Fantasy Junction

Description

1994 Ferrari 348 Spyder
VIN ZFFRG43A6R0098416
Grigio with Blue Leather Interior

Introduced in 1989 to replace the 328, itself a development of the 308 that was first introduced in 1975, the 348 was all new and much more modern. The V8 was expanded to 3.4 liters, and the mounting changed to longitudinal. The engine used dry sump lubrication, and a host of modern electronics including ABS and automatic climate control were also added. Styling drew heavily on the iconic and unmistakable lines of the Testarossa and gave the car a much more contemporary look. Initially available only as a Berlinetta or Targa, a Spyder version, the first full convertible Ferrari of the two seat mid-engined Ferraris, was introduced for the 1994 model year. Late 1993 marked the introduction of a few other improvements including 12 additional horsepower and a wider rear track.

This particular example is a well-maintained and thoroughly documented example complete with service records back to 1995 and book set. Finished in a wonderfully elegant color combination of grey with dark blue interior, this car was sold new on 31 May 1995 in San Antonio, Texas. Its original window sticker price was $121,900. The car remained in Texas until 2004, at which point it was relocated to California, where it has remained since. It has been regularly serviced with the following work performed since 2011: new starter, new clutch, rebuilt climate control unit, timing belt replacement (May 2013), and routine servicing.

The car is in very good largely original cosmetic condition. The paint is in very good condition, with excellent luster and few blemishes. A few small chips have been touched up, and the front bumper has light road rash and a small crack at the bottom of the valence. The front decklid has almost no marks on it, and the lights are in excellent shape. The wheels and in very good shape, with no significant curb rash and just a few minor marks. The glass and lights are excellent as is the top, which looks virtually unused.

The interior is in good condition. The leather is intact and nice overall, though there is some wear on the driver’s seat bolster and some creasing on the seats. The instruments are in very good condition and the dashboard is in good condition, although the leather on the instrument binnacle is shrinking slightly. The switches and controls are in very good to excellent shape, though some of the black interior components such as the ashtray lid have become tacky, a common issue with Ferraris of this period. The car was fitted with an expensive aftermarket stereo system as well.

The engine compartment and front compartment are both in original and very clean condition, in keeping with a properly maintained, low-mileage car. The front compartment is surprisingly large and in essentially as new condition.

The 348 Spyder is surprisingly rare for a modern Ferrari, with 1090 examples built during only one model year of production. This particular example is well-documented, well-maintained, and finished in a rare and desirable color, making it ideal for an enthusiastic owner seeking something a bit different.

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