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2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

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- A Collector Grade Example with 12,800 Miles From New
- Finished in Rosso Scuderia With Added Tricolore Stripe
- 1 of 1,300 Built For The World, Under 400 For N.A Market
- Major Service Completed in June of 2023
- Dry Climate California Car From New Until 2023
- Complete with Tool Kit, Books, Manuals, Window Sticker, Extensive Service Records, Car Cover, and Clean CARFAX

The history.

With one-make racing series gaining popularity across Europe in the early 1990s, by 1992 Ferrari had decided to throw their hat in the ring. The Ferrari 348 Challenge was unveiled at Mugello in September 1992, which took a normal 348, and added racing bits to prepare it for the track. Over a decade later, Ferrari continued to build Challenge models based on their road-going mid engine V8 models, however for the 360 model, they decided to build an entirely new model aimed at bridging the gap between the street and the track - this model was dubbed, the Challenge Stradale.

The 360 Challenge Stradale featured a host of upgrades that successfully reduced its laptime at fiorano by 3 seconds. This was achieved through extensive massaging of the bodywork, engine and gearbox tuning, chassis, suspension, and interior. The chassis gained a mutli-axial carbon floorpan, titanium springs, and a thicker hollow rear roll bar. The engine received a new ECU, new heads and pistons, and better transmission software - these tweaks increased power output to 419 hp. The interior was stripped and replaced all of its carpet, leather, and any other unnecessary materials with alcantara and exposed carbon fiber. These weight saving measures totalled to 240 lbs less than standard 360 Modena.

In total Ferrari would go on to produce just 1,300 of these racecars-for-road, and would aid in sparking the fascination with extreme track toys that you can put a license plate on and take to a cars and coffee. With a mere ~400 produced for the North American market, the Challenge Stradale is not only a dual purpose machine, it is also highly collectible with prices seeing steady gains over the past five years.

THE CAR.

Chassis #ZFFDU57A240138776

The collector grade 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale presented by Animoya Garage, is finished in Rosso Scuderia over a Rosso Alcantara interior and has just 12,800 miles from new.

This Challenge Stradale was delivered new to California in September of 2004 to the founder of Monster Cable and spent the entirety of its time in California before being sold to the current consignor in Michigan circa 2023. It was optioned with exterior-matched brake calipers, cabin fire extinguisher, CD player with Hi-Fi sound system, and all stitchings in color. The tricolore stripe was added later on as well. The first 2,000 miles or so were accumulated under the 1st owner before being sold. From there, the remaining 10,000 miles and nearly 2 decades of ownership were added under the second owner. Over the course of this Challenge Stradale’s California life, Ferrari of San Francisco completed a majority of its basic servicing with documentation all the way back to new. In June of 2023, Salerno Motorsport completed a timing belt change and full service on the CS at 12,330 miles; it has traveled just 400 miles since.

In August of 2023, the current owner acquired the CS and added roughly 400 miles During the course of his ownership, an extremely comprehensive detail was performed. The car had PPF on the front end for an extended period of time which began to show its age so it was removed. Since the PPF was on for such a long period of time, the front end has been spared from any major peppering or stone chips.

The Challenge Stradale marks the beginning of an automotive shift to extremely track-focused road cars amongst icons such as Porsche’s 911 GT3. We would argue however, that Ferrari outdid its competitors in the now extremely competitive space. The Challenge Stradale had more power, more cutting-edge tech, and an unbeatable sound from its flat-plane crank V8. These cars were pure emotion, and with just 1,300 built for the world and well under 400 of them to the U.S, the Challenge Stradale represents an incredible investment as well as a piece of Ferrari history. This particular example presents more like a 5,000 mile example than 12,000 mile one. With known history and limited ownership, this Challenge Stradale is ready for immediate use without too much worry of the miles creeping up.

Included in the sale of this vehicle is a Ferrari branded car cover, seat covers, window sticker, books and manuals, full tool-kit, service records, and Clean CARFAX.