2001 Ferrari 360 Modena 6 Speed

Description

If it has a prancing horse on the front, then it's a purebred exotic sports car born out of winning on the track. But race-ready cars never looked so good. This clean 2001 Ferrari 360 Modena takes all the competition lessons from international victories and cloaks it in bold red and supple Italian leather. And yes, this is the rarely-seen six-speed model.

The Maranello-applied Rosso Corsa paint looks fantastic, but you already expected that. A car like this doesn't sit outside. Instead, it gets the prime space in the garage where lesser cars are kicked out if they have to be parked anywhere close to it. And the few times when this exotic does get to hit the town (it's only averaged about 1,500 miles annually) responsible care means the iconic red paint shines with distinction. It loves to let the light showcase the hand-formed panels that are part of rolling art first penned by Pininfarina. So the exceptional presentation means you turn anywhere you arrive into an instant car show. But there's also function in the form. The seductively low slope of the front, crystal-clear covered headlights, tapered inlets, flowing fenders are all part of a look that knows how to cheat the wind. This even has the desirable Challenge rear grille.

A Ferrari is as much about style as it is about speed, and you are reminded of this the moment you open the door. The seats have the kind of stitching you would find on a fine Italian suit, and the leather is worthy of a Milan runway. These beautiful bucket seats with the prancing horse embossed on the headrests will also hold you in place like no other when the road gets twisty. Plus, you can power adjust them for the ultimate in comfort. As you look around the whole interior it has the preserved and premium feel that reminds you a top-dollar car also gets the best in care. It comes loaded with great features like power windows, power locks, keyless entry, AM/FM/CD stereo, dual airbags and air conditioning. Sure, all that's good for keeping you and your passenger comfortable, but really what you love is grabbling the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the iconic gated shifter to make that large central tach dance.

Driving a Ferrari is an experience like no other, and that's why they are forever the ultimate driver's cars. The original 3.6-liter DOHC V8 is such a work of art that it gets its own glasshouse behind the driver so everyone can view it. One twist of the key, and it comes to life with a muscular tone out of the Tubi exhaust that seems to shout, "What are we standing still for?!" This 400 horsepower engine loves to sing its way up to the 8,500 RPM redline. And for many of us, it's extremely desirable to see the six-speed manual transmission in place, because this was the beginning era of the paddle shifters. There's nothing wrong with the F1-style, but there's something magical about rowing your own gears with a gated shifter that connects you to generations of other classic Ferraris. And this one is still all about modern performance. There's a smooth undercarriage for airflow; a race-inspired fully independent suspension that sticks to the pavement like glue; and four-wheel disc brakes with large drilled and slotted rotors with bold red calipers. But you already knew a true Ferrari was engineered to be a terrific performance machine.

Just as important as the condition of a Ferrari are the records. This comes complete with the owner's manual packet, tool kit, car covers, factory battery charger, battery tender, two sets of keys, and comprehensive maintenance records. So, nothing is stopping you from taking this prancing horse home, except if someone else gets here first. Call now!