission that still requires – and rewards – driver involvement.At just 4,500 kilometres, this example combines those qualities with an unusually individual factory specification, German provenance and a well-documented history from new.Its Bianco Avus paintwork, specially finished racing stripe, extensive carbon specification, leather-trimmed interior and unmistakable red steering wheel make it particularly distinctive even among other 430 Scuderias.Accompanying the car are its original Ferrari tool kit, owner’s wallet, two keys and original Ferrari torch, together with the original sales invoice, 430 Scuderia VIP Preview Booklet and extensive service documentation. Also included are the original Ferrari car cover, a Goodwool car cover, one new set of Ferrari harness pads and a new 430 Scuderia key ring.For the collector looking for a 430 Scuderia not simply on the basis of mileage, but for its specification, provenance and individuality, this is an unusually complete example.SpecificationsModel: Ferrari 430 ScuderiaFirst registration: 29 September 2008Exterior: Bianco AvusMileage: 4,500 kmEngine: 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8Power: 510 hp at 8,500 rpmTransmission: Six-speed single-clutch automated manualDelivery: Germany