A 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena finished in Grigio Alloy with a Nero interior is up for auction on Cars & Bids, and it’s already attracting major attention among enthusiasts. Showing 23,600 miles, this Modena features a Cambio Manuale 6-speed gated manual conversion, breathing fresh life into one of Ferrari’s most celebrated early-2000s mid-engine V8s.
Originally equipped with the F1 automated gearbox, this car has been converted to the manual specification enthusiasts crave, bringing back the analog engagement many consider essential to the Ferrari experience. The 2012 599 GTB Fiorano became a million-dollar collectible for exactly that reason.
The Details
This Modena, VIN ZFFYU51A9Y0121165, carries a clean Oklahoma title and no accident history. The odometer currently displays around 23,600 miles, and the car is being sold by a Georgia-based dealer (seller “MP0werr”) with a $311 documentation fee for in-state buyers. With one day left of the auction, the current bid is $75,000.
Under the engine cover sits Ferrari’s naturally aspirated 3.6-liter Tipo F131 V8, rated at 400 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque in factory form. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle, paired with a limited-slip differential. While no dyno sheet is provided, the conversion and light modifications may have slightly enhanced output.
Factory equipment listed on the original window sticker includes:
- Limited-slip differential
- Power-adjustable Daytona-style seats
- Challenge-style rear grille
- Xenon headlights
- Scuderia Ferrari fender shields
- Fire extinguisher in the footwell
The 360’s aluminum space frame and timeless Pininfarina styling were major leaps forward from its predecessor, the F355 — but the gated manual setup elevates this example into a new realm entirely.
Modifications and Upgrades
Notable upgrades include:
- Cambio Manuale 6-speed conversion
- S-Line F1 Sound exhaust system
- 19-inch Signature wheels (with factory 18-inch wheels included in the sale)
- Blaupunkt Bremen head unit
- JL Audio amplifier and speakers with Audison tweeters
- Carbon-fiber interior trim
- Rearview mirror camera
This Modena also received a comprehensive service record. The manual conversion was completed in May 2023 at 17,049 miles alongside a timing belt service, water pump, and O2 sensor replacement. Later maintenance through 2025 includes fluid flushes, A/C work, and additional timing belt replacement at 22,029 miles.
The selling dealer notes minor wear consistent with age, light chips on the exterior, wear on the driver’s seat, and repainted front bumper, but emphasizes its detailed upkeep and recent ceramic coating.
In Context
The Ferrari 360 Modena was a turning point for the brand, the first production model built on an all-aluminum chassis and one of the last naturally aspirated V8s without heavy driver aids. As the spiritual predecessor to cars like the 2007 Ferrari F430, the 360 offered purity through simplicity, before Ferrari’s tech-heavy era took over.
Today, collectors are once again valuing that purity. Factory manual 360s command significant premiums, while expertly executed conversions such as this one bridge the gap between rarity and drivability. As supercar buyers shift toward hybrid exotics like the 2025 Ferrari 296 GTS, cars like this 360 Modena remind enthusiasts what unfiltered mechanical connection feels like.
Why It Matters
In an age of dual-clutch gearboxes and hybrid drivetrains, the appeal of a hand-built, naturally aspirated Ferrari V8 with a gated manual is undeniable. With just 23,600 miles, a full documented history, and a tastefully executed manual conversion, this 360 Modena represents a rare opportunity to own one of the most visceral driving experiences Ferrari ever produced.
For purists and collectors alike, it’s a car that combines modern usability with the unmistakable soul of Maranello’s golden era.