1997 Ferrari F355 Spider - Manual

KEY FACTS

• A captivating and superbly vocal V8-powered supercar, presented in a rare factory colour and with a desirable manual transmission.
• It is powered by a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V8, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed open-gate manual transmission.
• The car was previously registered overseas, and first registered with the DVLA in February 1997. The seller believes that the car has previously spent a short period in Jersey.
• The odometer displays 27,865 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The car is finished in Le Mans Blue with a blue soft-top over a tan leather-trimmed cabin featuring dark blue carpets.
• It rides on a set of 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels over black callipers. .
• Equipment includes pop-up headlights, air conditioning, and a stereo.
• Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack, service book, trickle charger, toolkit, and tyre foam.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• The most recent MOT test was performed on 30 July 2026 at 27,864 miles and resulted in a first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car was last serviced in July 2026 at 27,846 miles by ENSO Automotive and included replacement of the belts.
• Prior to this, services were carried out by ENSO Automotive in June 2025 at 27,148 miles and June 2023 at 26,518 miles.

Dates and mileage:

Mar 1998 - 7,202 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Oct 1998 - 12,156 miles - Lancaster Colchester (reported)

Sep 2000 - 14,322 miles - Lancaster Colchester (reported)

May 2001 - 15,705 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Dec 2002 - 18,852 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Feb 2004 - 21,724 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Jan 2006 - 22,774 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Dec 2006 - 23,060 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Jan 2008 - 23,111 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Apr 2009 - 23,328 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Jun 2010 - 23,802 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Apr 2015 - 25,077 miles - Lancaster Colchester

Jun 2017 - 25,421 miles - JCT600

Jun 2019 - 25,535 miles - Foskers

May 2022 - 25,901 miles - ENSO Automotive

Jun 2023 - 26,518 miles - ENSO Automotive

Jun 2025 - 27,148 miles - ENSO Automotive

Jul 2026 - 27,846 miles - ENSO Automotive

SUMMARY

The Ferrari F355 Spider represents a high point in the marque's V8-powered roadster lineage, blending a thrilling engine note with engaging manual dynamics. This example stands out due to its rare Le Mans Blue finish, and promises to be a highly collectible and rewarding open-top performance car for its next enthusiast owner.

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