RARE Ferrari OEM Metal Key with Fob case – TRW SIPEA - from 2001 360 Spider For Sale

PLEASE read the following BEFORE buying or making offer and make sure you understand it all and do your homework, especially if you intend this to be re-cut and used on a car as opposed to buying it a a collector/enthusiast relic.
Condition
Pre-owned / vintage condition. Key shows light cosmetic wear consistent with its age and use (see photos for exact condition). Key is 25 years old. Blade stamping reads TRW SIPEA, confirming original-era supplier. Keyring included as well as case for the fob. Please Note: FOB is case only. No guts. No battery. No screw on back plastic. But it snaps and stays together. Never had an issue with the key itself. Car always started right up and key fit and turned smoothly.
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🏎️ Item Overview
Authentic vintage Ferrari metal key featuring the iconic prancing horse shield and stamped TRW SIPEA on the blade. This is not a modern reproduction blank — SIPEA was Ferrari’s original Italian lock and ignition hardware supplier for many classic models.
SIPEA (Società Italiana Prodotti Elettrici ed Affini) manufactured factory keys, ignitions, and door locks for Ferrari throughout the late 1970s–1990s era and was later acquired by TRW. Keys marked TRW SIPEA are widely recognized by collectors as OEM-era components used on classic Ferraris, making this a desirable piece for restoration projects or memorabilia collections tied to Ferrari vehicles.
The triangular gray metal head with raised prancing horse emblem matches the style used on many vintage Ferraris.
This listing does not include the car unfortunately lol.Free shipping to the US. Shipping outside the US will be paid by the buyer.
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🚗 Likely Ferrari Generations / Models (Reference Only)
While exact vehicle compatibility cannot be guaranteed without VIN verification, TRW SIPEA keys of this style are commonly associated with Ferraris from approximately the late 1970s through early 2000s, including (but not limited to):• Ferrari 308 / 328 series• Ferrari Mondial (8 / QV / 3.2 / t)• Ferrari Testarossa / 512 TR / 512 M• Ferrari 348• Early Ferrari 355 models- late 90s early 2000s 360 Modena and spider models. The following model (F430) changed their key and this will NOT fit that model.
👉 Buyers should confirm compatibility with their specific vehicle or locksmith before purchase. As stated previously this key is from a 2001 360 Spider that I personally owned. And it worked at the time. The fob eventually stopped working. So that’s why it’s empty. I tried to fix it myself to no avail. But the case is in good shape otherwise and still has the green/red indicator light window intact (bulb missing). The car was sold and at the time this key was lost. Years later I find it - years later is now. But this is the original key to the car. The car was sold with a replacement.
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📋 Details• Brand: Ferrari (OEM-era)• Supplier Marking: TRW SIPEA (stamped on blade)• Key Type: Metal ignition/door key• Era: Approx. mid/late 1980s to early 2000s. This key came from a 2001 360 Spider. • Condition: Pre-owned - vntage). The key used to have a grey paint finish around it, but over time it chipped away. So I have it buffed off. Now it has a polished aluminum look. • Includes: Key with attached ring (no vehicle, no paperwork) and fob. The FOB is the CASE only. It has no guts inside and the screw is missing. Part still snaps together.
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💡 Collector Notes
Great candidate for:• Classic Ferrari restoration projects• Spare key conversion / re-cutting• Ferrari memorabilia or display• Automotive collectors
Original SIPEA-marked keys are becoming harder to find and are preferred over generic aftermarket blanks for period-correct restorations.
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer (Please Read)
This description is partially AI-generated, so while every effort is made to be accurate, minor errors are possible. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to message the seller with any questions before purchasing to ensure this item meets your needs.
This is a pre-owned vintage key sold as-is. No guarantee of vehicle compatibility, programming, or cutting is implied. Buyer is responsible for confirming fitment and functionality.I will entertain reasonable offers? What’s a reasonable? The asking price is an ideal amount, but if you can get within 20 percent, I’ll consider it, and may counter. Sold items for the key alone range anywhere between $100 at the very low end to $550+ on high end. Average sale
Seems to float in the high 200s to mid $300 range. Just depends on condition. Im not including a premium for the fob since it doesn’t have the guts inside, but it does have some value bc it’s an OEM fob shell. These are increasingly harder to find.