1990 Ferrari 348tb Pre-Production - Classiche

• Left-hand drive, delivered new to Italy in 1990, one of just 60 pre-production examples
• Just 2,518km at the time of cataloguing, supported by a detailed maintenance record
• Superbly presented in Rosso Corsa with tan leather and in outstanding overall condition
• Authenticated by the all-important Ferrari Classiche in 2015 with the supporting red book
• Accompanied by a full set of bespoke official Ferrari 348 luggage
• One for the serious collector as undoubtedly one of the best remaining examples

This beautiful, left-hand drive, 348tb was supplied new to Idropi SpA of Verona, Italy on the 1st February 1990 and is one of 60 pre-production cars that were released to Ferrari dealers. Unique features that differentiate between this and subsequent production cars were that the battery is located in the rear of the car, not the front, the Prancing Horse is painted black as opposed to silver, and the underside of the bonnet is finished in red, whereas production cars were black. Finished in Rosso with a Tan interior, this superb example has been stored correctly and used infrequently, as reflected in its incredibly low mileage and superb condition. During its life, the previous owner was a member of the prestigious Automotoclub Storico Italiano, a well-respected car club in Italy. In September 2014, when the mileage was recorded at 2,490km, the car was sent to Toni Auto of Maranello to be serviced.

In 2015, the previous owner sent the car back to Toni Auto of Maranello for a mechanical assessment, and due to the low use over the years, the decision was made to conduct a thorough inspection of all components, replace or refinish where necessary and reassemble. Photographs of this work and the Ç8,000 invoice are contained within the history file. The 'Ferrari Classiche' was also carried out at the same time by Toni Auto at a cost of Ç2,580 as shown by the invoice and certificate in the history file.

This superb 348tb is supplied with a complete set of official Ferrari luggage including dust covers, jack and a full leather book pack containing all the relevant literature. Also accompanying the car is the supporting Ferrari Classiche 'Red book'. Presented in exceptional condition this is a rare, possibly unrepeatable, opportunity to own a 2,500km from new 348tb. Undoubtedly one of, if not the best surviving pre-production 348 that would be entirely at home in any collection of rare Ferraris.

*Forming part of A Sale of Ferraris in association with Ferrari Owners' Club of Great Britain, the buyer of this lot will be entitled to one years free membership with Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain*