The Riyadh Car Show 2021 Auction By Seven Concours 25th November 2021

The Riyadh Car Show Auction 2021 78 Thursday 25th November | 8.00pm local time Chassis Number: ZFFXR48A2T0105637 An excellent 355 soft-top in left-hand drive with a manual gearbox and less than 35,000 miles. Registered in Saudi Arabia • The F355 was the last hand-built Ferrari before mass production was adopted • The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generates a market-leading 380bhp at 8,250 rpm • This left-hand drive Spider benefits from the desirable manual gearbox • Finished in Rosso Corsa with a smart tan leather interior and black soft top • Just 34,151 miles from new and in lovely condition Inheriting the proportions of its predecessor, the F355 was outwardly a much better-resolved proposition, both aesthetically and aerodynamically. However, beneath the fabulous styling and smoother skin, were further major advancements, including power steering, variable damping, and a 100cc engine enlargement. The longitudinally mounted 3496cc V8 generated a market-leading 380 horsepower at a spine-tingling 8,250 rpm and the gearbox now had six speeds with a revised synchromesh making gear changes so much smoother. New electronically adjustable shock absorbers varied their stiffness within milliseconds to suit the road surface and the result of all these developments was evident around Ferrari’s 1.86 mile Fiorano test track when the 355 was two seconds a lap faster than the 12-cylinder 512 TR. The F355 Spider debuted in 1995, its Pininfarina-penned lines honed by even more hours in the wind tunnel. To make up for the lack of a roof and the associated loss of torsional rigidity, the 355’s structure was cleverly strengthened without making the Spider any heavier than the Berlinetta. Pininfarina is very experienced in designing convertible roofs for other manufacturers and their efforts here have resulted in a blend of elegant style and aerodynamic performance and, for the first time in a Ferrari, the semi-automatic soft-top was powered electronically. Initially, the Spider was fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission, prior to being offered with the innovative, electro-hydraulic F1 transmission, however, over time, it’s become accepted that the manual box is that much more satisfying to use and that has tended to be reflected in the car’s value. This delightful example is a left-hand drive, manual gearbox car traditionally finished in Rosso Corsa with a tan leather interior. The current indicated mileage is 34,151 miles. Sitting on the cusp between analogue and digital, the 355 is considered the forerunner of all modern Ferraris and, as the last of the hand-built cars before the 360 and later descendants moved to mass production, will inevitably slip into the role of ‘Classic Ferrari’ with ease becoming increasingly sought after as time goes by. 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider (Manual) LOT 237 More Details Lot 237 Bid On Lot 237 Estimate: $120,000 - $140,000