1999 Ferrari F355

Highly sought-after analog-era gated six-speed manual
Clean CARFAX and just 11,464 miles andonly three owners from new
Benefiting from two documented, major 30,000-mile engine-out services
Final-year offering of the Ferrari F355 and finished in quintessential colors
Accompanied by service records, owners manuals, spare keys, a tool roll kit, Ferrari car cover, spare parts, and an original leather F355 luggage set

Introduced for the 1995 model year, the Ferrari F355 represented the next evolution and marked the turning point for the marques modern road cars. While the 348 had helped Ferrari transition into the 1990s, the F355 refined nearly every aspect of the formula, delivering improved performance, handling, reliability, and styling. Penned by Pininfarina, the F355 retained the familiar mid-engine silhouette of its predecessor while incorporating smoother, more aerodynamic bodywork that remains one of Ferraris most celebrated designs.

At the heart of the F355 was a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V-8 engine featuring a five-valve-per-cylinder cylinder head design, a first for a Ferrari roadgoing V-8. Producing 375 horsepower and capable of revving to an exhilarating 8,500 rpm, the engine delivered performance that rivaled many contemporary supercars while producing an intoxicating exhaust note. Combined with a lightweight chassis, precise steering, and exceptional balance, the F355 quickly earned praise from journalists and enthusiasts alike.

Available as a Berlinetta coupe, GTS targa, and Spider convertible, the model appealed to a wide range of Ferrari buyers. By 1999, the final year of production, Ferrari had further refined the platform and introduced the F1-style paddle-shift transmission, bringing Formula One-inspired technology to the road. Combining classic styling, a high-revving naturally aspirated V-8, and an engaging analog driving experience, it represents the culmination of Ferraris traditional sports car philosophy before the arrival of increasingly digital performance machines.

Well cared for and pampered throughout its life, this 1999 Ferrari F355 Spider was sold new at Continental Motors in Chicago, Illinois to a local enthusiast. Only putting 6,900 miles on this example, he would then sell this Ferrari in 2002 to a collector based in upstate New York. Maintaining this example in his climate-controlled collection for nine years, he added fewer than 2,000 miles during his ownership. The current and just third owner from new would welcome this low mileage, gated six-speed into his collection in 2010. Upon purchase, he brought this F355 to one of the best in the business, Brian Murphy at Willow Automotive Service, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois to perform an engine-out servicing. Noted for working on everything from McLaren F1s to Ferrari Enzos, this F355 was well looked after during its servicing.

Under the watchful eye of the current, and just third, owners care for the last 16 years, the odometer shows a mere 11,464 miles on it today, which mirrors the clean CARFAX report. Meticulous with the cars in his collection, its quintessential colors of Rossa Corsa over tan present remarkably well. The current owner opted to upgrade the rear deck to a challenge grille (the original accompanies the car).

Most recently, in July of this year, this Ferrari was entrusted to a respected European marque specialist for another engine-out service, during which two brand new tensioner assemblies were installed, and the water pump was rebuilt with new original Ferrari parts. Representing one of the more costly and important maintenance items associated with F355 ownership, this timely servicing provides peace of mind for the next caretaker. In preparation for this sale, the engine bay and undercarriage were professionally dry ice blasted, and the body has been well detailed.

Accompanying the sale of this Ferrari is a large collection of items that includes the clean CARFAX report, service records, a rare set of Schedoni Ferrari F355 luggage still in their original Ferrari dust bags, two sets of original keys, a red Enzo Ferrari key fob, original owners manuals, original car cover, Ferrari seat and steering wheel covers, a tool roll kit and pump, as well as various spare parts such as four sets of new pads and rotors from Continental.

Benefiting from careful ownership, a recent documented engine-out servicing, and an outstanding array of accompanying items, this low-mileage F355 Spider represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of Maranellos most beloved modern classics. For those seeking the unmistakable sound, feel, and engagement of a gated six-speed manual, this F355 Spider captures everything that has made the model one of Ferraris most celebrated analog sports cars.