1997 FERRARI F355 GTS - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A smart example of a sought-after ‘90s supercar, finished in the iconic Rosso Corsa and which presents very well.
• It is powered by the 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V8, producing 375bhp, coupled to a six-speed manual transmission.
• The car has a well-documented service history over the last 10 years in particular.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The GTS features a removable hard-top roof, which can be stored behind the seats.
• This example has carbon sill cover plates.
• An aftermarket Sony stereo has been installed, with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
• Its original handbook and service book will be supplied, along with a raft of maintenance invoices and MOT certificates.
• The registration ‘F3 SSJ’ is included in the sale.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, with no evidence of any corrosion. During the vendor’s ownership, some localised corrosion around the windscreen was removed, with the sections welded and leaded.
• Its Rosso Corsa paintwork has been resprayed at some point in the past and presents very well today, with some light swirl marks on the wings, and a couple of small stone chips on the front end.
• The dashboard was removed for its leather trim to be heated, cleaned and re-stretched, and it has just a few small surface marks. The seats feature some age-related creasing, but are generally in very good order for the car’s age and mileage.
• The heater control does not always work, but the air-conditioning and fans are operational.
• The most recent MOT test was on 11 May 2021 at 61,011 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in November 2020 at 60,990 miles, where technicians at Forbourn Motors changed the engine oil and filter, before replacing the air-conditioning radiator and re-gassing the system, and repairing the air-con ECU.
• During the vendor’s ownership, the HT leads have been renewed, along with the exhaust bypass valve solenoids, vacuum pipes, and the alternator. The gaskets and oil seals have also been replaced, and the rocker covers repainted.

Dates and mileage:

• 22/04/1998 - 15,591 miles - Evans Halshaw
• 14/07/1999 - 31,250 miles - Evans Halshaw (Cambelts)
• 28/04/2000 - 40,471 miles - Evans Halshaw
• 10/03/2004 - 44,823 miles
• 25/05/2005 - 44,953 miles - Shiltech Performance Cars
• 12/10/2012 - 56,439 miles - Foskers Ferrari Specialist (Cambelts)
• 18/07/2014 - 57,258 miles - Foskers Ferrari Specialist
• 27/07/2016 - 58,677 miles - Lancaster Colchester (Cambelts)
• 20/11/2017 - 60,621 miles - Forbourn Motors Ltd
• 03/05/2019 - 60,881 miles - Forbourn Motors Ltd (Cooling fan, rocker cover gaskets, oil seals)
• 20/11/2020 - 60,990 miles - Forbourn Motors Ltd

SUMMARY

This Ferrari F355 GTS is a desirable modern classic, which has been driven and enjoyed, and has a solid service history with some significant items recently attended to. A thoroughly involving analogue supercar that arguably delivers the ‘best of both worlds’ with its GTS configuration, this example is a great choice for someone who wants an F355 that is ready to relish on the road.

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