Even Ferrari Owners need Groceries and Coffee

When im at work and 50 percent of my workspace is a shopping plaza parking lot, its not surprising that every so often on shift I lay my eyes on a really unique car whether it be a classic car, muscle care or a rare exotic supercar. Now I’ve seen Ferrari’s in my lot once in a blue moon, but never twice in one week, nor the same type.

The first sighting was this Ferrari F430 Spider, the convertible version of the recently defunct mid engine sports car. This one had be brought down from Canada, which made me wonder how you could drive a 483 hp Ferrari up there in any kind of snowy weather.

The 430 is a beautiful machine like almost all Ferraris are, even from the back with its Enzo supercar inspired taillights. The engine is also beautiful and served under glass. It’s a 4.7 liter V8 engine with 483 hp, more than enough to get it to a top speed of 196 mph.

The second sighting came later in the week in the form of this F430 Berlinetta Coupe, which I found parked in front of the Starbucks in the plaza.

Like the Spider the Coupe is a real Italian stunner, made even more so by the lack of a black convertible top breaking the monotony of the red bodywork.

This interior shot allows you to see one of the more techy aspects of the F430. The starter button is located on the left side of the wheel hub. The dial on the right of the wheel allows the driver to change the setting of the engine and the driver aids, from winter handing to full race mode

While the new Ferrari 458 Italia may be the new kid on the Maranello block, I still like the 430. Like most Ferraris it still manages to look good and make people want to own one.