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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale a 2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello.

This is not your typical Ferrari 575, as it has recently been converted to a 6 speed manual. The work was completed by highly respected independent Ferrari specialists Cavallino Motorsport in Brookvale, Sydney.

This is a UK delivered, factory right hand drive example that is presented today in its stunning original colour combination of Blue Tour De France (colour code 522) with Sabbia leather upholstery and blue carpets.

The car is optioned with the desirable Daytona seats as well as other internal trim options, upgraded hifi system, navigation system, battery charger, aluminium brake callipers and, scuderia shields.

Documentation on file notes that the original order 280636 was placed on the 14th June 2002. The car was delivered in October 2002 to its first owner Mr Dion Liveras from Nottinghamshire. It was first registered as DL18 on the 31st October 2002.

The service book notes that the car was serviced by Maranello Concessionaires on the 7th March 2003 (@ 1,804 miles), then by HR Owen on the 8th October 2004 (@ 14,197 miles) and then by HR Owen on the 6th May 2005 (@ 16,396 miles). The car was then understood to have been kept essentially in storage for many years and its next service is recorded as being completed by HR Owen on the 12th July 2021 (@ 22,016 miles).

The car was acquired in the UK by an Australian Ferrari enthusiast and subsequently imported into Sydney. There is an Import Approval on file dated 18th February 2022.

Shortly after arriving into Australia the car was converted to a traditional manual 6 speed gearbox. As noted above, the conversion was completed by Cavallino Motorsport in Brookvale, Sydney. The majority of the major components for a right hand drive manual 575M are no longer available from Ferrari. The major parts, including the gear tower assembly, gear lever, rear gearbox selector cover and selector rods were all meticulously remade by a high-end engineering machine shop. All the smaller fasteners, springs, clips & seals etc were purchased from Ferrari. It would be almost impossible to tell that this car was not delivered from the factory with a traditional manual gearbox. Yes, the factory did build a few 575Ms with a manual gearbox, but they are unicorns and priced accordingly!

On the 31st May 2022 Cavallino Motorsport performed a major service, including cam belts and all fluids. At that time the mileage is noted as 22,094 miles.

At some stage the car has been fitted with BBS 19 two-piece alloy wheels and a Tubi style rear exhaust.

Today this car presents and drives superbly. Blue Tour De France is the most stunning colour for a Ferrari 575M and it is a refreshing change to the ubiquitous Rosso Corsa. The Sabbia interior with Daytona seats also completes the look.

Walking around the car it is hard to believe it is 20+ years old. The paint is in very good condition with only a few very small defects or blemishes here and there. The Blue Tour De France paint work has a strong depth of colour and it retains a high gloss finish. The glass and all of the exterior trim, including the headlight covers, taillights, badges and decals on the car are all in excellent condition. The same can be said for the wheels, which are unmarked. The wheels are shod with Pirelli P Zero tyres all around. Both the front and rear tyres are date stamped 2013 and should be replaced on age.

Open the door and the interior presents almost like new. The first thing you notice are the beautiful Daytona seats and of course the colour combination of the interior. It is truly stunning and the pictures probably dont do it justice! A peek into the drivers foot well confirms there are three pedals and one of them is definitely a clutch! Slide in behind the steering wheel and you are genuinely surprised at how comfortable and supportive the seats are. As you take your time to get acquainted with your surroundings you see a lot of other details. Theres the Ferrari logo in the headrests, the small plaque on the right hand side of the dash commemorating the six Formula One championships from 1999 until 2004, the Ferrari Pininfarina flag badge on the centre console, the 575M Maranello badge on the glove box and last but definitely not least, the gear lever! The interior in this car is simply stunning, the upholstery is in beautiful condition, including the drivers seat bolster which is usually the first thing that shows some wear. A weakness of this era Ferrari is that in time the plastic switches can deteriorate and become sticky. On this car, however, they present in excellent condition.

This is a car you could walk around and admire or indeed just sit behind the wheel and admire forever in a day. That said, it IS a front engined V12 Ferrari and we are genuinely excited to try out the manual gearbox. Lets drive!

As expected, the V12 engine bursts to life at the first turn of the key and immediately settles into a smooth idle. The engine sounds fantastic without being overly loud. Once youre comfortable with your seating position and the mirrors it is time to depress the clutch and select first gear! Off you go . . . As with a traditional Ferrari 575M with an F1 gearbox this car is incredibly easy to drive. It is hard to fathom that you are behind the wheel of a genuine 320 km/hr supercar as you are comfortably cruising through heavy traffic whilst getting acquainted with this car. Within a very short time you feel very comfortable driving the car. Eventually, you find a break in the traffic and with a prod on the accelerator you are going too fast! The acceleration is smooth and progressive yet quite breathtaking.

In summary, driving this Ferrari 575 M Maranello is a real joy. This car is simply amazing to drive. The manual gearbox definitely adds to the driving experience in a very positive way. It is everything you get from a 550 Maranello, plus a lot more. The car is just so civilised and easy to live with on one hand, yet it is an absolute beast on the other! Everything works as it should, including the air conditioning which blows cold air.

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At the time of photographing, the odometer reads 22,537 miles (c 36,000 km).

Accompanying the car are the books in the original leather wallet, tool kit, Ferrari torch, battery charger and tyre inflation kit all in stunning original condition. There are also two sets of keys with remotes. Note: the service book is a Ferrari replacement book, but it is fully stamped.

The conversion to a 6-speed manual is reversible. Importantly, there were no new holes drilled and no components were cut. All the original F1 paddle gear change components will come with the car.

Highlights:

- UK delivered, factory right hand drive, matching numbers example.
- Converted to a traditional 6 speed manual gearbox.
- Stunning colour combination.
- Optioned with Daytona seats.
- BBS 19 two-piece alloy wheels and a Tubi style rear exhaust.
- Books & tools.
- A beautifully presented car that is JUST FABULOUS to drive.

Price $299,950.


Background:

Apple, Coco-Cola, McDonalds and Nike are brands recognisable the world over. So is Ferrari and interestingly the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was named The Worlds Strongest Brand in the 2019 Brand Finance Global 500 Report.

Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 out of Alfa Romeos race division as Auto Avio Costruzioni the company built its first car in 1940. The Second World War halted Ferraris dream, which was finally realised in 1947, when the first car bearing his name, the Ferrari 125 S, was built. From that day on Ferrari race cars dominated the world over, winning race after race and many world championships in Formula One, sports car racing and endurance racing. Ferrari built exclusive sports cars for the road too, but in the early days, this was primarily to fund his motor racing!

The Cavallino Rampate or prancing horse was the symbol chosen by Ferrari and like the golden arches it is recognised by just about every man, woman and child on the planet!

The Ferrari road cars from the 1940s and early to mid-1950s were built in very small numbers and it was not until the introduction of the 250 series cars that production numbers increased. Almost 1,000 Ferrari 250 GTEs were built from 1959 1963. The 250 series also produced some of the most special Ferraris ever built, including the Ferrari 250 LM, 250 SWB, 250 California Spider and of course the 250 GTO. The 250 series cars were superseded by the 275 series cars, the 330 series cars and later the 365 series cars. The nomenclature designated the cubic capacity of each cylinder. So, a Ferrari 330 was powered by a 12-cylinder engine of 3967cc capacity.

The late 1960s and early 1970s were fabulous times for Ferrari. Its flagship 365 GTB/4 Daytona was a resounding success and Enzos big risk the Dino 246 was also selling very well. At that time Ferrari wanted to continue with his tradition of producing high performance Grand Touring cars with a 2+2 configuration and the 365 GTC/4, which was a successor to the 365 GT 2+2 and the 365 GTC, filled that niche.

The early 1970s were a time of innovation and Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati et al. continued to introduce new models in an endeavour to trump the other. The 365 GTC/4 was only in production in 1971 & 1972 and its successor the 365 GT/4 2+2 was first shown in October 1972 at the Paris Motor Show. This car, designed and built by Pininfarina, featured unique styling and whilst the sharp angular lines were very new for Ferrari it did share the characteristic design feature of a swage line dividing the body into an upper and a lower half with the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Unlike the GTC/4 the GT/4 2+2 could seat four people in relative comfort.

The 365 GT/4 2+2 was superseded by the 400 in 1976 and subsequently the 412 in 1985. Production of the 412 ended in 1989 without a direct successor.

In 1992 Ferrari introduced its next front engine Grand Tourer, the 456. It was a great success for Ferrari with approximately 3,289 cars produced during its 5 years in production.

In 1996 Ferrari unveiled the Ferrari 550 Maranello at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany. The introduction of the 550 marked the return of the front engine 2 seater Ferrari, 23 years after the Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona had been replaced by the mid-engined 365GT/4 BB. Designed by Pininfarina, the 550 Maranello continued on the success of the 456 and some 3,600 cars were built during its production run until 2002 at which time it was succeeded by the 575M Maranello.

The 575M was an updated version of the 550. With subtle styling improvements, the 575M was more aerodynamic and it also had a number of mechanical improvements, including a more powerful engine, bigger brakes, upgraded suspension and improved weight distribution. The interior was also refreshed. The end result was a genuine supercar with its 5.7 litre V12 engine pumping out 379 kw or 508 bhp of power and 589 nm or 434 lb-ft of torque. Top speed was quoted as 325 km/hr or 202 mph, the 0-100 km/hr or 60 mph sprint taking 4.2 seconds and incredibly the 0-160 km/hr or 100 mph sprint taking only 9.4 seconds.

The 575M also became the first Ferrari V12 to be sold with the F1 automated manual gearbox. The 575M was also available with a retractable hardtop and sold as the Ferrari 575M Superamerica. The 575M (2,056 examples built) and 575M Superamerica (559 examples built) remained in production until 2006 when succeeded by the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello and 575M are true modern classics. They appeal to both the traditional classic Ferrari enthusiast as well as the modern supercar owner.