Wanted TRACK Car

We have this one for sale. -Randy

Used 1997 Ferrari F355 CHALLENGE for sale in Houston - Ferrari of Houston - Houston Texas - ZFFEX63X000153353

 

The VIN of the car in the listing does not match the VIN in the picture, so which one is it?

 

Vin in listing has been corrected...thanks for noticing. Got one past me! haha

 

See my ad posted right here. 1997 factory 355 Challenge with twin-turbo conversion by Classic Coach. Why buy a regular 355 or 360 CH (i've owned both) when this car has 50% more power, along with the benign handling of a 355, for roughly the same price as a stock 355CH. I reduced the price to $65K after my docs told me no more racing due to back injury.

The car is in great shape mechanically and cosmetically, and is familiar to all FCA-NY members who do track events. I built it in 2006 at a cost of over $100K, used it for 2 summers of track days, and it has been stored at Classic Coach since 2009.

Huge file of receipts, car always fully maintained, 15k miles, not used since 2008.

You can search this site or do a google search for Ferrari 355 twin-turbo. PM me with any questions or if you want pics.

 

Here is the original post

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ferraris/425433-major-reduction-355-challenge-twin-turbo.html?highlight=355+twin+turbo

 

I'll be listing my red/tan 348tb Challenge very soon. PM for details.

 

Guys. I want to go to Cavallino and have some time on track.

My cars that are not ready. My BB race project. My 365GT4 2+2.
Not so impressive... My Mondial.
Not even suitable for the track... my 550SS.
Then there's my 456MGT and my 599. Neither of which I really want to track.

So I am stuck.

Some '95 355s were titled nd capable of streeting. I do like driving to and from track days. As it is what I have mostly done in the past.

I am attracted to have all the safety stuff too.

What to do, what to do?

 

Spec Miata

 

Ferraris only at Cavallino

 

I've got a secret plan. But as with secret plans, I don't know if it will work.




Wasn't the spec Miata mentioned for the OP already?

Nope. A different thread.

 

All the '95 355 Challenge cars that were "dealer converted" to Challenge spec became no longer street legal.

You would need to spend some major $$ to convert them back to street legal form. Then you would no longer have a race/track car. Not to mention that driving a Challenge car of any type on public roads is extremely uncomfortable, as the suspension is set very stiff for glass-smooth track tarmac, there is no a/c, no carpet, a huge side impact bar to climb over, the windows are plastic, and the exhaust is straight-thru and unbelievably loud as all the sound deadening stuff has been removed. And it gets really hot inside. Especially in Florida.

There are no more "arrive and drive" Ferraris like the 250 LWB/SWB/GTO or even 275 4 cam. Those days are over. Now it's either drive your street car on the track (fun if you are a beginner, not so much fun if you have already driven dedicated race cars), or buy a dedicated race car.

I've driven Moroso in a Dino, a 360 spider, 360 Challenge and 355. It's a pretty boring track so you could drive a street car on it and have some fun. For real fun you need a real race car and a track like Watkins Glen or Road Atlanta, or even Lime Rock on a good day.

 

Not entirely true. 95s came with a VIN, and depending on the state you live in, they can be registered and tagged. (Typically under some sort of historic classification.)

I do agree with you however, they wouldn't be too comfortable or well suited for street driving.

 

2008 Scuderia
Rosso Corsa/Black
Mint condition
Never been tracked
All service and campaigns up to date with all work done at local Ferrari dealer- all service records available

If interested email me at:
[email protected]

Serious inquiries only please

 

Flipagram - 2008 Scuderia - MINT !! - Music: Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines


Turn up your volume and check it out
2014 is here and spring is around the corner
Car is mint and you won't find a more fully documented and well cared for example !!

 

308GTB with 288 body by Carpenter that I raced with HSR,SVRA, et. al. Multiple mods for racing-not streetable. Class wins at Road America 2009 and 20011. I have retired from racing. If you are interested, contact me: [email protected] or 8649446861

 

Agreed, most if not all of those challenge cars that were converted have vin #s. Depending on which state you register your car it can be very easy; I know some people who do this just to have official paper work like the title for their car.

 

Hey twice baked. If you're still looking for track car, I have 355 that was raced in Europe 'BPR' series. It's here in Los Angeles. I can show it to you or email photos. It's in excellent condition. I restored it couple years back and use it just like you describe. No bumping/banging though. Has composite body panels and doors, so you could replace if bumping/banging is your thing. --Nick u can email me at ferracer at aol dot com

 

Porsche. Thank me later.

 

Just buy my 355CH Twin-turbo. 6-speed. It's in great shape, faster than you will ever go, and easy and fun to drive. Also always well maintained by dealer. Cost no more to maintain than a non-turbo.

Since it's been in storage since 2009 it will need timing belt, but I had Classic Coach change all the fluids and battery, put in some fresh gas and it started right up a few weeks ago.

Because it will need a major service, and because I can't race any more and my son doesn't want it (??? who turns down a free Ferrari???- but he's building his e36 M3 into a track car), I am lowering the price one last time before I ship it off to auction.

$50,000. An extremely good buy at this price.

See my ad. PM me with any questions. Go see the car at Classic Coach.