Chassis No.
ZFFXR48A1T0104933
$100,000 - $125,000 USD
€90,000 - €110,000 EUR
£75,000 - £95,000 GBP
CHF85,000 - CHF105,000
| Newark, New Jersey
1996 Ferrari F355 Spider
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Shift Online: North America, Lot 120
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- One of 3,717 F355 Spiders produced
- Showing only 14,407 miles on the odometer at cataloguing time
- Finished in the classic color combination of Rosso Corsa over tan leather
- Accompanied by factory owner’s manual and tools
Shift Online: North America, Lot 120
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Ferrari introduced the F355 Spider in 1995, one year after the F355 Berlinetta debuted at the 1994 Geneva Motor Show. Notably, it was the first convertible Ferrari to feature a power-operated soft top that lowered at the press of a button. Even more impressive, this addition did not compromise driving dynamics. The F355’s rigid, semi-monocoque steel chassis with variable-section, tubular front and rear sub-frames ensured that the open-top F355 retained the capabilities of its hardtop sibling.
Central to the experience was the same Formula One-derived 3.5-liter V-8 found in the F355 Berlinetta coupe and GTS targa counterparts. With a newly designed cylinder head featuring five valves per cylinder and Bosch Motronic fuel injection, it was rated at 375 horsepower. Precise, power-assisted steering and electronically adjustable dampers worked well with the staggered 18-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli rubber. All told, the comprehensive upgrades elevated the driving experience well beyond that of the preceding 348.
The F355 also debuted another F1-inspired feature for Ferrari: the paddle-shift automated transmission, which would quickly evolve and become a mainstay. That said, a six-speed manual gearbox with Ferrari’s trademark gated shifter, as found on the example offered here, was still available and favored by purists.
This F355 Spider completed production in February of 1996 and is finished in factory-correct Rosso Corsa with a tan leather interior—a quintessential Italian color combination. Acquired by the consignor in the 1990s, it has benefitted from long-term ownership within an expertly maintained private collection. Remarkably, it showed only 14,407 miles on the odometer at cataloguing time.
With only 3,714 Spiders produced, it remains relatively rare and quite appealing to purists seeking an involving drop-top driving experience with Ferrari’s unique gated manual shifter. The car is accompanied by a host of factory accoutrements, including the owner’s manual with leather sleeve and Ferrari-branded tools.
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