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This used to be a Ferrari 430 Scuderia

We know, it’s hard to believe this mangled, charred chunk of metal could be a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, the lightweight, more powerful, and generally extra sporty version of the already fun F430. But it certainly is, and sadly for it and the owner, this happened not long after they were united. According to the South Yorkshire Police Department’s Facebook page, when they responded to the emergency, the driver told them he had only had it for an hour before crashing.

The police report that the car was found roughly 150 feet down an embankment where it caught fire, which is how it ended up in such a sorry state. Based on the post, the road was wet, and the implication is he may have been driving more aggressively than he should have based on road conditions, but not at illegal speeds.

The police reported that the driver only suffered a few cuts and bruises, which is remarkable considering the severe damage. And while we’re sure the driver is grateful he came out ok, it’s probably hard for him to focus on the positive after losing a dream car so soon after picking it up. But with any luck, insurance will cover the car and he’ll be in a different Ferrari soon enough. Hopefully he’ll be more wary in wet weather with the next one, though.

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July 28, 2017 / Comments Off on This used to be a Ferrari 430 Scuderia
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Trump’s old Ferrari F430 sells for $270,000

You may remember that Auctions America was going to sell a 2007 Ferrari F430 owned by the current president of the United States. It was estimated at between $250,000 and $350,000. It went for auction this weekend and just barely fell into that range.

According to Bloomberg, Donald Trump’s old Ferrari failed to meet the reserve, set at $250,000, with a final bid of $240,000. However, Auctions America said the car sold after the auction at $270,000. So the auction company did get its estimate right, but just barely.

As for what the new owner purchased, he or she got an F430 with celebrity and presidential heritage, the F1 automatic gearbox, low miles, a service history, and a classic Ferrari red paint job. Of course we still stand by our preference for a manual one in our choice of color and without any celebrity history (or baggage depending on your opinion). Check out our original piece for more details on the car.

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April 3, 2017 / Comments Off on Trump’s old Ferrari F430 sells for $270,000
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You can buy President Donald Trump’s old Ferrari F430

You don’t see this every day: This Ferrari F430 was formerly owned by President Donald Trump. Judging by the car’s title, that point is indisputable. That makes it both a celebrity-owned vehicle, and a Presidential vehicle. It’s quite the two-for-one. It could also become yours if you have the dough.

This Ferrari comes from the second, presumably less famous owner, and will go for auction at the Auctions America event in Fort Lauderdale. The auction runs from March 31 to April 2, with the F430 crossing the block on April 1.

Considering the original owner’s tastes, it’s a little surprising how restrained this car is. It’s in classic Ferrari red with a tan leather interior. Not many options were added either, according to the original dealer sticker. The whole list includes red-painted brake calipers, an optional style of power seat called “Daytona,” Scuderia Ferrari shield badges, and an upholstered headliner. In the end, combined with the destination charge, Trump’s Ferrari came out to a little under $198,000 (its base price was $184,000).

Copy of title for Donald Trump's Ferrari F430

Auctions America expects to get a bit more for it. The auction estimate is $250,000 to $350,000. It also has just under 6,000 miles and is complete with all of its manuals, tool kit, and service records. If it were our money though, we’d go off and find an F430 that wasn’t owned by a celebrity, and with a true manual transmission, as opposed to the paddle-shifted F1 gearbox in this model. Both characteristics would make it cheaper, and more fun to drive.

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March 10, 2017 / Comments Off on You can buy President Donald Trump’s old Ferrari F430
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