1997 FERRARI 550 MARANELLO

KEY FACTS

• A very good example of the renowned grand tourer, with a rare colour scheme and low mileage.
• It is powered by the 5.5-litre Tipo V12, producing 479bhp and 419lb-ft of torque, which drives the rear wheels through the six-speed manual transmission.
• It was supplied new to Ineco Auto S.p.A. in Verona, Italy, and has been kept in the possession of a collector since 2013.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Pininfarina-designed bodywork, magnesium alloy 18-inch alloys, yellow brake callipers, Nero Carbonio paintwork and a Bordeaux leather interior
• Accompanying the vehicle are the original owner’s manuals, stamped service book, toolkit and car cover.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its Nero Carbonio paintwork is in excellent condition, and is believed to be original, now with just a few light stone chips to the front bumper and wings.
• Its Bordeaux leather presents with a handsome patina and a few light creases, which are entirely commensurate with its low mileage.
• A few scratches and scuffs can be seen around the switchgear controls.
• No electrical faults have been detected.

SERVICE HISTORY

• As the car has largely been stored as part of a private collection, its most recent scheduled maintenance was undertaken in August 2005 at 57,196 km, where technicians at a main Ferrari dealer performed a service and changed the cambelt.
• The car is obviously is need of a full recommissioning service given the time since then, to ensure it is in good running order.

Dates and mileage:

• 16/03/1999 - 15,690 km
• 11/09/2001 - 32,710 km
• 11/07/2004 - 45,820 km
• 09/08/2005 - 57,196 km

SUMMARY

This Ferrari 550 Maranello is a superb grand tourer, understood to retain its original factory paint and very smart interior, and which has been sparingly used over the last 15 years. While it would benefit from a full service, it presents very well, and would be a credit to any collection of modern classics or supercars.

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