1999 FERRARI 355 F1 BERLINETTA

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of a modern performance icon, presented in superb condition and with a rare factory colour scheme.
• The 375bhp 3.5-litre V8 has five valves per cylinder (hence ‘355’), and in this car is paired with the ‘F1’ electro-hydraulic six-speed automated manual transmission.
• The odometer shows just 32,070 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• An original right-hand drive example, it was ordered in January 1999 by a Ferrari UK director and first registered on 25 March 1999. He went on to sell the car to a colleague, but then bought it back from them in August 2005 - so two of the five previous keepers on the V5C are the same person.
• I purchased the car early 2020.
• The Giallo Modena paintwork is accented by the factory-fit Scuderia wing shields and polished exhaust tail pipes, as well as the rear Challenge grille.
• In the cabin, this 355 F1 Berlinetta was specified with the optional and sought-after carbon-fibre bucket seats, in Nero Connolly leather with black Alcantara centre panels.
• In May 2009, a Navtrac system was fitted by Graypaul in Nottingham.
• It is accompanied by the factory toolkit, along with the complete book pack - owner’s manual, stamped service book and other literature - in the leather wallet.

CONDITION

• Its bodywork is painted in the rare and striking colour of Giallo Modena, with a finish that is described as being in generally excellent condition.
• Overall, the paintwork looks smooth and glossy, and the rear Challenge grille was repainted and lacquered during the previous ownership.
• The original 18-inch magnesium alloy wheels are in very good condition, and house black painted calipers on the brake discs.
• The Connolly leather trim is all original and remains in superb condition. The steering wheel column stalks and main centre console buttons also present well.
• As is common on 1990s Ferraris, the plastic coating around the air-conditioning controls has lifted with age and would benefit from a refresh. There is slight shrinkage on the leather around the heater vent. Most importantly though, all of the switchgear functions as it should. The car also features the original Ferrari-branded Sony XR-F21RDS radio and cassette deck.
• The most recent MOT test was on 5 May 2021 at 31,595 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.
• A complete new set of tyres were fitted May 2021.

SERVICE HISTORY

• There are 10 stamps in the original service book, with a mix of Ferrari main dealers and independent specialists, including Maranello, Graypaul, DK Engineering and AE Performance Engineering.
• It was last serviced September 2020, when it had a full cam belt service, new clutch, and replacement flywheel. In addition, the complete car was gone through with a fine-tooth comb and any suspect parts replaced, at a total cost of £8,221.
• During the 2015 service at 30,892 miles, the previous owner took the opportunity to commission the replacement of the engine lid struts, the clutch slave cylinder and release bearing, and the repainting of the cam covers.
• At this point, it was also fitted with new off-side and near-side front brake flexi hoses, new front and rear brake pads and handbrake shoes, a replacement clutch with a skimmed and balanced flywheel, and a new battery. Finally, the air-conditioning was recharged and all four alloy wheels were refurbished.

Services dates and mileages:

• 26 Feb 2001 - 2,476 miles
• 26 Nov 2001 - 9,101 miles
• 13 Jan 2003 - 13,055 miles
• 3 Aug 2005 - 17,615 miles (inc. cambelts)
• 2 Mar 2007 - 22,646 miles
• 1 Apr 2008 - 25,133 miles (inc. cambelts)
• 20 Apr 2009 - 27,022 miles
• 5 Oct 2011 - 27,821 miles (inc. cambelts)
• 30 Oct 2015 - 30,892 miles (inc. cambelts)
• 23 Sep 2020 - 31,432 miles (inc. cambelts and clutch)

SUMMARY

This Ferrari 355 F1 Berlinetta is presented in superb condition, with desirable factory options, and is fully documented with numerous receipts and previous MOT certificates. An original and unmodified example of a true modern classic supercar, it is ready to thrill a new owner on the open road.

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