The Ferrari F430 made its first appearance under the bright lights of the 2004 Paris Motor Show replacing Maranello’s time-served 360. The two share a rear mid-engine layout and occupy roughly the same footprint with a 102-inch wheelbase and approximately 177 inches between their bumpers, but that’s about where the similarities end.

As its name implies, the F430 is powered by the new F136, a 4.3-litre, dry-sumped, V-8 which was factory-rated at 483brake-horsepower and 343 foot-pounds of torque. It was the first Ferrari V-8 to move on from engine-architecture that dated back to the single-seat racers from the 1950s. The F136 benefited directly from Scuderia Ferrari with its four-valve cylinder head and valves being sourced directly from the company’s Formula 1 programme. The complex variable valve-timing system was uplifted from the range topping Enzo, as was the dry-sump oil system and a very high compression ratio of 11.3:1, with a variable air flow plenum chamber and an enormous electronics brain operating not one, but two, Bosch Motronic ME7 ECU’s. Performance was excellent with 62mph making an appearance in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 196mph.

The engine could be paired with either a six-speed manual gearbox with Ferrari’s signature gate or the F1 electrohydraulic six-speed automated manual. The F430 served as the debut platform for a small dial on the steering wheel to control the car’s five drive modes. The ‘Manettino’ control reconfigured the car’s stability control, its throttle response, its electronic dampers, and even its active rear differential.

About six months after the Berlinetta debuted, the F430 Spider joined the line up with a neat roof panel that tucked away above the engine bay at the touch of a button.

This particular Spider was first registered on the 1st of October 2007 and has been enjoyed by two keepers in total over its 14 years. It was supplied originally by Graypaul Motors Ltd of Edinburgh finished in Giallo Modena Yellow with a complementing Blu Scuro (Dark Blue) interior with Yellow stitching and a matching Blue top. The car was shipped very early on to Monaco where it was maintained by G Cavallari Monaco Motors, Ferrari Dealers in 2008/10/12/ and then 2014, returning back home and being serviced by Graypaul Edinburgh in 2016 and 2018 and lastly by Graypaul Nottingham in March of this year and the stamped service records from these dealers support the indicated 9,900 miles.

The car comes with its original tool kit and full book pack including the all important service booklet showing the above stamps all within its leather bound case. SN57 FCY was specified to a high level from new and including Yellow brake calipers, a Carbon-ceramic braking system, Daytona-style heated seats and a high power Hi-Fi with subwoofer and much more.

The F430 has represented fantastic value for money since the arrival of the 458 and this brightly hued 'F1' Spider with an excellent spec, impeccable main dealer history, perfect mileage and sensibly guided will inevitably sit at the top of the list for potential buyers.

*Forming part of A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owners' Club of Great Britain, the buyer of this lot will be entitled to one years free membership with Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain*