1999 Ferrari F355 Spider
$105,000
Novi, MI
About This 1999 Ferrari F355
Vehicle Overview Collectors, we challenge you to find a lower mileage (5,104 miles), more impeccably preserved Ferrari 355 Spider F1. This 355 Spider F1 is the true Italian experience and a prime example of classic Ferrari body lines. It is mechanically complex, easy to drive and has a legendary sound that is extremely intoxicating. Ferrari only produced 1,053 of these F1 355's in 1999. Add it all up and you have a very special buying opportunity that other collectors only wish they had. The 3.5 Liter V8 produces 375 hp. It is not overpowering, but that is the advantage. You are always in control. Don't expect a hammer, because this is a driver's car who understands how to get the most from a low-slung chassis with a linear powerband. 0-100 takes 4.7 seconds and the top speed is rated at 183. Keeping this 355 F1 in the powerband and hitting the perfect apex is like a golfer's "hole in one". Experts call the handling "predictable" and "easy to operate", but the topic always comes back to the exhaust note. Immediate gratification, again and again, best describes the "Italian Symphony" and the overall 355 F1 driving experience. The "F1" designates the unique transmission this 355 F1 is equipped with. Ferrari introduced the $10,000 upgrade that was their Formula 1 style transmission. The advantage is that it combines the best features of both a manual and an automatic. At the flip of a paddle or touch of a button, shifts simulate a manual without the bother of a clutch. The driver's hands never have to leave the wheel. It also eliminates skipped shifts and it reduces the delay engine power is denied to the rear axle. It is a fail-safe transmission and enhances the ease and speed of shifting under full throttle. Additional benefits are downshifts are seamless and it also allows more driver focus for vehicle control. The F1 transmission was a major renovation that gave Ferrari a real supercar performance edge. You know not all Ferrari's are red! The black exterior is flawless and what could be more perfect than the contrast of the saddle interior. This car is amazing. The interior is classic Ferrari. The leather is hand stitched perfection and looks as new as the day it rolled out of the Costa Mesa dealership in California. The interior is a minimalist design. Very simple and easy to manage. Exterior badges are preserved down to the yellow Ferrari wheel caps accenting the Ferrari 5-spoke 18" rims with PZero tires. Of course, it is a Spider (convertible)! The convertible top is finished in black and when in the down position, a beautiful saddle leather boot snaps in place. Few cars have the presence that this 355 Spider F1 has when the convertible top is down. Now add that legendary exhaust note and you have just experienced a driver's paradise. Promise. You can clearly see; we are partial to this Ferrari. We know what it is and respect how well it presents a timeless era in Ferrari history. We don't see many cars like this. You'll find that all books and records are impeccably kept. It is a two-owner vehicle with a perfect AutoCheck history report. You know we are picky, but this car surpasses even our strict standards and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to present it. You have the fortunate opportunity to be its owner. At Kip Sheward Motorsports, our clientele outreach allows us to draw a higher level of quality in our overall world class inventory. This vehicle is a very good example of the upper tier of quality that is not available elsewhere. We go the extra mile to know its history and be more confident in the vehicle we present to you. We make it a point to know every aspect of how it was serviced, driven and respected. In most cases, it is a vehicle that we acquired new to sell to one of our select clients. We pass this benefit of confidence to you. Take our advice, you can't find this example anywhere but Kip Sheward Motorsports. If you would like to view any of our vehicles in stock, we ask you to please call ahead and make an appointment. In order to best serve you and accommodate your needs "By Appointment Only" is standard at Kip Sheward Motorsports. This may be an inconvenience, but appointments have become necessary for us. We are flexible and more than willing to meet in our normal workweek (Monday through Friday/9am to 4pm). Any other time surrounding that stated availability must be approved through management. We provide serious cars for serious car enthusiasts; your time is valuable to us. If you are truly interested, please feel free to call us. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you.