We are pleased to offer 2016 California T s/n 219034, a highly optioned, two owner California car in an elegant color combination. The California was first introduced at the 2008 Paris Auto Show as Ferrari’s first front engined V8; the first to feature a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and the first hard-top convertible with a folding-metal-roof that is simply mechanical-magic to watch in action. Seven out of every ten California’s were sold to first-time Ferrari buyers, guys—and thousands of gals—who might otherwise have bought a top-of-the-line Mercedes, Aston Martin or a Bentley. When introduced the California’s 4.3 liter V8 was good for 453 hp at 7,750 rpm, good enough for a top speed of 193 mph! In 2012 the California was updated to the California 30, so called because it was 30 kg or 66 lbs lighter and had an additional 30 hp, upping total power to 483 hp and top speed of 194 mph.

In 2014 the California T (with “T” meaning turbo) was introduced (as a 2015 model) at the Geneva Motor Show as the final evolution of the California, with new front sheet metal influenced by the F12. The grille was enlarged, the headlights were pulled back and two broad hood vents were added. The most successful changes come at the rear as hiding a folded hardtop without eliminating trunk space was always going to make for a rather matronly rump, but by lowering the trunk lip fractionally and employing visual tricks like orienting the tailpipes horizontally instead of vertically and enlarging the diffuser, Ferrari created the impression of a much lower, wider car. A new interior featured an updated dash and form fitting, leather-clad seats, making for low wind and tire noise levels. An all-new 3,855 cc twin turbocharged flat plane crankshaft V8 with a maximum boost of 18.9 psi produced 553 hp at 7,500 rpm, good enough for a top speed of 196 mph! It’s is interesting to note that Ferrari didn’t turbocharge the Cal T merely to increase power; it also did so to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. In addition, higher gearing inside the Cal T’s seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox improves fuel economy by about 15 percent. Even better, the optional Magneride Dual Mode Suspension package offers great handling, excellent balance, a noisier exhaust and new gearbox software, while the carbon-ceramic brakes haul it down from any speed with ferocity!

2016 California “T” s/n 219034 is heavily option and finished in Grigio Titanio Metallizato FQ 3238 with Nero 8500 black leather and optional Charcoal 4304 (very dark Grey) stitching, offset with Nero 152 black carpets still covered in their factory delivered plastic. The base price was $198,973.00 plus $3,750.00 for delivery and handling. A quick walk-around shows the optional Scuderia Shields, ($1,855.00); Red Brake Calipers ($1,517.00) and 20″ Forged Painted Rims, ($6,242.00) with Carbon Fiber Wheel Caps, ($843.00). A peak at the interior shows options including a black leather interior with Charcoal 4304 (very dark grey) stitching ($759.00); a Carbon fiber steering wheel, ($5,145.00); the Magneride Dual Mode Suspension package, ($5,568.00); a Backup Camera, ($3,712.00); a Yellow rev counter, ($775.00); dual Horses stitched on the headrests ($1,265.00) and Aluminum Driver & Passenger footrests, ($843.00) for a total of roughly $230,000 when new.

2016 California T s/n 219034 was sold new in Southern California and, as a two-owner car, has lived in Southern California since new. The dash Binnacle has just been recovered, the sticky switches have just been done and watching the power top in action, going from down-to-up or vice-versa, in a mere 14 seconds, is a show unto itself! She comes with all the goodies including two keys; the owner’s manual in it’s pouch; the full tool set; the air compressor; the battery tender and the red Factory car cover. It even has the Factory white gloves, in their small red bag, should a tire change be neccesary! An interesting feature of the “T” is a circular digital boost gauge, mounted between the dashboards circular air vents, which monitors the turbo boost, turbo response and turbo efficiency. Essentially a glorified clock, it’s great fun for the first few days of ownership and then soon forgotten.