Ferrari 348 spider
Just look at it! You would almost start to think that the 348 was initially designed as a topless car and that the Coupe's and Targa's were more of a later derivative version. But the opposite is true. Only produced in 1993 and 1994 with 1.090 examples the Spider shares the upgraded 320 bhp engine of the later 348 GTB's and GTS's. The 348 in general has such a strong identity and is from miles away recognizable not only as a Ferrari, but also as a 348. Pininfarina did a great job here and didn't had to find inspiration in other models whatsoever. Together with the Testarossa a new style was introduced which stands out from everything else. Remember, never before were those horizontal door lines and typical rear lights seen on any other Ferrari. A masterpiece of design back in the day and still today a great sign of Italian flair if you ask me.
I am very happy to present you this particular example, chassis 98316. A blue Ferrari, una Ferrari in Blu Sera...!!
It's believed that she has been delivered new by the famous and historical Garage Francorchamps as is stated on several documents that we have on file. But probably she moved pretty quickly to France and Spain as all the invoices and general paperwork tells us. The car is completely factory original, only the exhaust is of an upgraded stainless steel system. In the last couple of months a lot of money has been invested by the actual owner to bring her back to her former glory in the best possible way. The body received a complete bare metal respray and I have to admit that a very nice job has been done here. The blue soft-top is original and in overall very good condition with a clear rear plastic window. The rims are never repainted and only show minimal wear. Even the central Cavallino's are still the first ones and fit perfectly. Interiorwise I think you get the best impression by looking at the pictures. They clearly show that we are dealing here with a rather low mileage example and the only problem of course was the stickiness of all the plastic parts. A very common issue with cars of this era by the way. The necessary has been done here and now the interior is back future proof and a pleasure to be in. On top of all that, and just recently, this 348 benefitted from a major service and she is back ready now for many memorable driving moments!
SERVICE HISTORY
October 2005: Pata Design / Bessancourt: large maintenance including new exhaust system
Detailed invoice available 5.200 Euros
July 2006: S.E.C.A. / Franconville: regular maintenance
Detailed invoice available 3.400 Euros
April 2014: Scuderia Marbella Cars / Marbella: large maintenance including timing belts and head gaskets
Detailed invoice available 4.300 Euros
September 2019: Sprl Minet / Trooz-Fraipont: large maintenance including timing belts, waterpump and fuel lines
Detailed invoice available 2.600 Euros
May 2021: Carro / Grâce-Hollogne: regular maintenance
Detailed invoice available 3.000 Euros
July 2022: Reekmans Technical Support / Hasselt: large maintenance including timing belts and new fuel pressure regulators
Detailed invoice available for 9.000 Euros
Further on also in 2022 the car received a complete "sticky interior" treatment and was professionally repainted in the correct shade of "Blu Sera Metallizzato FER 504/C".
French Inspection Sheets Contrôle Technique:
2002 with 27.000 kms
2006 with 35.551 kms
2009 with 42.205 kms
2010 with 42.682 kms
2011 with 42.709 kms
Spanish Inspection Sheets Contrôle Technique:
2013 with 45.058 kms
2014 with 45.629 kms
Included in the sale are:
- All above mentioned invoices + several old documents of importance
- Original Ferrari pouch with 348 spider instruction book and flashlight
- Complete Schedoni toolkit
- 1 original key and 1 custom made key in 925 Sterling Silver
- Cancelled French Carte Grise with Belgian import document E705
Consignment Sale on behalf of the actual private owner
Asking 109.000 Euros
