First Ferrari 458 Speciale A Nets $900K at Auction
The limited-edition Ferrari 458 Speciale A is already fetching a premium.
The first of 499 Ferrari 458 Speciale A exotics was auctioned off as part of Ferrari’s celebration of 60 years in the U.S. at Beverly Hills, selling for $900,000 with proceeds benefitting Daybreak, the American branch of the Italian charity whose mission for nearly 25 years is to advance research towards a cure for genetic diseases.
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Sporting a retractable aluminum hard top, the Ferrari 458 Speciale A is the Italian automaker’s most powerful convertible ever, with a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 605 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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