1997 Ferrari 355 GTB

Originally supplied by JCT600 of Bradford on 11/04/97, this incredible UK-supplied Ferrari 355 Berlinetta is presented in Rosso Corsa with Nero interior, and optioned with the sought-after manual gearbox.

An inspection of this Ferrari’s exterior reveals sensational paintwork of superb depth and shine, with not even a stonechip on the front of the car. The car has factory-fitted Scuderia wing shields, a Challenge rear grill, and with newly refurbished alloy wheels, the car presents beautifully.

Moving to the inside, you are greeted by an interior that features none of the usual 355 issues. The seats are in perfect condition with no wear to the driver’s bolster, the ‘sticky switches’ have been rectified to factory standard at great expense – newly recoated with soft-touch and laser-etched symbols, and the dated stereo has been replaced by a period-looking Blaupunkt DAB head-unit that features all the mod-cons of connectivity including telephone, without detracting from the classic nature of the car.

Turning the ignition key reveals the heart of the Ferrari 355, the wailing v8 that has been treated to a Capristo Sports Exhaust. On the move, the car drives exactly as it should, with the open-gated gearstick offering direct selections, superbly responsive steering aided by a recent 4 wheel alignment and a lack of squeaks and rattles often associated with this model.

Even though having been SORN for 6 years, the car has an enviable service record with 14 services from Ferrari main dealers and specialists stamped in the original service book, and supported by an extensive collection of invoices. Further verifying the car’s mileage is a comprehensive collection of 16 MOT certificates.

Most recently, and following its 6 years SORN, the car has been recommissioned and serviced by AutoVero on 16/08/21 at 45,633 miles, when all belts including cambelt were replaced along with spark plugs, all fluids and all of the other requirements a Ferrari demands after being in storage.

Accompanying the car is the Ferrari book pack with stamped service book, V5 and 2 sets of keys. The car has had a full inspection and will be supplied with a market-leading, extendable 6-month warranty.

Put simply, this Ferrari 355 is in excellent condition, both cosmetically and mechanically, and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner with total peace-of-mind.

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SERVICE HISTORY
04/04/97 – JCT 600, Bradford – PDI
30/06/97 – JCT 600, Bradford – 1,721 miles
03/04/98 – JCT 600, Bradford – 3,990 miles
25/03/99 – JCT 600, Bradford – 7,485 miles
24/03/00 – JCT 600, Leeds – 9,212 miles (inc. Belts)
15/02/01 – JCT 600, Leeds – 9,621 miles
03/04/02 – Kent High Performance, Kent – 20,366 miles
27/09/04 – Verdi Ferrari, Hayes – 27,464 miles (inc. Belts)
21/10/05 – Bob Houghton Ferrari, Cheltenham – 33,082 miles
17/02/06 – Bob Houghton Ferrari, Cheltenham – 33,490 miles (inc. Belts)
23/02/07 – Bob Houghton Ferrari, Cheltenham – 38,504 miles
19/10/07 – Bob Houghton Ferrari, Cheltenham – 43,370 miles
30/05/15 – Autofficina, Surrey – 45,607 miles (inc. Belts)
2015 to 2021 – SORN
16/08/21 – AutoVero Ltd, London – 45,633 miles (inc. Belts)

MOT
Expires 02/09/22 – advisories rectified

WARRANTY
The vehicle will be supplied with a 6-month warranty