Fantasy Junction

Description

1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello


VIN – ZFFZR49A9X0115837

Exterior Color – Red

Interior Color – Tan

Engine – 5.5 Liter V12

Transmission – 6-speed manual

Current Miles – 33,000 miles

Owner Purchase – Purchased 2008


Highlights of this Car

- One of 792 examples built in 1999
- Three California owners since delivered new
- 2025 timing belt service, suspension, AC, and fluids
- Service records dating back to 2008 under current ownership


General Overview



Introduced in 1996, the flagship Maranello replaced a long line of twelve-cylinder mid-engine cars that began with the Berlinetta Boxer and advanced to the Testarossa. Designed to capture the glory days of Ferrari’s front-engine sports cars (notably the legendary 275 GTB and 365 GTB/Daytona), the Maranello was welcomed by an enthusiastic public and jubilant automotive press. The Pininfarina styling evoked all the grace and muscularity of many earlier Ferraris without succumbing to retro design ideas. The aggressive yet beautifully proportioned body hunkered down over the 485 hp V12 engine and 6-speed manual transaxle, delivering a delightful harmony of power and grace in a highly capable and surprisingly agile road car. Although total production was just 3,083 for the entire run, just 792 were built in 1999.


History of This Car

According to the original warranty card retained with this car, his 550 Maranello was prepared for pre-delivery inspection on June 16, 1999, and sold by Ferrari of San Francisco to the first owner June 7, 1999. Services were performed as mileage accumulated through 2001, including passing California emissions testing, In May 2001 with 2,649 miles, the car was sold to the second owner, a resident of San Jose, CA. Consecutive accumulated mileage accrued through March 2008 when Ferrari of San Francisco performed a 30k service in March 2008, In April 2008, the current consigning owner purchased the car from Ferrari of San Francisco with 12,411 miles recorded on the current California title Feb 9, 2008. The most recent California emissions test was passed in July 2025.

Services performed under current ownership include:

March 2025, 32,422 miles – new timing belts, tensioner, accessory belts, coolant, gear oil, power steering, brake fluid exchange, filters, and cabin filter exchange, new spark plugs, new cam cover gaskets, seals, O-rings, and oil/filter change. During this service a new front ball joint was installed, front shock rebuilt, bushings replaced, and the auxiliary water pump replaced as well as the main water pump rebuilt - $22k total.

December 2021 – clear PPF professionally removed and front bumper refinished including clear coat applied to front fenders for cosmetic improvement.

Other services include Major service with timing belts (2021 @28k miles), new power steering hoses (2017), slow down ECUs replaced with new generation units (2016 @26k miles with annual service), timing belts (2013 @ 20k miles), and ongoing fluid changes, tires, and regular biannual emissions testing recorded with service invoices included with this Ferrari.


General Condition



Today this 550 Maranello presents as an excellent example of one of the very best touring cars, culminating the Enzo era front V12 powered Ferraris that marked the end of the 20th century. Finished in iconic Ferrari red over tan Leather interior, this visually dramatic color combination is captivating from every view. The paint presents with excellent gloss throughout, consistent color, and excellent factory fit to all panel lines. The front and rear bumpers have excellent fit to the body and all opening features open and close properly. An invoice for service includes refinishing the front bumper and clear coating the front fenders for cosmetic improvement only when the aging PPF was removed. The inner door, hood, and trunk surfaces and door jambs are in excellent condition. The windshield, rear, and side glass are in very nice condition, all of which retain the Ferrari brand glass etches. The driver’s side turn indicator lens is cracked, however the remaining lighting and taillight lenses are excellent throughout with no notable chips, harsh sunlight crazing or blemishes, even the leadlight covers which typically fog over time are in very good condition. The emblems and script are very well preserved and detailed. The factory wheels with matching Ferrari yellow centers are in excellent condition and a set of Bridgestone tires are installed.

The interior is very nice overall finished in factory tan leather. The leather surfaces are supple and smooth with excellent surfacing and bolster support. The interior color combination is both elegant and sporty, recalling the look and feel of the original and inspiring Daytona particularly in the patterned seat inserts. Beautiful and original interior touches include enameled crossed flags on the center console, traditional luggage straps over the rear parcel tray, and the impressive gated 6-speed manual gearbox. The trunk area remains essentially stock with factory carpet and correct finishes consistent with the low miles and enthusiast care since delivered new.

Under the hood, the amazing Ferrari V12 engine has been properly serviced and detailed, featuring correct alloy engine and fuel injection castings in excellent condition. The factory housings and accessory equipment are in excellent condition with thoughtful detailing. Ferrari number plates, factory installation stickers, and verification markings are in place including the factory paint sticker. The original engine and engine compartment are clean and correct and benefit from continuous and recent belt service performed in March 2025. The underside of the car is in very good original condition retaining the factory exhaust, correct suspension components, aerodynamic chassis pans, and no visual evidence of structural compromise to the chassis or main suspension mounting points.

The car drives and shifts beautifully with no hesitation and progressive power delivery coupled to the impressive 6-speed manual gearbox. The suspension offers superb stability and high-speed control but is just at home as a casual touring car. Road manners are exactly as described when contemporary automotive press praised the 550 Maranello for its phenomenal acceleration and surprising ease of use.

This beautiful Ferrari 550 Maranello offers known history since new, desirable colors and thoughtful maintenance history including a major belt service performed 500 miles ago in March 2025. Offering V12 power and 5-speed manual performance, this Ferrari delivers all the glory of the original V12 lineage and sporting excellence befitting the legacy of the Maranello name.


Items Included with the Car



This beautiful Ferrari is accompanied by a copy of the current owner’s purchase invoice from Ferrari of San Francisco, copies of service invoices dating back to 2008, the original factory owner’s manual book set and leather case, the original leather tool case and tools with spare bulbs, tire inflator and storage bag, air compressor and soft case, two factory keys, a front license plate mounting frame, and a Ferrari car cover and matching bag.

The above vehicle information is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it is posted to this website. Corrections or additional information is always appreciated. All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing charge. Vehicles are subject to prior sale. All advertised to be true but not guaranteed. We assume no liability for errors or omissions.

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Fantasy Junction  •  510-653-7555  •  1145 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608