Ferrari - California - 2009

Ferrari California 4.3 V8 – 2009

The Ferrari California was introduced in 2008 as a completely new chapter in Ferrari’s history. Although the name referenced the legendary 250 GT California from the 1950s and 1960s, the new model was technically a wholly new Gran Turismo. The California was developed as a Ferrari that combines the performance and experience of a sports car with significantly more comfort and everyday practicality.

This example is a 2009 Ferrari California, originally delivered new by Monza Autobedrijf NV in Belgium. The car is finished in the particularly attractive Nero Daytona WB 508 and features a very extensive factory specification with €33,090 in additional factory options.

Among the most attractive options are the Daytona seats, the carbon-finished steering wheel with LED shift indicators, the Carbon Fibre Driver Zone, Scuderia Ferrari shields, red brake calipers and the valuable 20-inch Sport alloy wheels.

The car now has a Dutch registration and an extensive documented service history. Notably, a major maintenance and repair service of €17,643.24 was carried out by official Ferrari dealer Munsterhuis Sportscars, during which, in addition to regular maintenance, extensive work was performed on the engine management and the electrically operated hardtop mechanism.

Highlights
- Dutch registration
- European specification, originally new delivered in Belgium
- €33,090 identified extra factory options
- Complete maintenance history available and clean CarVertical report
- Recently extensive maintenance of €17,643.24 at official Ferrari dealer Munsterhuis Sportscars
- Desirable Daytona seats, carbon steering wheel with LEDs and Carbon Fibre Driver Zone
- Original optional 20-inch Sport alloy wheels
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

BODYWORK/PAINTWORK:

The Ferrari is finished in the elegant Nero Daytona WB 508, a metallic black that fits exceptionally well with the lines of the California. Nero Daytona was ordered as a costly factory option and, according to the original specification, represented a premium of €7,140.

The bodywork is in very neat condition. The paint presents itself well and glossy, and the overall visual condition suits a carefully maintained Ferrari.

The California was built around an aluminium chassis and also features a largely aluminium body. There are no known corrosion problems, welding work or required body repairs.

One of the most important technical and aesthetic features of the California is the fully electrically operated aluminium folding hardtop. With the roof closed, the car has the appearance and comfort of a coupe; with the roof open, it quickly becomes a fully-fledged open Ferrari.

Extensive maintenance was performed on the roof mechanism at the official Ferrari dealer. This included replacement of the hydraulic roof latch and guidance, the main locking system and the right roof cylinder/piston kit. The system was then recalibrated and reprogrammed.

The rubber seals, windows, lighting and other visible body details are in well-kept condition. The Bi-Xenon headlights were removed/replaced during the major dealer service and the system was recalibrated.

The car sits on the valuable optional 20-inch Sport alloy wheels, a clear upgrade over the standard 19-inch wheels. The combination of red Ferrari brake calipers and Scuderia shields on the fenders gives the car a sporty yet original factory appearance.

TECHNICAL:

Behind the front axle sits Ferrari’s atmospheric 4,297 cc V8, producing 460 hp and 485 Nm of torque. This is the matching-numbers engine.

The engine features direct fuel injection and a flat-plane crankshaft and is mated to Ferrari’s 7-speed F1 transmission with dual clutch. Via the paddles behind the steering wheel the driver can manually shift gears.

The transmission is mounted in a transaxle configuration at the rear axle and drives the rear wheels. The California also features the electronic E-Diff differential, F1-Trac traction control and Ferrari’s CST stability control.

The car is technically in good condition and ready for use. Engine and transmission operate as intended. No known technical work is necessary before the car can be used.

An important part of the history is the extensive €17,643.24 invoice from official Ferrari dealer Munsterhuis Sportscars from August 2023. Much more was done than regular maintenance.

Misfire was investigated on the engine. The fuel pressure regulator was replaced, a fuel line was renewed, the intake manifold gasket replaced and all eight spark plugs were renewed.

In addition, the folding roof was extensively inspected and repaired. The hydraulic roof latch and guiding were replaced, as well as the main locking system and the right roof cylinder/piston kit. The roof was recalibrated and reprogrammed.

The lighting was also addressed: the headlights were removed and replaced and the lighting system recalibrated.

During the same work an annual Ferrari service was also performed, including engine oil service, oil filter, seals, injector cleaner and topping up/checking fluids.

In July 2024 the car was offered again at the same official Ferrari dealer after entering limp mode. With Ferrari diagnostic equipment the fault was read and traced to the throttle sensor. The wiring and connections were checked, electrical contacts cleaned and after a test drive the car functioned normally again. The invoice for these works was €475.70.

The California is factory-equipped with high-quality carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes (CCM), as well as double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear axle.

Maintenance history

5 August 2024 – Dutch APK
- Vehicle inspected
- APK passed with no defects

31 July 2024 – Munsterhuis Sportscars Ferrari, Hengelo – 99,369 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Limping diagnosis performed
- Full Ferrari diagnosis performed
- Fault memory read and cleared
- Throttle sensor fault diagnosed
- Wiring and electrical connections checked
- Electrical contacts cleaned
- Test drive performed
- Car functioned normally after repair
- Invoice: €475.70

4 August 2023 – Munsterhuis Sportscars Ferrari, Hengelo – 99,061 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Extensive Ferrari dealer service and repair work performed
- Misfire/engine fault investigated
- Fuel pressure regulator replaced
- Fuel line replaced
- Intake manifold gasket replaced
- Eight spark plugs replaced
- Electrically operated hardtop mechanism diagnosed
- Roof calibrated and programmed
- Hydraulic roof latch and guidance replaced
- Main roof locking system replaced
- Right roof cylinder/piston kit replaced
- Headlights removed and replaced
- Lighting system re-calibrated
- Annual Ferrari service performed
- Engine oil changed
- Oil filter replaced
- Seals replaced
- Injector cleaner applied
- Fluids refreshed
- Invoice: €17,643.24

27 September 2021 – Mugello Engineering B.V. – 96,193 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Annual maintenance performed
- Service book stamped

21 April 2021 – Dutch APK
- Vehicle inspected

22 March 2019 – 88,852 km
- APK performed
- Mileage recorded

8 August 2018 – 87,520 km
- Mileage recorded

10 October 2017 – Kroymans Automotive B.V. – 79,068 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Required service performed
- Service book stamped
- APK performed

17 July 2015 – Prins Exclusivo – 68,426 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Annual maintenance performed
- Service book stamped

5 December 2013 – Prins Exclusivo – 45,566 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Annual maintenance performed
- Service book stamped

12 March 2013 – Prins Exclusivo – 13,513 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Annual maintenance performed
- Service book stamped

15 August 2011 – Modena Motors Sud, Belgium – 25,698 km
- Vehicle serviced
- Annual maintenance performed
- Service book stamped

3 September 2009 – Monza Autobedrijf NV, Belgium – 10,463 km
- Vehicle serviced
- First annual service performed
- Service book stamped

29 May 2009 – Belgium – 55 km
- First registration
- New delivered by Monza Autobedrijf NV
- First owner registered in Brussels, Belgium

INTERIOR:

The interior of this California forms a beautiful contrast with the black Nero Daytona exterior and is richly finished in leather.

One of the main factory options are the desirable Daytona Seats, recognizable by the classic horizontal pattern that references historic Ferrari models. These were combined with the expensive Full Electric Seats Package, which extended the standard electric seat adjustment with additional adjustment options and memory functions.

The headrests feature the embroidered Cavallino Rampante, while contrasting stitching further accents the interior.

Another key part of the configuration is the Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel with integrated LED shift indicators. The LEDs at the top of the wheel rim indicate the optimal shift moment during sporty driving. Additionally, the car is equipped with the Carbon Fibre Driver Zone, with various parts around the driver finished in carbon.

Behind the steering wheel is the striking red tachometer, also a separately ordered factory option.

The interior further features automatic dual-zone climate control, cruise control, electrically adjustable steering column, electric windows, central locking and Ferrari’s infotainment system with touchscreen, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, USB, iPod connectivity, voice control and hard drive storage.

The leather, dashboard, door panels, centre console and other interior parts are in well-kept condition. The electrical functions operate as intended.

DOCUMENTS:

This Ferrari California is an original European specification and was new delivered on 29 May 2009 by Monza Autobedrijf NV in Belgium.

Throughout its life the car has received maintenance at various Ferrari dealers and specialists in Belgium and the Netherlands, including Monza Autobedrijf, Modena Motors Sud, Prins Exclusivo, Kroymans Automotive, Mugello Engineering and official Ferrari dealer Munsterhuis Sportscars.

An extensive service history is available with stamped service book and invoices. In particular, the Ferrari dealer invoice of €17,643.24 from 2023 is a key part of the file.

In addition, a clean CarVertical report is available.

The Ferrari now has Dutch license documents and is delivered with two keys.

Extra factory options and specification

This California was exceptionally extensively optioned. The identified extra factory equipment collectively represented €33,090:
- Nero Dayona Metallic paint – €7,140
- Daytona Seats – €2,600
- Full Electric Seats – €4,100
- Cavallino embroidered in headrests – €600
- Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel with LED shift indicators – €5,650
- Carbon Fibre Driver Zone – €2,350
- Red tachometer – €600
- Scuderia Ferrari shields – €1,250
- Red brake calipers – €1,150
- 20" Sport alloy wheels – €6,000
- Parking sensors – €1,200
- Contrasting stitching – €450
- Total value of extra factory options: €33,090
- Factory equipment

In addition to the above extra options, the California features a particularly extensive standard factory specification. The drivetrain consists of the naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V8 with direct injection, flat-plane crankshaft and 460 hp, combined with the 7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission, paddle shifters, rear-wheel drive and transaxle layout.

Dynamic equipment includes the electronic E-Diff differential, F1-Trac traction control, CST stability control, Launch Control, the Manettino driving mode selector and carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes. The suspension consists of double wishbones at the front and a multi-link construction at the rear.

The aluminium body features a fully electrically foldable aluminium hardtop, Bi-Xenon headlights, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, LED taillights, integrated rear spoiler and four exhaust outlets.

The interior is factory-equipped with extensive leather on the dashboard, door panels and center console, automatic dual-zone climate control, cruise control, electrically adjustable steering column, electric windows, start button, TFT information display and the characteristic analogue Ferrari tachometer.

Technical information

Brand: Ferrari
Model: California
Year: 2009
Color: Nero Daytona WB 508
Engine and power: 4.3L (4,297 cc) V8, 460 hp (Matching Numbers)
Torque: 485 Nm
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: 7-speed F1 automatic with dual clutch
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Mileage: 103,387 km
Number of keys: 2
VAT/margin: Margin car
Registration: Dutch license
Origin: New delivered in Belgium
VIN: ZFFLJ65B000167191

EXTRA INFORMATION:
- This Ferrari is offered with Dutch registration and valid APK, meaning the car is currently road-ready.
- Photos are part of the description.
- Upon request a walk-around video can be provided with running engine.
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport.

The car can be viewed and collected in Schiedam, Netherlands. All technical inspections, test drives and viewings are possible before submitting an offer. For any questions you may contact the auctioneer.