2009 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M Roadster

Ferrari introduced a new dual-purpose track car to commemorate its recently captured world-record 16th Formula 1 Constructor's Championship, in November 2008 at the World Finals at Mugello, Italy. It was called the 16M Scuderia Spider and it was an open-top version of the 430 Scuderia customer competition car. Power was from a V-8 engine which developed just over 500 horsepower. The addition structural reinforcement required for the convertible configuration was offset by Maranello engineers with increased use of carbon fiber throughout the car (including specially lightened bumpers and a carbon fiber coated rollbar).

Most examples were finished in nero. They were also available with a tri-color livery under Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalization Program. They were given five-spoke forged wheels that complemented larger front brakes and calipers derived from the 430 Scuderia.

It is believed that just 499 examples were built. The 16M Scuderia were built as a celebration of the brand's 16 F1 Constructor's Championships and as one of very few open models specifically built for customer track use.

This particular example is a low mileage car that was finished from the factory in rosso corsa with a tri-colored Italian racing stripe down the hood, and optioned with red-painted brake calipers and special stitching. Standard equipment included carbon ceramic disc brakes, power windows, a free-flow exhaust, and Pirelli P Zero tires.

The car was delivered to its new owner in May of 2009, at the Collection at Coral Gables, Florida. It was sold in August of 2014 to Seth Weissman of Pacifica, California, and he entrusted Ferrari of Silicon Valley to completely detail the car and apply a skid plate on the front bumper. In early 2016 the spider was acquired by the current caretaker.

Currently, this car has 2,525 miles on its odometer.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017