1999 FERRARI 355 F1 SPIDER

KEY FACTS

• A usable example of the modern-classic supercar, finished in the iconic colour combination of Rosso Corsa over a Nero leather interior.
• Under the rear decklid is the 3.5-litre flat-plane crank V8, which produces 375bhp and drives the rear wheels via a six-speed automated ‘F1’ transmission with paddle shift.
• First registered in May 1999, the car was acquired by its last private owner ten years ago, and is now offered for sale by the trade.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 355 is finished in the ever-popular colour combination of Rosso Corsa over a Nero leather interior.
• The car also features a black ‘Challenge’ rear grille, and rides on the correct set of 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels.
• While it is largely original, this 355 is fitted with a more modern Panasonic radio / CD player.
• The car will be accompanied by all of its original handbooks, as well as its service book, various invoices for its maintenance, its past MOT test certificates and its original tool kit in the correct tan leather case.

CONDITION

• There is no known accident damage to the bodywork, and only one small indentation on the front of the bonnet.
• Thought to be the original finish, the Rosso Corsa paintwork is in good condition overall, with a few stone chips on the leading edge of the bonnet and the lower section of the front bumper, bubbling on the front scuttle panel and on the black door mirror mounting plates, and small scratches on the driver’s-side of the front bumper and the passenger-side door mirror cap.
• The exterior trim presents well, though there are cracks on the inner passenger-side tail light lens.
• All four alloy wheels are presentable, with some touched-in scuffs and scratches.
• Inside, the cabin is in great shape given the car’s age and mileage, with some general marks and creases on the Nero leather-upholstered seats, and wear to the cushion in the driver’s seat base outer bolster.
• As is common in Ferraris of this age, the surfaces of the interior plastics have also become somewhat ‘sticky’, and some segments of the F1 transmission’s digital display are missing,.
• Aside from this, there are no known electrical or mechanical issues with the car, and there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 5 June 2019 at 41,853 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass. The vendor will have another test carried out before the car is handed over to the buyer.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 355 F1’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out by independent Ferrari specialist Keys Motorsport, who changed the engine oil, oil filter and brake fluid.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced by official Ferrari dealers Jardine Colchester and Carrs Ferrari Exeter.
• The cam belts were last changed in February 2016 at 41,878 miles, so are now due again on the basis of time rather than mileage.

SUMMARY

This Ferrari 355 F1 Spider is a good, honest example of the exciting open-top 1990s supercar, presented in the quintessential hue of Rosso Corsa. Reported to drive without fault, this 355 is ready to enjoy, and will surely bring a smile to its next owner’s face every time they drop its convertible hood and wring out its wonderful naturally aspirated V8.

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