“The 599 replaced the 575 in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Ferrari slap bang into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575 always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari: all-aluminium chassis, lashings of glossy carbonfibre, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes, all wrapped in aggressive, aero-optimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence.” - Peter Tomalin, Evo Magazine

This Ferrari 599 GTB was sold new in Italy by authorised Ferrari dealership Radicci Automobil. The car was delivered in a stunning Nero Daytona exterior, beautifully complemented by a Nero leather-trimmed cabin complete with white stitching, Cavallino-embroidered headrests, and extensive carbon-fibre trim.

The car came equipped with equipment including front and rear parking sensors, Giallo rev-counter, automatic Xenon headlights, switchable drive modes via the Manettino dial, steering wheel with LED shift lights and carbon-fibre paddles, electrically adjustable sports seats with three-position driver’s memory, dual-zone climate control, and a Ferrari-branded Becker stereo with voice control and satellite navigation.

The car remained in Italy for its first few years, regularly serviced at the original dealership, before being imported to Germany and, later in 2013, to Sweden. Upon its arrival in Sweden, the authorised Ferrari dealer Autoropa retrofitted the car with the HGTE package (Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione). This upgrade included both aesthetic and performance enhancements.

As part of the handling improvements, the stock wheels were replaced with lighter, three-piece forged units fitted with grippier tires to enhance traction. Aesthetically, the HGTE package introduced a redesigned chromatic grille and burnished Prancing Horse emblems. Completing the package were an enhanced exhaust system and a suite of performance upgrades. The F1 gearbox actuation was improved, reducing shift times to an impressive 85 milliseconds. The throttle response was also remapped for sharper performance. The exhaust system received new silencers and two-tone finished tailpipes, further elevating the car’s aggressive styling.

Since 2016, the 599 has been regularly serviced and maintained by EB Auto, a trusted MOTIKON partner and specialist in Italian sports cars. In 2021, a close friend of MOTIKON acquired the vehicle, with EB Auto continuing its dedicated care and maintenance. To ensure the car met the flawless standards MOTIKON strives for, a full overhaul and service were conducted in late 2023. This comprehensive work, documented with invoices totaling 176,000 SEK, included replacing the drive axle, front shock absorbers, ball joints, outer tie rods, and various smaller components affected by wear over time. Additionally, a wheel alignment was performed, along with some interior fixes.

To conclude, we now present a spotless condition 599 GTB benefitting from huge recent maintenance and a retrofitted HGTE package. Included in sale is the service book, English and Italian owner’s manual, ‘VIP’ folder containing photographs of the manufacturing process and various invoices.

Chronology
2007-10-17 - Delivery date - Radicci Automobil
2009-04-14 - 5,824 kilometres - Service - Radicci Automobil
2010-04-21 - 12,978 kilometres - Service - Radicci Automobil
2011-05-26 - 14,064 kilometres - Service - Radicci Automobil
2013-05-21 - 23,405 km - Service - Formula Italia
2013-05-24 - 24,200 km - Imported to Sweden
2014-05-22 - 25,746 km - Technical inspection
2014-07-21 - 26,984 kilometres - Service - Autoropa
2015-05-21 - 28,045 km - Technical inspection
2016-09-16 - New owner
2016-09-16 - 28,990 km - Technical inspection
2017-04-17 - 30,827 kilometres - Service - EB Auto
2017-11-27 - 35,903 kilometres - EB Auto
2018-04-16 - 36,170 km - Technical inspection
2018-10-04 - 39,019 km - Service - EB Auto
2019-04-18 - 39,604 km - Technical inspection
2019-10-18 - 42,076 kilometres - Service - EB Auto
2021-03-02 - 45,226 kilometres - Service - EB Auto
2021-03-25 - 45,289 km - Technical inspection
2021-06-24 - New owner
2021-10-18 - 49,642 kilometres - Service - EB Auto
2022-05-28 - 50,068 km - Technical inspection
2023-08-08 - 51,485 km - Technical inspection
2023-08-23 - 51,531 km - Technical inspection valid until 2024-10-31
2023-10-25 - 51,537 km - Service and complete overhaul - EB Auto