1997 FERRARI F355 SPIDER

KEY FACTS

• A modern classic convertible supercar, finished in a vibrant factory colour and equipped with a Tubi exhaust system.

• It is equipped with the naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V8, producing around 375bhp, coupled with the six-speed manual transmission.

• Owned by an experienced professional mechanic before being handed down to his daughter, it has been kept in good running order.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• The Pininfarina-designed bodywork is finished in Giallo Modena paintwork over a black Connolly leather interior, and a black soft top.

• It rides on the original magnesium alloy 18-inch wheels.

• This example has been fitted with a more vocal Tubi exhaust and an aftermarket Pumpkin stereo.

• The original service book and leather-bound wallet will be supplied, along with a raft of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, though there is flaked paint and some surface rust visible in the driver’s door shut along the sill.

• Its Giallo Modena finish is in good shape, and has had remedial paintwork in the past. The vendor notes some minor stone chips are present.

• The pop-up headlights are in good working order.

• The soft-top roof is operating correctly, as shown in the photo gallery, and fits snugly over the frame.

• Its black leather upholstery is in generally good condition, with minor creasing and some small marks to the seat bases, as well as some slightly more noticeable wear on the driver’s seat bolsters.

• There are small nicks and scuffs in some of the cabin plastics, including the door cards and centre console, and the switches and inlays are suffering from the very common ‘sticky’ coating, which is straightforward to rectify.

• All of the electrics are believed to work as they should.

• The most recent MOT test was on 22 September 2020 at 54,365 miles, which was a pass with advisories to monitor a corroded offside front brake pipe and worn rear tyres.

SERVICE HISTORY

• While it was kept in good mechanical order by the vendor’s father, its most recent documented service was in September 2010 at 50,999 miles, where specialist technicians at SGM Sports performed a major service and re-gassed the air conditioning, before replacing the cambelts, rear brake flexi hoses, offside front flexi hose and offside rear brake pipe.

• Other notable maintenance in the history file includes fitment of a new clutch in 2004 at 36,052 miles, carried out by Kent High Performance Cars.

SUMMARY

This Ferrari F355 Spider is a sound example of the iconic convertible, which has been driven and enjoyed, but presents well. With an exciting analogue driving experience in a timelessly stylish Pininfarina body, the F355 is a sought-after modern classic, and this car is one to enjoy through the summer.

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