Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at Auctions America’s Auburn Fall event, September 1-4, 2016.
Chassis No.
ZFFRG43A2R0097330
Estimate:
$ 50,000 - $ 60,000 US
The 348tb and its targa-topped cousin, the 348ts, had a lot to live up to - they replaced the 328, which was a face-lifted version of the original 308 that had been around since 1975. That had been one of Ferrari's most successful cars ever, meaning the 348 was on the back foot the moment it was launched. Technically, the 348 was more closely related to its big brother Testarossa than the 328. Turned 90-degrees, the V-8 engine was to be mounted longitudinally and set lower in the chassis. The sweet V-8 was expanded to 3.4-litres and now boasted an additional 30 horsepower. And this, coupled with the much improved aerodynamics, meant that the baby Ferrari was now capable of 170-mph. At first, the styling, with its side strakes and black grille over the taillights are straight out of the Testarossa, looked old-hat when launched, and the nervous handling of the earliest cars soon earned the 348 a poor reputation. But Ferrari evolved the car, launching the improved 348GTB and GTS (alongside the pretty 348 Spider) in 1993, making these at today’s values a conspicuous bargain.
This spectacular example of the Spider has meticulously maintained, and has always been garaged. The fine leather interior and unique color make it a beautiful combination. Finished in Sierra Blue with Cream upholstery, it is powered by a 3.4-liter engine with five-speed manual transmission. The odometer reflects very little use from new and the overall condition suggests a life of pampering. A deluxe Ferrari toolkit is included on this well-equipped model.
