The F430 Is No More; Last Model For Abruzzo Relief

[McLaren]

Although the F430 line is still going strong, as of May 14th, no new F430s will be produced other than what's been on order. To end the line, Ferrari will be dedicating the last F430 in a special combination (that many of you will probably not care for) & will auction the car off, giving the funds to help those of the Abruzzo earthquake.

Ferrari to auction last F430 for Abruzzo earthquake relief
05/14/2009, 10:25 AM
By Drew Johnson

The last Ferrari F430 won’t roll out of the factory until later this year, but the mid-engine supercar is already up for sale. Ferrari announced early this week that it will auction off the rights to the last F430 at the RM Auction, with all proceeds going toward rebuilding the earthquake-ravaged Abruzzo region.

The last F430 will wear a special silver and gold paint scheme which reflects the traditional colors of Aquila – the city hit hardest by the earthquake. The auctioned F430 will also come with a certificate signed by Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, along with a commemorative plaque.

The winning bidder will have the final say on the rest of the F430’s specs and will also have access to Ferrari’s Carrozzeria Scaglietti catalog.

The announcement also officially marks the end of the F430. Rumors have been circulating for some time about the F430’s replacement, and it looks as though we will see that car at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The F430 has been in production since 2004.

Note that we might also see the successor at Frankfurt this year, according to the article.

 

[J-PaP]

Stunning I think.

 

[zed300]

The F430 now joins the Ferrari list of great cars that increase in value each year, unlike 98% of all other brands.

 

[McLaren]

The F430 now joins the Ferrari list of great cars that increase in value each year, unlike 98% of all other brands.

Increase in value? If anything the F430 will follow the 360 in decreasing all the way into the $120Ks in 3-5 years.

 

[slowman]

I keep an eye on the prices of these cars. I'm definitely not in the market for one, but I just like to see the price fluctuations and how they endure.

When you drive a Ferrari off the lot, the value drops $30K or more. In 5 years you'll get half of what you paid for it. Generally the prices stay a bit steady after 10, slowly increasing with the passing years. You might get what you paid for it in 25 years if you sit on it, and if it's looked upon fondly by history.

Case in point... you can pick up a 308 or 328 for less than $30K these days. If you're lucky you can find one that costs less than $20K but it might need some work. But something like a 288 GTO? Get ready to plunk down $300K - $600K depending on history, miles, etc.

That Abruzzo F430 though? That'll retain it's value relatively well if the miles are kept low and if it has a documented history.

 

[TVC]

The F430 now joins the Ferrari list of great cars that increase in value each year, unlike 98% of all other brands.

They won't. F430's have already started to decrease in value and that will continue and possibly become even faster now. It is possible a special edition/6 speed F430 will not decrease in value or at least not as fast but even then they made to many of them and it would have to be pretty special to actually increase in value. The F430 is going to be just like the 360 when they stop making them. It will still be good and will look better than a 360 but it is still technically out dated. Of course I could be wrong. If the replacement for the F430 is terrible then it could be totally different.

I keep an eye on the prices of these cars. I'm definitely not in the market for one, but I just like to see the price fluctuations and how they endure.

When you drive a Ferrari off the lot, the value drops $30K or more. In 5 years you'll get half of what you paid for it. Generally the prices stay a bit steady after 10, slowly increasing with the passing years. You might get what you paid for it in 25 years if you sit on it, and if it's looked upon fondly by history.

Case in point... you can pick up a 308 or 328 for less than $30K these days. If you're lucky you can find one that costs less than $20K but it might need some work. But something like a 288 GTO? Get ready to plunk down $300K - $600K depending on history, miles, etc.

That Abruzzo F430 though? That'll retain it's value relatively well if the miles are kept low and if it has a documented history.

I agree with you. They only made about 370 288 GTO's and I am guessing they made a few thousand 308's. They also made a few thousand F430's so it will take a while before they go up in price. Just about any car will go up in price it's just some go up more than others. So of course in maybe 50-70 years the F430 will go up in price but then again even a Honda Civic Si or Type R will go up in price if it has low miles by then.

 

[JCE]

F355's around here go for a reasonable $30,000~45,000 for a higher mileage one and around $50,000 for a decent one. If I had the money to maintain one I'd love to snag one up when I get a good job.

 

[Omnis]

Word, the F355 is the best.

 

[McLaren]

The only 360 & F430 models that will hold their value relatively well will obviously be the Challenge Stradale & Scuderia. However, Scuderia values may take a bit more of a hit since Ferrari decided a Spider version was needed.

 

[JCE]

Word, the F355 is the best.

Word up. Seriously other than the F40 nothing touches the F355 for me. I'll take one with a proper manual gearbox and in yellow plzkthx.

 

[YSSMAN]

I'll say it again: The 550/575 is where its at. Apparently you can nab a mid-life 550M for around $80K now, not too bad of a deal.

 

[TheCracker]

I'll say it again: The 550/575 is where its at. Apparently you can nab a mid-life 550M for around $80K now, not too bad of a deal.

A 550 sold for under £30k at auction in the UK a few months ago!

In fact, for a little bit more, there's one for sale at under £40k from a dealer.

 

[JCE]

My second favorite is the 550/575, but, a 355 is just pure Italian sex.