@NCRSmaniac – Thank you! We really appreciate the kind words. That's exactly what we're trying to accomplish—represent the seller well while giving bidders as much information, documentation, and confidence as possible.
And you're right...the starting point certainly helps! Low miles, clean history, an incredible specification, and one of Ferrari's most special modern cars. We're excited to see where this one goes on Saturday morning!
@F50gta – Absolutely. The open recall is Ferrari Recall Campaign RC 80 / NHTSA 22V-536, which applies to the Scuderia Spider 16M and concerns the brake fluid reservoir cap. Ferrari's remedy is replacement of the cap at no charge; for the 16M, Ferrari's campaign documentation indicates the repair is the cap replacement without the instrument-panel software update required on some other affected models.
We were aware of the recall but did not see the value in transporting the car to the nearest authorized Ferrari dealer in Silicon Valley solely to have the reservoir cap replaced during our preparation for the auction. The car's servicing and preparation have otherwise been handled locally here in Monterey by specialists including Coppa Bella Motors and Forza Motors.
We wanted to leave the recall clearly disclosed so the next owner is aware of it and can have the free recall repair completed by an authorized Ferrari dealer at their convenience.
Hope that provides some additional clarity, and thank you for asking.
And to keep the ball rolling on updates for this fantastic Z8, we wanted to provide paint meter readings across the entire exterior. We meant to get these posted earlier, so thank you for your patience.
The readings are very encouraging and appear consistent with factory paint depth throughout the car. Beyond the numbers, the paint itself presents incredibly well, with a soft, smooth finish and excellent luster.
We’ll be posting two series of photos documenting the readings so you can get a comprehensive look around the entire car.
If there’s a particular panel or area you’d like us to meter again or photograph in greater detail, please let us know before the end of the auction. We’re right here with the Z8 and happy to help!
A quick Car Week update on our Premium Listing, this Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M.
The car is currently on display at our showroom at 1187 Del Monte Avenue in Monterey, and we’re open all week for in-person inspections and private viewings. If you’re an interested bidder, please feel free to stop by or reach out to us directly. We’re happy to spend as much time with the car as needed.
We’re also excited to announce that the 16M will be displayed this Friday, August 14, at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, as part of the Ferrari supercar display. It’s a great opportunity for us to share this special Ferrari with the Car Week crowd as the clock winds down on the auction.
So, if you can’t make it to our showroom, come see it at The Quail!
For more information on Friday’s event, visit the official Peninsula event page below and check out our experience on 17-Mile drive with this amazing 16M.
And since we're heading into the final day of the auction, we also wanted to highlight something truly extraordinary...
The seller is including an extensive BMW Z8 archive collection that has been assembled over decades. We've attached the complete inventory along with additional photos. It is an incredible collection that would be extremely difficult - if not impossible - to duplicate today.
Highlights include original Z8 posters, factory press kits, magazines, dealership literature, BMW promotional material, factory training publications, a factory car cover, BMW Performance Center jacket, Z8 helmet, scale models, books, memorabilia, club items, and even the exceptionally rare BMW Z8 leather sample book.
For the next caretaker, this isn't just the purchase of an exceptional BMW Z8—it's the opportunity to acquire decades of thoughtfully curated history and memorabilia from one of the marque's most passionate enthusiasts. We truly don't expect to see another offering quite like this anytime soon.
@dino70089 – You are correct! The "CV Z8" license plates are included with the sale, and yes—they're a nod to Carmel Valley. We thought they were a fun touch and fit perfectly with all of the social media and Monterey Car Week content we've created around this car.
As Monterey Car Week officially gets underway, we wanted to welcome everyone back to the auction and highlight a few things that make this BMW Z8 such a special example.
This very car was selected for display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as part of BMW's 100th Anniversary "Evolution of the Supercar" exhibition—an invitation that speaks not only to the significance of the Z8 as a model, but also to the quality and presentation of this particular example.
The current owner has been an automotive enthusiast and collector since 1971, with a collection that has included Porsche 356s, Porsche Spyders, and Ferraris. For more than four decades, he has also been an active collector and dealer of automotive memorabilia, participating in prestigious events including the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, The Quail, and Porsche Club of America Parades. His photography and writing have been featured in Magneto, Cavallino, 356 Registry, and Automobilia Resource.
It's this level of stewardship that drew us to the car. The thoughtful ownership, extensive documentation, and consistent care are exactly what we hope to find when representing an important collector automobile.
If you're in Monterey for Car Week, the Z8 is available to be viewed in person at our showroom. We'd be happy to answer any questions, arrange a private viewing, or simply talk cars.
We look forward to a great finish to the auction and appreciate everyone following along.
We wanted to share another recent item completed in preparation for the sale. As many Ferrari enthusiasts know, the polycarbonate headlights on the 430 Scuderia and 16M are prone to becoming cloudy over time, often developing the characteristic "spider web" cracking beneath the surface.
To address this, the headlights were professionally refinished by a local specialist here in Monterey. The results speak for themselves, bringing the lenses back to a clear, like-new appearance and dramatically improving the overall presentation of the car.
We've attached photos of the finished product for your review. It was one of several details addressed in preparation for this auction, and we believe it reflects the care taken to present this exceptional 16M at its very best.
Have a look, and as always, please let us know if you have any questions.
We wanted to share another stop from our Monterey Car Week Insider's Guide, where we paired this 430 Scuderia Spider 16M with one of the Peninsula's most iconic local landmarks—17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, CA.
For us, the Insider's Guide is about connecting special cars with the places that make Monterey Car Week unlike anywhere else. Few combinations felt more fitting than a Ferrari 16M cruising the coastline of Pebble Beach, so we captured that experience and included it in our guide.
Have a look at the video, enjoy the drive, and if you'd like to see more of our favorite local destinations and the cars we paired with them, be sure to check out the complete interactive Insider's Guide.
As always, thanks for following along, and please let us know if there is anything else you'd like to see before the auction concludes.
We wanted to share driving video of this incredible 430 Scuderia Spider 16M so everyone can experience what makes it so special.
Turn the volume up. The sound of the naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V8 climbing through the rev range is nothing short of intoxicating, and with the top down, it's about as close as most of us will ever get to feeling like Michael Schumacher on a weekend drive.
Having been fortunate enough to drive this very car on Monterey's roads over the better part of the last decade, we can honestly say it remains one of the most memorable modern Ferraris we've ever experienced. The immediacy of the steering, the lightning-fast shifts, and the raw soundtrack all combine to create an experience that feels every bit as special today as it did when it was new.
We hope this video captures a little of that magic. Enjoy, and as always, let us know if there's anything else you'd like to see before the auction ends.
@mk31755 - Just to follow up, yes, we can confirm the radio is functioning as it should. We tested it again today and recorded a video so you can see and hear it in operation.
Please check out the link below, and as always, let us know if you have any additional questions. Thanks!
@tvalli11 – We know... it's unfortunate that the original iPod Touch isn't still with the car to complete the package. We searched for years, checking eBay and aftermarket parts suppliers around the world, but never came across one for sale.
Coming from a Ferrari parts background—first as Operations Manager at T. Rutlands West in Monterey and later at GTO Engineering in Los Angeles—I've never come across one that wasn't spoken for.
I've been the primary caretaker of this 16M for over 5-years here in Monterey, showed the car at several concours & Ferrari club events, so I was optimistic we'd eventually track one down, but no luck.
We've attached the Hi-Fi System page from the parts diagram so everyone can see exactly which component is being referenced. And if anyone happens to know where a complete kit is available during auction week, we'd happily be a buyer!
We've also attached several additional close-up photos of both door pockets to better illustrate their condition. There are some more significant scratches on the passenger-side door pocket, and we did our best to highlight these in the original gallery before the auction. The additional photos should provide an even clearer representation of what is present.
We've also included a close-up of the small crack in the driver's seat trim, which is another common age-related issue seen on many BMW Z8s.
Overall, these cosmetic imperfections are localized and could be addressed by a qualified interior specialist with proper color matching, should the next owner choose to do so. We hope the additional photos help everyone better evaluate the condition.
We also spoke with the seller regarding the headliners. Both the soft top and hardtop headliners are to be original. We shared photos of the soft top headliner in the gallery (Images #276-278) and with the hardtop currently installed, we've now added detailed photos of that as well.
It presents bright and clean with no staining, though there is some minor separation of the headliner material caused by aging adhesive. This is a common age-related characteristic on these cars and, fortunately, is not visible from the driver's seat.
Welcome back, everyone! We're here with another update on this beautiful 2001 BMW Z8, and we'd like to address a couple of great questions from @ZR1ZR1ZR1 and @mk31755
Yes, the original black BMW trickle charger kit is included with the car, and we've attached an additional photo for reference. This Z8 was not optioned with the BMW cell phone, although the factory mounting location remains in the center console.
Regarding the headlights, they are believed to be original and do show some light signs of age, which is very typical for Z8s. We've added several close-up photos taken today to provide a more accurate, in-person representation of their condition.
