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1996 355 GTS 13,561 miles. Rare, Verdi w/ Tabacco Leather

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  1. stevep1116

    stevep1116 Rookie

    Jul 9, 2014
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    Steve Pearson
    #1 stevep1116, Feb 18, 2015
    Last edited: Feb 18, 2015
    I bought this car in 2005 from an authorized Ferrari dealer in California. I am the third owner (car fax shows 5 but that’s because the dealer showed up as an owner and I later transferred the California title to Minnesota to save on yearly registration). From what I've read on other threads the GTS rarely come up for sale and don't last long.

    Pictures are here. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/album.php?albumid=1280

    Additional info:
    13,562 miles
    Blaupunkt Stereo
    Tubi stainless exhaust
    No Header or valve issues
    K-40 Integrated Laser Radar detector
    Newly recovered dash and instrument pod
    Major Service performed about 300 miles ago in the Spring of 2011
    Original manuals and Tool kit (minus one screwdriver)
    All service performed by Ferrari authorized service centers.

    Accepting best offer over $69,900
     
  2. FTanner

    FTanner Formula Junior

    Aug 21, 2012
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    Frank
    Asking Price???
     
  3. Niteroi

    Niteroi Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2004
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    Pictures?
     
  4. nsx2F355

    nsx2F355 Formula Junior

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    #4 nsx2F355, Feb 18, 2015
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    .
     
  5. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    Yes pictures would be nice ;)
     
  6. El Wayne

    El Wayne F1 World Champ
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  8. bjwhite

    bjwhite F1 Rookie

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    Wow, that thing is awesome. Great color!
     
  9. stevep1116

    stevep1116 Rookie

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    Not sure how to post them. I thought the pictures I have in my profile would be the method. Please advise. I have not seen a link to attach pictures.

    Steve
     
  10. tikitiki

    tikitiki Formula 3
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    That's a beautiful car.
     
  11. johnbouchard

    johnbouchard Rookie

    Feb 20, 2015
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    Has your car been documented and certified? Do you also have the original paperwork for the car, etc. ? Many thanks.
     
  12. abedh

    abedh Karting

    May 12, 2013
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    Abed Husseini
    Cool, I have not seen a British Racing Green Ferrari before.
    Love the natural leather color!
    Good luck with your sale!
     
  13. nismodrifter

    nismodrifter Formula Junior

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    Wow, stunning colours.
     
  14. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    Wow without seeing the car I figured those colors would look strange ... Until I saw the pictures very pretty machine.
    Strange ... Build date is Jun 1996 so a 96.
    Mine was built in July of 96 and is a 1997 ?
    Is that the cut off date for model year or ?
     
  15. Yellow02Z06

    Yellow02Z06 Karting

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  16. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jim E
    #16 jimpo1, Feb 21, 2015
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  17. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #17 jimpo1, Feb 21, 2015
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  18. Schulz308

    Schulz308 Formula 3
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    I would have steered clear of that color when buying new but I would have been wrong, that looks beautiful.
     
  19. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

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  20. Isobel

    Isobel F1 World Champ

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    Lovely colour combo and model.
     
  21. MoeD

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    LOL Great Video ;)
     
  22. stevep1116

    stevep1116 Rookie

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    Steve Pearson
    Not sure what documented/certified is. I'm pretty sure I registered it on Ferrari355registry.com some years ago. Just had the first potential buyer come by and after an hour visit and a test drive, loves the car and gave it a 9 for condition.. sounded like he wants the car for sure but might need a little time to pull it together.

    Great idea to contact Jeremy Clarkson except he probably would like a Right hand drive. Guess he could probably afford to have it converted.

    I have the original service documents going back to the 7500 mile service performed 12/01.
     
  23. stevep1116

    stevep1116 Rookie

    Jul 9, 2014
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    Steve Pearson
    Thanks to all for the positive comments on Color. It one of my favorite colors too. Checked my records and the dealer performed a leak down test at 11,500 something miles so hope this answers the questions about valve service. The headers were replaced in 2005 when I bought the car. Just took a strong potential buyer for a ride and he gave it a 9 for condition.
     
  24. stevep1116

    stevep1116 Rookie

    Jul 9, 2014
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    Encinitas, CA
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    Steve Pearson
    I am having trouble posting a reply to the proper thread. 3 times a charm I hope.

    Checked my service records and found a leak down test was performed shortly before I purchased the car at 11,500 miles. Also had both headers replaced by the dealership in San Diego in 2005.
     
  25. ShineKen

    ShineKen F1 World Champ
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    Definitely an interesting way to sell a 355 these days. I guess at the end of the day, a car is worth what someone is willing to pay over other buyers regardless of asking price.
     

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