For sale: 2005 F430 - SOLD...!!!...

Ferrari began production of the F430 in 2004. The F430 was inspired by the 360 Modena, one of Ferrari's successful and most-produced models. With more torque and horsepower, quicker shift times, optional carbon ceramic brakes (as seen on the Enzo and FXX), the F430 is the premier sports car of today.

This specific example is covered in a beautiful blu Tour de France, which is a classy contrast to the supple, tan leather. A red tachometer and carbon fiber trim round out the interior, while the external aesthetics are complimented by shields and red calipers.

These days, the transmission in Ferrari road cars has gone the way of the race team, utilizing F1 technology. However, this car has a manual gearbox, yielding the classic gated shifter. As you're up- and down-shifting, you'll swear there are tiny Samurai sword fighting inside of your car. The faint metallic ching that emanates from the shifter as you thrust it from second to third is a unique audible byproduct not heard in any other marque.

Couple that with a raucous V8 whose revving music blares through a harmonious exhaust, train rail-like handling, leather sport seats that hug you, an adjustable suspension via a steering wheel-mounted Mannettino and - ah, just come in and see for yourself.