Ferrari 355 (1996)
for sale
Price: US $60,000.00
Price: US $60,000.00
Ferrari F355 Spider, 1996, original owner, 7001 miles. This car was originally purchased new at
Ferrari of San Francisco. I have
either owned or driven many more contemporary 8 cylinder Ferraris, the F355 is
still the purest of the breed. It’s the last of the cars that was designed around the engine, the way
Enzo intended rather than around the driver (and no, it won’t carry a golf bag). The engine of the F355 is by far the best sounding of the 8 cylinder cars. With its lower displacement, high revving engine, it’s the
one that has that primal shriek most reminiscent of a Formula 1 car of its
era.
This car is a manual 6-speed version. “Classic” Ferraris should not have
paddle shifters, they have a slotted aluminum shift gate that clanks when you
change gears. That sound is
half of the fun of driving a Ferrari. The leather is as clean, supple and new smelling as it was the day it left the dealership. Every time I get into this car I still get that “it’s my first drive” feel, most of that due to the familiar aroma in the cockpit. The nose has a few small chips in the gel coat, otherwise the paint is flawless. All books, manuals, tools and purchase papers are included in the sale.
This is a low mileage example, but the car has never
been a trailer queen or garage fixture. It
gets out 1-2 times per month, at least around the neighborhood weather
permitting, and for other events when they are appropriate. Recent maintenance includes the 15k major belt
service less than 500 miles ago. The Ron Tonkin Service department in Portland Oregon (America’s oldest
Ferrari dealer) mentioned that this was the nicest 355 they could remember having serviced on. Except for the
occasional warning light, this car has performed flawlessly and has been essentially
trouble free.
You’d have trouble finding a better 355 Spider than this
one. This car will bring the new
owner not only many wonderful on road memories as it has for me, but also absolute
pride of ownership and the ability to compete successfully at any concours
event where there is an appropriate category.
Feel free to call or text me with questions. Charles (541-404-6736, cell)
Sale also includes the unused Ferrari car cover.
Note, the apparent scrapes seen in the wheel photos are only missed spots during detailing. The wheels are flawless.
update: 2015-07-13
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | ZFFXR48A5T0105647 |
Year: | 1996 | Transmission: | Manual |
Make: | Ferrari | Body Type: | Convertible |
Model: | 355 | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Trim: | Spider | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Engine: | V-8 | Options: | Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible |
Drive Type: | 6-speed | Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
Mileage: | 7,001 | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Exterior Color: | Red | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Interior Color: | Tan | Disability Equipped: | No |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 |