1996 Ferrari 355

Convertible

V-8

Manual

ZFFXR48A5T0105647

Clear

Gasoline

Normal.dotm 0 0 1 314 1790 SCCCS 14 3 2198 12.256 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false 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. On Jul-12-15 at 23:50:01 PDT, seller added the following information: Someone asked for photos of the chips. My mistake, "chip". Measures 1.5 x 3 mm and is on the left headlight facia. Photo posted.On Jul-12-15 at 23:57:00 PDT, seller added the following information: Question about the warning lights. It's the infamous "slow down" light. This was corrected with the Tonkin service, receipts to be added here under photos.