Overview of the Ferrari 458 Speciale
This is a Ferrari 458 Speciale in Rosso red, first registered in December 2014 and offered at USS HAA Kobe as lot 82054. The odometer on the auction sheet reads 19,901 km, approximately 12,366 miles. It carries an overall auction grade of 4 and an interior grade of C. It is a left hand drive dealer import with the seven speed dual clutch automatic, a service book with warranty booklet and a roll call of desirable options, including the NART racing stripe and carbon fibre racing seats.
The Speciale is the last and sharpest naturally aspirated mid engined V8 Ferrari, and a car like this, with under 20,000 km and a Japanese service record, is exactly what collectors search Japanese auctions for.
The Drive Review of the Ferrari 458 Speciale
The 458 Speciale takes the 4.5 litre direct injection V8 of the 458 Italia and pushes it hard. It is a naturally aspirated engine with a very high redline, and the tachometer in the photographs shows the red zone starting at around 8,500 rpm. Ferrari quoted 597 PS, and the way it builds and screams towards the limit is the main reason people still want one. There is no turbocharger lag, and the throttle response is immediate.
The gearbox is the seven speed dual clutch paddle shift unit, with a lever for drive, reverse and neutral on the centre console. Shifts are fast and aggressive in Race mode, which is shown on the dashboard display in the photographs. The steering is quick and light, and the chassis is built around sharp turn in, with the Speciale adding more aerodynamic and stability control sophistication than the standard 458. Ferrari also used active aerodynamics, with moving flaps in the front bumper. It is a car that rewards commitment, yet remains much more civilised than older Ferrari track specials.
Compared with modern turbocharged supercars, the 458 Speciale feels alive and mechanical. The engine note, the revs and the immediacy are the things that make it special, and there is nothing quite like it from Maranello today.
Auction Details
The car is lot 82054 at USS HAA Kobe, in the imported car prime corner, with an auction date in Japan of 24 October 2026. The auction start price is ¥70,000,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car. One similar car has sold at Japanese auction for around £102,299, but that result may be a different version or condition and should be treated with caution. For the current minimum bid and landed cost calculation, please see the price panel on this page.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Ferrari. Model: 458 Speciale. Chassis code: ABA-F142VS. Frame number: ZFF75VHJ000206649. First registration: December 2014 (Heisei 26). Engine: 4,500 cc petrol V8. Transmission: automatic (dual clutch). Drive: 2WD, rear wheel drive. Steering: left hand drive. Body: two door coupe, two seats. Exterior colour: original red, with the colour change box on the sheet showing only an arrow and no other colour. Colour code and interior colour boxes are blank on the sheet. Interior as seen in the photographs: red Alcantara with black seat centres. Mileage: 19,901 km, approximately 12,366 miles. Shaken (Japanese inspection) valid until 4 November 2027. Japanese plate: Naniwa 302 chi 1259. Import type: dealer import.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, navigation and airbags, plus air conditioning. The sales points list the NART racing stripe, carbon fibre racing seats, Rosso Corsa brake calipers, front suspension lift, front and rear parking sensors, special blue stitching, a white rev counter and a red (Rosso) Alcantara interior. The points to note add carbon fibre engine compartment shields, Scuderia Ferrari shields, navigation and Bluetooth, embroidered Prancing Horse headrests, an adaptive frontlight system and a rear parking camera.
The photographs support much of this. The blue and white racing stripe runs over the bonnet, roof and tail, the brake calipers are red behind black wheels, and the cabin is trimmed in red Alcantara with a carbon fibre steering wheel. The navigation screen is visible in the cluster and centre stack, with Japanese menu text.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet gives grade 4 overall and interior grade C. It shows a service book with warranty booklet as present. Fuel is petrol. The body cover, spare key, owner's manual and remote control are marked as 後送り, meaning they will be sent on separately after the sale. So a spare key and manual exist but are not with the car at the auction. The recycling deposit is 17,390 yen.
The inspector's comments, translated in full, are as follows. The cabin switches and the steering wheel surround cover are sticky. The headlining and dashboard have material lifting in places. The door mirror is scratched and cracked. The wheels are scratched. There are small scratches and small dents. Nothing about the engine, transmission, oil leaks, warning lights, rust or accident repair is recorded in the inspector's comments.
A line reading "first preference: imported car prime time" is partly cut off at the bottom of the sheet and cannot be read in full. The spare tyre symbol on the diagram has no mark in it.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram shows six markings. The code トビA, which is a stone chip mark, appears on the front nose and bumper, on the front lid (bonnet), and on both the left and right sides between the wheels. The exact panel on the sides, door or sill, is not certain from the sheet. This is normal stone chipping from road use at the leading edges and lower body, and the bonnet in particular is the kind of area that picks up chips on a fast car.
A1 appears at the left rear behind the wheel, a small scratch. The panel, rear quarter or bumper corner, is not certain. Pウキ appears at the rear bumper area and, as best read, indicates paint lifting. The exact panel and meaning are a best reading, so it deserves a close look in additional photographs.
There are no replaced panel, dent or repair codes on the diagram. The exterior grade is 4, and the overall condition is that of a usable, well kept enthusiast car with cosmetic wear typical of its use, not a perfect collector example. The photographs show a clean red finish with good gloss, though they cannot show every chip.
Interior Condition
The interior is graded C, and the inspector's notes explain why. The switches and steering wheel surround cover are sticky, which is a known issue with the soft touch coatings used in the cabin of many Ferrari models of this period. The headlining and dashboard material is lifting in places, which is a glue issue on Alcantara trim. In the photographs the red Alcantara looks fresh, the carbon steering wheel is intact and the seats show little wear, but the photographs do not show the lifting areas clearly. The odometer display in the photographs shows 19,901 km.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction grades run from 1 to 6, with 5 and above for the very best cars. Grade 4 means a car in good, above average condition with some minor marks. Interior grade C reflects noticeable wear or defects, here the sticky switches and lifting trim. Together they point to a good but not perfect car.
Model History of the Ferrari 458 Speciale
The 458 Italia launched in 2009 as Ferrari's mid engined V8 berlinetta and replaced the F430. The Speciale was introduced in 2013 as the most extreme road version of the series, and it was the final naturally aspirated mid engined V8 Ferrari before turbocharged engines arrived with the 488. It took the lessons of the 360 Challenge Stradale and 430 Scuderia and applied them to the 458 platform, with extra power, reduced weight, revised aerodynamics and faster gearbox calibration. A convertible version, the 458 Speciale A, followed later in limited numbers.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The 458 Speciale was built in limited numbers, and it was the swansong of the naturally aspirated V8 era at Ferrari. That combination alone makes it a modern classic. Its engine is regarded as one of the finest ever fitted to a road car, and its looks and driving experience set it apart from later turbo cars. Dealer imported, left hand drive examples with low mileage and service books are the ones that enthusiasts hunt. Finding good cars from Japan is getting harder, as Japanese owners tend to keep and preserve them. This is a desirable car, but values can move and nothing here is a guarantee.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On the 458 generation, buyers should ask about the dual clutch gearbox service history, including clutch wear and any software updates. Early 458 models had well known recall work on the rear wheel arch adhesive, so ask whether any recall actions were completed. The sticky interior coating is a common ageing fault, and the lifting Alcantara and headlining on this car fit that pattern. Look carefully at the underside and front bumper for scraping, because the front suspension lift fitted to this car suggests the owner wanted to protect the nose on Japanese roads. Check the wheel condition, as the sheet records scratches, and ask for close photographs of the cracked door mirror and the rear bumper paint lifting noted on the diagram. Request evidence of main dealer servicing, and check the service book stamps.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan is known for low mileage, carefully maintained Ferraris with documented dealer histories and independent auction inspection. Sheets like this one give a clear condition picture before you bid, which is hard to get on domestic markets.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but remain used vehicles. The auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. A supercar of this age and performance may need servicing, maintenance or cosmetic refurbishment after purchase. Please note the inspector's warnings again: sticky cabin switches and steering wheel surround cover, material lifting on the headlining and dashboard, a scratched and cracked door mirror, scratched wheels, small scratches and dents, stone chips on the front, bonnet and sides, and paint lifting at the rear. The body cover, spare key, owner's manual and remote control are to be sent on after the sale.
