1999 Ferrari 355

Description

Overview
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Rosso Corsa exterior / Tan (Beige) interior / Castoro carpets
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6-speed manual / gated
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34,140 miles
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Last year of the 355, late build (February 1999)
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Factory Challenge grill
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Factory Scuderia shields
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Clean and clear title in hand
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Clean CARFAX
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I have owned the car for nearly half its life (10 years) and put over half the miles on it
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Fastidiously maintained; 4
th
major service performed April 2020
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No sticky switches, no leaks, no check engine lights, no seat bolster wear
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2X FCA Platinum Award Winner
Modifications
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Tubi exhaust
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Hyperflow catalytic converters
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Stainless brake lines (black, OEM look)
History
I am a lifelong Ferrari enthusiast.
My obsession for these cars runs deep.
As a detailing nut, I also detail my friends’ exotics occasionally.
While on the hunt for the right Berlinetta or GTS in 2011, a local owner tipped me off to an unadvertised red Spider for sale on consignment at an independent dealer in Maryland.
After seeing its condition and taking a top-down test drive I had to have it.
The previous owner was even more OCD than me.
His goal was to turn this F355 into a “show car.”
In 2008 he commissioned Karosserie (
https://karosserie.com/
) to do a full repaint of the car in Rosso Corsa 322.
Karosserie is one of eight Ferrari-approved paint and body shops in North America.
Back then, I believe they were one of six.
Their work is impeccable and those who have seen my car generally agree the finish is better than the factory paint.
The cost for this work was over ,000 in 2008.
Maintenance
All service records since 2007 are available.
I’m a stickler about fluids,so most years I’ve done two oil changes.
Coolant, brake/clutch fluid and gearbox oil changes have been done every year, despite the 2-year standard for coolant and gearbox oil.
I use Motul for engine oil, gearbox oil and brake fluid—and the blue BMW coolant.
I’ve addressed any issues that have come up and handled many items proactively.
The list is too extensive for this writeup but here are some highlights:
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New Brembo brakes installed, rotors and pads—all 4 corners (June 2021)
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New rear Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires installed (June 2021)
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New engine lid struts installed (June 2021)
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New Hill Engineering shifter knob installed(June 2021)
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New alarm siren Varta batteries soldered to alarm siren circuit board and replaced (June 2021)
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New HVAC overlay from StickyRX – not yet installed (June 2021)
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Annual Fluid Service--engine oil & filter,gearbox oil and brake fluid flush (March 2021)
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MAJOR SERVICE # 4 – Scuderia Performante (April 2020)*
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Replaced all belts, fluids, filters, timing belt tensioner bearings, cam seals, cam O rings, valve cover gaskets, set cam timing.
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Replaced 2 coolant hoses
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Replaced both power steering hoses
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Rebuilt oil line from crankcase to oil tank
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New AC compressor, receiver/drier and pressure switch installed (August 2018)
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New clutch -- Scuderia Performante (August 2017)
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Installed new clutch, Hill throw out bearing,pilot bearing and triple seals.
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Replaced gearbox mounts.
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MAJOR SERVICE # 3 – Pocono Sportscar (January 2015)
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Replaced all belts, fluids, filters, timing belt tensioner bearings.
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Replaced water pump.
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Replaced motor mounts.
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MAJOR SERVICE # 2 – Ferrari of Washington (March 2010)
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MAJOR SERVICE # 1 – Black Horse Performance (January 2007)
(* - For those who may not know Scuderia Performante,this is an independent shop in the Philadelphia area run by two former Algar Ferrari Master Techs.
Tony and Anthony are literally among the best in the world.
They are true artisans and amazing to work with).
What’s included
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2 engine keys & 1 glove box key
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3 fobs:
two black fobs and the red master fob
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Two tan Ferrari key fob covers
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Immobilizer PIN printout from Ferrari
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Complete leather toolkit with tow hook, tools,belts, inflation kit and bag
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Spider tool kit with ratchet, socket &screwdriver
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Red satin car cover with cavallino on hood + red duffel
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Steering wheel cover
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Lloyd’s tan carpet mats for regular use
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Factory castoro floor mats for shows (they’ve been in a bag since I’ve owned the car)
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Owner’s manual with leather pouch and all delivery books
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CTEK 3300 trickle charger—hardwired with quick disconnect in grille
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Original window sticker
Trivia
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2-time Platinum Award Winner (2012 & 2016), FCA Pennsylvania Concours d’Elegance, Reading, PA.
(I only attended twice).
In 2012 I e-mailed the head judge to find my score.
99 points: tire valve stem caps were not correct.
(I have plain, chrome Ferrari brand caps but the basic black rubber type are correct).
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A couple of local awards:
3
rd
Place Ferrari (2014) and 3
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Place People’s Choice Award (2015), Castaway Critters car show, Hershey, PA.
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I met a detailing instructor for Meguiar’s at a car show (circa 2012) and found out he was about to make an offer on this 355 the week after I bought it!
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Used for a flier for a local detailing event sponsored by Adam’s Polishes without my knowledge.