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2016 Ferrari California T

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Mileage~13,700
TransmissionManual
Engine3.8L
LocationSouthend-on-Sea

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2016 Ferrari California T

Introduction

Alan Stuart

Professional Consigner

The California was given a major mechanical overhaul with a new twin-turbocharged V8, the first turbo seen in a Ferrari since the F40, and more modern design that we've become used to from the marque.

Ferrari hit the reset button on the California and created the California T, a very capable and extremely fast "Grand Tourer". After four years of development, Ferrari introduced a new turbocharged engine for the first time in 22 years. The twin-turbocharged V8 offers the driver a whopping ~552BHP, a 70BHP increase from the previous model. This model is equipped with 12% stiffer springs and a 10% quicker steering rack, and the latest magnetorheological dampers to make the journey stiffer or softer when you need it the most.

This very well-equipped California T is coming to auction with just 2 former keepers, low mileage, and more recently owned for the past ~1 year. Take a look in the history and paperwork to see the ~£50,000 worth of factory options on this gorgeous "Giallo Modena" California. Some of important options the discerning buyer looks for include the extended carbon fibre interior trim including the iconic steering wheel with LED indicators, special handling equipment, exterior Scuderia shields and interior prancing horse embroidery on the headrests.

This auction listing was written from information supplied by Alan after meeting Brian the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

I've always been a Ferrari man, and dreamed of owning one, and it had to be a Giallo Modena one.

Brian really searched high and low for his dream Ferrari. Last year he came across the California T which he thought would be perfect for summer adventures. He thoroughly enjoyed the car last year and has since wrapped it up for winter. Our trip out in the car was the first one time Brian has taken it out this year.

He'll be sad to see it go after an enjoyable summer, however, he has to make room in his garage for future ventures. Take a look at the history and paperwork section for a detailed view of the California T and factory fitted options worth ~£50,000. Being a July 2016 car, it still has a year of the Ferrari service plan left, so ready for the new owner to action at their local Ferrari main dealer.

Brian will be happy to answer any questions you have about the Ferrari in the comments below.

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Exterior
Interior
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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

Finished in Giallo Modena the California T offers a striking aesthetic, the redesign matched the sportier drivetrain.

Wheels and Tyres

One of the many attractive features of the car are the 20-inch matt "Grigio Corsa" painted forged wheels. They were an optional extra fitted from factory at the additional cost of ~£3,500. All the wheels present in excellent condition as you would expect for a meticulously cared for example.

The 20" wheels are wrapped in no other than Pirelli P-Zero's, dated 2017 all round. The tyres present in very good condition with lots of tread left for the new custodian.

Bodywork

The bodywork on the California T is made entirely from aluminium, which offers great torsional rigidity. A critical feature in a convertible of this calibre.

The car stands very straight and level, the shut lines appear straight and tight. The doors, bonnet and boot all open and close cleanly and precisely. The roof mechanism appears to work well and opens in an impressive ~14 seconds.

We have taken hi-resolution images and videos of the car for you to assess the condition of the bodywork for yourselves.

Paint

The Giallo Modena paint appears in excellent condition around the car, and really shows the amount of care Brian and the previous owners have taken when using and storing this vehicle. A layer of PPF (Paint Protective Film) has been applied to the car.

Each panel presents a deep lustre along with even coverage and colour throughout. Just two small points to note, we noticed a very small stone chip in the bonnet and a tiny mark at the top of the nearside a-pillar.

The images taken are from different angles and reflections to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. Please take the time to fully assess the condition.

Glass and Trim

The glass on this example looks great and in line with the low mileage, we didn't notice any chips, cracks, or discolouration on our visit. The window seals look good too and in line with the rest of the condition of the car.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

Luxuriously trimmed with its central rev counter and carbon F1-styled LED steering wheel, this is a luxury GT interior with sporting nature to boot.

Seats and Carpets

This prancing horse is covered in black leather inside, with special requested yellow diamond stitching throughout the cabin. The seats have held their shape very well and hold you tightly around the corners.

The rest of the cabin matches the rest of the car, an additional £2,400 was spent on leather upholstered for the convertible headlining. Yellow diamond-styled door panels, front and rear seats were selected, along with the prancing horses embroidered onto the headrests. One thing to note, we did notice the slightest mark to the drivers door card.

Please take a look at the extensive media for a detailed view of the cabin.

Dashboard

The dashboard is a very traditional Ferrari, customised by the original owner with a white rev counter along with a touch-sensitive multi-media system with both touch screen and conventional controls, and the all important carbon fibre trim across the dash and transmission tunnel.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

Continuing the black and yellow theme, the high spec performance steering wheel has yellow stitching on the leather elements, and carbon fibre body.

Fitted with the now iconic "manettino" dial and LED gear change indicator, and mounted carbon fibre F1 gear shift paddles behind look stunning.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

For the first time since 1987 you found turbochargers under the bonnet of a Ferrari - the T producing ~553BHP from its twin-turbo V8.

Engine and Gearbox

The introduction of the 3.9L, ~553BHP twin turbocharged engine on the California T was a major development from the previous model. In our cold start video the engine bursts into life and quickly settles down to a steady idle. Mated through a twin clutch to the 7 speed automatic gearbox with fully automatic or paddle shift mode, 755NM of torque is delivered to the rear wheels.

We've captured a detailed mechanical video that shows the car out on the road and a view under and around the engine bay. Please take a look at the detailed media pack to see a closer view of the very clean mechanics.

Suspension and Brakes

The car was optioned with "Giallo Modena" Brembo Carbon Ceramic brakes which can be seen through the forged wheels.

The car was also spec'd with the £5,568 Handling Speciale pack (HSHS) which offers even stiffer springs, an improved exhaust, and the new gearbox software.

The Drive

Brian reports the car drives just like you would expect a GT Ferrari would and more, offering a combination of power, balance and certainty. The car lets you access an immense amount of power while giving you complete confidence on the road or track.

Turbo lag is pretty much a thing of the past through the use of the F1 flat-plane crankshaft, low inertia turbo, and optimised exhaust manifold design.

Electrics and Other

This California T benefits from a touch-sensitive digital multi-media system with both touch and conventional controls and Brian confirms all electrics work as they should.

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History and Paperwork

With an additional ~£50,000 worth of options fitted from factory and finished in a stunning Giallo Modena paintwork, is the Ferrari you've always dreamed of owning?

A well spec'd example coming to market, the mileage at ~13,700 is definitely on the low side, and just two former keepers registered. This Ferrari came with the 7 year main dealer service plan, with 1 main dealer service still remaining for the new custodian of the car. The car has been fitted with thousands of pounds worth of additional options from the factory which really adds to both the performance and looks of the car. Take a look below to see all the options, and the previous main dealer service work carried out.

The private plate pictured with the car will not be included within the sale, and it will be shortly returned to its original age related plate.

From the paperwork you'll also notice a letter from After Sales Ferrari, confirming the first services were carried out in Ferrari North Europe and therefore the mileage is stated in km, (17,216km) rather than miles (10,698mi). They confirm that the car has not undergone an odometer and/or gearbox change.

Factory Options (~£50,000):
AFS Advanced Frontlighting system headlights
Interior leather colour for seat backrest
Two-tone exterior
Giallo Modena brake callipers
Carbon fibre driving zone and steering wheel with LEDs
Carbon fibre for central tunnel
Exterior sill kick in carbon fibre
Carbon fibre cup holder trim
Colour upon request for central tunnel
Carbon fibre dashboard inserts
Colour upon request for upper dashboard
Embroidered prancing horse on headrests
HELE - High Emotion Low Emissions
Special handling equipment
Scuderia Ferrari shield on fenders
Diamond style seats
Diamond style rear seats
Inner & outer electrochromic mirrors
Anti-theft satellite system
Front and rear parking cameras
Footrest in aluminium
Diamond style centre door panels
20-inch matt Grigio Corsa painted forged wheels
White rev counter
Full electric seats
Leather upholstery for headliner
Foldable rear seats backrest/ski passage
Hi-Fi premium system
Colour upon request for standard stitching
Tyre pressure & temperature monitoring system
Colour upon request for A-Pillars.

Brian will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the car in the comments below.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a HPi check on the vehicle.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
17.05.2021	Service (MD)	13,438
05.05.2021	MOT	13,367
03.06.2020	MOT	13,103
19.06.2019	MOT	13,042
13.06.2020	Service (MD)	13,115
09.05.2019	Service (MD)	12,597
30.05.2018	Service (MD)	20,276km
13.07.2017	Service (MD - North Europe)	17,216km

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Key Details

ModelCalifornia T
TransmissionManual
Reg. Date04.07.2016
CC3,855
Mileage~13,700
HistoryYes
ColourGiallo Modena
Interior ColourBlack
Interior TrimLeather
Chassis #ZFF77XJC000218637
Engine #310696
Last Service17.05.2021
MOTYes. Exp - 02.06.2022
MOT ExemptNo
Road Tax ExemptNo
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers2
Tyre TreadGood
Tyre BrandPirelli
Tyre Age2017
Security SysAnti-theft satellite system
Master Key2
BrakesCarbon Ceramic
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned~10 months
Key FeatureOptional extras, mileage, condition

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7 Comments

ballswing

2 years ago

I’m out good luck.

reggio61

2 years ago

Morning
Can you confirm the car is a UK car and first registered from new in the U.K.
Also I noticed that the mileage on the service is 20,276 km which equates to 12598 miles. I notice on the next service the mileage is 12587 can you explain this please.

John

BrianB

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reggio61

2 years ago

Hi John it was sold to Lancasters from Ferrari Europe not imported on log book mileage I have documents from Lancasters Ferrari so they confirm many thanks Brian

zaydm

2 years ago

Hi Brian lovely car. Why are you selling it just after 10 months of owning it? Thanks

BrianB

Seller

zaydm

2 years ago

Hi…I had no intention of selling my Ferrari but due to my health and waiting for a pacemaker to be fitted I have decided it is best to let it go for someone else to enjoy

Empirecars

2 years ago

Hi Brian
I have few question and also would like to view the vehicle
Could you please give us a call.

Many thanks
Empirecars bedford

BrianB

Seller

Empirecars

2 years ago

Hi all viewings and questions need to go through trade classics thanks Brian

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