1990 Ferrari 348tb Coupé

• Delivered new in the UK
• One of only 130 right-hand drive examples
• With its first owner until 2007
• Extensive service history

"How do you replace a classic? It's tough, but it needs to be done eventually. Ferrari's transformation of the 328 into the 348 is much more interesting from a technical and engineering viewpoint (because serious dynamic issues have been addressed by a good team of development engineers) but it's bound to be the shape that people talk about first." – Fast Lane.

First seen in prototype form in 1987, the Ferrari 348 entered production in 1989, replacing the immensely successful 328 GTB/GTS. Mid-engined like its predecessor, the 348 differed by mounting its four-valves-per-cylinder, quad-cam V8 engine - now enlarged to 3.4 litres - longitudinally, enabling it to be positioned lower in the chassis. Another new departure was the transversely mounted five-speed gearbox - a spin-off from Ferrari's contemporary Formula 1 technology - which enabled weight to be concentrated within the wheelbase, thereby further improving the already brilliant roadholding. Initially typed 'tb' and 'ts' - trasversale Berlinetta and trasversale spider respectively - the 348 reverted to Ferrari's traditional GTB/GTS nomenclature part way through production.

With its aerodynamic skirts, spoilers, minimal overhangs, and distinctive Testarossa-style gill slats feeding air to side-mounted radiators, the stocky 348 looked very much like a scaled-down Testarossa and, with around 300bhp on tap and a top speed of around 170mph (274km/h), gave little away in terms of outright performance to its larger, 12-cylinder sibling. A more powerful (320bhp) open Spider version was introduced in 1993.

The 348tb offered here is one of only 130 right-hand drive examples of the model delivered to the UK. The Ferrari was sold to its first owner by Maranello Concessionaires and has had five previous keepers including the original custodian, who kept the car until 2007. The Ferrari was maintained by Maranello and subsequently by DK Engineering.

The accompanying service history is extensive, there being numerous stamps in the original service booklet and various invoices for works carried out and parts purchased. The most recent entry in the service booklet stamps for a full services in 24th April 2019 at 42,238 miles, accompanied by HR Own invoice at 43,210 in 2020 and January 2025 by Sporting Historic at 44,141 with another service stamp and cams belts checked. In next to these stamps is an invoice shows belts changed at 40,510; 4 years earlier. The car has currently covered less than 5,000 miles in this time totaling c.45,000 miles to date. The Ferrari also comes with its original leather folder containing the radio instructions, instruction manual, and the aforementioned service book. The original tool kit, bespoke car cover and battery trickle charger are included in the sale.