2002 Ferrari 360 Spider

Finished in Tour de France Blue with a matching blue softtop and a blue-and-tan leather interior, this 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider was previously owned by TV legend Mike Brewer, a man who knows a good car when he sees one.

And it is very definitely a good ‘un because ‘AU02 PDK’ also benefits from Daytona seats, the semi-automatic ‘F1’ gearbox, a good service history, a new and advisory-free MoT, and has covered just 36,000 miles in the hands of its four keepers.

Still almost pristine in appearance, it also runs and drives beautifully – and because winter is almost upon us, now is the perfect time to buy that Italian thoroughbred convertible supercar you didn’t think you could afford.
 

Originally supplied by Maranello Ferrari, the Spider’s first owner didn’t stint; not only did they insist on Tour de France Blue for the coachwork, they also stumped up for Scuderia wing shields, aluminium brake calipers, Challenge grilles, and rear parking sensors.

The result is one of the best-looking examples we’ve ever seen. Sure, some enthusiasts will always prefer a red Ferrari but for everyone else, TdF Blue must be right up there as one of the best colours of ‘em all, its subtle metallic glinting in the sun. 

The coachwork is all in great shape too, with the only real blemishes being the inevitable stonechips to the front end and the exposed edges of the air intakes, something that is an occupational hazard for a car as low and as quick as this.

More importantly, there are no dents, dinks, or scrapes. None. Not one. Not even to the extremities like the door mirror caps and the four corners of the bumpers. The flanks are also free of ripples, and the shutlines are immaculate. 

The Challenge grilles and yellow Scuderia wing shields add further drama to a car that’s not exactly a shrinking violet in the first place, while the rear end, the angle most drivers will see, is purposeful but surprisingly discreet.

Well, there’s no need to rub their noses in it, is there?

The 18-inch alloy wheels are free of parking damage, and their five-spoke design allows you to admire the aluminium brake calipers that clamp large-diameter, cross-drilled brake discs. The centre caps are bright and clear too, the wheel nuts are shiny, and even the valves and caps are high-quality metal jobbies.

The tyres are matching Pirelli P-Zero, the same brand and style Ferrari itself makes clear it prefers via a plaque on the nearside door jamb. Made in 2021, the wheels were refurbished at the same time as the tyres were fitted and given how few miles it has covered since, you won’t be surprised to hear that they have very good tread left on them.

We will never get tired of telling you that experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly.

The blue roof opens and closes as it should, but care does need to be taken to ensure the rear slots line up when you close it. Opening it is a breeze though, and we timed it at just 20 seconds to go from snug coupé to full-blown convertible.

Which reminds us to mention the colour, which is so closely matched to that of the coachwork that the car looks like a coupé from a distance with it raised – and the sexiest MF of its generation when it’s down.

The lamp lenses are all good too, being clear and bright and free of damage.

As for flaws, there is a small chip to the offside wing shield, and the softtop has a small tear and a loose seam, both on the nearside C-pillar section of the roof. 
 

Those Daytona seats with their blue piping look terrific, don’t they? They’re electrically adjustable too, and are joined in the roll call of honour by an extensive list of options including a CD multichanger and a sat-nav.

And the whole comes together every bit as well as the exterior; while some colour schemes look like they’re trying a bit too hard, this one is unusually cohesive and looks simply stunning, with the combination of alloy and leather blending the old and the new very convincingly.

The seats are in a fabulous condition with barely a crease to their name and only very light rubbing marks to the outer edge of the driver’s seat.

The door cards, dashboard, headlining, and carpets are all excellent, and we understand that everything works as it should.

Oh, and it doesn’t suffer from the usual ‘sticky button’ problem either.

As for the boot, it’s so nicely preserved that even the leather tool bag and contents are present – and you all know how rare that is. Almost certainly unused too, it is nestled within a beautifully trimmed luggage space.

As for flaws, the flappy paddles show some wear, but that’s just a hard charging patina that adds to, rather than detracts from, the car’s character.

Other issues are equally minor. There is a shallow gouge to the outer edge of the nearside seat and, er, well that’s it.

The Ferrari’s service history is recorded as follows:

•    06.08.2002 – pre-delivery inspection by Maranello Ferrari
•    01.08.2003 and 6, 750 miles – service by Maranello Ferrari 
•    15.06.2005 and 13,133 miles – service by Maranello Ferrari including a new cambelt
•    13.04.2006 and 14,053 miles – service by Lancaster Ferrari 
•    25.04.2007 and 23,486 miles – service by Lancaster Ferrari 
•    26.06.2009 and 31,145 miles – service by Shiltech Loughborough 
•    21.01.2021 and 35,000 miles – service by Shiltech Loughborough including a new cambelt, battery, track rod end inner boots, air flow meter, brake hoses, lower ball joint boots and an alternator belt

The 3.6-litre Tipo F131 V8 engine starts very well and builds good oil pressure straightaway. It’s got a good, solid idle to it as well, and snarls and growls when it is provoked.

It is every inch the Italian thoroughbred you’d hope.

Nor are there any warning lights on the dashboard, and our man notes that it “drives well”, which from anyone else would be 2,000 gushing words while clasping their hand to their bosom as they sink into a elegant swoon.

But then he is not a demonstrative man.

The engine, with its Rosso Corsa cam covers, looks terrific, which is just as well as it is on display under a glass cover for all to admire.

As for the underside, while there are a few lights scrapes and scuffs to the front undertray, these are inevitable and we’d probably be suspicious if they weren’t there.

The rest is very good indeed, with only the odd spot of flaking underseal to sort out. Obviously, having that aluminium chassis no MoT tester has ever had cause to write the words “corrosion” or “rust”. 
 

In fact, the Ferrari’s MoT certificate, which is valid until November 2026, was issued with no advisories.

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear, and it comes with two keys and fobs, albeit one of the physical keys is broken.

The history file also includes the tan leather wallet and book pack including the stamped service history booklet and the original warranty card

The V5 registration document is also present, along with the most recent invoice from Shiltech for the extensive work it carried out in January 2021. 
 

The Ferrari has covered fewer than 4,000 miles in the past fifteen years, and has covered fewer than 2,000 miles since it was last serviced.

The latest MoT was issued with no advisories, and that low mileage makes itself felt throughout the entire vehicle as this is an impressively clean example of an always-popular sportscar.

It’s in a great colour combination too, all of which should add up to a whopping price tag.

Woulda, coulda, shoulda.

Because despite its considerable charms, we suspect the virtual hammer will fall somewhere between £45,000 and £50,000, a miniscule sum for which you can blame a sluggish market, Donald Trump, and that imminent service. 

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