1996
3498cc
8
Petrol
32,613 Miles
Convertible
Rosso Corsa
Crema
Manual
RWD
RHD
Used
3
2
2
November 1st 1996
In Free Circulation
Having famously been-unimpressed with the 348, Luca di Montezemolo ensured that Ferrari would return to world-beating status and the F355, alongside the 456 and F50, ushered in a new-era for Ferrari. Launched in Spring of 1994 to critical acclaim, the Ferrari F355 took the motoring world by storm with Clarkson famously quoting it in 1996 as the “The greatest car in the world, ever.”
Penned by Pininfarina, the F355 Spider benefited from over 1,800 hours in the wind tunnel ensuring that it not only looked the part, but sported F1-inspired aerodynamics to keep it glued to the road. The engine was heavily revised from the 348 with displacement increasing from 3.4l to 3.5l and a new innovative 5-valve per cylinder resulting in the highest power-to-displacement ratio of any naturally aspirated roadcar at the time. The results were 375bhp, 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds and redline at an eye-watering 8500rpm, all in harmony with an engine-note like no-other V8 supercar before it. Electronic adjustable dampers were also introduced and further improvements were made to the handling and gearbox to really set the F355 into a class of its own and head and shoulders above its predecessor.
Now 30 years on the F355 has cemented itself as one of the most-important Ferrari’s of its generation, if not of all-time. A true modern-classic that will benefit any collection.
Finished in the iconic combination of Rosso Corsa over a Crema interior, P208 YPL was supplied by Maranello Concessionaires on 01/11/1996 to its first owner in London who evidently enjoyed the car for some 5000 miles before finding a more permanent home via Lancaster Ferrari in October 1997.
The MoT and service records show that the car has been used, enjoyed and cared for by enthusiasts throughout its life, with meticulous service records showing no-fewer than 16 services and only three MoT advisories since digital records began in 2006.
The vendor is the 4th owner having purchased the vehicle in August of 2016.
The most recent MoT was carried out in June 2024 and resulted in a first time pass with no advisories.
The service book and invoices show that the maintenance of P208 YPL has always been kept on top of and has always been serviced either by Ferrari main dealers or marque specialists evidenced by a sizable folder full of invoices detailing work covered throughout the last 28 years. The most recent service was undertaken in May 2024 with a full 8-hour inspection undertaken by DK Engineering with resulting work including an engine-out service to replace the cambelt, power-steering belt, replacement of cam cover gaskets, new filters and a new washer pump. Please see the documentation section of the listing for full details of the service.
The leather folder contains the original handbooks and service book. The folder also contains the original brochure, warranty card and Ferrari owners club stickers and correspondence.
Having resided in dry-storage the car’s bodywork is presented in a superb condition with all functions present and working at time of listing. The car fires up with no mechanical issues and has recently been road tested by DK Engineering to conclude the service at the end of May 2024.
The original alloys present unblemished and all tyres have plenty of tread left. The car is supplied with a Ferrari interior car cover and the original tool kit is present with the car.
Not often does an opportunity arise to acquire a highly-usable ‘on the button’ F355 Spider benefiting from a no expense spared ownership ready to be used and enjoyed ahead of the Summer months. The car is available to view at our secure storage facility located just outside of London.
Full service history is as follows:
1996
3498cc
8
Petrol
32,613 Miles
Convertible
Rosso Corsa
Crema
Manual
RWD
RHD
Used
3
2
2
November 1st 1996
In Free Circulation