Description
* FOR SALE* FERRARI 550 MARANELLO // V12 FLAGSHIP // 28K MILES // MAJOR SERVICE JUST COMPLETED
EQUIPMENT
Electric Seats, Mirrors and Windows, PAS, Air Conditioning with climate control, Luggage shelf with straps, Eonon head unit with USB / Mp3 connectivity, Sport Button, Traction Control, Ferrari crested mats.
EXTERIOR
In signature deep ?Rosso Corsa? this 550 is in superb cosmetic condition with only a handful of isolated chips to bumper and bonnet detracting from a near perfect example. The Pininfarina designed body incorporates the long bonnet sweeping out and low to the front culminating in some sharp black front spoilers. The covered headlights are immaculate spread evenly between the large centre air intake allowing the large capacity engine all the available air intake needed. The headlight rubber surrounds can typically become brittle and loose over time although pleasingly not the case with this example.
Two side exit grilles adorn the flanks to allow heat dissipation, a well designed feature and a nod to the classic V12 Ferraris of bygone days.
INTERIOR
The luxurious interior of the 550 is well appointed, Nero leather covers the majority, beautifully stitched and using only the finest hide. Predominantly black, the cabin is lifted with subtle chrome features around the air vents, dials and of course the centerpiece gated manual gear stick. A subtle colour coding to match the exterior making this 550 a useable GT without drawing too much attention when out on the road. There is very little to report in terms of use to both seats and switchgear with only light wear to the ashtray on the gearbox tunnel.
The interior is free from any rips, tears or unsightly marks and the large majority of the of the plastic coating, prone to wear on Ferraris, is in good shape.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 5. 5L V12 engine is a design masterpiece and was commended with a win in the ?over 4 litre? class of international engine of the year award for both 2000 and 2001; in this instance aurally amplified by the revered Tubi exhaust. Engine and drivetrain is in fine fettle having had a recent major service, including belts, on top of a regular and well documented maintenance regime from new as well as a recent clutch replacement.
The mighty naturally aspirated engine is mated to the sublime ferrari 6 speed gated manual box, which slots into every gear with a satisfying bolt action, and there is no doubt that this GT will remain one of the last greats of analogue driving pleasure.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The classic 5 spoke alloys are perfect with not a mark in sight; shod in Pirelli tyres all round there is plenty of tread with the fronts almost new and in P Zero Rosso guise they are an excellent road tyre in both wet and dry conditions.
Brake discs appear to have had little use with no lips, grooves and plenty of material on the pads.
HISTORY FILE
Delivered new to Japan in 1997 the car completed it?s first service at 700km the following year. The car has been serviced on a further 9 occasions with the car having just returned from a major service including belts at Carrs Ferrari of Exeter to the tune of £7k.
The car has everything it has needed and more since arrival into the UK in 2016 and has had just the one private owner here with a selection of UK main dealers attending to service requirements.
A host of supplementary service invoices accompany the history file, featuring the original service and full book pack.
Please visit our website for a full write up and additional photographs.
The car is supplied having had an extensive intake inspection. Warranty, Finance, Part Exchange and Worldwide shipping are all available on request.
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