Ferrari F 355 Berlinetta

Ferrari F 355 Berlinetta

F355 · 1997 · 86,000 km

Asking price

€169,950

Doorn, Netherlands
Discovered inventory

Understand · 01

What it is

This 1997 Ferrari F 355 F355 Berlinetta is presented with a V8, manual transmission, RWD drivetrain, 86,000 km indicated.

Understand · 02

Why it matters

The F355 is widely regarded as the car that restored Ferrari's reputation for build quality and usability in the 1990s. It is historically significant for introducing the F1-style electrohydraulic paddle-shift transmission to a production road car in 1997, bridging the gap between Formula 1 technology and street-legal performance.

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This specific car

This 1997 Berlinetta is finished in Rosso Corsa over a Tan interior and is equipped with a traditional manual gearbox. The seller states the vehicle was originally delivered in France and has covered 86,000 km with a documented service history.

Iconic Pininfarina-designed Berlinetta body style
High-revving 3.5L 5-valve V8 engine
Traditional gated 6-speed manual transmission
Classic Rosso Corsa over Tan color combination
Documented service history provided by the seller
Exterior: Rosso CorsaInterior: TanCategory: Super Cars
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Worth checking

Useful points to clarify before committing. These are research prompts, not findings from a physical inspection.

Confirm the transmission type via the VIN and physical inspection to ensure it is the desired manual configuration.
Verify the 'originally delivered in France' claim against the original factory build sheet or warranty booklet.
Request detailed records of the 'engine-out' service, as timing belt replacements are critical maintenance items for this model.
Inspect the interior for common F355 'sticky button' syndrome, a known issue with the soft-touch plastics of this era.
Check the condition of the hydraulic and electronic components if any F1-related systems are present, though this car is listed as a manual.

Understand · Transparency

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Vehicle-specific sale information is attributed to Maessen Classics & Sportscars. The editorial visual is created by Project Apex and is not seller-supplied photography.

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Iconic Pininfarina-designed Berlinetta body style
High-revving 3.5L 5-valve V8 engine
Traditional gated 6-speed manual transmission
Classic Rosso Corsa over Tan color combination
Documented service history provided by the seller
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