Hello Ferrari Chat members. Just purchased my first Ferrari, a 1997 F355 Berlinetta. Big thank you to a few Ferrari Chat members - Clay (Knightmare), Rob (WolfTurbo), and Brent. Great guys who take great care of their vehicles, and I am fortunate to have picked up this 355. The car is black on tan, gated 6-speed, and has 19,700 miles. Some of you may be familiar with this car from earlier threads. While I live in NYC, the car will live with my father in North Carolina. Always wanted to ride in a Ferrari with my dad, and pretty pumped to finally make it happen. A couple pics below, and more to come soon... -BE Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Awesome! Nothing like buy your first (assuming it's your first) Ferrari. I remember those days better than my wedding day! What are your first impressions of it?
Knightmare was having a hard time deciding which of his 5 or so F-cars to sell to simplify. Lucky for you, looks like the F355 was one on the block. Your car is painfully beautiful. Congratulations. Enjoy the time with your dad and break away from the big city often to good roads. We look forward to hearing about your adventures. Robb
This car just had the tranny gone through, right? Congratulations!! My car is a 95 black/tan I got at 25k miles, now at 53k. Had it for 8 years and will likely never sell. You're going to LOVE this car. It seems to be one of the better examples out there. Nice job!
Appreciate the kind words everyone, and I will certainly keep the posts / photos coming. The guys took great care of this 355. The gearbox and clutch were replaced a few months ago, and the engine out service has already been performed as well. Has a Tubi exhaust and high flow cats as well, and sounds great. Here's a couple more pics... -BE Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hey that car looks kinda familiar!!!!! Congrats Brian. The right car found the right owner. Go make some great memories with your old man!!! Rob
Nero, just like mine. Absolutely stunning, congratulations. Enjoy in good health! Kind regards, Nuno.
Neat matching floor mats too. Congratulations, Brian! That's a nice F355 Berlinetta. Drive it in good health. Barry
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Man that car looks good! Challenge grille on it's way? Love it on my black car, makes the rear look a bit tighter IMO. Prosport makes or made an aftermarket one that according to others is indistinguishable from the Ferrari grille, for about $800. Congrats again!!
Just bought challenge grill from a fellow fchat member for $1000 shipped. There is one on ebay for $1250.
