Vehicle Description
This 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider was built in the summer of 1997 and
finished in Giallo Modena (Yellow Modena) with a black leather
interior and the ultra desirable six-speed manual transmission.
Although the F1 transmissions were a tempting bit of technology
back in the day, they are a dated bit of technology today and are a
tough sell in the marketplace. This 355 was shipped to Florida
where it was sold to its first owner in the fall of 1997. The
Carfax indicates this car remained in Florida until 2013 and was
serviced regularly by each of its owners. After being purchased by
the present owner in 2013, this 355 received a significant amount
of service work and restoration that is necessary on Ferraris of
this age regardless of mileage. Over time some sticky bits have
been tended to, the power convertible top was repaired, the
original radio replaced and the exhaust and catalytic converters
were upgraded to a freer flowing Fabspeed system. Receipts for work
performed since 2014 are on hand. The body and paintwork are in
very good condition and the interior shows some age, but is
presentable. The tires are in good shape and all belts, fluids and
filters are within their factory-recommended intervals. A fresh
California smog certificate is on hand and the car is complete with
a tool kit and car cover. This is a very desirable example of a
manual transmission V-8 Ferrari that will make a wonderful weekend
driver.
Below is a summary of the receipts we have on hand. In short, the
top end has been done (6,000 miles ago), the belts, fluids and
clutch were done December 2016 at 21,901 miles, and most recently
the entire wiring system, engine ECU and exhaust system were
repaired/modified to comply with CA emissions. Carfax is
attached.
May 4, 2012 - Raging Bull Performance - 15,956 Miles -
$10,220.07
Head Work and Valve Job, Replace Valves and Guides, Major Service -
Replace all Timing and Accessory Belts, Install Fabspeed Exhaust
System and Sport Headers, Repair Sticky Bits. Credit Applied to
Customer ($17,740)
March 10, 2014 - Tire Rack - 17,350 Miles - $1,017.90
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/40-18, 265/40-18
March 28, 2014 - Ferrari of Newport Beach 17,350 Miles -
$8,904.74
Dash Wiring, Replaced Idler Bearings, Replaced Motor and
Transmission Mounts, Replaced Shift Shaft Seal, Replaced Right Rear
Shock Gear, Replaced Battery, Four Wheel Alignment, Rebuild Driver
Seat Mechanism, Replaced all Fluids and Filters, Mount New Tires,
Annual Service.
April 25, 2014 - Ferrari of Newport Beach - 17,510 Miles -
$1,641.44
Repair/Replace fuel door solenoid, repair folding top soft
lines.
July 8, 2015 - Ferrari of Newport Beach - 19,886 Miles -
Complimentary
Safety check. Topped off all fluids. Front and rear tires NEW (8mm
depth). Not codes in system, all lights working. Front brakes:
10MM, Rear brakes 9MM. No open campaigns or recalls.
December 28, 2016 - Veloce Motorsports - 21,901 - $15,563.89
Perform 30k Service. Remove and disassemble engine to replace
timing belts, Aux belts, timing belt tensioner bearings (supplied
by Hill Engineering), replaced cooling system hoses, replaced
engine gaskets, o-rings and washers. Replaced all fluids and
filters, Flushed cooling system, changed transaxle oil, flushed
brake and clutch systems, replaced fluids, replaced power steering
fluid, replaced spark plugs, replaced intake elbow hoses. Replaced
clutch disc and pressure plate - replaced all hardware and seals.
Removed both axles, repacked and replaced axle boots. Painted front
bumper and passenger rocker panels.
7/12/17 - Dugan Enterprises - 22,261 - $8,179.71
Complete an inspection and repair of all emissions related systems
including replacement of an exhaust system check valve, emissions
vacuum check valves, air pump check valve, front oxygen sensors,
exhaust bypass valve diaphragm, exhaust bypass valve thermo coupler
and thermo coupler ECU, replacement of air pump relay. Currently
passes CA smog.
Total Spent: $45,527.75 (Since May 4, 2012)
