1990 Ferrari 348

The Ferrari 348 is a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive V8 powered two-seat sports car that replaced the 328 in 1989 and continued in production until 1995. Badged 348TB for the coupé (Berlinetta) and 348TS (Spider) for the targa versions, it features a naturally aspirated 3.4 litre version of the quad-cam, four valve per cylinder engine which was originally found in the 288GTO. As with its predecessors, the model number was derived from this configuration with the first two digits being the displacement and the third being the number of cylinders. The engine, which produced 300bhp, was mounted longitudinally and coupled to a transverse manual gearbox similar to the Mondial T , with which the 348 shared many components. The 'T' in the model name TB and TS refers to the transverse position of the gearbox. The 348 was equipped with a dry-sump system to prevent oil starvation at high speeds and during hard cornering. The oil level can only be accurately checked on the dip-stick when the engine is running due to this setup. The 348 was also fitted with adjustable ride height suspension and a removable rear subframe to speed up the removal of the engine for maintenance.

This meticulously maintained, reading a documented 46500 miles, 348 in Rosso Corsa with Crema leather interior, is offered with the benefit of having a new gearbox 9000 miles ago and clutch only 4000 miles ago. The interior being re-trimmed within the last 500 miles.We are informed by the vendor that the paintwork is immaculate, and the alloy wheels are unmarked and shod with new tyres complete with full geometry set up.

Supplied with the original tool kit, 2 sets of keys, leather wallet with service book and user manual. The Targa cover is from new along as is the tyre inflator kit. Within the last 5 months the car has also benefited from repainted kick plates, refurbished centre console, a new Thatcham Cat 1 alarm and new stereo.

Having just been serviced (including new brake lines, battery and oil temp sender) and previous services as detailed;20/09/1991 Service 5384 Evans Halshaw- Service 20/08/1993 Service 9100 Evans Halshaw Cam belt service 25/07/1994 Service 12976 Evans Halshaw Service 11/07/1995 Service 16025 Evans Halshaw Cam belt service 24/07/1996 Service 24892 HR Owen Service 25/03/1998 Service 35000 Foskers Service (Lube only) 29/04/1998 Service 35216 Strasse Performance Cam belt service 09/06/2000 Service 3568.74 37771 Rardley Cam belt service 20/08/2001 Service 2172.22 38789 Rardley Service 09/08/2002 Service 3780.68 39227 Rardley Cam belt service 16/01/2004 Service 1002.74 39796 Rardley Service 30/08/2006 Service 1728.41 40823 Omega Motorsport Cam belt service 09/02/2011 Service 2601.5 42817 SMDG Ferrari Specialists Cam belt service 25/05/2012 Service 150045103 Rardley Service 03/05/2013 Service 550 46341 Foskers Service.

The Registration number is excluded from sale.