1997 Ferrari F355 Spider 6-Speed

This 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider is finished in Monaco Blue Metallic over Cream Connolly leather and is powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V8 linked with a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The car spent time in Ohio and Pennsylvania before the current owner’s 2015 purchase, and they have since added approximately 12k of the under 50k miles shown. Equipment includes a Fabspeed exhaust system, a gated shifter, a blue soft top, and 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels. Work in 2024 has included a timing belt service, refinishing sticky switchgear, and replacing the air conditioning receiver drier, spark plugs, and HVAC water pump. This F355 Spider is now offered on dealer consignment with a window sticker, records back to 1996, the removed factory exhaust components, a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Washington state title. The Pininfarina-designed body is finished in Monaco Blue Metallic and styling elements include a blue convertible top as well as pop-up headlights, integrated front fog lights, an integrated rear decklid spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, a vented engine cover, and air intakes on the doors and rocker panels. The selling dealer notes slow convertible top power operation and that manual intervention is required to fully retract it. They also note evidence of paintwork on the bumper covers. The 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels were refinished and mounted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in September 2020. Ferrari-branded brake calipers are mounted over ventilated discs at each corner. Work in June 2024 included flushing the brake fluid and replacing the power steering pipe. The cabin features sport seats trimmed in Cream Connolly leather, and matching leather extends to the center console, door panel inserts, and lower half of the dashboard. Amenities include a gated shifter, automatic climate control, drilled aluminum pedals, and a Pioneer stereo with Bluetooth connectivity. Records indicate that sticky switchgear was refinished, the door sill plates were powder-coated black, and the air-conditioning system receiver drier and HVAC water pump were replaced in 2024. Bubbles are visible under the climate adjustment bezel. The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 200-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure and coolant temperature. Ancillary instruments in the center stack include an analog clock and gauges for fuel level and oil temperature. The six-digit odometer shows under 50k miles, approximately 12k of which were added under current ownership. The mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V8 features five valves per cylinder and dry-sump lubrication for a factory-rated output of 375 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. A Fabspeed Motorsport exhaust system with Sport headers, a Supersport X-pipe, catalytic converter bypass pipes, and miniature catalytic converters is installed. Records indicate that the timing belts, oil hose, battery, spark plugs, and various hoses and gaskets were replaced in June 2024 at which time Hill Engineering belt tensioner bearings were installed. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The right catalytic converter temperature ECU was replaced in December 2019. The clutch disc was replaced and a Hill Engineering clutch release bearing and flange were installed in May 2021. The window sticker notes initial delivery to Midwestern Auto Group in Dublin, Ohio, and lists factory equipment, colors, and a total suggested retail price of $137,075. Service records dating back to October 1996 and the removed factory exhaust components are also included in the sale. The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage. Filed under: 355