Ferrari 488 Spider
A buyer’s guide to the Ferrari 488 Spider, covering its retractable hardtop, 70th Anniversary commissions, and relationship to the Ferrari J50.
What to check before buying
Operate the hardtop through a full cycle and inspect its panel alignment, seals, and drainage. For Tailor Made cars, reconcile the VIN, build sheet, original colour, and any later paintwork or wraps.
The Green Jewel, Bold Yellow, and Ispirata da Riva have separate documented identities. Their original specifications and auction circumstances matter when comparing prices.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZFF80AMB000239660 | Apr 2026RM Sotheby's | SoldEUR 297,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceIndividual Ferrari Tailor Made commission with Riva-inspired finishes. |
| ZFF80AMB000233741 | 2026RM Sotheby's | SoldCHF 443,750 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceThe Masterpiece heritage livery. |
| ZFF80AMA6H0226326 | Nov 2023RM Sotheby's | SoldUSD 390,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceBold Yellow heritage livery inspired by the Dino 206 Competizione. |
| 221719 | Sept 2017RM Sotheby's | SoldEUR 1,090,200 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceGreen Jewel heritage livery inspired by David Piper’s 365 P2. The auction catalogue stated that VAT was payable on the full purchase price. |
Commission a search or pre-purchase review
Source a car
Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 2015
- Production
- 2015–2019
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Spider
- Wheelbase
- 2,650 mm
- Seats
- 2
- Engine
- Twin-turbo V8
- Displacement
- 3,902 cc
- Engine power
- 670 CV
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 488 Spider 70th Anniversary | — | Spider | — | — | Road · Ferrari Tailor Made heritage-livery programme | 221719ZFF80AMA6H0226326ZFF80AMB000233741 |
Individual chassis histories
- Ferrari 488 Spider Green Jewel
RM Sotheby’s records serial number 221719 for this Ferrari 488 Spider, the Green Jewel. Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary livery pays tribute to David Piper’s green 365 P2.