For Sale: 1993 Ferrari 348tb Series Speciale Challenge Race Car

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1993 Ferrari 348tb Series Speciale Challenge Race Car
Serial # 94502
Number 37 of 100

You are looking at the most original and complete numbers matching 348 Challenge race car in existence. This 348 Challenge is one of the last in a long line of Ferrari GT cars that you could race and drive home at the end of the day. The car is titled for the street; and as a documented Challenge car, this car is eligible to race in Ferrari Car Club of America (FCA) Historic Challenge Races and the Ferrari Club Racing Championship Series.

The car has a clean CarFax, Autocheck and race history. I have owned this car for several years and it has always been garaged kept. Currently the car has approximately 42,000 documented miles, an average of about 2,000 miles per year.
The car's most recent engine out major was complete in October of 2011 less than 500 miles ago. The car comes complete with all the original Series Speciale and Challenge parts together with all the maintenance records dating back to 1993. Maintenance records have been scanned and are available for review by serious buyers. Please note that the records total over 28MB of information.

This car was originally sold and converted to a 348 Challenge car by Shelton Ferrari in 1993. It was later raced in the 1996 Ferrari Challenge series group B (348 group) by Neal Heffron as car number 64 for Gaston Andrey Ferrari. The car was raced at a total of 4 (Texas, Lime Rock, Moroso and Montreal) events and comes with complete documentation including time sheets and professional photos documenting its race history. The documentation also proves that the car was never involved in any race incidents.

To convert the car to a Challenge car, Shelton Ferrari removed the Series Speciale black leather carbon fiber seats, seat belts, computer chips, A/C belt, power radio antenna, interior rugs and the black leather trim that runs along the back of the passenger compartment. Shelton Ferrari then installed the Challenge package which included the Challenge race seats, exhaust, roll cage, pedals, computer chips, tow hooks, fire extinguisher, 6 point harness, fog light covers, battery kill switches, Challenge rear deck badge and Challenge steering wheel. In 1994 and 1995, 348 Challenge cars raced on stock 348 wheels, but in 1996, with the introduction of the 355 into the series, the 348s were allowed to use the Speedline Challenge wheels. So, since this car only raced in 1996, Speedline Challenge wheels are included with this car.

Today the car sits as a race car you can drive around town and to the track. It is titled and tagged to run on the street. It sits with the challenge package installed minus the front half of the roll cage for easier ingress. The complete bolt-in roll cage, including the 1996 roll cage update, is included with the car. The A/C belt of the car has been reinstalled and the A/C system has been updated to 134a. This is a very important update if you plan to use the A/C and if the A/C ever needs to be serviced. The car is mechanically excellent. Everything works as it should and there are no fluid leaks. All lights, the tachometer, speedometer, clock, radio and A/C are working correctly.

The car has been properly maintained its entire life as documented by the service records. It has had several engine out major services with the most recent engine out major service completed in October, 2011. The most recent service included new seals, gaskets, timing belt, tensioners, valve adjustment, rebuilt water pump and upgrade to IX Iridium spark plugs. Only top of the line Redline racing fluids have been used in the transmission and engine since I have owned the car.

The car does have some relatively minor cosmetic issues. As with any car this age, the car has had cosmetic paint work at times. The hood, bumper and the mirrors on the back side show some stone chips and the windshield shows the usual pitting. In addition, the driver side taillight has a small circle where the brake light bulb sits from the heat of the light bulb.

The interior of the car is also in excellent condition. All sticky parts have been addressed by Stickynomore.com. The slow window issue has also been addressed. The Challenge seats have been professionally recovered with a black material that is much more durable than the original thin red material that deteriorated over time. The door panels do have a couple of scratches and a small indentation where the roll cage sits when it's in the car.

The car has a basic Sony CD/Radio. This car has never had any alarms or radio upgrades. This is an important point with 348s because of their limited electrical system and additionally important with Challenge cars that ran the smaller alternator choice.

This car needs nothing to get in and go. Brake rotors, pads and tires are all in excellent condition. I also added a Momo D shape steering wheel with a 50MM extension for easier ingress and digress. I also commissioned the remaking of all the standard Challenge decals in vinyl. The lower portion decals are currently on the car and can be removed if desired. The upper portion decals were place on magnetic backing and can be placed and removed on car as desired.

Car comes complete with:

The following 348 Challenge items:
• Seats recovered in black
• Speedline wheels in white
• Steering wheel
• Exhaust
• Pedals
• Tow hooks
• Battery cut-offs
• Computer chips
• 4 and 6 point harnesses
• Brake ducts including rear underbody panel
• Fire extinguisher
• Fog light covers
• Full Roll cage with 1996 update
• Window net
• Copy of 1996 rule book
• Copy of Challenge parts manual
• 50 professional digital race pictures
• Copy of all time sheets and race results
• Ferrari Challenge pit sign

The following Series Speciale items:
• Set of Series Speciale carbon fiber seats finished in black leather
• Rear carpeting that is currently not in car
• Original floor mats
• Rear leather trim
• Ccomplete set of seat belts
• Ppower radio antenna
• Front spoiler
• Rear open lights
• Exhaust
• Computer chips
• Badge on radio cover
• Stock wheels
• Painted lower body

Binder with all maintenance records
Pdf with workshop manual and parts manual
2 Ferrari original folding keys
2 aftermarket keys
Complete tool kit with SS computer chips inside
Ferrari manuals in leather case

Once you take inventory of all the original items that come with this car, you will agree that there is not a more complete example remaining in existence. The car is located in Miami, Florida and is available to inspect. I will assist any serious buyer with completing a pre-purchase inspection at the buyer's cost. There are many competent Ferrari mechanics in South Florida to chose from. Buyer is responsible for shipping.

More pictures are at:
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That looks great. If I were in the market, I would consider it.

 

Gorgeous car!

 

Having owned two 348 Challenge race cars (094285 & 098791) I can say that this is a nice one, and the seller is a good guy- hope it goes to a good home.

 

Just Beautiful, and you are an excellent photographer! These pictures make me fall in love with the 348 all over again.....

 

Good luck with the sale. Nice car and big marketing campaign prior to listing. Luv the pic on the track. If the future buyer decides that he doesn't want those awful cf Challenge seats, let me know.

 

Thanks to everyone for the kind words.

 

How much??

My favorote color!!!!

 

Car is listed in FerrariAds for $55,000 including all the extras listed.

 

I found it let me run to the Bank and discuss it with them.....

"Clean used car, only driven on Sundays"......

I'll report back what they say!!!!

I really like your work on the interior, that OEM red fabric lasts about 15 minutes, in use.....

 

I have one of the used red covers in the box and you are being generous at 15 mins. It is so thin and flimsy. I guess it was a good way to sell you a cover every race.

 

It really causes problems, for the long term F40 owner.

 

Actually on the f40 the fabric lasts well. It's the padding underneath that breaks down. After a few thousand miles you're sitting right on the carbon fiber, just about.

 

Good point...

 

Interior looks great.

I'd love those SS seats if they get separated from the car. Would look good in the 40.

 

Beautiful car, beautifully presented. I wasn't in the market for a 348 Challenge, but when I look at your photos ....

This is how one sells a car.

 

This is a nice looking 348. I have seen it in person myself. Folks it won't last long.

 

Hey, man...don't be lusting after my seats...

Bank window was closed tho........

 

This is top of the crop, fo' sure!!

 

That is really good looking. Cant do it just yet but definitely noted if it comes up again down the road.

 

^ what he said ^

 

Beautiful car. This is a car with a soul that is dying to be adopted and let loose in the CCR Championship this year. I hope we see it out this year.

 

+1 I never understood why someone selling a high end car would take what are essentially cell phone shots of their car for the ad.

 

I agree and I always thought that providing such poor information led to people either ignoring your ad or making low-ball offers. Well let me tell you that posting complete information and pictures does not stop low ball offers. . . .

 

This really IS a nice car- someone should ante up and buy it.