UP CLOSE: 1985 Modena Spyder - Ferris Bueller "Ferrari"

One of the most famous Ferraris in pop culture turns out to not be a Ferrari at all. In fact, the "Ferrari" used in the iconic 80s movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off was actually a 1985 Modena Spyder, a custom made recreation of a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California, built by Modena Design & Development.
The Modena Spyder was commissioned by Director John Hughes due to the excessive cost of using a real 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. Modena Design & Development built a complete car and a rolling shell for Paramount studios to use in the film, as well as another complete car which they leased to the studio, which is seen here. This car was the primary hero car of the film being used for a majority of the driving scenes throughout the movie as well as the famous valet jump scene.
Even though it’s badged as a “Ferrari”, the Modena Spyder is actually powered by a Ford 302 cid V8 paired to a C-4 automatic transmission as Matthew Broderick (Ferris) couldn’t drive a manual. The body is made of fiberglass over a steel tubular frame, with several parts borrowed from various cars including an MG MGB, Volkswagen Type 3, and a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.
The Modena Spyder was inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register (NHVR) of the Library of Congress in March of 2018 for its association to an important person and events in American history and culture, as well as becoming the tangible embodiment of the classic film’s enormous popularity within American pop culture.
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[@coryavila01]

I knew an original Ferrari did not fly out that plate glass window! Glad it was only a "shell". Interesting all the details about this car.

[@rays7437]

I didn't know any of that. That's really cool! Now I want one.

[@aaroncostello8812]

I was an 11-year-old car nerd when I first saw this movie and even then I knew this wasn't a real Ferrari. 😂

[@igorR061]

Very interesting, never knew what was this car used in the movie.

[@Thirdgen83]

That car is way cool.

[@omnipop4936]

It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

[@marklandgraf7667]

Beautiful car. Great video. (Wrong music ;) )

[@Kero155]

Do you know the songs original name

[@marklandgraf7667]

@@Kero155 The music in the video: no idea The Ferrari's song in the movie: 'Oh Yeah' by Yello in 1985

[@minatormyth]

Brilliant 🤗

[@NoPrivateProperty]

I bet this replica with ford v8 is faster than an actual ferrari, substantially

[@easyDoes1T85]

Sweet

[@Kero155]

What was the song name please

[@l.s.contreras7120]

Still pretty cool!

[@FYMASMD]

I can imagine how Pissed off this gets Ferrari. 😄

[@rf4120]

My exact thoughts ! :)

[@hoop5824]

Well, that just ruined my childhood!!!

[@MAtogable]

You ruined my childhood

[@petermartin9494]

I will take it.

[@BradOShizno]

With Ferrari's reputation for suing when someone modifies a ferrari, how the hell didn't they come after this?

[@christschool]

They don't sue people for modifying cars. They sue people for modifying the cars and then using the Ferrari trademark name for commercial means. It's a trademark issue. Some of you people are such bozos.

[@Fastvoice]

They did.

[@guttermouths]

Not from an "MG-MGB" but , from an MG-B.

[@ianalderton6683]

the welds on the outlets are not really 'Ferrari' quality- easy to spot ! ? ! ; )