Highlights
- Low documented mileage of under 56,000 miles
- Recent full respray, wheel and leather refurbishment and new tyres
- Cambelt, full service, subframe powder coated, radiators refurbishment just done
- Full clutch replacement in 2018 with minimal mileage since
- Believed ‘1 of 1’ colour and interior combination and originally a demonstrator
- Number plate included, valued at approximately £1,250
- MOT to December 2025 with no advisories
- Very well kept and cherished example
The Appeal
The 348 brought the style and panache of the Testarossa to Ferrari’s more ‘everyday’ mid engined supercar. Subtle tweaks and improvements to later cars like this one addressed early criticisms and created a capable, charismatic sports car that is a hidden Ferrari gem for real aficionados.
This rare RHD example is believed to be a ‘1 of 1’ colour scheme of understated Grigio metallic with a parchment leather cabin. It suits the car and is a welcome, less showy alternative to the more common Rosso Corsa and Creme. The vendor originally bought this car in 2012 before selling it to a friend and then buying it back in 2022. He undertook a full recommissioning in 2023.
During the work the car received a full respray and the interior leather was renovated. The smart five spoke alloys have also been overhauled and there are new tyres all round.
Beneath the straked bodywork the subframe was powder coated, the engine bay detailed and the radiators refurbished. The car has received a recent full service and the all-important cambelt change. The clutch was replaced in 2018, around 1,000 miles ago.
For those in the know, the later 348 is a canny purchase. In this subtle colour scheme and with all that recent work, this car is definitely worth your consideration. There is an advisory-free MOT to December and the distinctive private plate is included.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 26th March 1993
- Believed to have been Maranello Concessionare’s demonstrator
- 10 registered keepers
- Current keeper has owned Ferraris for 32 years
- Originally purchased by current keeper in 2012
- Subsequently sold to a friend
- Purchased back in 2022
- Recommissioned in 2023 as detailed below
- Full book pack is included as shown
- Factory tool kit and desirable leather hold all as shown
- Great early history with Foskers and numerous early MOTs
- Stamped service book to 53,890 miles in 2014
- Subsequent invoices confirm regular and ongoing maintenance
- Correspondence from Tony Willis confirms provenance as shown in photos
- Full clutch replacement in 2018 at a cost of £3,855, with minimal mileage since
- Private plate shown in photos is included which seller values at £1,250
- MOT to 23rd December 2025 with no advisories and 55,705 miles on test
- Now showing 55,765 miles
2023 recommissioning:
- Cambelt replaced
- Full service
- Full respray in original colour
- Leather seats renovated
- Radiators refurbished
- Wheels refurbished
- New tyres all round
- Engine bay detailed
- Sub frame powder coated
The Condition
- Recent full respray in original Grigio metallic which presents very well
- Few if any signs of use or age to paintwork
- Bodywork presents very well with good panel fit and no accident damage reported
- Five spoke alloy wheels refurbished during 2023 renovation
- New matching tyres fitted all round
- Targa removable roof panels work correctly and are in good condition
- Subframe recently powder coated and underside in very good order
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Light grey parchment leather in very good order following recent renovation
- Switchgear and interior fittings are all well kept
- There are some light signs of age to switch surrounds but it is minor
- Black carpets are well kept through cabin and boot areas
- No reported faults with electrics, lighting or switchgear
- No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or reported
The Mechanics
- 3,405cc ‘Dino’ V8 engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Extensive recent mechanical work detailed above
- This has included a full cambelt change and service
- Clutch replaced in 2018 around 1,000 miles ago
- Regular and ongoing maintenance through car’s life
- Thick history file and stamped service book as shown
- Factory tool kit and case included
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on current MOT
- Water radiators refurbished
- Engine bay detailed when removed from the car
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