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1998 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

In 1995, Ferrari introduced a new version of its sports car, the F355 Spider, which brought an electronically powered automated manual soft-top, the first time on a Ferrari automobile. It was the second-most popular F355 model, with a total production of 3,717 units. One of them, a 1998 Ferrari F355 Spider, is up for sale.

The F355 Spider is powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V8 engine with 375 hp (276 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). It sits on a set of 18-inch five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza S-02A tires.

The car is finished in Rosso Barchetta and is in excellent condition. It features pop-up headlights, fog lights, an integrated tailgate spoiler, a Challenge-style rear grille, quad exhausts, a vented bonnet and door air intakes and rocker panels. There are also Ferrari brake calipers mounted over vented discs at each corner.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in brown Connolly leather, which can also be seen on the lower half of the dashboard, door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Other equipment includes automatic climate control, a lockable gearbox and drilled aluminum pedals.

The car has had several owners and the current owner bought it last year. It has been properly maintained and has 22,537 km on the odometer. So far, the timing belt, cam seals, valve cover seals, spark plugs and belt tensioner pulleys have been replaced.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage. The auction ends on November 15 and the current highest bid is $63,550.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1988 Ferrari F40 for sale

The Ferrari F40 is considered an icon of the automotive industry and one of the manufacturer’s most important cars. It was produced between 1987 and 1992, and 1,315 units of this car left the production line. One of them, a 1988 Ferrari F40, is up for sale.

It was built as Enzo Ferrari’s desire to leave a legacy in his last sports car produced exclusively for road use. “The F40 is for the most enthusiastic of our owners who want nothing but sheer performance. It isn’t a laboratory for the future. It is not Star Wars. And it wasn’t created because Porsche built the 959. It would have happened anyway,” said Enzo Ferrari.

Under the hood is a 2.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 471 hp (352 kW) and 426 lb-ft (577 Nm) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. It reaches 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (324 kph). It was the first production car that could go over 200 mph. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The car is in excellent condition with only 30,243 kilometers on the odometer. It has been properly maintained, as shown by the report of Kroymans Ferrari, the official representative of Ferrari in the Netherlands, which states: “that the car is in very nice condition and well mantianed…the car is accident-free and that we believed the car is still in its original paint. (Only the front bonnet is inconclusive)”.

This example is one of the first ever produced (27th), and the first 50, which are the most desirable to collectors, were built without catalytic converters or adjustable suspension. It was bought new by Carlo Sama from Ravenna from Motor S.p.a. where it remained until 1997 when it was sold to the Netherlands. It has a Ferrari Classiche certificate, which confirms that it retains its original chassis, body, engine and gearbox. The last inspection was in September 2022.

The car comes with the original owners manual, original service book, and tool kit. Price upon request.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1985 Porsche 911 Carrera for sale

Since the first model was introduced in 1964, many consider the Porsche 911 to be the best car ever. Indeed, every generation of this model that has reached the market has always attracted the attention of all car enthusiasts, and especially Porsche fans. The same can be expected with the 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera that will be auctioned in January.

The 911 Carrera is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.2 L flat-six engine with 207 hp (154 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque (US spec). Power is sent to the rear axle via a 5-speed manual transmission. According to factory specifications, it reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph (240 kph).

The car has the original Iris Blue Metallic paint, and is in excellent condition with 46,000 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with factory sunroof, new clutch, new air conditioning lines and compressor, factory air conditioning, and redone brakes. The original interior has been preserved. The seats are upholstered in blue leather, which also covers the dashboard, door panels and steering wheel.

The auction will take place on January 4-15, and the car comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, factory tool kit and original owner’s manuals.

Source: Mecum