Forgotten for almost five years under a simple tarpaulin, out of sight, this Ferrari 360 Spider is now preparing to resurface at auction, with no reserve price. Stored in a barn in Northamptonshire, UK, this 2001 Ferrari has not been driven for several years, frozen in time with its naturally-aspirated V8 and rare six-speed manual gearbox. A configuration that has become precious, at a time when Ferrari with manual gearbox are increasingly sought-after. Offered as is, with its history and years of sleep, it arrives at auction ready to write a new chapter.
A sale without reserve price
This 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider, presented in the unmistakable Rosso Corsa with Nero leather interior, is about to go under the hammer at Iconic Auctioneers. The estimate is reasonable for the current market: between £30,000 and £40,000, or €35,000 to €46,000. But the real coup de théâtre lay elsewhere: there was no reserve price. In the world of auctions, this detail radically transforms the reading of the lot. With no safety net, every bid becomes a risk-taking exercise. Some will see in it a project to be put back on the road, others a rare opportunity, and a few, no doubt, a future Sunday morning Ferrari, manual gearbox open and V8 singing.
The right configuration
This 360 Spider ticks almost all the boxes that make enthusiasts tick. Supplied new in the UK, right-hand drive, it is equipped above all with the six-speed manual gearbox that has become rare on Spiders. At the time, the majority of British customers opted for the robotized F1 transmission. The result: today, manual versions are much more sought-after. The Ferrari 360 is often regarded as one of the first "modern" Ferraris, suitable for everyday use, with improved reliability and lower maintenance costs than its predecessors. In its manual Spider version, it enters another dimension: that of the Ferrari we idealize.
Solid track record despite years of downtime
Beneath the dust, the backrest is surprisingly sound. Clive Harris bought this Ferrari in 2004 and kept it until it was taken out of service. Before him, only two owners are recorded. The odometer shows 28,086 miles or around 45,000 km, consistent with the maintenance history. The first overhauls were carried out by Maranello Sales Ltd. followed by Shiltech Performance Cars Ltd. including timing belt replacements in 2009 and 2015. A crucial point for this 3.6-liter naturally-aspirated V8. The last technical inspection was carried out in 2021, corresponding to the extended storage period. The car has not been started for two years, the battery has been removed, and a full inspection will be essential before it can be put back on the road. The ad makes no attempt to embellish reality.
With its original tools, jack, invoice file, old tax discs and complete logbook, this 360 Spider is not sold as a flawless museum piece. A Ferrari forgotten, but not lost. Up for auction on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Stoneleigh Park, with no reserve price, this Ferrari 360 Spider may well remind everyone why some cars deserve to be given another chance.
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