1997 Ferrari F355 Spider

• Delivered new in Germany
• Rare and desirable six-speed manual transmission
• Circa 44,000 kilometres from new
• Comprehensive service in 2025

"Let's just go straight to it: the Ferrari F355 is one of the best cars ever to have come out of Maranello. The 355 replaced the rather lacklustre 348 and was a distinct improvement in both looks and dynamic ability. A quantum leap, if you like." – Auto Express.

First presented to the motoring press in May 1994, the F355 effectively reforged the reputation of Ferrari's V8 which, 328 and 348 notwithstanding, had suffered since the introduction of the Mondial 'world car'. The latter, with its four seats, well-appointed interior, and - relatively - soft ride, was considered far too sensible to be a 'proper' Ferrari; the F355 though, was cast in the mould of that great drivers' car, the Dino 246GT. Just how great an advance it was may be gauged from the fact that the F355's best time around Ferrari's Fiorano test track was three seconds quicker than the formidable 512TR's.

Despite its prodigious performance the F355 was no mere 'racer on the road', but a thoroughly modern automobile employing state-of-the-art technology, in the form of computer-controlled variable damping, to reconcile the differing requirements of ultimate roadholding and acceptable comfort. A light-action clutch, proportional power-assisted steering, and driver's air bag were other features calculated to make the car reassuringly user-friendly.

The heart of the F355, though, was its phenomenal 3.5-litre V8 engine. Equipped with four overhead camshafts and five valves per cylinder - a layout borrowed from Ferrari's Formula 1 engine - this remarkable unit produced a claimed 370bhp at 8,250rpm, with 268lb/ft of torque available from 5,000 to 6,500rpm. A six-speed manual gearbox, mounted transversely behind the longitudinally disposed engine, ensured a sufficiency of ratios to keep the motor on the boil whatever the situation. Subsequently the F355 could be ordered with the Formula 1-developed six-speed automated manual transmission.

Delivered new to its first lady owner in Hamburg via the local Ferrari concessionaire Satzer Granturismo on 14th August 1997, this stunning F355 with the desirable six-speed manual gearbox is finished in the attractive and rare colour combination of Giallo Fly with a black leather interior. The original service book lists six services at 4,785 km, 18,510, 28,130, 38,477 and 43,341 km. More recently the car was treated to a comprehensive engine-out service which included the fitment of new timing belts etc. and was executed by Ferrari specialist EDCO (Eddy Colanbeen) in Gent/Belgium on 17th April 2025. A detailed invoice with pictures for € 7,695.98 is on file.

This strikingly beautiful Ferrari V8 is offered with German registration documents, the original service book, aforementioned invoice and an owner's manual.