1996 FERRARI F355 CHALLENGE - ROAD LEGAL

KEY FACTS

• An incredibly rare track-focused 1990s supercar, presented in exceptional condition and highly original, which is also road-legal (subject to MOT).

• The car has matching engine and chassis numbers, with the original 375hp 3.5-litre ‘F129’ V8.

• Six-speed manual gearbox.

• The car is well known to the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain, having raced in multiple rounds of the Ferrari Challenge series, placing second overall in 1996.

• It has had six keepers from new, including Ferrari specialist Nick Cartwright.

• Prepared ahead of each race meeting by QV London, Damax or Nick Cartwright, it has more recently been kept as part of a display since 2015 and exhibited only.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The Ferrari Challenge was established to enable customers and dealers to compete against one another in identically-prepared models, on some of the world’s great race tracks.

• As with this example, its mechanical specification included 14-inch Brembo brakes from the ultra-rare track-only F40 LM, 18-inch magnesium Speedline alloys, a lightweight exhaust system, upgraded fans and a manual radiator control, a competition clutch, and competition suspension springs.

• The cabin is equipped with racing bucket seats, a fire extinguisher and a competition steering wheel.

• Its original owner’s manuals and copy of the warranty card provided to Maranello Concessionaires Ltd will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices.

Specification:

• Lightweight exhaust

• Rear wing

• Competition clutch

• 14-inch Brembo brakes

• 18-inch Speedline magnesium wheels

• Solid suspension bushings and competition springs

• Front and rear brake cooling ducts

• Challenge black perforated rear grille

• Lightened front bumper

• Front and rear tow hooks

• Roll cage

• Genuine Challenge FIA racing bucket seats (x2)

• OMP safety harnesses

• Fire extinguisher

• Engine cut-off switch

• Manual radiator fan control and upgraded fans

• Genuine Challenge competition three-spoke steering wheel

CONDITION

• Its Rosso Corsa paintwork is in very good condition, with the vendor noting that a few bumper chips have recently been touched-in. A few very small blemishes can be seen on the sills.

• The bucket seats have recently been re-trimmed and now present in virtually as-new condition.

• No electrical faults have been detected.

• The most recent MOT test was on 27 February 2015 at 13,609 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects. It will require a fresh MOT certificate before taking to the road again.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car comes with a full race preparation history, with a raft of invoices and receipts from Ferrari specialists QV London, Damax and Nick Cartwright.

SUMMARY

This Ferrari F355 Challenge is one of only 11 known original UK-market cars, previously owned by renowned specialist Nick Cartwright and which has competed in multiple rounds of the Ferrari Challenge series, placing second in 1996. It has been very well maintained and is well known to the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain, making it a great choice for any marque enthusiast, Pirelli Ferrari Classic/Challenge UK series racer, or discerning collector.

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