Early-Production 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena in Rosso Corsa with F1 Gearbox
About this vehicle
Ordered in Rosso Corsa over tan Connolly leather and retailed through Brian Jessel Ferrari in Vancouver, this is one of the earliest 360 Modenas to leave Maranello. Ferrari's first road car built entirely in aluminium — chassis, bodyshell, and suspension wishbones — the 360 Modena was a genuine turning point for the marque when it debuted in 1999. Pininfarina's design ditched the egg-crate grille and pop-up headlights that had defined earlier Ferraris, trading them for smooth, aerodynamic forms that haven't aged badly at all. Accompanied by its original bill of sale and a Ferrari Certificate of Origin, this inaugural-year car shows approximately 12,300 kilometers and went through a thorough service in 2023.
The exterior reads like a car that's been driven with care rather than just kept under wraps. Encapsulated bi-xenon headlights, side air-intake scoops, aerodynamic door mirrors, and a transparent polycarbonate engine cover — through which the V8's distinctive red cam covers are fully visible — all remain in good order. Black brake calipers carry white Ferrari script. Quad exhaust tips exit cleanly at the rear, and factory silver 18-inch five-spoke BBS wheels wear yellow Ferrari center caps, still fitted with the car's original 1999 tires. Paint protection film covers the front end; the front bumper is the non-drilled style and shows no damage underneath. A clean CARFAX report is available in the gallery alongside detailed photos.
Inside, tan leather runs across the seats, lower dashboard, door panels, carpeting, and headliner — a warm, consistent palette that suits the Rosso Corsa exterior rather well. Both seats are deeply bolstered, Ferrari insignias embroidered into the headrests. Aluminum trim, Ferrari door sill covers, drilled aluminum pedals, and a drilled aluminum passenger footrest add purposeful detail throughout the cabin. The perforated black leather steering wheel carries the paddle shifters for the F1 gearbox. Automatic climate control, full power accessories, and a Ferrari-branded AM/FM/CD stereo are all present. Worth flagging: most of the interior's soft-touch coating has been removed to address the well-known stickiness issue, though the vent and sport buttons still need attention.
Under that clear engine cover sits the Tipo F131 3.6-liter DOHC V8, rated at 400 PS (approximately 395 hp SAE) at 8,500 rpm, driving the rear wheels through Ferrari's electro-hydraulic F1 automated-manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. No clutch pedal. The F1 unit delivers paddle-shift control and was offered alongside the traditional six-speed manual as a factory option on the 360 Modena. In July 2023, Ferrari of Vancouver completed a major service at 11,305 km for $20,755, covering timing belts, a transmission mount, a valve-cover gasket, a replacement A/C compressor, differential fluid, and a brake flush. A recent clutch-wear reading comes in at 22%, and the CARFAX shows 14 service-history entries.
Included with the sale: Canadian registration, owner's manuals, toolkit, car cover, original bill of sale, Ferrari Certificate of Origin, factory seat covers, factory steering-wheel cover, and two keys — one of which is an updated unit.
