Highlights

Desirable revised 1993-onwards 348 Smart Nero Carbonio over cream leather
Under 42,000 documented miles from new
Recently recommissioned at considerable expense by specialist SMDG
One of only 68 officially imported to the UK of which only six are in this colour
Large history file of maintenance by well-regarded specialists
Maintained by renowned Ferrari specialists SMDG
Current MOT to June 2026 with no advisories
Factory handbooks, wallet, toolbox, tools and tonneau cover

The Appeal

Replacing the 328 was never going to be easy. The 348 channelled the aesthetics of the Testarossa to deliver a thoroughly updated mid-engined supercar that is increasingly well-regarded by enthusiasts.

From 1993 onwards, the car got some useful revisions that made these later cars more powerful and agile. This car is one of those cars, finished in Nero Carbonio over cream. It is a tasteful and subtle alternative to the more common Rosso and very rare too - just 6 of the 68 UK RHD 348s were so finished.

This car comes to market after passing through the hands of high-end collectors. It has covered less than 42,000 miles from new. The current keeper acquired it in 2018 after it had been in storage for five years. He immediately sent it to marque specialist SMDG for recommissioning. The same workshop has continued to maintain it, most recently undertaken clutch work in 2023 and further servicing and fettling in February 2024. The bonnet struts were replaced in 2022 and the windscreen in 2024.

With extensive known history back to this UK market car’s earliest days, this car has great provenance. It comes to market with the added reassurance of a long MOT to June 2026 with no advisories on test.

History and Paperwork

Manufactured on 6th June 1994
Invoiced to Ferrari UK on 27th July 1994
First registered on 11th November 1994
Originally sold by H.R. Owen of London to 23 year old company director
List price of £80,999.80 plus delivery, number plates and road tax (£171,000 now)
10 former registered keepers in total
Current keeper since August 2018
Purchased by penultimate keeper 19th December 2005 who kept the car for 12 years
Likely stored from 2013 (at 39,500 miles) until 2018
Acquired by the current keeper on 11th August 2018 with 39,949 miles
Current mileage stands at 41,750 miles according to seller
MOT valid until 9th June 2026 with no advisories
Comprehensive history file with regular maintenance by specialists as shown
Recommissioned by SMGDG in 2018 and further work in 2023 and 2024 as shown
Supplied with original service book, handbooks and leather wallet
Various invoices and MOT certificates included
Replacement leather tool bag and tools, plus original leather tonneau cover
Bonnet struts replaced in December 2022
New windscreen fitted in November 2024
Clutch repair work in December 2023
Various extensive repairs by SMDG in February 2024 as shown

The Condition

Finished in Nero Carbonio (metallic carbon black) paint code 901
Paintwork presents very well with few signs of use
There are some minor stone chips to note to the front of the car
Bodywork presents well with no accident damage reported
Five-spoke factory alloys in good order with tyres showing good tread
Black roof in good order with classic ‘buttress’ rear style
Some light marks to note to the roof fabric as shown in photos
Rear roof screen shows light discolouration but remains serviceable
Interior trimmed in cream hide (code 3997) with black carpets
Original leather tonneau cover included
Slight bolster wear to note to driver’s seat
Period radio fitted but is not currently connected
No structural advisories on current MOT

Nero Carbonio was an unusual choice when the 348 was new, with just six are believed to have been supplied in RHD. As the photos of this car show, it is a wise and tasteful choice that works well with the 348’s Testarossa-esque lines.

This car is very well kept, wearing its 31 years extremely lightly. There are some light stone chips to the bonnet and slight wear to the driver’s seat, both typical of the mileage and could be easily remedied by the buyer if required.

The Mechanics

3,405cc V8 engine related to ‘Dino’ lineage
5-speed manual transmission
Mechanically recommissioned after a period of storage (2013-2018)
Maintained by renowned Ferrari specialists SMDG since 2018
Recent extensive mechanical work by SMDG in February 2024
Clutch repairs in December 2023
Passed recent MOT in June with no advisories

The 348’s 3.4L engine is related to the original ‘Dino’ of the 1950s and in this later, more powerful car, delivers 320bhp via a 5spd manual box. The revised post-1993 cars got improved handling and are therefore sought after by collectors.

This car’s history from new is well documented. It has been well maintained in line with mileage. Since 2018, this work has been entrusted to specialist SMDG, where considerable investment has been expended on the mechanics. You can peruse this work in the photos. Recent highlights include servicing and clutch work. The car comes to market with a lengthy MOT containing no advisories.

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